10 hours ago

Boys, 12 and 13, back in court as judge decides on detention in Overtown child rape case

Two of the three young boys being charged as adults after being accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood were back in court Thursday as a judge weighs whether they should stay locked up.

11 hours ago

Upcoming Coral Gables special election is entirely vote-by-mail

Voters will only use mail-in ballots for an upcoming special election in Coral Gables.

7 hours ago

Broward man accused of squatting inside Miami Shores home owned by Dan Le Batard’s wife

A Broward County man squatted inside a Miami Shores home for days before he was discovered and arrested, police said. According to arrest documents, the property is owned by the wife of well-known South Florida sports media personality Dan Le Batard.

11 hours ago

Biochemist headed to prison for raping women at his South Beach condo

A Miami Beach biochemist arrested in 2023 for drugging and raping women in his West Avenue condo is now headed to prison.

11 hours ago

Legal expert says rare murder charge in Ultra overdose death sends ‘a message’

A South Florida case tied to a fatal overdose at the 2025 Ultra Music Festival is drawing scrutiny from legal experts, as prosecutors pursue a first-degree murder charge under a state law typically associated with drug-related deaths.

7 hours ago

Man accused of killing tourists in North Beach hit-and-run: ‘2 young, innocent lives were taken’

A man from central Florida is facing multiple criminal charges in Miami-Dade County after police said he killed two tourists crossing the street in Miami Beach in a hit-and-run Wednesday night.

14 hours ago

Miami-Dade Animal Services seeks loving home for Sasha, other furry friends

Miami-Dade Animal Services is looking to find a home for a new adoptable dog named Sasha, a 2-year-old pit bull mix described as mellow, affectionate and well-behaved.

14 hours ago

Police: 2 injured in crash involving scooter, vehicle in Miami

Two people who were riding a scooter in Miami were injured Thursday afternoon in a crash, police confirmed.

10 hours ago

Beeping eggs help blind and visually impaired kids experience Easter hunt in Miami

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies with the bomb squad installed beeping devices in as many colorful Easter eggs as they could.

15 hours ago

Man, 19, arrested following fatal ATV crash in southwest Miami-Dade

A 19-year-old man was arrested Wednesday following an ATV crash in southwest Miami-Dade that killed his passenger.

11 hours ago

Florida City woman accused of cutting young family member with knife after finding out ‘he was gay’

Police arrested a Florida City woman on a child abuse charge Wednesday after they said she cut a young family member with a knife after finding chat messages on his computer “expressing that he was gay.”

16 hours ago

Police: Man defrauds 84-year-old Hialeah woman while pretending to be licensed contractor

An 84-­year­-old woman in Hialeah trusted Lazaro Marquetti, gave him $11,500, and police officers, prosecutors, and state investigators had to get involved after she realized he had lied, records show.

16 hours ago

New details released after 2 arrested in shots fired case outside Stir Crazy strip club in Pinecrest

New details have been released after police said two men were arrested in connection with a shooting outside the Stir Crazy strip club in Pinecrest early Wednesday morning.

10 hours ago

Police: Video shows physician raping patient who said she was sedated for Miami office cosmetic procedure

Dr. Ron DeMeo, of Meridian Cosmetic and Meridian Spine, stands accused of raping a 29-year-old patient at his office in Miami, records showed.

18 hours ago

Woman accused of lighting boyfriend’s clothes on fire after argument over her own infidelity

A Miami Gardens woman was arrested Wednesday after starting a fire inside the efficiency she lives in with her boyfriend, police said.

19 hours ago

Viral Plastic Fisherman turning waste found on our beaches into useful furniture

A South Florida resident inspired a global movement to clean up plastic from the world’s beaches in 2021, but he wasn’t satisfied.

20 hours ago

Miami Beach commissioners debate taking legal action against state over Fontainebleau water park proposal

The debate continued Wednesday over a proposal to build a water park at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach.

19 hours ago

Indie film festival takes place in Miami

Wednesday was a big night for independent filmmakers in Miami.

20 hours ago

‘They witnessed their father being shot’: Deputies search for man who opened fire on Miami-Dade employee

Clarice Webster is upset after visiting her son Shawn inside Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.

1 day ago

Miami Beach commissioners decide to keep Police Chief Wayne Jones on the job

Miami Beach commissioners voted on Wednesday to grant a two-year extension to Police Chief Wayne A. Jones to postpone his retirement.

11 hours ago

Judge to rule whether Miami boys accused of half-hour rape of 12-year-old stay jailed

The three boys accused in the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood faced a judge on Wednesday.

19 hours ago

Video shows moments shooting turned ‘Stir Crazy’ outside Pinecrest strip club

Video obtained by Local 10 News shows bullets flying outside a Pinecrest strip club early Wednesday morning after authorities said the two men involved were ejected by management.

19 hours ago

Miami officials aim to solve ‘never-ending’ issue of abandoned boats dirtying waterways

For years, our South Florida waterways have been cluttered by floating junk.

16 hours ago

4 face charges after Georgia woman’s fatal overdose at Ultra Music Festival, cops say

Four people are facing charges in the overdose death of a 24-year-old soon-to-be-nurse from Georgia who authorities say took a drug known as “molly” at 2025’s Ultra Music Festival in downtown Miami.

16 hours ago

Miami Northwestern Senior High football coach accused of soliciting sex acts with student: Cops

Tyresse Leonard Jones, a coach at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, was arrested Wednesday by the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department for allegedly soliciting sexual activity from a student under 18, authorities confirmed.

1 day ago

Pino’s defense hires neurologist to consider if injury caused ‘false memories’ about fatal crash

Real estate broker George Pino’s defense hired a neurologist to determine if he had suffered head trauma during the 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Luciana “Lucy” Fernandez, a student at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, records showed.

1 day ago

5th arrest made in Molotov cocktail attack that left teen severely burned in southwest Miami-Dade

A fifth arrest has been made in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack last year that authorities say left a teenage girl severely burned last year.

1 day ago

‘Going to knock you all out’: Subway worker pulls gun on group outside South Beach store, cops say

Miami Beach police arrested a Subway worker who they said pulled a gun on six people in a dispute in the parking lot of one of the chain’s locations on South Beach early Wednesday morning.

1 day ago

Quick action by family friend, first responders saves boy, 2, from drowning

A 2-year-old boy is being called a true blessing after surviving a near-drowning at a South Florida pool party earlier this month.

1 day ago

Teen honored for saving retired deputy from northeast Miami-Dade apartment fire

Rami Ouazza, a senior at Dr. Michael Krop Senior High, was honored Wednesday by the Miami Police Department and the “Do The Right Thing” program for his actions in saving a retired law enforcement officer from an apartment fire last year.

1 day ago

Police reviewing surveillance video in attempt to corroborate Miami girl’s abduction report

The start of the school day Wednesday came with extra precautions after a man allegedly tried abducting a middle school student in Miami.

1 day ago

Miami roommates’ debt dispute ends with shooting, police standoff, possible deportation

A 60-year-old man, who was at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Wednesday after a shooting in Miami, faced the threat of deportation back to his native Cuba.

1 day ago

Rain pushes back start of Miami Open play

Play at the Miami Open was delayed Wednesday due to weather, tournament officials said.

1 day ago

Man awaits sentencing in Miami after convictions related to a girl’s sexual abuse

A 65-year-old man was awaiting sentencing in prison on Wednesday in downtown Miami after a conviction related to the sexual abuse of a teen, records show.

1 day ago

Woman accused of driving getaway car in 2022 fatal shooting outside Miami food store

A woman is facing charges in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting that authorities say occurred in Miami’s West Little River neighborhood.

1 day ago

Man accused of throwing rock through Miami Burger King’s glass door

A man was arrested Tuesday, days after he allegedly threw a rock through the glass door of a Burger King in Miami, authorities said.

2 days ago

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Irish revelry takes over pub in Coral Gables

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

1 day ago

Shutdown strains TSA workers, South Florida travelers amid spring break rush

Frustration is growing at South Florida airports as TSA agents miss paychecks during a partial government shutdown, while long lines and delays continue during the busy spring break travel season.

2 days ago

Cuban Americans in Miami’s Little Havana ask communists to free island

In Miami’s Little Havana, Amy Amargos, Joe Aguiar, and Leonel Nora were among the Cuban Americans who are convinced that the only way the island’s problems will be fixed is with new leadership.

1 day ago

Authorities say spring break in South Florida going smoothly so far

A cloudy day did not stop spring break fun from occurring across South Florida on Tuesday.

1 day ago

World Baseball Classic final draws global crowd to Miami

Fans from around the world packed into loanDepot Park ahead of the World Baseball Classic championship, turning the ballpark into a global gathering place as Team USA prepared to face Venezuela in Tuesday night’s final.

2 days ago

MDSO motorcycle deputy hurt in crash on Douglas Road

Medics took a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office motorcycle deputy to the hospital after he crashed at an intersection on Douglas Road on the border between Miami and Coral Gables, first responders said.

1 day ago

Miami middle school student reports attempted abduction

Police in Miami are investigating an attempted abduction of a middle school student that was reported Tuesday morning.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

‘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.

1 day ago

Surfside mayoral race heading for runoff election

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

1 day ago

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.

2 days ago

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!“

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

Zoo Miami receives bomb threat for fourth straight day

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

3 days ago

‘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.

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

Downtown Doral Charter Upper School celebrates champions’ parade

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

3 days ago

Rainy weekend floods Homestead farms

A rainy weekend led to flooding in Homestead.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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.

3 days ago

Zoo Miami reopens after days of receiving bomb threats

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

6 hours ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

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.

Weather cancels Miami Open qualifying matches Sunday

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

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

‘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.

3 days ago

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.

Local 10 Special: Calle Ocho

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

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

Calle Ocho festival takes over Little Havana

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.