Miami-Dade County

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Sex offender awaits extradition in Miami-Dade after caught in Cuba while on the run

A 64-year-old registered sex offender was at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Tuesday afternoon after he was extradited from Cuba.

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‘Are you not afraid?’: Man accused of firing shots at roommate in Little Havana

Police arrested a 60-year-old Miami man on Monday night after they said he allegedly fired shots at his roommate during a confrontation over money in Little Havana.

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Surfside voters to elect new mayor, 4 town commissioners

Surfside voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the town’s highly-contested mayoral race.

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Miami Beach bachelor party trip goes south as man stabs friend jealous over success with women: Cops

A bachelor party trip to Miami Beach went seriously south after two friends started bickering over one scoring a monopoly on women’s attention, according to police. Authorities said it devolved into a stabbing on South Beach ― and a New England man on vacation found himself making a remote court appearance from a Miami hospital bed Tuesday morning.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are 10 festive spots to embrace Irish revelry in South Florida

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and a time for revelry for some in South Florida, so as the Irish say, “Sláinte!” or “Cheers!“

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Former loss prevention worker serving probation in Nordstrom heist case, records show

A former loss prevention worker at the Aventura Mall Nordstrom location received probation in January after being convicted in a six-figure heist from the department store.

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Miami Open draws announced with world’s top players leading deep field

The Miami Open is underway in South Florida, bringing many of the biggest names in tennis to Hard Rock Stadium for one of the sport’s premier events outside the Grand Slams.

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Out on bond for pulling gun on auto parts store worker over freon, man steals $14K diamond: Cops

A man was out on bond in four separate cases in Miami-Dade County when he went to a downtown Miami jewelry store and tricked sales staff into giving him a $14,000 diamond ― which he never gave back ― according to police, court and jail records.

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Police: Homestead man accused of armed burglary prompts school lockdown

A Homestead man accused of an armed burglary that led to a nearby school lockdown is facing a litany of charges, authorities confirmed.

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DIRTY 30! Serving up violations!

Thirty violations or more is not a “bad day.” It is not a small slip. It is a full-blown failure.

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MDSO shakes up command staff, removing 3 assistant sheriffs

Fourteen months into her tenure as the head of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz has made a major shakeup in command staff.

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Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter for stabbing ex in 2024: ‘She wanted to accept responsibility’

A teen accused of fatally stabbing her ex-boyfriend changed her plea on Monday. Loved ones of the 17-year-old victim packed the courtroom.

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Moment of silence held to honor victims of FIU bridge collapse

Hailey Scharff is one of the people who showed up to the Alexa M. Duran Memorial Plaza Monday just as a moment of silence was held in front of a statue that bares Duran’s likeness.

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Sweet, loving dogs can get stuck in shelters due to being older, bigger

For the first time ever, Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch visited all 4 of our local shelters in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties to find out what causes some dogs to linger so much longer than others in a shelter setting.

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Video shows how Eagle 1 drone helped Miami Beach police during pursuit

Jirell Thomas probably hoped no one was watching when he threw a gun in the bushes while trying to get away in South Beach, according to police.

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Zoo Miami receives bomb threat for fourth straight day

For a fourth consecutive day, a bomb threat has been called into Zoo Miami.

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‘Everyone is thinking business instead of human rights’: Activists slam US-Cuba economic engagement

Reports indicate that Cuba is “open” to U.S. private investment as a humanitarian aid flotilla arrives from Mexico. But amid widespread blackouts ― and now growing unrest ― fueled by U.S. “maximum pressure” campaigns, some South Florida Cuban Americans argue that it’s unwise to engage the island nation’s officials economically before ousting the Communist Party.

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U.S. Olympic beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings hosts Hero Volley event in Miami-Dade

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Man critical after crashing moped into Liberty City liquor store

A moped rider was seriously hurt Monday afternoon after crashing into the side of a Miami liquor store, first responders said.

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Landscapers find ‘partially submerged’ body in water near MIA, deputies say

Landscapers working in the vicinity of the Miami International Airport found a person dead on Monday, according to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies.

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Downtown Doral Charter Upper School celebrates champions’ parade

A charter school held a championship parade on Monday morning in Doral.

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Rainy weekend floods Homestead farms

A rainy weekend led to flooding in Homestead.

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Miami Open tennis tournament opens with more shaded areas and a new padel park

Dozens of the world’s top tennis players have descended on South Florida for The Miami Open, a 15-day professional tournament in its 41st year.

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Man accused of spitting on McDonald’s manager at Flagler Street location

A 40-year-old man was arrested last Friday after he spat on a manager at a McDonald’s in Miami-Dade County, authorities said.

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Airport security lines stretch on as partial government shutdown continues

The partial government shutdown continued to cause long lines at airports across the country Monday.

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Zoo Miami reopens after days of receiving bomb threats

Zoo Miami reopened Monday morning after a weekend filled with bomb scares.

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Inspector spots 40+ live roaches inside oven at Sports Grill

Several South Florida restaurant kitchens were ordered shut following inspections by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

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Police: 2 students bring knives onto Miami-Dade school bus with intent to attack peer

Two 18-year-old students were arrested last Friday after they were accused of bringing knives onto a school bus with the intention of attacking another student, Miami-Dade Schools Police said.

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Sunny Isles Beach biker accused of going wrong way to flee cop

A Sunny Isles Beach man is facing a felony charge after authorities said he went the wrong way up Collins Avenue in order to avoid a traffic stop over the weekend.

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A look back at Calle Ocho, 1990 edition

CALLE OCHO 1990 | The music, the food, the crowds, the culture — some things never change! See how the festival has evolved over the years.

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2 men displaced after apartment fire in Miami

Two men were displaced after a fire erupted inside of an apartment unit in Miami, firefighters confirmed.

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Loved ones remember victims killed 8 years ago in FIU bridge collapse

Eight years ago Sunday, at 1:47 p.m., a pedestrian bridge being built to link Sweetwater to Florida International University’s main campus came crashing down.

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No. 7 Miami draws No. 10 Missouri in opening round of March Madness

The road to Indianapolis begins Friday in St. Louis for head coach Jai Lucas and his No. 7 Miami Hurricanes.

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Weather cancels Miami Open qualifying matches Sunday

The Miami Open canceled Sunday’s qualifying matches and practices due to inclement weather in Miami Gardens.

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Rainy weather in Miami moves Cuba support event indoors; fundraiser continues

A rainy day in Miami may have forced a change of plans, but it didn’t stop a local group determined to support people in Cuba.

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‘Just about the money’: Attorney fighting back against fines from red light cameras

Last week, a Broward County judge ruled it was unconstitutional to fine a Tamarac woman whose car was captured crossing a Sunrise intersection during a red light.

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Teddy Bridgewater celebrates passing of bill allowing youth coaches to financially support players in need

Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater coached one year in high school and led his team to a state title before returning to the NFL.

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Local 10 Special: Calle Ocho

The largest street party, Calle Ocho, was held on Sunday!

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Zoo Miami reopened Sunday only to close again due to another bomb threat

Zoo Miami reopened on Sunday morning after it was forced to close on each of the previous two days.

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MDSO: New York man arrested in Miami for selling fake tickets outside World Baseball Classic

Deputies working at the World Baseball Classic in Miami arrested a man from New York who they said was selling counterfeit tickets.

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Police in Miami locate missing endangered man

Authorities in Miami were asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man who they consider endangered.

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Calle Ocho festival takes over Little Havana

Several streets in Little Havana will be blocked off on Sunday for the Calle Ocho festival.

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Banchero scores 27, Magic top Heat 121-117 and move to 5-0 vs. Miami this season

Paolo Banchero scored 27 points, Desmond Bane added 21 and the Orlando Magic beat the Miami Heat 121-117 on Saturday night, becoming the second team in the last 30 years to beat the same opponent five times in one season.

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Crowds pack Miracle Mile for annual St. Patrick’s Street Festival in Coral Gables

Crowds packed Miracle Mile on Saturday for a Coral Gables tradition -- the annual John Martin’s St. Patrick’s Street Festival.

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Supporters rally in South Florida as protests grow in Cuba

A small group gathered in South Florida on Saturday to stand in solidarity with people in Cuba who have taken to the streets to protest worsening living conditions.

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Zoo Miami closes for second day in a row due to bomb threat

Zoo Miami has closed Saturday for a second day in a row due to a bomb threat.

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Good Samaritan helps Miami police nab accused hit-and-run driver

After hearing about a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Friday morning in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood, a good Samaritan helped police identify the alleged driver, authorities said.

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ICE detains partner of former North Miami mayor

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained the partner of former North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime this week, weeks after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a case to revoke the citizenship of Bien-Aime.

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Police: Man trespasses at Masonic Lodge in Miami Springs, vandalizes emblem

A man was caught on camera last week trespassing at the Masonic Lodge in Miami Springs.

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Much-needed rain hits South Florida through middle of next week

A stationary front over South Florida separates cooler, drier air to the north from warmer, more humid air here.

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Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office hosts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Saturday morning in support of Special Olympics Florida, bringing together deputies, professional staff, athletes and supporters to promote inclusion and opportunity for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Zoo Miami reopens a day after deputies confirm ‘swatting call’

Zoo Miami reopened Saturday, a day after deputies confirmed that a “swatting call” was made.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Construction begins on $280 million Homestead sports complex

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

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.

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.

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.

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.