Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade man felt ‘bullets whizzing by him’ after neighbor opened fire, deputies say

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a man on two felony charges, including attempted murder, after accusing him of shooting at his neighbor at a trailer park just outside of Florida City on Sunday.

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BrandsMart employee accused of stealing more than $16K through fraudulent return scheme

A BrandsMart employee in Miami Gardens was arrested over the weekend after police said he fraudulently processed thousands of dollars in fake return transactions and deposited the money onto his personal debit card.

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Man accused of trying to kill his wife twice in one day in Miami-Dade

A 66-year-old man who works as a security guard stands accused of trying to kill his wife twice on Friday in Miami-Dade County, records show.

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North Miami man recorded himself sexually abusing badly burned, possibly dead girlfriend: Police

Police say a North Miami man failed to seek medical treatment for his girlfriend for a day after she suffered extensive second-degree burns and later died. Instead, they say he recorded disturbing videos showing her injured and unresponsive ― including one where he sexually abused her.

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Man accused of using ‘check-kiting scheme’ in attempted $146k luxury boat purchase in Miami-Dade

A South Florida man was arrested last week after authorities say he used a fraudulent check-kiting scheme in an attempt to purchase a luxury boat worth approximately $146,000 from a Miami-Dade dealership.

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Roaches in the onions! Brickell restaurant ordered shut

Roaches in the onions, rodent droppings near clean utensils, flies landing on food, and mold buildup inside kitchen equipment!

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Miami-Dade relaunches school bus camera enforcement program with increased oversight

Drivers in Miami-Dade County are once again being warned to stop for school buses as the county relaunches its school bus camera enforcement program after it was suspended last year amid complaints from the public.

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From Pep Rallies to Purpose: Haitian-American entrepreneur gives back to the community that raised him

As South Florida celebrates Haitian Flag Day and Haitian Heritage Month, one Haitian-American entrepreneur is using his success to uplift the community that shaped him.

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American Lung Association of South Florida dance fundraiser raises record $280K for lung disease mission

More than 3 million people across Florida are currently living with lung disease, and this weekend the American Lung Association of South Florida took center stage in its ongoing mission to save lives.

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Miami Beach mayor leads group aimed at curbing anti-Semitism

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner will lead a group of Jewish mayors and municipal leaders that will meet quarterly to discuss anti-Semitism, which has been increasing nationwide.

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Miami police officer honored for helping 3-year-old who suffered traumatic toe injury

Play time at a Miami park turned into a nightmare for a young family.

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Officials take tour of new cancer center in Miami Beach

Mount Sinai Medical Center hosted a group of government leaders on Sunday for a tour of the brand new Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center on Alton Road in Miami Beach.

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Cubans gather in Miami-Dade to celebrate heritage, culture amid rising political tensions; Cuba reportedly acquires 300 military drones

Inside the Miami-Dade County Fairground, a celebration of Cuban heritage and culture was held on Sunday, transforming the building into the streets of Havana.

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Cuba crisis deepens as blackouts worsen, protests grow in Havana

Cuba’s worsening power crisis is fueling growing unrest across the island as blackouts intensify and the Cuban government says it has run out of oil because of the U.S. blockade.

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Miami Gardens food giveaway marks America’s upcoming 250th anniversary

Miami Gardens was the place to be on Saturday as hundreds of families lined up for a major food giveaway.

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Cops capture Palmetto Bay fugitive accused of stealing serviceman’s car, leaving dog inside to die

A Palmetto Bay man being sought by Colorado authorities for the theft of a serviceman’s vehicle ― and the death of his dog ― has been captured, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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Miami walk aims to break mental health stigma

The Miami-Dade branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness held its annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday morning.

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MDSO seeks suspect deputies say exposed self to child in Richmond Heights

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies say they’re looking for a man who exposed himself to a child in the county’s unincorporated Richmond Heights area.

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Man accused of assaulting his 11-year-old niece during argument in Miami

A man from Miami-Dade County was arrested on a child abuse charge after police say he assaulted his 11-year-old niece during a family dispute.

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Police: Homestead armed trio faces charges after beating up robbery victim in Davie

A teenage girl asked a friend for a ride in Davie, and a trio of aggressive armed robbers she knew from Homestead got inside the car, according to detectives.

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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson misses 40+ votes on House floor; confirms she underwent eye surgery

U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson confirmed Friday to Local 10 News that she recently underwent eye surgery and plans to soon be back in Washington, D.C. after concerns began spreading about her health.

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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular takes plea deal in alligator shooting case

Online streamer and influencer Clavicular appeared in a Miami courtroom on Friday to plead no contest in a case in which he was seen on video shooting at a dead alligator in the Everglades.

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Woman pepper-sprays pregnant neighbor in Little Havana, cops say

A dispute over porch cleaning in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood on Thursday led a woman to hose down and then pepper-spray her pregnant neighbor, according to police.

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Dirty 30! Restaurants that racked up 30 violations or more!

Choosing where to dine comes with an expectation that the restaurant is following the health and safety rules designed to protect the public. But when inspectors walk into a kitchen and uncover 30, 40, or even more violations during a single visit, it raises serious concerns about how that establishment is being operated behind the scenes.

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After losing both eyes to cancer, young man turns adversity into achievement

For anyone facing hardship and wondering whether to give up on a dream, Silvio Plata’s story is a reminder that adversity does not have to define a person’s future.

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Gov. DeSantis signs school safety bill at Miami Dade College

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Education Commissioner Stasi Kamoutsas are set to hold a news conference in Miami on Friday morning.

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Police: Suspect now charged in Miami killing of man who survived earlier Hialeah motel shooting

A Miami-Dade man already accused in a 2023 motel shooting in Hialeah is now facing a first-degree murder charge in the 2024 fatal shooting of the same victim at a Miami motel, authorities confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.

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Driver killed in crash involving flatbed truck, box truck on Okeechobee Road

A driver died Friday morning in a crash on Okeechobee Road in Hialeah, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed.

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Bayskate returns to Coconut Grove with 6-week roller skating residency

Roller skating, Miami bass music and late-night bites are rolling back into Coconut Grove as Bayskate Miami returns for a six-week residency at The Hangar.

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Jimmy Graham honored at SEED School Miami as students celebrate achievements

Former Miami Hurricanes star Jimmy Graham got to live out his dream of becoming an NFL player, and on Thursday night, he was honored at a South Florida school where students are overcoming tough challenges while chasing dreams of their own.

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Black Miami leaders, residents voice concerns over representation, DEI rollback at town hall

Community leaders, activists and residents on Thursday gathered for a town hall on the “State of Black Miami,” voicing frustration over political representation, hiring decisions and the impact of Florida’s new anti-DEI law.

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Felon, former pastor Eric Readon welcomed back to Miami Gardens church following prison sentence

Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon has been released from jail after serving nearly a year behind bars in the elderly exploitation case involving retired postal worker Edward Fuller, a case first exposed in a series of Local 10 News investigations.

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Officials look to educate public about trafficking dangers ahead of World Cup

Amanda Altma, the CEO of Kristi House, knows from experience how traffickers leverage large sporting events.

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Concerned family searching for missing 18-year-old autistic man

Relatives of Jonathan Torres, an 18-year-old autistic man from Texas, say he loved the idea and the allure of Miami.

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Victim recovering after North Miami machete attack

Newly released video shows police arriving to the scene of an alleged machete attack.

Police: 17-year-old duo arrested for stolen BMWs in Miami-Dade

Two teenage boys from Broward County who were arrested in Palm Beach County were in Miami-Dade County to face charges for thefts of BMWs in Coral Gables and Miami Beach.

Mother, daughter facing felony charges for allegedly defrauding dental clinic both worked for: Cops

Authorities in Doral arrested a mother and daughter accused of stealing from a dental office they both worked at.

Police: Additional victim comes forward after man charged with molesting girl, 12, on way to school

A new charge has been brought against a suspect accused of molesting a preteen girl in Miami Gardens.

Suspect tied to Miami-Dade kidnapping investigation that led to chase faces charges in 3 cases: Cops

A man accused in a kidnapping investigation that ended with a violent crash and injuries in Miami-Dade County is also facing charges in two other recent cases, including one involving allegations that he drove away with a man trapped in the bed of his pickup truck, according to multiple arrest reports obtained by Local 10 News.

Miami police: Man shot roommate after accusing ex-wife of being ‘attracted’ to him

A 55-year-old man accused of becoming jealous over his ex-wife’s relationship with his roommate is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he shot the man inside a home in Coral Gables.

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Mail theft suspect faces drug and ID charges in Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade corrections had a mail theft suspect behind bars on Thursday, who was also facing drug and identification charges.

Mother bonds out of jail after 6-year-old son allegedly shoots himself with her gun

A 33-year-old woman from southwest Miami-Dade was arrested Tuesday after her 6-year-old son accidentally shot himself with her gun, authorities said.

After 6 months in Alligator Alcatraz, Miami-Dade father reunites with family

After six months of uncertainty, tears and relentless advocacy from his family, Justo Bentacourt is finally home.

3-vehicle crash in Miami Gardens sends pregnant driver to hospital

Miami Gardens police responded to a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night that left a pregnant woman injured.

Police chase in Miami-Dade involving kidnapping investigation ends with crash, injuries

A high-speed police chase through a residential neighborhood ended with a suspect’s truck overturned and its windshield smashed out on Wednesday.

Miami-Dade mental health diversion facility remains stalled after decades-long debate

A discussion two decades in the making on whether to open a mental health facility in Miami-Dade County ended Wednesday without any action being taken.

Video shows aftermath of chilling Sweetwater robbery involving Halloween masks, zip-tied workers

Newly-released body camera video shows police responding to a terrifying robbery in which a group of California men came to South Florida, donned “Michael Myers” Halloween masks, raided a business and zip-tied frightened employees.

Luxury yacht company pleads guilty to illegal timber violations in Miami

Federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday in Miami that a luxury yacht company pleaded guilty to charges related to timber.

Man critical after northwest Miami-Dade shooting

Deputies in Miami-Dade County are investigating a shooting.

Centuries-old hidden treasure on Miami River finally getting new lease on life: ‘It is priceless’

Tucked under rising buildings along the Miami river rests a treasure of city history.

Video shows man wanted for mail thefts in Miami-Dade

Surveillance video shows a thief who swiftly stole mail from dozens of mailboxes on Monday in Miami-Dade County.

Bam Adebayo partners with ‘MDMotivator’ to surprise Miami widow with car, cash

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo recently changed the life of a single mother who works for Camillus House, a homeless shelter.

Pair arrested after 130+ mph chase ends in crash, bailout on Florida’s Turnpike: FHP

Two men were arrested Wednesday after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a driver in a BMW led them on a high-speed chase on Florida’s Turnpike in Miami-Dade County, struck a guardrail, and fled on foot before both suspects were captured.

Man to plead guilty to murdering tourist on Ocean Drive

A 27-year-old man said Wednesday that he will plead guilty to second-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of a tourist outside of a South Beach restaurant.

Miami-Dade deputies accuse 3 of stealing mail, 1 surrenders

Deputies accused two women and a man of stealing packages and mail from a building in Miami-Dade County’s Dadeland area.

Man accused of molesting girl, 12, on way to Miami Gardens school

A 37-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on accusations that he molested a 12-year-old girl as the victim was walking to school in Miami Gardens and told her he wanted to “trick her out,” police said.

Miami Gardens man busted after depositing stolen checks worth over $50K

A 46-year-old Miami Gardens man is facing multiple charges related to what authorities called a stolen check scheme.

MDSO: Man used homeowner’s gun to steal nearly $14K of valuables from him during burglary

A 24-year-old man accused of multiple break-ins at a Miami-Dade home and using the homeowner’s gun during a later entry while stealing nearly $14,000 in property was arrested Tuesday, authorities said.

MDSO: Mother arrested after son, 6, shoots himself with her gun

A 33-year-old woman from southwest Miami-Dade was arrested Tuesday after her 6-year-old son accidentally shot himself with her gun, authorities said.

Miami Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julien discusses Haitian Heritage Month

This month is Haitian Heritage Month.

Police, deputies from Broward County conducting investigation in Miami’s Little Haiti

Authorities from Broward County were observed in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood.

Defense wants confession tossed in case of Miami-Dade mother accused of killing autistic son

After hours of questioning, prosecutors say Patricia Ripley confessed to killing her son, saying “he was in a better place.” But her defense team said Tuesday that a jury should never hear that confession, because she was sleep deprived and coerced.

MDSO: Boy, 6, shoots himself in West Perrine

Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in southwest Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade woman accused of swiping packages from multiple Miami Shores homes

A woman from Miami-Dade County is accused of stealing packages from multiple homes in Miami Shores after investigators said surveillance video showed her posing as a delivery driver before taking already-delivered items from residents’ porches.

Miami Beach investor seen on CNBC stalked woman, brought ‘concerning items’ to her place: Cops

A Miami Beach hedge fund manager who has made multiple guest appearances as a commentator on CNBC was featured in front of a different type of camera early Tuesday morning: a jail mugshot camera.

Tugboat captain to plead guilty in Biscayne Bay sailing camp crash that killed 3 children

A Miami tugboat captain who is facing a criminal charge for a deadly 2025 Biscayne Bay crash that killed three children is expected to plead guilty under a deal with prosecutors, according to his attorneys.

Wildfire continues burning in southern Miami-Dade

The Florida Forest Service’s Everglades field unit continued fighting a wildfire on Tuesday in deep southern Miami-Dade County.

Feds accuse man of laundering millions in drug funds through South Florida firms

A Colombian national awaited extradition from South Florida to Virginia to face federal charges in a multi-million-dollar drug money laundering case, according to court records obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.

Smash and grab: Man accused of stealing from slot machine inside Hialeah market

A Miami man is accused of stealing about $2,000 from a slot machine inside a Hialeah market after police said he broke into the machine with a metal stick earlier this month.

Police: Man gets arrested again for destroying slot machine in Hialeah

A 50-year-old man faced charges after police officers accused him of damaging slot machines in Hialeah.

Miami PD: Ex-Silverspot Cinema employee arrested after nearly $22,000 in cash deposits goes missing

A former employee of Silverspot Cinema in Miami was arrested Monday after investigators say he failed to deposit nearly $22,000 in company cash and later admitted he still had the money.

Miami-Dade man accused of exposing himself to victim following argument outside his home

A 36-year-old southwest Miami-Dade man is accused of exposing himself multiple times during an argument with another man outside his home, authorities said.

State Attorney rules fatal shooting involving MDSO deputy was justified

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Deputy Devin Jaramillo was shot and killed in the line of duty in November.

Federal prosecutors: 19-year-old Canadian indicted for role in $13 million fraud in Miami

A 19-year-old Canadian stands accused of participating in a $13 million fraud that allowed him to “lease luxury vehicles, purchase high-end jewelry, and finance an extravagant nightlife and entertainment lifestyle” in Miami, according to federal prosecutors.