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City Furniture credit card fraud probe nets arrests in Miami-Dade and Broward

After a City Furniture credit card with the stolen identity of a man in Torrance, California, was approved, a woman in Miami went shopping, according to deputies.

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Pair arrested in connection with armed home invasion robbery in Miami, cops say

Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion robbery in Miami last month in which investigators say masked suspects entered a home, pointed a gun at a victim and repeatedly demanded money before searching the residence.

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3 arrested, nearly $7M in cocaine seized off Miami coast

Federal authorities seized approximately 900 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $6.7 million and detained three suspected smugglers during a maritime drug interdiction operation off the coast of Miami, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday in a news release.

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Man accused of package thefts in Miami arrested; police seek possible additional victims

A 22-year-old man accused of stealing Amazon packages from a Brownsville-area home last month has been arrested, and Miami police believe he may be connected to additional unreported thefts.

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Man accused in Facebook Marketplace rental scam says he was set up by another person

A man accused in a Facebook Marketplace rental scam says he’s not the one responsible, even as investigators say multiple victims lost thousands of dollars in the scheme.

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Miami Swim Week The Shows brings the heat to South Beach

South Beach is the epicenter of fashion as Miami Swim Week The Shows brings the heat.

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US closely watching Cuba after drone acquisitions

Potential drone danger out of Cuba is being monitored closely by the United States.

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Miami commission postpones vote on 6-figure Carollo pension settlement

The Miami City Commission postponed a vote Thursday on a proposed $770,000 pension lawsuit settlement with Joe Carollo, a two-time mayor and three-time commissioner.

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Family of detainee fears conditions inside Alligator Alcatraz as new lawsuit targets facility

Yesenia Perez says she hasn’t seen her brother in 76 days.

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Judge won’t toss vessel homicide case against real estate mogul George Pino

Miami-Dade Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez heard motions for a second day in the vessel homicide case against real estate mogul George Pino, including a motion to toss the case. But she ruled that the trial will go forward.

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Nearly a year later, MDSO sergeant cleared in deadly West Little River shooting

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office sergeant has been cleared nearly a year after he shot and killed a suspect following a pursuit that ended in the county’s unincorporated West Little River area.

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Miami scammer’s rigged street game cost unsuspecting victims thousands, police say

A Miami man is facing several felony charges after police said he was involved in an illegal, rigged street gambling game in the downtown area that led victims to lose thousands of dollars.

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Miami family loses thousands in alleged Facebook Marketplace rental scam

What looked like the perfect temporary rental on Facebook Marketplace turned into what Miami police call a convincing rental scam -- and the man accused is under arrest.

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Judge weighs motions in case against real estate mogul George Pino in vessel homicide case

A hearing was held Wednesday for prominent real estate developer George Pino, who is asking a judge to move his criminal case out of Miami-Dade County in connection with a deadly 2022 boating crash.

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Deputies: Help find 34-year-old woman who vanished 17 days ago in Miami-Dade

A 34-year-old woman vanished 17 days ago in Miami-Dade County’s Gladeview neighborhood, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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Miami man accused of stealing nearly $2M in Bitcoin from ex-employer

A Miami man is accused of stealing nearly $2 million in cryptocurrency from a former employer and laundering the proceeds through multiple digital wallets, exchanges and bank accounts, investigators said.

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20 years later, Rick Ross returns to reimagine ‘Port of Miami’ with full symphony experience

For the first time in his illustrious hip-hop career, Rick Ross is hitting the road with a full orchestra and a celebration of the album that changed everything: “Port of Miami.”

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Boat captain takes plea deal, avoids jail in case of girl, 15, killed near Key Biscayne

Edmund Hartley stood beside his lawyer as a judge learned the 33-year-old would plead guilty Tuesday to two misdemeanors for his role in the 2024 boat crash that killed teenager Ella Adler.

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The ‘ultimate loyalty test’: Why local power players are offering to back $7M bond for David Rivera

Questions are swirling over a who’s who of South Florida figures offering to come up with a $7 million bond for disgraced former U.S. Rep. David Rivera: Why would Miami-Dade’s supervisor of elections and other prominent officials place their homes, money and reputations on the line for a convicted lawmaker with “ties to Venezuela?”

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Wisconsin ‘escort’ targets men for 5-figure thefts in Virginia Gardens, Miami, cops say

A Wisconsin woman is facing grand theft and false imprisonment charges in South Florida after police said she stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and valuables from men. In one case, police said she drugged one of her victims and posted a Facebook photo with his stolen Rolex.

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Miami firefighters, police officers to face off in soccer friendly ahead of World Cup

Miami Fire Rescue is inviting the community to a family-friendly soccer event this weekend as firefighters and police officers face off ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Little Haiti celebrates 10 years since official Miami designation

A cultural hub and cornerstone for Miami’s Haitian community is celebrating a milestone anniversary.

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Prominent figures offer to cover convicted former Rep. David Rivera’s $7 million bond

After former Republican South Florida U.S. Rep. David Rivera was convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela, prominent members of the South Florida community, including Miami-Dade’s supervisor of elections and former Florida International University presidents, are offering to help him post his $7 million bond.

South Florida activist, politician Ruth Shack dies at 94: Report

Community leader and LGBTQ+ ally Ruth Shack has died at 94, the Miami Herald reports.

Messi, Suarez lead Inter Miami to wild 6-4 victory

Inter Miami CF beat Eastern Conference rival Philadelphia Union 6-4 in the final game before the FIFA World Cup break Sunday night.

Police: Driver dead after crash in Miami’s Little Havana

A driver died after a car crash on Sunday morning in Miami’s Little Havana, police said.

4th annual Paint Walk for Teen Mental Health held in Miami

Hundreds gathered Saturday morning at D.A.S.H. High School in Miami for the fourth annual Paint Walk for Teen Mental Health, an event honoring the life and legacy of Kennedy Bailey while raising awareness about suicide prevention and mental health resources for teens.

Bam Adebayo earns NBA Social Justice Champion honor, named to All-Defensive Second Team

The NBA on Friday announced that Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has been selected as the league’s 2026 Social Justice Champion, recognizing his efforts to promote equality and support underserved communities.

South Floridians react as protests erupt in Havana over Raúl Castro indictment

Thousands gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday to protest the Justice Department’s indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro, while people across South Florida reacted to the demonstrations and the renewed tensions between Cuba and the United States.

Woman pardoned by Trump now helping South Florida women rebuild lives after prison: ‘I have to help’

Topeka Sam went from federal prisoner to a national advocate for women reentering society after incarceration.

Man accused of stealing $12,000 gold chain from tourist after game of chance in Wynwood

Miami man accused in Facebook Marketplace apartment rental scam involving multiple victims

A Miami man is accused of running a months-long rental scam through Facebook Marketplace that police say targeted multiple victims and stole thousands of dollars in deposits.

Ex-paymaster accused of stealing $1.5 million from Miami doctor’s office

Police said a woman named Rachel Lynne Poor seriously enriched herself by stealing more than $1 million from the Miami doctor’s office where she worked as a payroll manager. But they said her replacement uncovered what was amiss.

Gov. DeSantis signs ‘Teddy Bridgewater Act,’ allowing coaches to financially support athletes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a pair of bills into law that change rules governing high school athletics, including legislation inspired by former Miami Northwestern Senior High School football coach Teddy Bridgewater.

Co-defendant listed in Raúl Castro’s indictment takes plea deal in separate case; sister of Cuban official arrested in Miami

New developments are unfolding in the federal case against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro as political and legal pressure on Cuba intensifies.

Miami Fire Rescue prepares for busy Memorial Day weekend on South Florida waters

What looks like a perfect day on the water can change in an instant.

Wynwood Balloon Museum brings interactive inflatable art exhibit to South Florida

A globally touring inflatable art exhibit that has attracted more than seven million visitors worldwide has arrived in South Florida, bringing creative installations and interactive experiences to Wynwood for a limited run.

New Ebola travel restrictions redirect some international travelers away from Miami International Airport

The Department of Homeland Security is now tracking people flying back to the United States from three Ebola-affected areas.

Amid Trump’s mixed signals on using military in Cuba, expert says only force can bring regime change

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says diplomacy with Cuba is doubtful following the indictment of Raul Castro and analysts say mixed messages coming from the White House make it hard to predict what will happen next.

Marlins top prospect Robby Snelling to undergo Tommy John surgery after MLB debut

The Miami Marlins took a significant hit to their pitching depth after top prospect Robby Snelling was placed on the 60-day injured list following elbow discomfort that surfaced after his Major League debut.

Man accused of stealing high-dollar FedEx parcels for Russian fraud group

A suspect in thefts of high-value FedEx packages in South Florida told investigators it was all part of a “delivery job” he found on a group chat for “Russians in America,” according to police.

Man accused of following woman in his Tesla, exposing himself to her in South Miami

A 50-year-old man was arrested Wednesday, nearly a week after he followed a woman who had just left a gym in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood and then exposed himself to her while she was stopped at an intersection in South Miami, authorities said.

Here is the U.S. indictment against Raúl Castro and 5 Cuban military pilots

This is a copy of the Miami grand jury’s indictment that the U.S. Justice Department distributed on Wednesday at the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami.

Castro indictment brings hope, heartbreak and skepticism

For Bay of Pigs veterans and the broader Cuban American community in South Florida, Wednesday’s indictment of Raul Castro is stirring both hope and heartbreak.

South Florida Cubans, officials react to Raul Castro indictment outside Freedom Tower

Miami’s Freedom Tower has been a beacon of hope and freedom for members of South Florida’s Cuban-American exile community.

Trump, Rubio signal support for change in Cuba amid historic indictment announcement

The Trump administration is signaling a tougher stance toward Cuba as President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio tied a historic indictment and renewed criticism of the island’s communist leadership to calls for political change and economic reform.

Cuban exiles at Miami’s Cafe Versailles react to Raul Castro indictment news: ‘All for it’

Cubans in South Florida have been reacting to the news of former President of Cuba Raul Castro being indicted by the United States.

U.S. indicts Raúl Castro over 1996 fatal shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes

The U.S. has indicted Raúl Castro, the former president of Cuba, a senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday, according to Reuters.

Cuban exiles at Freedom Tower react to Raúl Castro indictment

Ramón Saúl Sánchez was 5 when Fidel Castro took power, and 12 when he left Matanzas, Cuba, for Miami. He was a teenage member of Alpha 66, a paramilitary organization that aimed to get Castro out of power.

Cheaper cocaine fueling increasing addiction & overdoses, feds and doctors say

Inside the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Miami laboratory, cocaine is king.

‘Surreal’ surprise: Miami high schoolers blindsided by full rides to college

Two students at Booker T. Washington High School in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood were surprised on Tuesday with full four-year college scholarships.

Husband of actress Devon Aoki pleads guilty in Coral Gables hit-and-run case, avoids jail

A South Florida investor married to model, actress and Benihana heiress Devon Aoki pleaded guilty to reduced charges on Tuesday in connection with a Coral Gables hit-and-run case from mid-December.

Cuban exiles expect Raúl Castro indictment announcement at Freedom Tower in Miami

The U.S. Justice Department will be hosting an event on Wednesday at the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami, and this has Cuban exiles hoping for an announcement about an indictment of Raúl Castro.

Remains found in Little Haiti IDed as Trukita Scott, who vanished in 2014

There’s been a major break in the case of Trukita Scott, the missing South Florida mother of two who vanished in the summer of 2014. Authorities said her remains were found last Tuesday in the backyard of a home in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood.

Florida reading recovery lags as arts programs expand in Miami-Dade schools

A new nationwide education report shows Florida ranks last in reading recovery among states studied, as state lawmakers continue debating how much funding public schools will receive next year.

Charges to be dropped against ‘Real Housewives’ star Lisa Hochstein, ex-boyfriend, attorneys say

Charges will soon be dropped against “Real Housewives of Miami” star Lisa Hochstein and her ex-boyfriend, Jody Glidden, after they reached an agreement with prosecutors, their attorneys confirmed Tuesday to Local 10 News.

Police: Woman stabbed in face with pen in downtown Miami

A woman was rushed to a hospital Tuesday morning after being stabbed in the face with a pen by a man in downtown Miami, authorities said.

‘Viernes Culturales’ — inside Little Havana’s free walking history tours

In Little Havana — every block has a backstory.

Doral offers police chief job to current Miami Springs Police Chief Matthew Castillo

The city of Doral could soon have a new top cop.

Dangerous 7-OH still popping up in Florida despite state banning synthetic opioid

The synthetic opioid 7-OH is banned in Florida, but the Drug Enforcement Administration says it’s still being sold in smoke shops, gas stations, corner stores and online.

Hearing held for Bryan Pata’s accused killer as lawyers prepare for second trial

Bryan Pata’s family members sat and watched a motion hearing Monday with their loved ones’ alleged killer, Rashaun Jones, just feet away in an orange jump suit.

American Lung Association of South Florida dance fundraiser raises record $280K for lung disease mission

More than 3 million people across Florida are currently living with lung disease, and this weekend the American Lung Association of South Florida took center stage in its ongoing mission to save lives.

Miami police officer honored for helping 3-year-old who suffered traumatic toe injury

Play time at a Miami park turned into a nightmare for a young family.

Lawsuit challenges proposed Trump Presidential Library site in downtown Miami

Renderings are offering a glimpse at what could become the future home of the Trump Presidential Library in the heart of downtown Miami.

Messi and Inter Miami host the Portland Timbers

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into a matchup with the Portland Timbers fresh off of a three-goal performance against Cincinnati.

Cuba crisis deepens as blackouts worsen, protests grow in Havana

Cuba’s worsening power crisis is fueling growing unrest across the island as blackouts intensify and the Cuban government says it has run out of oil because of the U.S. blockade.

Cuba Nostalgia attendees hopeful for change as crisis worsens in Cuba

Many Cuban Americans gathered at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition Center on Saturday for Cuba Nostalgia, a celebration of Cuban heritage, culture and the Catholic faith.

Miami walk aims to break mental health stigma

The Miami-Dade branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness held its annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday morning.

Desperation rising in Cuba as residents struggle for fuel and electricity

Frustration is boiling over in Cuba.

Families of Brothers to the Rescue victims push for justice as U.S. may seek indictment of Raúl Castro

The voice of Raúl Castro crackles from a laptop in Miami, near the living room rocking chair of Brothers to the Rescue founder José Basulto.

Man accused of assaulting his 11-year-old niece during argument in Miami

A man from Miami-Dade County was arrested on a child abuse charge after police say he assaulted his 11-year-old niece during a family dispute.

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson misses 40+ votes on House floor; confirms she underwent eye surgery

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson confirmed Friday to Local 10 News that she recently underwent eye surgery and plans to soon be back in Washington, D.C. after concerns began spreading about her health.

‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular takes plea deal in alligator shooting case

Online streamer and influencer Clavicular appeared in a Miami courtroom on Friday to plead no contest in a case in which he was seen on video shooting at a dead alligator in the Everglades.

Woman pepper-sprays pregnant neighbor in Little Havana, cops say

A dispute over porch cleaning in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood on Thursday led a woman to hose down and then pepper-spray her pregnant neighbor, according to police.

After losing both eyes to cancer, young man turns adversity into achievement

For anyone facing hardship and wondering whether to give up on a dream, Silvio Plata’s story is a reminder that adversity does not have to define a person’s future.

Gov. DeSantis signs school safety bill at Miami Dade College

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Education Commissioner Stasi Kamoutsas are set to hold a news conference in Miami on Friday morning.

Police: Suspect now charged in Miami killing of man who survived earlier Hialeah motel shooting

A Miami-Dade man already accused in a 2023 motel shooting in Hialeah is now facing a first-degree murder charge in the 2024 fatal shooting of the same victim at a Miami motel, authorities confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.

Bayskate returns to Coconut Grove with 6-week roller skating residency

Roller skating, Miami bass music and late-night bites are rolling back into Coconut Grove as Bayskate Miami returns for a six-week residency at The Hangar.

Jimmy Graham honored at SEED School Miami as students celebrate achievements

Former Miami Hurricanes star Jimmy Graham got to live out his dream of becoming an NFL player, and on Thursday night, he was honored at a South Florida school where students are overcoming tough challenges while chasing dreams of their own.

Second lawsuit filed to stop proposed Trump presidential library in Miami

Renderings for the proposed Trump Presidential Library reveal a massive project planned for land gifted to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation by the state and Miami Dade College.

Black Miami leaders, residents voice concerns over representation, DEI rollback at town hall

Community leaders, activists and residents on Thursday gathered for a town hall on the “State of Black Miami,” voicing frustration over political representation, hiring decisions and the impact of Florida’s new anti-DEI law.

Officials look to educate public about trafficking dangers ahead of World Cup

Amanda Altma, the CEO of Kristi House, knows from experience how traffickers leverage large sporting events.

Concerned family searching for missing 18-year-old autistic man

Relatives of Jonathan Torres, an 18-year-old autistic man from Texas, say he loved the idea and the allure of Miami.

Suspect tied to Miami-Dade kidnapping investigation that led to chase faces charges in 3 cases: Cops

A man accused in a kidnapping investigation that ended with a violent crash and injuries in Miami-Dade County is also facing charges in two other recent cases, including one involving allegations that he drove away with a man trapped in the bed of his pickup truck, according to multiple arrest reports obtained by Local 10 News.