Miami-Dade County

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Wells’ walk-off homer gives Dominicans 10-0 rout-rule win over South Korea, WBC semifinal berth

Austin Wells hit a walk-off three-run homer in the seventh inning that ended the game under a tournament rout rule, and the Dominican Republic beat South Korea 10-0 Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

4 hours ago

South Florida Cuban exiles say democracy must come before US engagement with Cuba

Members of Miami-Dade’s Cuban exile community say their calls for political change in Cuba remain unchanged following comments from Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel about potential talks with the United States.

4 hours ago

North Miami Beach 2024 murder suspect appears in bond court

The loved ones of Wilton “Frieza” Mena, a 36-year-old father of two boys who worked as a barber, were reacting to news that a 21-year-old man was in jail on Friday after a witness came forward with details about his 2024 murder in North Miami Beach.

5 hours ago

South Florida Jewish synagogues continue to be on high alert after Michigan attack

Private security is on high alert at Temple Beth Emet in Cooper City as leaders say they are responding to threats facing Jewish communities nationwide.

5 hours ago

Miami-Dade deputies seek 17-year-old boy reported missing

Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help Friday in locating a 17-year-old boy who they say has been missing since Wednesday night.

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Deferred but not defeated: Local judge says he will continue to fight for a mental health center

Steven Leifman, a judge and finance chair of the Homeless Trust, has been on a quest to help address a societal problem he has experienced in his Miami-Dade courtroom, defendants with untreated mental health issues leading to what he says is a revolving door of arrest and release.

7 hours ago

Prosecutors file 3 felony charges against Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. in dispute involving WNBA star

Prosecutors brought three felony charges against Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. stemming from an incident on Feb. 7 that police referred to as a domestic dispute with WNBA player and ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, according to a court document filed Thursday.

7 hours ago

South Florida nonprofit sends kids with complex medical conditions on trip to Disney World

Dozens of children with complex medical conditions set out on a special road trip Friday morning to visit Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom through a program designed to give families a chance to create lasting memories.

8 hours ago

Zoo Miami closes after deputies confirm ‘swatting call’

Zoo Miami is currently closed after deputies confirmed that a “swatting call” was made Friday afternoon.

8 hours ago

Dolphins sign ex-Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert

The Miami Dolphins on Friday continued to add not only new but also familiar weapons for new quarterback Malik Willis.

5 hours ago

Colleagues of slain father of 2 react to arrest in North Miami Beach

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Police: 3 injured when SUV crashes into bus stop in Miami Beach

Three people were injured Friday morning when an SUV crashed into a bus stop in Miami Beach, authorities confirmed.

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In Miami’s Little Havana, Versailles colada drinkers support U.S. military intervention in Cuba

Osvaldo Hernandez shed some tears on Friday at Versailles in Miami’s Little Havana. Change in his native Cuba is all he could talk about.

55 minutes ago

Miami police seek driver in hit-and-run that killed man, 62, near gas station

Miami police asked for the public’s help in locating a driver who they say was involved in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Friday morning.

10 hours ago

Miami-Dade man accused of showing porn to 16-year-old girl, kissing her

Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday on accusations that he showed pornographic material to a 16-year-old girl late last year.

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MDSO: Woman uses counterfeit checks to defraud Regions Bank out of $47K+

A woman was arrested Thursday, months after she allegedly defrauded Regions Bank out of more than $47,000 by cashing counterfeit checks at three separate Miami-Dade County locations, authorities said.

12 hours ago

Homestead man accused of selling drugs to undercover agent at Miami smoke shop

A 25-year-old Homestead man was arrested Thursday after police say he sold illegal drugs to an undercover officer at a Miami smoke shop, leading to a raid that uncovered large quantities of suspected narcotics.

9 hours ago

Police: 21-year-old man arrested for 2024 murder in North Miami Beach

A 21-year-old man was in jail on Friday after detectives accused him of fatally shooting a 36-year-old father of two in 2024 in North Miami Beach.

12 hours ago

Hialeah woman accused of illegally operating post-operative recovery house

A Hialeah woman was arrested Thursday on accusations that she was illegally operating a post-operative recovery house out of her apartment.

12 hours ago

Miami-Dade Schools Police: Teen reported missing after failing to return home from school

Miami-Dade Schools Police Department officers are searching for a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing after failing to return home from school Thursday afternoon.

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Local 10 Special: The Fair returns to Miami-Dade for its 74th year!

Join Local 10’s Alexis Frazier and Jason Carter as they take you inside the South Florida tradition, from the new rides, to the carnival concessions you’ll find only in Miami.

14 hours ago

3 pro tennis players practice at Pinecrest court as Miami Open nears

The Miami Open presented by Itaú returns to Hard Rock Stadium on March 15, with several professional tennis players ready to showcase their skills.

14 hours ago

Catch restaurant bringing upscale dining, rooftop brunch to Miami Beach

A popular restaurant known for blending seafood, sushi and steak is drawing diners from across South Florida to its location in Miami Beach.

14 hours ago

Deputies arrest suspect in several Miami-Dade vehicle burglaries

Deputies in Miami-Dade County arrested a man they believe is responsible for multiple vehicle burglaries.

1 day ago

Lawmaker says US ‘talks’ with Cuba not negotiations: ‘It was letting them know their time is up’

On Thursday, the Trump administration teased what the president calls “talks” with Cuba as the country faces an economic crisis.

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Miami commissioners want millions back from Joe Carollo

Miami city commissioners voted Thursday to pursue legal action against former Commissioner Joe Carollo in an effort to recover taxpayer money spent defending him in legal battles while he was in office.

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Construction begins on $280 million Homestead sports complex

Construction on a $280 million new sports complex is underway in Homestead.

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Video shows FHP trooper bringing chase to screeching halt

Newly-obtained video shows a Florida Highway Patrol trooper bringing a chase on Interstate 95 to a screeching halt.

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South Florida synagogues on heightened alert after fatal shooting in Michigan

Law enforcement agencies across South Florida increased security at synagogues Thursday after authorities said a man armed with a rifle rammed his vehicle into a major synagogue in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security.

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Police: Pickpockets target distracted shoppers in South Florida

A pair of thieves was taking advantage of vulnerable shoppers in South Florida who weren’t paying attention to their belongings, according to police.

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Duo impersonated owners of $10M Gables Estates property to try to steal millions, feds say

Two men are facing charges in Miami federal court after agents said they stole the identities of the owners of a $10 million property in a ritzy South Florida neighborhood ― all in an underhanded attempt to use the land as collateral for a $6 million loan.

14 hours ago

Surveillance video shows Hialeah murder; suspect appears in court

Surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News shows a murder early Wednesday morning in a residential area just east of the Palmetto Expressway.

1 day ago

‘She messed with my child’: Mother faces charge after moment of rage at Opa-locka daycare, records show

A moment of rage caught on surveillance video changed a 39-year-old mother’s life in Miami-Dade County, records show.

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Man exposes self to trapped 88-year-old shoe store worker, Miami-Dade deputies say

A man walked into a southwest Miami-Dade shoe store Wednesday morning and asked to buy a pair, deputies said. But instead of making a purchase, he’s accused of committing a disgusting act upon a “frail” 88-year-old woman working there.

1 day ago

Authorities respond to boat fire off Miami Beach

Authorities responded to a boat fire off Miami Beach on Thursday morning.

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Miami-Dade woman accused of running illegal dental clinic out of home

A Miami-Dade woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she was operating an illegal dental clinic out of her home, where detectives later discovered a functional dental setup and improperly discarded biomedical waste.

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Pregnant woman released from hospital after husband killed by Sweetwater police following alleged domestic dispute

A pregnant woman whose husband was fatally shot by Sweetwater police Wednesday night after officers responded to their home regarding an alleged domestic dispute has been released from the hospital, family members told Local 10 News Thursday.

1 day ago

Miami Springs police crack down on those illegally parking in disabled spots

If you live in Miami Springs, you may have noticed some increased police presence Wednesday.

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Police: 2 injured in Miami crash involving car, motor bike

Two people were injured Thursday morning in a crash involving a car and a motor bike in Miami, police confirmed.

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MDSO: Woman stabs man in back multiple times in southwest Miami-Dade

A man was hospitalized early Thursday morning after being repeatedly stabbed in the back by a woman in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.

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Meet Grandpa Max, who went from engineer to successful pie baker!

South Florida is shaped by immigrants. They are our coworkers, our neighbors, our friends, and members of our own families. And for many, coming here means rebuilding their lives from the ground up.

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Man killed in officer-involved shooting after domestic call in Sweetwater

Police say a domestic disturbance call in Sweetwater ended with officers fatally shooting a man who was armed with a knife.

1 day ago

The Fair opens in Miami-Dade with new rides, foods and discounted entry

The excitement is already building as staff get ready to open The Fair in Miami-Dade County, where this year’s theme is “Wild About the Fair.”

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‘Stuck between a rock and a hard place’: Order to vacate comes without help in North Miami

April Lynch is among the tenants at Sans Souci Estates Apartments, which was built in 1962, in North Miami, who feared homelessness.

2 days ago

Trio arrested in Miami-Dade after dating app meet turns into home invasion, deputies say

Three suspects were arrested Wednesday in Miami-Dade County following a home invasion that authorities say began with a dating app meeting.

2 days ago

Deferred, but not defeated: Miami-Dade judge says fight will continue for mental health center

Steven Leifman, a judge and finance chair of the Homeless Trust, has been on a quest to help address a societal problem he has experienced in his Miami-Dade courtroom.

2 days ago

Naturalist captures rare sighting of river otters in Everglades’ Shark Valley

In Florida, we’re used to spotting alligators, but some of the Everglades’ residents are far more elusive.

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Coconut Grove residents suing city over infamous ‘Old Smokey’ incinerator: ‘An injustice was done’

A group of Miami residents is taking legal action against the city, claiming they were sickened by a notorious incinerator in the city’s Coconut Grove neighborhood.

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Caught on Camera: Boy flagging down police leads to arrest of North Miami Beach mother

Body camera video exclusively obtained by Local 10 News Wednesday shows the moment a 5-year-old boy flagged down police in a North Miami Beach neighborhood after telling officers that his mother had left him home by himself this past weekend.

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Billionaire pays $44 million for penthouse in Miami-Dade: WSJ

Miami-Dade County’s Surfside residents have a new billionaire neighbor on Collins Avenue.

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Police: Woman throws Gatorade in assistant principal’s face at Miami-Dade school

A woman was arrested Tuesday by Miami-Dade Schools Police after she threw Gatorade in the face of an assistant principal, authorities said.

2 days ago

‘They brokered deals to the 1%’: Alexander brothers’ fall sent ‘shockwaves’ through real estate biz

On Monday, twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, along with their older brother Tal Alexander, 39, were convicted of sex trafficking

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Police: Man thought he was asking teen for sex act at Homestead park; it was an undercover detective

A 46-year-old man faced a felony charge on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County after sexually preying on an undercover officer who was pretending to be a 15-year-old boy, according to police.

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Suspect arrested after man killed in shooting outside Hialeah apartment complex, cops say

Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that they say occurred outside a Hialeah apartment complex Wednesday morning.

2 days ago

Miami’s newest ‘girls’ club’ doesn’t do guest lists — it does 10,000 steps

In a city that moves fast, these women move together.

2 days ago

Boy, 2, bitten in face in Miami Gardens pit bull attack

A 2-year-old boy was hospitalized Tuesday night after being bitten in the face by two Pit bulls in Miami Gardens, authorities confirmed.

2 days ago

Botanical Gardens in Miami Beach host special night of fragrance fun

The unique world of fragrance chose the Magic City as its backdrop for a special event.

2 days ago

Pitbull to turn childhood Wynwood home into his entertainment headquarters

The South Florida home where global superstar Pitbull grew up will soon house his empire.

3 days ago

Cuba remains topic of conversation amid talks of a Trump deal

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was in Doral on Tuesday for the House Republicans’ annual retreat.

3 days ago

Man gets life for murdering 10-year-old South Florida boy

More than a decade after a little boy was gunned down during a South Florida robbery, his convicted killer learned his fate on Tuesday.

2 days ago

Miami Beach leaders blast bills easing building rules: ‘Tallahassee is not the zoning board’

Miami Beach city leaders and residents spoke out Tuesday morning against Florida Senate Bill 208 and House Bill 399 one day before state leaders could vote to pass it.

3 days ago

Nurse arrested for colleague’s 2024 murder in Palm Beach

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office deputies announced on Tuesday that a suspect in a 2024 murder had been arrested in Miami.

2 days ago

Oren Alexander accuser reacts to guilty verdict in federal sex trafficking case

Maria Suska filed a Miami Beach police report alleging that Oren Alexander had sexually assaulted her in 2014 in South Beach.

3 days ago

Miami Gardens shooting leaves adult hospitalized

Police responded to a shooting that they said occurred in Miami Gardens on Tuesday morning.

3 days ago

Man arrested at MIA for child sexual abuse videos after Colombia trip, feds say

A man from the Chicago area appeared in Miami federal court on Monday after he was arrested on federal child sexual abuse material-related charges after arriving in South Florida on a flight from Colombia.

3 days ago

Bodycam video shows arrest of Homestead cop charged with DUI in Florida City rollover crash

Body camera video obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News shows the moments a Homestead Police Department officer was arrested for DUI following a rollover crash that authorities say he caused in Florida City late last year.

3 days ago

MIA unveils new sleep rooms for travelers needing rest between flights

If you’ve ever been stuck at the airport with hours to kill — or even an overnight delay — there’s now a new option at Miami International Airport.

3 days ago

Man accused of brandishing gun during road rage incident on MDC Hialeah Campus

A road rage incident in the parking garage of Miami Dade College’s Hialeah Campus led to the arrest of a man who brandished a gun, police said.

3 days ago

Police: Videos show jewelry thieves who confessed to crime spree in Hialeah

A man and a woman confessed on Monday in Hialeah to pretending to be customers before stealing from two jewelry stores on the same day, according to police.

3 days ago

Hard Rock Stadium undergoes massive transformation ahead of Miami Open

The countdown is on for one of South Florida’s biggest sporting events. In just 10 days, the Miami Open will bring the world’s best tennis players to Hard Rock Stadium.

3 days ago

Woman jailed after Atlanta-bound flight diverted to MIA over midair scuffle, cops say

An Alabama woman flying between San Juan and Atlanta now finds herself facing criminal charges in South Florida after authorities said she instigated a midair altercation.

3 days ago

Miami-Dade issues warning to residents near scorched warehouse amid continuous smoky conditions

The Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue issued a joint public safety update Tuesday as smoky conditions continue in and around Miami Gardens following last week’s warehouse fire.

3 days ago

Police: Man accused of bringing gun onto MDC Homestead Campus returns to campus, gets arrested

A man was arrested Monday after he returned to Miami Dade College’s Homestead Campus after previously bringing a gun onto school property, authorities said.

3 days ago

Former South Florida news anchor Eliott Rodriguez announces congressional run

Former South Florida news anchor Eliott Rodriguez announced Tuesday morning that he is running for Congress, in hopes of unseating Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District.

3 days ago

Attorneys clash during hearing over lawsuit filed against city of Miami; judge recuses himself

Tensions were high in a South Florida federal courtroom Monday during a hearing in a pending lawsuit filed against the City of Miami and several of its employees.

3 days ago

Trump visits El Arepazo in Doral during South Florida stop for GOP retreat

President Donald Trump was in South Florida on Monday, stopping inside El Arepazo in Doral.

3 days ago

Amazon driver struck by car while delivering packages in west Miami-Dade

Surveillance video captured the moments an Amazon driver stepped out of her delivery truck and right into the path of danger.

Turning Point USA’s FIU president steps down following involvement in racist chat

The president of Florida International University’s Turning Point USA chapter has resigned.

3 days ago

How war-related sudden gas price increase is already affecting South Floridians

War-related gas price increases are already hurting Uber driver Cebonneur Jean and small business owner Richard Gotshall.

Cuban exiles fear Trump’s new deal doesn’t include political change

As U.S.-Cuba negotiations continued, President Donald Trump’s administration was preparing to announce a new deal soon, sources with knowledge of the plan recently said, according to USA Today.

3 days ago

New invasive species impacting South Florida’s ecosystem

Nile monitors are spreading across South Florida.

3 days ago

Tequila-fueled tryst ended with woman taking Miami man’s Cartier watch to-go, cops say

After a night of Don Julio tequila and a quick hookup, police say a Miami man realized his $9,000 Cartier watch had left the building ― along with his date.

3 days ago

Miami-Dade detectives continue investigating apparent murder-suicide between married men

Residents in a South Miami neighborhood off Twin Lakes Drive and Southwest 64th Avenue were shocked after hearing two of their neighbors were killed in what investigators said was an apparent murder suicide.

Deputies cuff 3 of 6 suspected of seriously injuring victims during robbery near Homestead

Deputies in Miami-Dade County arrested several individuals connected to a case of robbery.

Facing midterm headwinds, House GOP leaders hold policy retreat at Trump’s Doral resort

President Donald Trump met Monday with Republican lawmakers at his South Florida golf club. They’re discussing the GOP’s strategy heading into the critically important midterm elections, where Republicans will look to hold onto power in both chambers.