Miami-Dade County

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Global Empowerment Mission asks for new camping gear donations for quake victims in Colombia

Miami-Dade County-based nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission moved to help the victims of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.

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New animal shelter coming to southwest Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade County officials broke ground Tuesday on a new animal shelter in southwest Miami-Dade that will provide animal care, veterinary services and pet adoptions in an area officials say has long needed additional resources.

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Hialeah mayor closes city’s public pools, claims $5M needed after years of neglect

The mayor of Hialeah announced on Tuesday that he was temporarily closing the city’s three public pools and keeping a water park closed.

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Clumsy Homestead thief drops phone while fleeing Facebook jewelry robbery, leading to arrest: Cops

A Homestead man is suspected of stealing jewelry from at least two victims trying to sell the items on Facebook Marketplace. In one case, police say the 21-year-old used fake movie money to make off with a gold chain. But they say his loose grip would be his undoing.

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Drunken, high driver was going 83 mph on Flagler Street when he killed man in crash, police say

A Miami man is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges in connection with an April Flagler Street crash in which police said he was both drunken and high and driving more than 80 mph.

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Colombia’s new first lady includes Miami-Dade’s GEM in campaign to help earthquake’s victims

Colombia’s new first lady, Ana Lucía Pineda, launched the “Colombia One Heart” campaign to collect aid for the victims of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake.

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Miami man accused of taking photos/video of Walmart employee inside bathroom stall

A Miami man was arrested Monday on a video voyeurism charge after deputies said he took photos and/or video of a Walmart employee inside a bathroom stall at a store location in southwest Miami-Dade.

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RODENT RUNWAY: MIA pizza joint shut after inspectors find droppings, mold and warm ham

Travelers grabbing a slice of pizza before a flight at Miami International Airport got an unwelcome surprise when state inspectors ordered Famous Famiglia Pizzeria shut after finding rodent activity and other serious sanitation problems.

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Miami Heat to face Boston Celtics on Christmas Day for first time

The Miami Heat are returning to the NBA’s Christmas Day lineup for the first time since 2023, and they’ll do so against one of their biggest Eastern Conference rivals.

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About 37,000 students return to Catholic schools as Archdiocese of Miami sees enrollment growth

About 37,000 students are heading back to class at Catholic schools across South Florida as the Archdiocese of Miami begins the 2026-2027 school year with growing enrollment and new investments in its campuses.

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Body camera footage released from Miami-Dade deputy shooting that was deemed legally justified

Authorities have released body camera footage from a deputy shooting that occurred several months ago.

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Father Reggie of Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church in Little Haiti discusses impact of TPS being revoked

As the “temporary” in Temporary Protected Status ran out for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, faith leaders tried appealing to the hearts of lawmakers in Washington D.C.

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Global Empowerment Mission asks for cash donations to help quake victims in Colombia

The Global Empowerment Mission, a Doral-based nonprofit that was distributing aid in Venezuela after the 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes on June 24, deployed a team on Monday to western Colombia.

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Animal Advocate: Man grieves after dog’s death at grooming business remains a mystery in Miami-Dade

Brandon Rivero said he found his beloved 5-year-old Chinese Shar Pei dog named Ringo dead after trusting him to a groomer in Miami-Dade County.

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WATCH: Local 10 Specials: Miami Springs, Opa-locka celebrate a century

Two cities are celebrating a century. Founded by one man with a passion for flight, each has a unique origin story.

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7 candidates running to replace Steve Gallon for Miami-Dade School Board’s District 1 seat

There are seven candidates on the ballot for Miami-Dade School Board District 1, which has long been filled by soon to be former board member Steve Gallon.

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Man accused of stealing nearly $900 worth of avocados from Miami-Dade grove

A Hialeah man was arrested Monday after deputies said they caught him stealing more than 140 avocados from a southwest Miami-Dade grove over the weekend.

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Police: Drivers speed, ‘intentionally striking one another’ in Miami Beach

A 21-year-old man chased a car, crashed it, and also struck a victim who confronted him on Sunday in Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood, according to police.

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Avianca crew member busted for smuggling gold after arriving in Miami, feds say

A crew member from Colombian airline Avianca is facing a federal charge in South Florida after authorities said he was busted smuggling gold after arriving at Miami International Airport.

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Rodents gnaw cabbage, roaches crawl on food prep tables; 13 businesses ordered shut

It was a particularly rough stretch for cleanliness and food safety at restaurants and food stores across South Florida.

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Man accused of exposing himself to children at North Miami Beach apartment complex

A 48-year-old man was arrested last week after police said he exposed himself to two minors inside a North Miami Beach apartment complex.

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Police officers find dog panting in distress inside 107-degree van in Hialeah

A 40-year-old man confessed to leaving his dog in a parked van without air-conditioning on a hot day, near the Goodlet Park area in Hialeah, according to police.

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Miami-born chess grandmaster Fabiano Caruana returns home for international competition

One of the world’s top-ranked chess players got his start in South Florida, and now he’s returned home to compete alongside some of the best players in the game.

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DUI crash suspect extradited back to Miami-Dade after mistakenly deported to Honduras

A man who is accused of killing three people in a car crash in Miami back in 2022 is back behind bars in South Florida after he was mistakenly deported to Honduras, Local 10 learned Monday.

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Suspect exchanges fire with Miami Gardens detective before pursuit, police chief says

A suspect was taken into custody after allegedly firing a gun at a detective in Miami Gardens early Monday morning and then leading police on a pursuit from Miami Gardens into Opa-locka, authorities said.

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Courtney Clenney pleads guilty to manslaughter for killing boyfriend in 2022

OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney, accused of killing her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in 2022, is expected to accept a plea deal Monday.

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Man tased, arrested after refusing to leave hotel restaurant in Miami, police say

A restaurant dispute that stretched on for more than two hours Saturday ended with Miami police using a Taser on a 35-year-old man who refused to leave, authorities said.

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Michael Irvin’s ‘Fetching Fletchers’ to follow Mark Fletcher Jr.’s mom as she travels to every game

A new online series from Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver and former Miami Hurricanes great Michael Irvin will follow Linda Fletcher, the mother of Hurricanes star running back Mark Fletcher Jr., as she travels to attend every one of her son’s games.

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Palmetto Bay business holds back-to-school giveaway, offering everything from supplies to haircuts

For many families, getting their children ready to head back to school can get expensive fast.

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Grieving parents make public plea for return of ‘priceless’ statue to Miami Lakes park

The statue of 5-year-old Jake “Jakey” Duque recently vanished.

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Perez Hilton to ‘require surgery in the coming days,’ according to family update

Mario Lavandeira, better known as Perez Hilton, remained hospitalized on Saturday, and his condition was “serious but stable,” according to an official family update released on his site.

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Miami’s Haitian-Bahamian Chef Wilkinson ‘Ken’ Sejour regrets voting for Trump

Unable to continue with his expansion and with his community hurting, Miami’s Haitian-Bahamian Chef Wilkinson “Ken” Sejour recently said he regrets voting for President Donald Trump.

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Inter Miami CF mourns Messi’s father, dead at 68 after illness in Argentina

Inter Miami CF released a statement on Saturday afternoon after Lionel Messi’s 68-year-old father died in Argentina.

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South Florida nonprofits help families prepare for back-to-school season

Thousands of South Florida families are receiving free school supplies, clothing, meals and other essentials this weekend as community organizations work to ease the cost of returning to school.

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New twist in murder case of former Miami Hurricanes star Bryan Pata

There’s a new twist in the murder case of former Miami Hurricanes football star Bryan Pata.

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Expert explains Miami voters’ Florida primary ballot referendum question on city elections

Miami voters have a decision to make on Aug. 18.

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Man pleads guilty to 9 felonies for killing wife, 2 daughters, and abusing bodies in Miami-Dade

A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to nine felonies on Friday related to the 2012 murders of his 29-year-old wife, his two step-daughters, and the abuse of two of their bodies in Miami-Dade County.

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Sexual predator gets 12 years for molesting boy in Dolphin Mall bathroom

A man arrested in 2025 after authorities said he molested a 13-year-old boy in a bathroom at the Dolphin Mall took a plea deal in Miami-Dade court on Friday, earning a 12 year prison sentence.

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Pepper spray doesn’t stop Good Samaritan from tackling Brickell jewelry thief, police say

Miami police arrested a 21-year-old man they said pepper-sprayed a bystander who chased him down on Thursday after he stole pricey pieces of jewelry from women.

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Miami-Dade superintendent delivers last ‘opening of schools’ address

Miami-Dade Superintendent Jose Dotres delivered his “opening of schools” address on Friday at Miami Senior High School in Little Havana.

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Man accused of turning off diver’s air supply hits back at attempted murder charge: ‘100% lie’

A man facing an attempted murder charge after Miami-Dade deputies said he turned off an 18-year-old diver’s air supply is forcefully pushing back on the allegations.

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Police: Man faces 18 charges for child sex abuse cases in North Miami, Hialeah

Three child sex abuse victims in separate cases in Miami-Dade County reported that Juan Espinosa’s abuse started when he showed them porn and continued for years, records show.

After surviving childhood abuse, South Florida woman helps thousands fight human trafficking

A South Florida woman who survived childhood sexual abuse is transforming her pain into purpose through a nonprofit dedicated to preventing human trafficking and supporting survivors.

Man accused of assaulting woman with umbrella in Overtown

A 41-year-old man from the western Panhandle area of Florida is accused of attacking a random woman with an umbrella in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, leaving her with a facial injury that required medical treatment, according to an arrest report.

Man accused of randomly attacking woman, leaving her with facial injuries in Little Havana

A 40-year-old man is accused of randomly punching a woman in the face in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, leaving her with a fractured nose and facial injuries, according to police.

Miami-Dade birth tourism business faces federal crackdown after Trump executive orders

A controversial business practice that helps foreign nationals travel to the United States to give birth is facing renewed scrutiny after President Donald Trump signed executive orders targeting so-called birth tourism.

Man hospitalized after apparent self-inflicted shooting in Miami-Dade’s Tamiami area

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating an incident that they say occurred outside a Wells Fargo bank in Miami-Dade’s Tamiami area early Friday morning.

Miami-Dade teen makes history as world’s youngest male professor

An 18-year-old Miami Dade College professor is making history as the youngest male professor recorded by Guinness World Records.

Suspect taken into custody after deputies respond to home in northwest Miami-Dade

A large law enforcement presence was seen outside a home in northwest Miami-Dade County on Thursday afternoon.

Miami Heat host students for annual back-to-school shopping spree

The Miami Heat are helping students prepare for the upcoming new school year.

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Miami-Dade woman uploaded TikTok video of herself molesting 4-year-old boy, deputies say

Deputies arrested a southwest Miami-Dade woman on Wednesday after they said she uploaded a video to TikTok showing herself molesting a 4-year-old boy.

Alleged robbery attempt ends with one suspect dead in Miami Gardens

A robbery attempt ended in gunfire Thursday afternoon in a Miami Gardens neighborhood, leaving one alleged suspect dead and another on the run, according to a Miami Gardens source familar with the investigation told Local 10 News.

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Share your back-to-school photos with Local 10 as students return to class across South Florida

As students begin returning to classes across South Florida, Local 10 wants to help celebrate the milestone by sharing your favorite back-to-school photos.

Local 10 special reports airing next week as Miami Springs, Opa-locka celebrate a century

Two cities are celebrating a century. Founded by one man with a passion for flight, each has a unique origin story.

BJ’s Wholesale Club employee accused of processing fraudulent tire warranty claims at Miami-Dade store

A BJ’s Wholesale Club employee was arrested Wednesday after investigators with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office accused him of fraudulently approving tire replacement claims for “friends and associates,” costing the retailer thousands of dollars.

MDSO: Driver performed donuts before fleeing deputies at more than 100 mph in Miami-Dade

Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Wednesday who they say participated in an illegal intersection takeover in the county’s Gladeview neighborhood.

Man accused of sexually abusing children for several years in Hialeah

A 65-year-old man is facing serious charges stemming from disturbing sexual assault allegations.

Woman accused of beating boyfriend’s young son now faces additional charges related to second boy

A 22-year-old woman who was arrested Tuesday for allegedly beating her boyfriend’s 5-year-old son so badly that he ended up in the emergency room is now facing new charges related to a second child.

Family of Perez Hilton says he’s able to communicate after self-harming livestream at Miami-Dade home

The family of celebrity blogger and TV personality Perez Hilton released a statement on his website, confirming that Hilton is able to communicate as he recovers from an apparent mental health crisis that he suffered this week at his home in Miami-Dade County’s Westchester neighborhood.

Leon Medical Centers celebrates 30 years with drone show above downtown Miami

A celebratory moment was held inside Miami’s Freedom Tower on Wednesday night, before an impressive show was put on outside.

Miami-Dade taking steps to sustainably deal with solid waste issue

Miami-Dade County is getting real about addressing its massive solid waste crisis.

Defendant accused of stabbing wife 16 times in front of daughter rejects plea deal, shouts at Miami-Dade judge

A 58-year-old man accused of stabbing a 45-year-old woman 16 times in front of their 7-year-old daughter in 2019 was rowdy again when he appeared in court on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade District 8 has trio of candidates running for coveted commission seat

There are three candidates who are running for a coveted commission seat in Miami-Dade County.

Miami chef on chilling effect of immigration policy: TPS causes worker shortage; ICE detention scares customers

A witness recorded a video showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stopping a man who was riding a scooter and detaining him on Aug. 2 in Miami’s Little Haiti.

After jail beating, accused killer Neha Gupta seeks separation from fellow murder suspect Daisy Link

Two of South Florida’s highest-profile murder suspects, Daisy Link and Dr. Neha Gupta, are at the center of an ongoing dispute in jail, according to a court filing. Now Gupta wants to be separated from Link, who’s accused of beating up the Oklahoma pediatrician behind bars.

Hurricanes’ Malachi Toney praises team’s defense as offense prepares for season

The Miami Hurricanes entered the offseason with plenty of attention on their explosive offense, but wide receiver Malachi Toney said Wednesday that the team’s defense is also playing a major role in preparing the Hurricanes for the upcoming season.

Miami man confesses police officer’s pickup truck was unlocked, so he stole guns, bracelet, drives: Deputies

A 21-year-old man told deputies that a police officer’s Miami Police Department-issued white RAM 1500 was unlocked with guns, a gold bracelet, external hard drives, and a backpack in Miami-Dade County, according to a deputy’s report.

Woman jailed after TikTok Live spat ends in fight, shooting in Liberty City, police say

A Miami woman is facing an aggravated battery charge after they said a fight to “settle ongoing arguments that were being held through TikTok Live” led to a victim being shot on Tuesday.

Coral Gables woman pleads guilty after posing as ICE legal administrative specialist

A Coral Gables woman charged migrants hundreds of dollars, as she pretended to be a federal government employee to influence their immigration court cases, according to federal prosecutors.

Couple jailed after 5-year-old brought to Homestead ER with injuries from belt, ‘chancleta’: Cops

Homestead police arrested a couple on Tuesday after they said a 5-year-old had injuries so severe from a beating with a belt and sandal that he had to be treated at a hospital.

3rd suspect arrested in 2025 downtown Miami Rolex robberies that left victim shot, deputies say

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a pair of downtown Miami Rolex robberies that authorities say happened just over a year ago, including one in which a victim was shot.

Homicide detectives investigate Doral police officer’s death in Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade homicide detectives are investigating the death of Edwin Fernandez, a Doral Police Department school resource officer, found dead in a patrol car on Wednesday morning in Redland, according to sources familiar with the case.

FBI seeks info on Miami-Dade bank robber

FBI agents asked for the public’s help Wednesday in identifying a suspect who they say robbed a bank in Miami-Dade County’s Westchester area last week.

Perez Hilton receiving help after reportedly harming himself during livestream at Miami-Dade home

Celebrity blogger and television personality Perez Hilton is receiving help after the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a mental health crisis at his South Florida home.

Woman hospitalized after accidental shooting in North Miami

A woman was injured after being shot in North Miami.

Man accused of attempted murder for turning off diver’s air supply during lobster mini season: MDSO

A man is facing an attempted murder charge stemming from an incident on the water during lobster mini-season.

Florida officials not deterred after push for property tax reform hits snag

A proposal to dramatically cut homeowners property taxes in Florida is facing a hurdle in making the November ballot.

3 candidates running for Miami-Dade Commission’s District 5 seat

There are three candidates running for the Miami-Dade Commission’s District 5 seat.

Mother of 9-year-old boy mauled by dogs in Bimini gives update on his recovery

A 9-year-old boy is continuing a difficult recovery after being attacked by several dogs on a beach in Bimini last week, his family told Local 10 News on Tuesday.

‘This man was just trying to rape me,’ teen shouts in North Miami after marijuana lure, records show

A 26-year-old man faced charges on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County after a 15-year-old boy accused him of sexually abusing him while recording a video of it in North Miami, records show.

Man shocked by electrical wire while working in backyard of Opa-locka home, police say

A man was rushed to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after he was shocked by a live electrical wire while performing yard work in the backyard of a home in Opa-locka, authorities said.

2 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash near Miami Gardens Tesla dealership, authorities say

Two people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash in Miami Gardens, authorities told Local 10 News on Tuesday.

Back-to-school prep: Free or reduced-price lunches require application at some schools in Miami-Dade and Broward

There will be new lunch menu additions at public schools in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

3rd arrest made in Miami-Dade street takeover hit-and-run investigation, deputies say

A third arrest has been made in connection with a series of alleged illegal street takeovers across Miami-Dade County, including a hit-and-run that seriously injured three pedestrians last month, authorities confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.