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Homestead private school teacher arrested for allegedly taping student’s mouth shut

A 34-year-old South Florida educator has been arrested following an alleged incident with a student.

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Reporter run-in reveals MDSO has no policy requiring plainclothes cops to ID themselves

Local 10 News has learned the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office does not have a specific policy, procedure or standard operating protocol requiring plainclothes deputies to identify themselves before giving orders or putting their hands on someone.

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County taskforce looking to increase boater education in Miami-Dade

A commitment toward boating safety is gaining traction in Miami-Dade County as a panel pushes to implement a set of recommendations.

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Member of US Secret Service arrested in Miami-Dade

The Chief of the Secret Service Uniformed Division Police has confirmed that the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrested an off-duty Secret Service officer.

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Police: Video shows valet turned burglar in Bay Harbor Islands

A 51-year-old man stands accused of using his position as a valet parking attendant to burglarize an apartment in Bay Harbor Islands.

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Federal grand jury indicts 5 in Miami for cocaine trafficking

A federal grand jury indicted five men in Miami over their alleged roles in a cocaine trafficking organization, federal prosecutors announced on Monday.

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Man arrested after ‘disruptive’ encounter with Secret Service at Trump National Doral, cops say

Police arrested a man accused of causing a disturbance after an encounter with the U.S. Secret Service at the Trump National Doral Miami golf club over the weekend.

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Police: Man confesses to fatally shooting girlfriend’s brothers in Miami

A 31-year-old man who confessed to fatally shooting his girlfriend’s two brothers in Miami remained behind bars on Monday afternoon without bond.

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Groups warn of potential immigration crackdown ahead of World Cup

Civil rights groups are sounding the alarm about what they fear could be an immigration crackdown when international visitors come to watch the FIFA World Cup in South Florida in June.

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MDSO: Man throws dining room table, TV from high-rise balcony

A 60-year-old man was arrested over the weekend after he threw household items off of his high-rise balcony, including a dining room table and a TV, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said.

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Defense in Pata case claims detective violated order by commenting on Local 10 clips about trial

Attorneys for the man accused of killing a University of Miami football player say the lead detective testifying during his February murder trial was also posting anonymous social media comments during and about the proceedings ― possibly violating a court order.

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Moody announces new legislation cracking down on equipment used to make fake pills

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody announced new legislation Monday aimed at cracking down on counterfeit drugs.

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Homestead man accused of impregnating 14-year-old runaway; cops say she tested positive for STD

A Homestead man is facing 13 felony charges after police said he impregnated a 14-year-old girl who ran away from her home.

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Jackson Memorial Hospital treats 2 ‘severe’ burn victims after Fort Lauderdale crash

Jackson Memorial Hospital was treating a man and a woman on Monday who suffered severe burns after a crashed car caught on fire on Sunday evening in Fort Lauderdale.

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MDSO: Woman arrested at nail salon after assaulting driver during road rage incident

A 58-year-old woman was arrested last week after she assaulted a driver and struck the hood of his vehicle during a road rage incident, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said.

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Tijuana Flats flat out fails inspection; Iron Sushi ordered shut for the 5th time!

Tijuana Flats in Coral Springs, Iron Sushi in Dadeland, La Jato Restaurant in Hialeah, and Los Catrachos in Miami were all ordered shut after inspections uncovered issues ranging from roach activity and flies to mold, temperature violations and unsanitary food handling practices.

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Highway 41 Fire is 100% contained after burning more than 9,000 acres

The Highway 41 Fire in west Miami-Dade is now 100% contained after burning 9,149 acres over the course of just over a week, officials confirmed Monday.

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Police: Teen shot after trying to steal watch in Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens police are investigating an attempted robbery and shooting that left a 17-year-old boy injured on Sunday.

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Deputies identify Miami-Dade fatal shooting victim

Authorities have identified a man who was fatally shot on Saturday morning in Miami-Dade County.

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Trump enjoys Sunday at Doral golf tournament amid peace talks with Iran

The president appeared to be right at home at Trump National Doral on Sunday, walking out in the open and waving to the gallery before watching the action at the Cadillac Championship from his tent.

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Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory

Kimi Antonelli made history as the first driver to win his first three Formula 1 races from the pole when the 19-year-old Mercedes driver won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Police: 1 grazed by bullet on Florida’s Turnpike in southwest Miami-Dade

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday in the southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.

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Spirit Airlines shutdown sparks federal response as passengers scramble for alternatives

The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is sending shockwaves through the travel industry, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and prompting a response from federal officials.

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8th grader documents, cleans over 1,700 veterans’ graves for Miami cemetery project

An eighth grader is spending her after-school hours not with friends, but at a cemetery, cleaning veterans’ graves and working to preserve their stories.

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Republican Club relaunch in Miami Beach reflects shifting political landscape

For decades, Miami-Dade County—and Miami Beach in particular—has been a stronghold for Democrats. So much so that about 30 years ago, the Miami Beach Republican Club shut its doors. Now, it’s making a comeback.

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Police: Man arrested at Miami marina after refusing to leave yacht; claimed he had permission to be onboard from President Trump

A man was arrested at a marina after police say he refused to get off a yacht he allegedly did not have permission to be on.

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1 dead, 1 critically injured in Miami shooting

Police are investigating a double shooting that left one person dead in Miami on Saturday.

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Man fatally shot in southwest Miami-Dade, deputies say

A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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Off-duty deputy injured in motorcycle crash in northwest Miami-Dade

An off-duty deputy was injured overnight Saturday after a driver crashed into his personal motorcycle in northwest Miami-Dade.

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Stop arm cameras are back on Miami-Dade school buses ― and ticketing drivers soon

Miami-Dade’s sheriff and school superintendent put out a warning for drivers on Friday: School bus stop arm cameras are back.

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Former Miami congressman David Rivera is convicted in a secret Venezuela lobbying case

A former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was convicted Friday in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump administration.

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Man accused of sexually abusing sleeping woman on flight from Switzerland to Miami

A French national is facing a federal charge for sexually abusing a woman on a flight from Switzerland to Miami, according to court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.

3 days ago

Nearly a dozen contractors from various trades unite to help Miami-Dade man restore home

Thanks to Edward Knox’s fervent faith and the generosity of Local 10 viewers, Knox is a lot closer to seeing his Miami-Dade County home restored.

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Police: Woman airlifted to hospital after being attacked by dog in Hialeah; victim’s son arrested

A woman suffered serious injuries Thursday night after she was attacked by a dog in Hialeah, police confirmed to Local 10 News.

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South Florida burglary victim had valuables pawned off ― and his neighbor was the suspect, cops say

A man is facing 32 felony charges after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said he sold a burglary victim’s valuables for tens of thousands of dollars.

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Man accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old boy after breaking into Miami-Dade apartment

A 37-year-old man was arrested Thursday by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office after breaking into an apartment and touching a 13-year-old boy who was sleeping inside, authorities said.

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MDSO: Driver dies after crashing car into tree in Doral

A driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash Friday morning in Doral, authorities confirmed.

How Flight AA3599 out of MIA made U.S.-Venezuela history and will encourage more family reunions

Capt. Ric Wilson waved the Venezuelan flag with the eight stars from the captain’s side window of a commercial Embraer E175 on Thursday morning at Miami International Airport.

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Cuban families in exile sound alarm on political prisoners amid US policy tensions

Earlier this week, Republicans blocked a measure from Democrats that aimed to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers ahead of the administration’s next move on Cuba.

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Doral police test out new drones during Trump National golf tournament

The Doral Police Department tested out some new technology on Thursday while surrounded by hundreds of people and acres of open space.

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Former Hammocks HOA president, husband plead guilty in massive fraud case

The former president of the Hammocks Community Association took a plea deal Thursday in a massive fraud case dating back years. Her husband also took a plea.

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix prepares for busy race weekend with fans, athletes, and celebrities

The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix returns to South Florida this weekend, with race festivities set to begin Friday at Hard Rock Stadium, where local athletes and celebrities got an early high-speed preview of the track.

Verdict watch: Jury deliberates trial of ex-lawmaker accused of illegally lobbying for Venezuela

Deliberations are now underway Thursday in a federal trial involving former Republican U.S. Rep. David Rivera, who authorities say is accused of secretly lobbying on behalf of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government without registering as a foreign agent.

Queens woman accused of kicking deputy after being kicked off flight at MIA

A New York City woman is facing two felony charges in South Florida after authorities said she kicked a sheriff’s deputy escorting her off a flight at Miami International Airport on Wednesday.

Exclusive: Video shows police officers’ arrest of suspect in attack over beach chair in Surfside

A 50-year-old man stands accused of attacking men at the beach on Wednesday in Surfside, records show.

Motorcyclist critically injured in Miami hit-and-run crash

Miami police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver who struck a motorcyclist last week, leaving the victim critically injured.

Detectives arrest 1 after discovering massive Redland illegal dump site, authorities say

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives said they arrested the supervisor of a massive “illegal dumping transfer station” in the county’s rural Redland area on Wednesday.

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Sounds of unsolved woman’s fatal shooting in West Little River haunt witness

A West Little River resident said on Thursday that she can’t get the sound of a fatal shooting out of her head.

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Highway 41 Fire leaves scorched Everglades as airboat tour owner assesses damage

The owner of an Everglades airboat attraction returned to the water Thursday to survey damage left behind by the Highway 41 Fire, a fast-moving blaze that forced his business to shut down and burned through thousands of acres of the River of Grass in Miami-Dade County.

Deputies: Miami-Dade felon convicted of fraud goes back to his old ways

Damian Castilla is a felon with a 2023 conviction for organized fraud in Miami-Dade. He kept that secret when he went back to his old ways and pretended to be a commodities broker, according to detectives.

Student, 28, accused of carrying gun, marijuana near Miami Dade College in Homestead

A 28-year-old man who attends Miami Dade College was arrested Wednesday after police said he was found with marijuana and a gun near the school’s Homestead campus.

Police: Man attacks victim outside Miami Beach Publix, snatches Louis Vuitton bag

A suspect was arrested Wednesday, a week after he attacked a man outside a Publix in Miami Beach and stole the victim’s Louis Vuitton bag, authorities said.

Man said victim made ‘his blood boil’ before stabbing him in Miami Gardens, cops say

A Haitian national living in Miami Gardens is facing an attempted murder charge for a stabbing incident that occurred last month.

Miami man accused of defrauding multiple victims through Facebook Marketplace rental scheme

A Miami man is accused of defrauding multiple victims through a months-long scheme involving fraudulent rental listings on Facebook Marketplace, police said.

‘This is an act of war:’ Miami man accused of shooting at car, trying to remove American flag from vehicle

A 33-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he shot at a car and tried to remove an American flag that was attached to it, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said.

South Florida pushes proper recycling amid growing waste crisis

As Miami-Dade struggles to decide where to build a new waste-to-energy incinerator and Broward County works toward approving a new waste management master plan, the need to recycle correctly has never been more urgent.

Photo of Miami-Dade Fire recruit class raises diversity concerns

A photo of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s newest graduating class is raising questions about diversity within the department.

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Crane collapse in Hialeah neighborhood nearly hits home

A large crane positioned in a Hialeah neighborhood came crashing down without warning, scaring residents and barely missing nearby homes.

Federal funding cut triggers layoffs in South Florida migrant children program

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami has confirmed it will close its Children’s Village in Miami and lay off staff after federal officials terminated funding for its refugee resettlement program.

Video shows police chasing ‘Princess’ after alleged strip club crimes in Miami-Dade

North Miami Beach police officers’ body-cam videos show Princess Bell standing at a gas station before she opted to run, according to police.

Major South Florida food distributor hit with stop-use order over rodent droppings

A southwest Miami-Dade-based food distributor that supplies bulk products across multiple states has been ordered to take corrective action after state inspectors documented extensive rodent activity, a mold-like substance and unsanitary conditions inside its facility.

Woman dies after Miami-Dade deputies find her shot in chest

A woman who was shot in the chest on Tuesday in northwestern Miami-Dade County’s West Little River neighborhood died at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Closing arguments continue in Miami trial of ex-lawmaker accused of illegally lobbying for Venezuela

Closing arguments were underway Wednesday in a federal trial involving former Republican U.S. Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying on behalf of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government without registering as a foreign agent.

FBI: Truck driver’s body found after truck carrying vehicles disappears en route to Miami

The body of a truck driver was found Wednesday, days after he was reported missing along with the semi-truck he was driving, the FBI confirmed.

After court outburst, man accused of murdering Miami Gardens pastor, grandson takes plea deal

A man accused of killing a South Florida minister and her grandson back in 2013 has taken a plea deal. It comes a week after he had an outburst in court.

Deputies: Felon stole packages so often that Miami-Dade homeowner recognized her

A Ring security camera had recorded a 36-year-old convicted felon stealing from the same home so many times that a resident recognized her, according to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies.

‘Gonna burn the place’: Angry over meds, nursing home patient accused of setting fire to bed

Authorities in Miami-Dade County took a woman into custody on Tuesday after she allegedly set a fire inside an assisted living facility.

Surfside police video shows arrest of ‘increasingly unwell’ armed man wanted in Miami Beach

Steven Goldman was out on bond on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County with orders to stay away from guns, and the valet area of the apartment complex where he lives in Miami Beach, records show.

Man leaves jail after being accused of striking boy with car in Miami Gardens

A man was released from jail Wednesday morning, a day after police said he struck an 11-year-old boy with his car in Miami Gardens while trying to bypass traffic.

Highway 41 Fire spreads across west Miami-Dade, forcing widespread closures

A brush fire burning in west Miami-Dade has grown significantly overnight, with new video Wednesday morning showing flames now miles from where the blaze first started.

DIRTY 30: 46 violations found at 1 South Florida kitchen

Choosing a place to eat requires more than just picking a meal; it’s an act of trust that the establishment is upholding the safety standards required by law.

Police searching for missing Homestead teen

Authorities in Homestead are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing engendered teenager.

Surfside elects Shlomo Danzinger as mayor for second time

The results are in from a special election in Surfside as the beachfront Miami-Dade town elected its next mayor.

Miami police honor agency’s 42 fallen officers

With reverence and respect, dozens of Miami Police Department officers paused Tuesday to pay tribute to every fallen hero of the agency.

‘An absolute privilege’: UM athletic director Dan Radakovich to retire after transformative tenure

The University of Miami on Tuesday announced that Vice President and Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich will retire on June 1, closing out a tenure marked by program success across multiple sports and strong academic performance by student-athletes.

Gold statue of President Trump steals spotlight ahead of Cadillac Championship

The PGA Tour returns after 10 years to Trump National Doral for a $20 million signature event, but a large gold statue of President Donald Trump is stealing the spotlight.

Police: Fugitive working as stripper turns pole into weapon at North Miami Beach adult club

A 23-year-old woman from Detroit who had a fugitive warrant and was working as a stripper was accused of using a 7-foot metal pole as a weapon at an adult entertainment club on Monday in North Miami Beach.

Jury hears closing arguments in federal trial of ex-Rep. David Rivera, political consultant

Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera and Esther Nuhfer, a political consultant, decided not to testify in their defense in a federal trial over their alleged illegal lobbying for Venezuela, attorneys said.

Man, 19, accused of Dodge Charger hit-and-run injuring pedestrian in North Miami

A 19-year-old man is facing a felony charge after North Miami police said he hit a pedestrian with a Dodge Charger and took off Monday, leaving the victim seriously hurt.

Pair arrested in connection with armed robbery in Overtown, cops say

Two men were arrested after investigators say a robbery in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood escalated into a shooting attempt during a struggle over a gun, according to an arrest report.

Police: Miami Beach drunk driver arrested after pulling firearm at valets over violation sticker

A witness asked police officers to impound about 10 firearms that belonged to a 53-year-old man, who was accused of threatening men who were working as valet attendants in Miami Beach, according to police.

Miami PD: Ritz Carlton housekeeper steals guest’s wedding ring, pawns it

A Miami hotel housekeeper was arrested Monday, months after she stole a hotel guest’s wedding ring and then pawned it, authorities said.

Less swiping, more showing up — inside the ‘We Met’ movement

In a city full of people, this is where strangers actually meet.

Miami Gardens PD: Driver arrested after driving on swale to bypass traffic, striking 11-year-old

A driver was arrested Tuesday morning after striking an 11-year-old in Miami Gardens, sending the child to the hospital with serious head injuries, police said.

Miami-based tattoo studio puts clients under anesthesia to get large-scale designs done in a day

A full body tattoo would typically take multiple sessions, but a Miami company is putting clients under anesthesia and getting it done in a day.

Highway 41 Fire continues to burn in west Miami-Dade

A brush fire burning in west Miami-Dade has scorched more than 5,000 acres so far, officials confirmed to Local 10 News on Tuesday.

Residents push back against proposed expansion of Bal Harbour Shops

The Bal Harbour Village Council is considering a development proposal for the Bal Harbour Shops.

Officials in Miami-Dade weighing possibility of a second commercial airport

Miami-Dade County is considering building a new major commercial airport.

Authorities release body camera footage from MDSO deputy shooting

Authorities have released body camera footage from a shooting involving a Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputy.

Video shows police response to fatal Miami locksmith shooting

Newly released body camera video shows the moments after a Miami locksmith was shot and killed in February.

Poetry, love of Miami blend in citywide contest

Do you marvel at Miami? If so, how much? Those are the questions organizers of a citywide initiative invited native writers to answer.

Meet Miami airport’s newest ‘employees’: They’re AI holograms

Four AI-powered, holographic chatbots are now up and running at Miami International Airport.

Man gets prison after pleading guilty to shooting at Miami police officer

A man who was accused of shooting at a Miami police officer will now spend the next 15 years of his life behind bars after he accepted a plea deal in connection with the incident.

Suspects caught on camera shoving teens off electric scooters before stealing them

Police are searching for the suspects who stole two electric scooters from the teenagers who were riding them.

Celebrity jeweler seen on reality show ‘Below Deck’ accused of pulling gun in Miami parking spat

Police say celebrity jeweler Leo Glore became irate at someone blocking his Ferrari as he tried to get into the ritzy Paramount Miami Worldcenter condominium building, eventually leading him to pull a gun on the victim ― and his arrest a little more than a month later.

Pat Riley says he won’t step aside, focused on winning another championship: ‘I want another parade’

Miami Heat President Pat Riley gave his annual State of the Team address on Monday.

Victim IDed in deadly Opa-locka crash that left 2 others hurt

Miami-Dade deputies have released the name of a man killed in a crash in Opa-locka over the weekend. He died one day before his birthday.

Miami-Dade man, 79, accused of stabbing wife, stepson to death

A 79-year-old man is facing two murder charges after deputies said he stabbed his wife and stepson to death at their townhome in northwest Miami-Dade.

6 kitchens ordered shut! Roaches found in coolers, cook lines and food at unsafe temperatures!

Inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation found several restaurants that had significant roach problems, including Happy House in Fort Lauderdale, Grace Restaurant in Pompano Beach, Unique Park Restaurant in Pompano Beach, and Inkas Grill Corp. in Florida City.

Rep. Pete Sessions testifies during ex-Rep. David Rivera’s federal trial in Miami

U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, a Republican from Texas, testified for former Rep. David Rivera’s defense on Monday during a federal trial in Miami.