Miami-Dade County

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‘He deserves to be in jail’: Suspect charged, victim recovering after Aventura softball bat attack

A wild scene at an Aventura adult softball game led to felony charges for one of the players.

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‘Deeply disappointed:’ Victims’ loved ones react after George Pino acquitted of wrongdoing in fatal boat crash

Loved ones of the victims killed and seriously injured in the 2022 boat crash involving prominent real estate broker George Pino are expressing their disappointment after Pino was found not guilty on all charges Monday.

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Doral man accused of fleeing Miami crash that left electric scooter rider critically injured

A 45-year-old Doral man is facing a serious charge after police said he allegedly fled the scene of a Miami crash that left an electric scooter rider critically injured.

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ICE transfers detainees from Krome Detention Center as wildfires burn nearby

An ICE spokesperson confirmed to Local 10 News on Tuesday that detainees are being evacuated from the Krome Detention Center as nearby brush fires continue burning in southwest Miami-Dade.

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Miramar police sergeant accused of punching girlfriend in mouth after asking about their relationship status

A Miramar police sergeant surrendered to authorities Monday following a domestic violence incident that occurred last Friday at his girlfriend’s home in Miami-Dade County, authorities said.

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Hot and cold therapies gain popularity for recovery and wellness, but experts urge caution

As more people search for ways to improve recovery, reduce stress and enhance overall wellness, therapies involving extreme temperatures — from saunas to cold plunges — are becoming increasingly popular.

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Federal investigators release cause of Surfside condo collapse

Nearly five years after the collapse of a Surfside condo tower that killed 98 people, federal investigators have released their findings on what caused the deadly incident.

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Pack of cat-killing wild dogs has Miami Beach neighborhood on edge: ‘What if it was a child?’

A pack of wild dogs has been terrorizing a Miami Beach neighborhood for several months.

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FedEx contractor accused of expensive Nike shoe theft in Medley

A South Florida man was arrested in Miami Beach accused of dealing in

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Safety alert: Homestead bust nets drug-laced snacks and candy marketed to kids

Homestead Police have confiscated more than 70 pounds of marijuana, nearly 1,000 vape cartridges, and drug-laced snacks after an undercover bust at a home in a residential neighborhood.

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Miami chop shop suspect faces 77 charges in 4 new cases

A 34-year-old man faced 77 charges on Monday after Miami detectives accused him of working at a “chop shop” in Model City, records show.

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Jailers find cocaine pipe in woman’s vagina after Miami arrest for theft, kicking cop: Police

A woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities said an arrest for shoplifting led to her kicking a Miami police officer and to corrections officers finding a suspected cocaine pipe in her vagina.

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Longtime felon pepper-sprays employee in Aventura Nordstrom Rack robbery, cops say

A woman with a long criminal history in Miami-Dade County dating back nearly three decades is now facing four more felony charges after Aventura police said she pepper-sprayed a loss prevention employee during a robbery at a Nordstrom Rack store on Friday.

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Colombians’ vote in U.S.: 80.57% vote for De La Espriella, 18.43% for Cepeda

Abelardo De La Espriella won 80.57% of the votes from Colombians in the U.S. during the presidential runoff election on Sunday, according to data published by the Colombian National Registry.

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Colombia’s preliminary vote count showing De La Espriella’s narrow victory is ‘accurate,’ registrar says

After judges’ certification, Hernán Penagos, Colombia’s national registrar, announced on Monday that the preliminary vote count after the runoff presidential election was “accurate.”

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Video shows police officer shoot man running toward him in Miami Shores

A witness shared video showing a police officer shoot a man who was running toward him on Sunday in Miami Shores.

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Restaurant at 1 of the Florida Keys’ most popular tourist attractions ordered shut. Plus, rodent issues remain inside 1 restaurant

The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant at the popular Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada was ordered shut by state inspectors last week following an investigation based on a complaint.

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Uber driver confesses to woman’s kidnapping in Miami Beach and rape near Miami Lakes, records show

After waking up in a hospital, a woman said she remembered going out on June 3 and walking out of a nightclub on June 4 in Miami Beach, records show.

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Bat attack during Aventura softball brawl leaves 1 hurt, 1 jailed, cops say

A Miami man is facing a felony charge after police said he attacked a fellow softball player with a bat, sending him to a trauma center during a brawl that broke out during a game in Aventura over the weekend.

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Man, 18, accused of fatally stabbing stepfather in northeast Miami-Dade home

An 18-year-old man was arrested over the weekend on accusations that he fatally stabbed his stepfather just a day before Father’s Day, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

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Ex-FHP trooper accused of identifying himself as active law enforcement during Miami traffic stop

A Miami police officer initially gave a speeder who claimed to be a Florida Highway Patrol trooper a break — but it was a kindness that he came to regret and quickly corrected, records show.

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Victims identified following double homicide in rural Miami-Dade

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the identities of a man and a woman who were killed last week in southwest Miami-Dade.

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George Pino found not guilty on both counts in boat crash trial

Jurors found estate mogul George Pino, accused of causing a boat crash in 2022 that killed his daughter’s 17-year-old friend and left another teen disabled, not guilty on two criminal charges Monday evening.

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Air quality alert issued for Miami-Dade as brush fires continue to burn

An air quality alert is in effect for Miami-Dade County Monday as two brush fires that erupted last week continue to burn.

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Election in Colombia: Iván Cepeda reacts to ‘not official or binding’ preliminary vote count

During a speech on Sunday night in Bogotá, Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said the preliminary vote count result was “not official or binding” and vowed “to challenge” it.

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Police: Officer shoots man after ‘disturbance’ at car dealership in Miami Shores

A police officer shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon in Miami Shores, police said.

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Historic day for Colombians: Trump-backed De la Espriella heads for narrow presidential win

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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Video shows hate crime targeting Jewish Miami-Dade resident, authorities say

Authorities say surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News shows a hate crime targeting Jewish residents of a northeast Miami-Dade neighborhood.

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Historic day for Colombians: Polls close after polarized runoff to elect 48th president

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

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Shuttles offer fast, free way to get to Miami Stadium’s World Cup match

Millions of fans are expected to travel to Miami for the World Cup. With that kind of crowd, getting to and from the stadium is a big concern.

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After tearful, tense trial, closing arguments set for Monday in George Pino case

The manslaughter and vessel homicide trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino is nearing its end. Both sides are set to deliver their closing arguments on Monday.

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Polls open for Colombia runoff election, including in South Florida

Polls opened on Sunday for the Colombian presidential runoff election, with polling locations open in South Florida for the Colombian diaspora to cast their ballots.

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Colombians head to the polls during polarized runoff presidential election

Colombians head to the polls to cast their ballots on Sunday, as they vote for a new president during a runoff election.

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Detectives work to identify body found in Miami-Dade canal

A body in a canal underneath a bridge prompted a death investigation on Saturday afternoon in northeastern Miami-Dade County.

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FIFA World Cup fans from Scotland arrive to party in Miami ahead of match against Brazil

After a FIFA World Cup fan invasion of about 50,000 Scots in Boston, a group of Tartan Army fans in kilts arrived on Saturday at Miami International Airport.

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Storms and smoke affect drivers’ visibility after wildfires burn over 20,000 acres in Miami-Dade

Rainfall and the remnants of the smoke from wildfires affected drivers’ visibility on Saturday in Miami-Dade County.

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Air quality alert in effect in Miami-Dade and Broward counties: National Weather Service

The National Weather Service announced on Saturday that there was an Air Quality Alert in effect until 10 a.m. on Sunday in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

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Some traffic closures remain in effect as Miami-Dade brush fires scorch over 20K acres

Some traffic closures remained in effect Saturday as brush fires scorched more than 20,000 acres in west Miami-Dade.

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Boy, 17, airlifted after Florida City shooting

A 17-year-old boy was injured in a shooting in Florida City early Friday evening, police said.

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Video shows man beating, kidnapping girlfriend in Miami Springs, police say

Officials with the Miami Springs Police Department released video on Friday showing what they said was a violent domestic kidnapping within the city the day prior.

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Is Cuba serious about free market reforms? Expert says promised changes likely come ‘too late’

Reactions from Cubans ranged from skepticism to cautious optimism over whether the island nation can actually implement the sweeping economic reforms its National Assembly voted to approve.

MDSO: Man, 19, charged with hate crime in liquid spraying attack in predominantly Jewish neighborhood

A 19-year-old man is now facing hate crime charges in connection with two battery incidents that occurred last month in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in northeast Miami-Dade, authorities announced Friday.

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Portions of SW 8th St., Turnpike close as brush fires burn in Miami-Dade

Two brush fires in Miami-Dade County continued to send smoke into South Florida skies on Friday and also led to road closures.

‘Not a charity’: Front-runner Donalds holds firm on strict GOP governor debate benchmarks

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, made a campaign stop in South Miami on Friday as he seeks the governor’s office.

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MDSO: 1 detained for questioning after man, woman found dead in southwest Miami-Dade

A man has been detained for questioning after another man and a woman were found dead Friday morning in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.

Woman shot in leg while sitting in car in northeast Miami-Dade, deputies say

A woman was shot in the leg Thursday night in northeast Miami-Dade after she got caught in the crossfire between several men who were firing shots at each other, authorities said.

MDSO: Multiple people injured in Miami-Dade armed carjackings; suspect arrested

A man is fighting for his life after being beaten and stabbed during an armed carjacking that investigators believe is connected to a series of violent crimes across southwest Miami-Dade Thursday night.

2-day festival in North Miami celebrates Juneteenth

Juneteenth, which commemorates the day, has been an official federal holiday since 2021, and North Miami has been celebrating it every year with a free festival.

George Pino declines lesser charge ahead of closing arguments in deadly boating case

What is needed to convict or acquit? That is what is at stake as both sides of the George Pino trial fight to get key phrasing included in jury instructions -- which must explain which laws apply and the burden of proof.

Trump resort receptionist accused of fraud scheme

A receptionist at the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach is facing four felony charges for committing fraud on the job, according to police.

Judge denies bail for ex-Rep. David Rivera, convicted in Venezuela lobbying case

Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, convicted in a secret Venezuela lobbying case in May, will not get bond ahead of his sentencing date, a Miami federal judge ruled on Thursday.

Miami-Dade deputies accuse man of paying $200 to sexually abuse teen

A 21-year-old man agreed to pay $200 to sexually abuse a 15-year-old girl in Miami-Dade County, according to deputies.

Man stands accused of stealing iPhones in Miami-Dade

A 29-year-old man appeared in court on Thursday in Miami-Dade County after police officers accused him of stealing from his employer.

3 wildfires burn in Miami-Dade; firefighter hospitalized

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel flew a Florida Forest Service firefighter to the hospital on Thursday after he needed help while fighting a wildfire.

‘Ask ICE what’s changed’: Florida emergency director reacts to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ relocations

Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie commented Thursday on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to move all detainees from Alligator Alcatraz, citing hurricane concerns.

Man faces 18 charges in 12 cases after cops report crime spree videos in Coral Gables, Miami

A 22-year-old man accused of a three-day crime spree that was caught on video was at the Metrowest Detention Center on Thursday in Miami-Dade County, facing 18 charges in 12 cases, records show.

Man swinging knife at people on Ocean Drive says he was ‘just trying to get girls’ numbers’: Cops

Miami Beach police say a 25-year-old man caused a scare on Ocean Drive on Tuesday night, swinging a knife and “harassing patrons” in the popular tourist area on South Beach.

Hillsborough jail deputy faces additional child molestation charges out of Hialeah Gardens

A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy accused of molesting a girl in Hialeah is now also accused of molesting the same victim in Hialeah Gardens, according to documents obtained by Local 10 News on Thursday.

MFR: 4 boats damaged in fire at Miami marina

Four boats were damaged Thursday in an early morning fire at a marina in Miami, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

Wildfires prompt evacuations and road closures in South Florida

As two wildfires continued to burn on Wednesday in western Miami-Dade County, the Florida Forest Service teamed up with Florida Highway Patrol troopers, firefighters, and deputies.

Cuba humanitarian aid deal puts Catholic Church in control as regime teeters

The need for food, medicine and other basic essentials across Cuba is the most dire it has ever been -- and it’s one reason why a crucial meeting took place Wednesday on the island between Cuban religious organizations and U.S. diplomat Mike Hammer, aimed at getting supplies to the people.

Pan Am’s iconic ‘Taj Mahal’ headquarters becomes swanky MIA private terminal

A piece of aviation history is getting a first-class makeover. The iconic former headquarters of the gone-but-not-forgotten Pan American World Airways, better known as Pan Am, has been reimagined for a new generation of travelers.

Mother speaks out after daughter, 5, attacked at Sunny Isles Beach park

A mother is speaking out after her 5-year-old daughter was attacked at a Sunny Isles Beach park earlier this month -- and it was all caught on camera.

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Miami-Dade school board unanimously votes to close multiple schools, redraw boundaries

Miami-Dade Public School Board members voted unanimously to move forward with a major overhaul that includes the closure of multiple schools and the establishment of new school boundaries.

WhatsApp feud leads man to fire warning shot that hits Miami-Dade bus, injuring passenger, cops say

Miami-Dade deputies took a man into custody this week after he fired warning shots from his apartment balcony, with one of the bullets hitting a bus and causing glass injuries to a passenger, according to investigators.

Fire chief warns Miami-Dade smoke pollution keeps moving to Broward

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah warned on Wednesday afternoon that the smoke pollution from two burning wildfires was moving to Broward County.

Hillsborough jail deputy arrested by Hialeah police, accused of child molestation

A 42-year-old corrections deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office became an inmate in a South Florida jail early Wednesday morning, facing multiple felony charges after authorities accused him molesting a girl in Hialeah.

2 wildfires burn 16,400 acres in western Miami-Dade

As a gray cloud of smoke expanded to pollute the air in South Florida, two active wildfires had burned 13,900 acres by Wednesday afternoon in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Fire Service.

FIFA World Cup motivates blind and visually impaired players in Miami

Blind and visually impaired soccer players rely on the sound of a ball that is filled with bells and on the voices of their teammates and coaches.

Fake security guard donned badge, ballistic vest carrier at FIFA Fan Festival, cops say

Miami police say they arrested a fake security guard who donned a “ballistic vest” and a badge and worked the FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park for three days before anyone realized he was unemployed and had warrants.

2 wildfires burn 8,000 acres in western Miami-Dade, pollute air quality in South Florida

Two active wildfires had burned 8,000 acres on Wednesday in western Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Forest Service.

Out on bond for similar allegations, Miami mom enlists child in more thievery, cops say

A Miami woman already facing charges after police said she had her teenage son steal $1,300 from a man she was having sex with is now accused of enlisting her son to help steal a purse.

Police: Man accused of sexual battery on FMU campus faces added charge after contacting victim from jail

A man who was arrested earlier this year for allegedly sexually battering a Florida Memorial University student on campus is now facing another criminal charge after he contacted the victim from jail, authorities said.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 17 schedule for Day 7 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four more games on Wednesday, as group-stage matches continue.

Defense rests case in vessel homicide trial of George Pino, who doesn’t testify

The defense called its final witnesses and rested its case on Wednesday in the George Pino vessel homicide trial, a day after Pino’s wife and a couple of passengers onboard the boat that day took the stand.

A community of creatives — inside Miami Acting Studio

It’s part classroom, part workshop and part creative playground. It’s a community of creatives, trying to build on something real.

Florida’s new weapon against blazing brush fire season: Pellet-dropping drones

This brush fire season has been one of the busiest in years in Florida. Tens of thousands of acres have burned, and firefighters say the threat is far from over.

Grieving mom wants answers after son’s body pulled from Biscayne Bay

A mother wants answers after her son’s body was recovered in Biscayne Bay on Sunday after last being seen on a charter boat the night before. Miami police believe he fell overboard.

‘Loved by a lot of people’: Family believes gas company worker died in Miami-Dade explosion

Family members of Leomar Suris, 36, believe he was the man killed in an explosion on Monday morning at a Miami-Dade County facility.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo trains in Palm Beach

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo trained on Tuesday in Palm Beach County ahead of his FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Texas.

Know your numbers: No-cost breast, heart screenings taking place at Westland Mall

In honor of National Pink Day, The Women’s Breast and Heart Initiative (WBHI) is hosting its annual Summer Breast Cancer Awareness event this Saturday. It will take place at the Macy’s in Hialeah’s Westland Mall, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Man accused of slashing ‘giant inflatable FIFA ball’ in Miami Beach

A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he slashed a “giant inflatable FIFA ball” that was on display in Miami Beach, authorities said.

Miami-Dade commission votes to file eminent domain to acquire just under 10 acres on Fisher Island

Miami-Dade County commissioners on Tuesday voted 12-1 to pursue eminent domain to acquire just under 10 acres of land on Fisher Island.

Miami-Dade commissioners vote unanimously for new 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.