Miami-Dade County

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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 ended Wednesday without any action being taken.

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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.

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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.

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Man critical after northwest Miami-Dade shooting

Deputies in Miami-Dade County are investigating a shooting.

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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.

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Bam Adebayo partners with ‘MDMotivator’ to surprise 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Miami Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julien discusses Haitian Heritage Month

This month is Haitian Heritage Month.

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

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

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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.

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MDSO: Boy, 6, shoots himself in West Perrine

A 6-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Tuesday after he shot himself with his mother’s gun in southwest Miami-Dade County, authorities said.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hurricanes’ catcher Alex Sosa named ACC Player of the Week

A member of the University of Miami Men’s Baseball Team was honored Monday.

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‘Her whole body hurts’: Victims recovering from weekend boat explosion

Several people are recovering after a boat explosion near the Haulover Sandbar on Saturday afternoon.

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Sucker punch, gun threat over mistaken bump at McDonald’s lands man in super-sized trouble: Cops

A man was busted by police in Sunny Isles Beach for an incident at a McDonald’s that included a sucker punch and a gun.

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Miami Gardens man accused of threatening Amazon driver with machete

Miami Gardens police arrested a 27-year-old man who was accused of threatening a delivery driver with a machete.

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Man accused of stealing luggage at Miami International Airport

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies recently arrested a 39-year-old man accused of stealing luggage at Miami International Airport.

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Animal Advocate: Miami-Dade needs volunteers to feed kittens

The Miami-Dade Animal Services needs hundreds of volunteers to feed newborn orphan kittens.

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Light pole collapses on U.S. 1 in Miami-Dade’s Dadeland area

A light pole collapsed on Monday on U.S. 1 in Miami-Dade County’s Dadeland area.

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‘I am merciful’: At Miami-Dade sentencing, woman says she forgives, hopes to mentor son’s killer

A man who was 15 when he shot and killed a 17-year-old boy in northwest Miami-Dade in 2022 learned his fate on Monday.

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Migrant faces charges for role in $1.9 million gold-purchase scam in Coral Gables

A 24-year-old migrant who was living in Texas and was arrested in Arkansas stands accused of defrauding a 76-year-old woman in Coral Gables, records show.

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Man on probation accused of raping woman on South Beach

A man on probation in Broward County has been arrested in connection with a reported sexual battery that occurred over the weekend on South Beach, according to an arrest report from the Miami Beach Police Department.

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MDSO: Woman arrested on DUI charges after she struck deputy with car in Kendall

A 28-year-old woman surrendered to authorities Sunday, a month after she struck a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy with her car, seriously injuring him, authorities said.

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Contractor accused of scamming Biscayne Park senior out of $243K

Authorities say a 75-year-old Biscayne Park woman lost more than $243,000 to a contractor whom she hired to perform home construction work. That contractor is now facing three felony charges.

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Wildfire burns 300 acres in southern Miami-Dade

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

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Miami-Dade teacher accused of kissing, groping male student

An arrest report obtained Monday by Local 10 News outlines the accusations against a Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher who was arrested last week.

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Mercedes SUV found submerged in canal; driver nowhere to be found

First responders and a tow truck responded to a canal in Hialeah Monday morning after a white Mercedes-Benz SUV was found submerged in the water.

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Coral Gables dog park sets world record for hosting largest dog pool party

Hundreds of local dogs took a dip with a purpose over the weekend.

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Miami artist Amani Lewis sees growing celebrity interest while expanding community art projects

Artist Amani Lewis has drawn attention from high-profile names including Rihanna, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and Sharon Stone, but she says her work has always been rooted in something far beyond fame.

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Fallen Miami-Dade K9 officer to be honored in Washington, DC

A fallen South Florida K9 officer will be among 23 four-legged heroes honored by the National Police Dog Foundation.

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Brush fire causes closure of U.S. 1 heading in, out of Florida Keys

A brush fire caused major traffic delays Sunday evening for drivers leaving the Florida Keys as thick black smoke filled the sky near Florida City.

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Miami-Dade man charged with poisoning neighbor’s cats set to stand trial

A South Florida man is facing charges after allegedly poisoning his neighbor’s cats.

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Florida issues alert after 14-year-old girl vanishes in Miami-Dade

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement launched a “Missing Child Alert” on Saturday after a 14-year-old girl vanished in Miami-Dade County.

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FIFA World Cup trophy makes Miami-Dade stop during exhibit open to fans

A line of soccer fans waited to take a picture with the original FIFA World Cup trophy on Saturday in Miami-Dade County.

Guinness World Records counts dogs at Coral Gables pool party

A Guinness World Record counts dogs at Coral Gables pool party

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Fire rescue takes 11 to hospitals after charter boat explosion near Haulover Sandbar

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel took 11 injured people to several hospitals after a boat explosion on Saturday afternoon near the Haulover Sandbar.

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Epilepsy Alliance Florida supporters Walk the Talk at Zoo Miami

People across Miami gathered at Zoo Miami on Saturday morning for the 17th annual “Walk the Talk” event to raise awareness and support for people living with epilepsy, a neurological disorder that affects about 1 in 26 people during their lifetime.

Miami-Dade high school teacher faces multiple sex crime charges involving minor, records show

A Miami Jackson Senior High School teacher is facing multiple sex-related charges involving a minor, authorities said.

Dolphins rookie minicamp begins with first look at new draft class

The first game of the NFL season is still several months away, but Friday marked what the Miami Dolphins view as the start of a new era.

Feds seek to strip U.S. citizenship of ex-ambassador who spied for Cuba

U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones described Victor Manuel Rocha on Friday as “one of the most prolific Cuban spies ever uncovered in the United States.”

Miami federal jury finds 4 guilty on most counts in Haiti president assassination trial

A Miami federal jury has reached a verdict Friday in the assassination trial connected to the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

Charges dropped against man accused of targeting North Miami Beach home in alleged arson attempts

Video obtained by Local 10 shows a man authorities say is a repeat arson suspect who set fire to bushes outside a North Miami Beach home over a five-month span.

Miami names ‘homegrown leader’ as new police chief

Miami city officials announced the appointment of a new police chief on Friday ― and he’s a familiar face in South Florida.

Investigation underway after 64-year-old diver dies in propeller incident off Bimini

A 64-year-old man died afte suffering injuries from a boat propeller while diving off Bimini in the northern Bahamas, authorities confirmed Friday.

Super Bowl won’t return to South Florida for foreseeable future; here’s why

South Florida has hosted 11 Super Bowls, the most of any location. But the Super Bowl won’t be coming back for the foreseeable future.

Canvas back online after cyber attack that affected Broward County Public Schools, FIU

Broward County Public Schools and Florida International University are among the thousands of school systems and universities that use Canvas in their classrooms across the country.

New rooftop series in Wynwood, ‘On & On,’ fuses artists of today with those of the past

If you’re looking for a new way to experience live music in Miami, Wynwood has something that might just scratch that itch.

Miami-Dade memorial ceremony honors 171 fallen officers, adds 2 new names to wall

Families and law enforcement officers from across Miami-Dade County gathered Thursday night at a memorial ceremony honoring South Florida officers who died in the line of duty.

Miami police honor heroic teen with life-changing surprise

Back in November, 17-year-old Rami Ouazza woke up to the smell of smoke inside his Miami apartment building.

Retrial for UM football player’s accused killer delayed after claims against detective

The retrial of Rashaun Jones will not happen later in May as planned. It is now reset for Sept. 14.

South Miami police seek ‘career criminal’ burglary suspect

Walter Tyson Gervais has a Miami-Dade court record that reads like a CVS receipt. The 48-year-old has an arrest history in the county dating back to at least 1995 and has spent multiple stints in state prison after convictions for burglary and grand theft. Now, SMPD is asking for help looking for Gervais in connection with yet another burglary.

Rescue crews battle multi-vehicle fire in northwest Miami-Dade

A fire involving multiple vehicles broke out Thursday afternoon in northwest Miami-Dade, sending thick black smoke into the air and prompting a response from fire rescue crews, authorities confirmed.

Coral Gables police nab suspect accused of multiple home burglaries

A man accused in a string of residential burglaries across Coral Gables is now behind bars.

Miami International Airport processing tons of flowers daily ahead of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend, and Miami International Airport is working overtime as flowers are coming in by the tons, literally.

Miami Beach police honor fallen officers

The Miami Beach Police Department held a somber ceremony on Thursday, honoring officers who lost their lives while in the line of duty.

MIA job fair aims to get ex-Spirit employees quickly back to work

There was a big turnout for a job fair at Miami International Airport on Thursday as employers hoped to make a dent in the massive number of people now unemployed after South Florida-based Spirit Airlines went out of business.

Third suspect arrested in connection with armed robbery at Miami-Dade smoke shop

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that authorities say occurred at a Miami-Dade smoke shop last year.

Local duo stayed in room 305 at hotel near Miami airport ― and cops say they stole packages there

Police in Miami Springs arrested a man and woman on accusations that they stole packages from hotel guests.

MDSO: High school student/UPS employee arrested for stealing $40K worth of packages

Three South Florida teenagers, two of whom work for a UPS Store in Miami-Dade County, are facing felony charges after deputies say they participated in a months-long theft scheme involving tens of thousands of dollars in missing merchandise intended for Amazon customers.

Boy, 16, accused of carjacking Corvette driver at gunpoint in Miami-Dade charged as adult

A 16-year-old boy accused of carjacking a Chevrolet Corvette at gunpoint and leading authorities on a high-speed chase across Miami-Dade County earlier this year is now being charged as an adult, according to jail records obtained by Local 10 News on Thursday.