Miami-Dade County

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‘You broke a family’: Loved ones demand justice for man, 24, killed in Homestead crash

Dozens gathered in Homestead this weekend, 68 days after 24-year-old Albert Montoto was killed in a crash his family says was caused by a driver who ran a red light, as they called for criminal charges and greater accountability.

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Volunteers plant hundreds of trees at Camp Mahachee in Miami-Dade

The United Way is working to support vulnerable communities, and Saturday that effort brought local leaders together to plant hundreds of trees at Camp Mahachee.

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Overnight shooting in Miami under investigation; no injuries

Miami police are investigating a shooting that may have started in the Opa-locka area early Saturday morning.

10 hours ago

17-year-old killed in southwest Miami-Dade shooting; detectives search for motive, shooter

A 17-year-old is dead, and police are searching for the shooter and a motive after a Friday evening shooting in southwest Miami-Dade.

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State spent millions on ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ but says $180K for detainee legal calls too costly

The First Amendment case pertaining to attorney access at an immigration detention facility in the Everglades — which state officials have called “Alligator Alcatraz”— is heating up.

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‘We made a difference’: Residents didn’t stop Calusa development, but did get key concessions

Some residents in West Kendall are reeling after a Miami-Dade County Commission gave a developer the green light to build hundreds of homes after years of going back and forth. But they did get key concessions.

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Homestead police investigate video of officer allegedly racing driver

The Homestead Police Department is addressing a concerning video circulating online that appears to show one of its officers in a marked patrol car allegedly racing another driver.

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‘Egregious’: First Amendment concerns raised over deputy’s threat to jail reporter questioning mayor

National and state press freedom advocates are raising concerns following a confrontation between a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy and Local 10 News Investigator Jeff Weinsier during a public event at Haulover Park.

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Miami police accuse 9 more in child sex trafficking sting

One day after arresting five men in a child sex trafficking sting, undercover Miami police officers arrested nine more on Thursday, authorities say.

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Victim stabbed at bus stop by man who ‘inappropriately touched his buttocks’: MDSO

A suspect has been identified and arrested in a stabbing that authorities say occurred Thursday afternoon at a bus stop in northwest Miami-Dade.

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Video shows car Miami stabbing victim was in, witnesses say

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Coast Guard offloads over $19M in cocaine, arrests 6 suspects in Miami Beach, authorities say

The United States Coast Guard’s Resolute crew offloaded about 2,570 pounds of cocaine worth more than $19.3 million and transferred six suspected drug smugglers to federal authorities Thursday at Base Miami Beach, authorities confirmed.

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Hialeah native helps drive baseball’s entertainment-driven evolution

There’s a new wave of professional baseball blending sports with entertainment.

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Federal fugitive captured in Hialeah after tasing, multi-agency search

A federal fugitive authorities had been searching for is now in custody.

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Florida regulators meet on FPL proposal for project in Broward and Miami-Dade

A state-level regulatory agency that oversees public utilities is considering a Florida Power & Light’s proposal for a new project in South Florida.

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Miami-Dade commissioners defer controversial Kelly Tractor project amid environmental worries

Miami-Dade County Hall played host to another discussion Thursday on a controversial proposal by heavy equipment dealer Kelly Tractor in an area that includes acres of wetlands that environmental advocates say will further degrade groundwater quality.

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Miami-Dade deputies seek 14-year-old girl reported missing for over a month

A 14-year-old girl who has been missing for more than a month was last seen leaving her home in northwest Miami, authorities said.

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Aging Miami fire stations, police HQ in disrepair as mayor delays vote on $450M fix

City of Miami fire stations and police headquarters are in such poor condition that firefighters and officers say the buildings are falling into disrepair.

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Broward woman arrested over alleged threat at Miami-Dade parking lot

A 42-year-old woman from Broward County was behind bars on Thursday in Miami-Dade County, accused of threatening to shoot a driver during a parking dispute.

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Miami police accuse 5 in undercover child sex trafficking sting

Miami police said they arrested five men from Broward and Miami-Dade counties on Wednesday night in an undercover child sex trafficking sting.

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1 injured, 1 in custody after stabbing at northwest Miami-Dade bus stop

One person has been taken into custody following a stabbing Thursday afternoon at a bus stop in northwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.

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Miami-Dade commissioners approve Calusa golf course redevelopment in West Kendall

Miami-Dade County commissioners voted 8 to 5 on Thursday morning to approve the Calusa golf course redevelopment in West Kendall despite some opposition.

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Residents file suit against Ultra 20-year extension with city of Miami

City of Miami commissioners met Thursday and voted on a contract extension for Ultra Music Festival.

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Palmetto Bay man released without charges after fatally shooting son, deputies say; both IDed

The sister of a man deputies say was shot and killed by his own father in Palmetto Bay Wednesday told Local 10 News that the “tragic” incident was years in the making.

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Booked Out: Why Miami Restaurants Fill Up Fast on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is supposed to be about a cute brunch, flowers, and actually spending time with your family. But in Miami, there’s one problem that ruins the plan: getting a restaurant reservation.

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Mother’s Day or Marketing Day?

Mother’s Day is a beloved holiday celebrated across the globe. Children and loved ones utilize this time to honor their respective mothers, showering them with love, appreciation, and gifts. However, with time, the holiday has turned from a celebration of motherhood to a glorified shopping spree, especially in Miami.

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How Miami Buys its Mother’s Day Flowers

Every year for Mother’s Day, refrigerated cargo planes land at Miami International Airport carrying millions of fresh flowers.

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Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. to enter intervention program following arrest in Doral

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a six-month intervention program, to avoid going to trial, following a domestic violence arrest in Doral, ESPN reported Thursday.

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Woman says suspect told her ‘I got that s--- on me’ before pulling gun in Target parking lot: Cops

Authorities in Aventura arrested a woman after she allegedly pulled out a gun during a parking lot dispute.

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Hialeah man accused of raping 9-year-old girl he babysat

Authorities say a woman let a Hialeah man watch her 9-year-old daughter while she worked, but instead of caring for the young girl, he raped her ― possibly up to 20 times.

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Man turns himself in after firing shots at victim in downtown Miami, cops say

A 29-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he opened fire on another man in downtown Miami this past weekend.

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Woman purposely hits 2 with car outside Miami Gardens Walmart, police say

An after-midnight meeting in the parking lot of a South Florida Walmart “to discuss ongoing relationship issues” led to a 37-year-old woman hitting two others with her car, authorities say.

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Miami native Fernando Mendoza announces $500K contribution for MS research

As the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, Miami native and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is drawing attention beyond football.

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16-year-old charged as adult in connection with armed robbery in Homestead

A 16-year-old boy who was arrested earlier this month in connection with an armed robbery in Homestead is now being charged as an adult, Local 10 News learned Thursday.

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Police: Woman dies after running red light, crashing car into bus in Miami Gardens

A 22-year-old Hispanic woman died Thursday morning after running a red light and then crashing into a Miami-Dade County transit bus in Miami Gardens, police said.

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Police: Woman on motorcycle critically injured in hit-and-run crash in Miami

A woman riding a motorcycle was critically injured late Wednesday night in a hit-and-run crash in Miami, police confirmed.

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Leaky, deteriorating Miami police headquarters prompts push for $450M replacement plan

Water leaks from the ceiling, pipes drip and staff are left making do inside the City of Miami Police Department headquarters.

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Lyft driver speaks after harrowing trip, but suspects’ kidnapping charges don’t stick

A Lyft driver spoke Wednesday about what police said was a forced drive from Bay Harbor Islands to Miami Beach, which he believed happened with a gun against his back.

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Domestic dispute in Palmetto Bay ends with son’s death, father in custody

A home in Palmetto Bay was the center of a death investigation after authorities said a father shot and killed his son Wednesday afternoon.

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Environmentalists ‘eager’ to continue Alligator Alcatraz fight despite court loss

Environmental advocates are speaking out following a federal appeals court ruling that the migrant detention facility known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ will remain open.

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Police: 4 arrested in Florida City after burglary, armed robbery

Police officers and deputies reported arresting four suspects on Wednesday in Florida City after a burglary and an armed robbery.

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Growing up behind bars, with Miami-Dade cases pending, includes jail fights with makeshift weapons

Emmanuel Morales has been stuck in a nightmarish limbo for years behind bars in Miami-Dade County.

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Carjacking convict showed off ankle monitor before robbing Cartier watch seller in Wynwood, cops say

Miami police say as a man arranged a meeting to sell a pricey Cartier watch off Facebook Marketplace, the prospective buyer said he couldn’t go far; the 18-year-old sent him a photo of his ankle monitor.

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Police: Miami woman, 65, has been missing for nearly 3 weeks

Miami police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 65-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen in nearly three weeks.

3 days ago

Local 10 exclusive: Video shows moment Miami police take down sex offender

Newly obtained body camera video shows the moment Miami police took down a wanted man.

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Teen pleads not guilty to raping, murdering stepsister on Miami-bound cruise

Sixteen-year-old Timothy Hudson did not appear in Miami federal court on Wednesday to answer to charges that he raped and murdered his stepsister on a cruise bound for South Florida. Instead, he entered a written not guilty plea.

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Jr. Heat basketball camps return with new locations, expanded schedule

The Miami Heat are expanding their Jr. Heat Basketball Camps this summer, with sessions running from June 8 through July 31 across South Florida for boys and girls ages 7 to 17, the team announced on Wednesday.

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Teen charged in Miami-Dade drive-by shooting takes plea

One of the two teenagers charged in a southwest Miami-Dade County shooting that authorities say occurred earlier his year has pled guilty.

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Woman arrested in connection with multiple package thefts at Miami condominium complex: Cops

A 35-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a series of package thefts at a Miami condominium complex earlier this year, authorities said.

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Miami-Dade Home Depot manager nailed for fraud scheme costing company millions, cops say

An investigation into a fraud scheme at two Home Depot locations in South Florida led to the arrest of a store manager.

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Miami-Dade senior accused of pepper-spraying 3 in Publix parking lot

A 71-year-old man was arrested after deputies said he pepper-sprayed three people during a confrontation in a Publix parking lot in southwest Miami-Dade.

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Dirty 30! A list you can’t ignore!

When you walk into a restaurant, you’re trusting more than the menu. You’re trusting that the kitchen meets basic standards that keep you safe.

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Police: 2 in custody after pulling gun on ride-share driver, forcing him to drive them to Miami Beach

Two suspects are in custody after police said they pulled a gun on a ride-share driver and forced him to drive them to Miami Beach.

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Those inspired by South Florida fitness coach known as ‘Tramp King’ now lifting him up after crash

Jumping to the beat of the music in local parks and gyms across South Florida is all part of a “bounce” movement led by a man known as the Tramp King.

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Local 10 reporter threatened with arrest while questioning Miami-Dade mayor in public park

A confrontation at a public park between a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy and Local 10 News investigator Jeff Weinsier is raising questions about police transparency, identification and First Amendment rights.

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Authorities release video showing teen suspect opening fire on juvenile victims in southwest Miami-Dade

Newly released dashcam video shows a drive-by shooting in southwest Miami-Dade that left a 15-year-old seriously injured and hospitalized.

Cooking with creativity: Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida mix camping, cuisine

You’ve heard of a home-cooked meal. What do you call a meal made under tree canopies and on lush campgrounds? The Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida call it “Cast Iron Chef.”

Coral Gables voters cast ballots on 8 referendums

On Tuesday, the city of Coral Gables held a special election for several referendums.

Video shows how 3 were injured when thieves dared to hit security guard in Miami-Dade

Javarus Hernandez and Fredrick Pickens, both 20 years old, were looking for crimes of opportunity on Feb. 16 in Miami-Dade County’s West Little River neighborhood, according to deputies.

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Miami-Dade seeks action against Amazon over warehouse shutdown, job cuts

Miami-Dade County commissioners on Tuesday voted to pursue enforcement action against Amazon after the company temporarily closed a warehouse near Homestead, a move officials say violates a jobs agreement with the county.

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Video shows off-duty Hialeah cop’s DUI arrest after crash involving garbage truck near Doral

Local 10 News on Tuesday exclusively obtained video showing the moments surrounding a crash involving an off-duty Hialeah police officer, offering a new look at interactions between investigators and Lt. Erik Martin after an early-morning collision near Doral late last year.