Miami-Dade County

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Sheriff Cordero-Stutz prepares bold push for county funding, security upgrades

With a budget topping $1 billion and a countywide mandate from voters, Miami-Dade’s new sheriff, Rosie Cordero-Stutz, quickly became one of the most powerful figures in local government.

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Florida-registered boat allegedly involved in fatal shooting at sea in Cuba may have links to Miami-Dade

Local 10 News is searching for answers about a Florida-registered boat that was allegedly involved in a fatal shooting at sea in Cuba.

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Attorneys make closing arguments in UM football player murder trial

Closing arguments came in on Wednesday, on day five of the trial of ex-University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones.

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Miami-Dade receives Cuba’s fatal shooting news with mistrust

At Miami’s Little Havana, there was speculation about the Cuban government’s motives for reporting on Wednesday that a fatal shooting at sea was related to a Florida-registered boat.

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Newly released video shows Design District shooting involving Atlanta-based rapper Lil Deko

Authorities have released new video of a shooting that happened last month in Miami’s Design District.

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Former Red Sox minor leaguer accused of trafficking ‘large quantities of cocaine’ in South Florida

A former minor league pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization is facing serious felony charges after sheriff’s deputies accused him of trafficking “large quantities of cocaine throughout Miami-Dade County.”

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Miami Gardens ‘violent drug dealer’ who shot at Uber driver faces charges, feds say

An Uber driver reported feeling afraid after a firearm magazine fell out of the pocket of a rider, Lester Leon Sanders, in Miami-Dade County, records show.

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Dolphins Cancer Challenge to impact traffic in Miami-Dade, Broward counties

The annual Dolphins Cancer Challenge will bring hundreds of cyclists across South Florida on Saturday, prompting temporary traffic alerts through parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

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Hearing held for man charged with striking Miami-Dade deputy on Florida Turnpike

Deputy Leonard Cantave, a six-year law enforcement veteran with Miami-Dade County, was wheeled into a courtroom as the man accused of crashing into him was set to be arraigned.

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Man accused of setting Coconut Grove home on fire with dog inside

A Coconut Grove woman watched in horror on a live security feed as smoke began pouring into her home after a man she knew set it on fire, authorities said.

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FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters, home of former Miami-Dade superintendent

The FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the home of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

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Police: Man, 18, confesses to robbing couple at gunpoint in downtown Miami

An 18-year-old man accused of robbing a couple at gunpoint along Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami late last year has been arrested, according to the city’s police department.

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Man gets no bond for brutal Palmetto Bay 7-Eleven attack that left victim hospitalized, cops say

A Palmetto Bay man was ordered held without bond on Wednesday after being accused in a vicious gas station attack in the village that left another man hospitalized for nearly a week, jail records show.

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Man facing felony charges after allegedly throwing rock through Miami-Dade bus window

A Miami man is facing charges after allegedly throwing a rock at a county bus.

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Man accused of breaching secured area of terminal at MIA, pushing TSA officer

A man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly entering a crew member only line in one of the terminals at Miami International Airport and then pushing a TSA officer, authorities said.

18 hours ago

Emilio Estefan gives insight into what to expect at Montreux Jazz Festival Miami

The Montreux Jazz Festival Miami kicks off Wednesday, starting with a tribute to one of its most iconic performers, Miles Davis.

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Motive unclear after suspect accused of going on killing spree in Miami-Dade, Brevard counties

A suspect has been arrested after a 45-year-old man was shot to death outside his home Friday evening in Miami Gardens, police confirmed.

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4 adults, 2 dogs displaced after Miami fourplex fire

Four adults and two dogs were displaced after a fire erupted early Wednesday morning outside in the rear of a fourplex, which spread to the attic space, City of Miami Fire-Rescue officials said.

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Suspect hospitalized after northwest Miami-Dade deputy shooting

An investigation is ongoing after a deputy was involved in a shooting Tuesday evening in Miami-Dade County.

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Police: Man arrested in Brevard County connected to pair of South Florida homicides

The Miami Gardens Police Department announced the arrest of a man possibly connected to a pair of killings in South Florida.

1 day ago

Brothers to the Rescue mourners meet for 30th anniversary of 4 killed by Cuban military

The 30th anniversary of Brothers To The Rescue was painful for José Basulto and the other mourners who met on Tuesday at a memorial in Opa-locka.

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Lead detective takes stand in Bryan Pata murder trial

Jurors heard from the lead Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detective on Tuesday in the murder trial of former University of Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who's accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata on Nov. 7, 2006.

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Florida International University increases security after ‘hoax’ threat

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies helped the Florida International University Police Department to increase security on Tuesday.

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New images show large Big Cypress brush fire as officials monitor dry conditions

In South Florida, a massive 25,000-acre brush fire in Collier County is causing smoky skies and posing a significant risk, especially for those with respiratory issues.

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MDSO: Man accused of trying to enter Miami Lakes homes; deputies find him armed with machete

A 39-year-old man from Hialeah was arrested Monday on accusations that he tried to enter two homes in Miami Lakes.

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Miami Beach aims to attract health-conscious tourists during spring break, warns against reckless partying

The reckless parties are a thing of the past in South Beach. That is the message of the city’s official spring break marketing campaign, which aims to attract more health-conscious tourists.

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Miami food store manager accused of stealing $300K in lottery scratch-off tickets

Miami police say the manager of a food store in the city’s Little Haiti neighborhood was habitually stealing large sums of lottery scratch-off tickets, leading to his arrest on two felony charges Monday.

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Man accused of hosting cock-fighting events at Miami-Dade property

A 62-year-old man from southwest Miami-Dade was arrested Monday on accusations that he was hosting cock-fighting events at his property, authorities said.

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Miami police: ‘Paranoid’ man gets into patrol car asking for help after crack cocaine relapse ends in crash

A Miami police officer reported that a 45-year-old man crashed, ran, and got into a marked police patrol car in the Riverside area, screaming, “They are after me, armed with guns and trying to kill me!”

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From a Snickers bar to a solar panel: Miami-Dade Amazon driver accused of swiping various packages

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested an Amazon delivery driver they said was stealing items meant for customers.

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US Men’s Hockey Team heads to DC after celebrating Olympic gold medal win in Miami

The U.S. Men’s Hockey Team headed to Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning, a day after celebrating their Olympic gold medal win in Miami.

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DIRTY 30! Restaurants with 30 violations or more -- shame on you!

Local 10 has compiled a list of restaurants that racked up 30 or more violations during recent state inspections.

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Man accused of participating in multiple street takeovers in Miami-Dade, intentionally striking deputy’s vehicle

A man from Sebring, Florida, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Monday, months after participating in multiple street takeovers in Miami-Dade County and intentionally striking a deputy’s vehicle, authorities announced.

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Miami-Dade man accused of ‘looting’ finances of retired nurse who lived with disabled adult daughter

A Miami-Dade County man has been charged with multiple felonies after he looted finances from a 71-year-old retired nurse who lived in Miami Shores with her disabled adult daughter, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.

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US Men’s Hockey Team celebrates Olympic gold medal in South Florida

Members of the United States Men’s Hockey Team returned from their gold medal triumph at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday.

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Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz sits down for 1-on-1 with Local 10’s Calvin Hughes

It’s been more than a year since Miami-Dade County voters elected its first sheriff in six decades.

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Bryan Pata murder trial: Jurors hear testimony from key witness once thought dead

A key witness took the stand Monday in the murder trial of Rashaun Jones, the 40-year-old former University of Miami football player accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata nearly two decades ago.

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‘I tried to save her’: 911 call released in case of doctor accused of staging daughter’s drowning

Officials released audio of an Oklahoma pediatrician’s eerie 911 calls claiming her 4-year-old daughter was drowning in a pool at a short-term rental home in El Portal. Investigators said it was all an act to cover up the little girl’s death.

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South Florida crews on high alert for potential brush fires

Crews are preparing for potential brush fires in the next few days as dry conditions and strong winds create favorable conditions for fires to spread.

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Miami-Dade mother arrested for ‘scraping her nails against’ daughter’s face

A 33-year-old mother told Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies that she had injured her 16-year-old daughter because she feared she had stolen an Apple iWatch, according to a deputy’s report.

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Man accused of killing 2 puppies appears in Miami-Dade court

A 40-year-old man accused of killing two puppies appeared in court on Monday in Miami-Dade County.

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Man accused of fatally shooting locksmith in Miami appears in court

A judge suggested Monday that the 32-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a locksmith in Miami have his charge upgraded.

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Team USA men’s hockey arrive at MIA, set to celebrate winning Olympic gold in South Florida

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Winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth $101K sold in South Florida

A lucky lottery player in Broward County can claim a six-figure prize.

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Man faces charges after shooting near Miami Executive Airport

A 22-year-old man faced charges on Monday in Miami-Dade County after a shooting near the Miami Executive Airport, records showed.

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Cold weather advisory in effect for South Florida

Lows this morning are in the 50s, with wind-chill temperatures in the 40s.

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Hundreds of flights canceled in South Florida, thousands nationwide

Hundreds of flights were canceled on Monday in South Florida, as a cold front hit several states in the U.S.

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Fabiana Petruzzi crowned Miss Carnaval Miami 2026, pledges to inspire youth

Fabiana Petruzzi is the new Miss Carnaval Miami 2026.

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‘I hope justice is served’: Family of locksmith devastated following fatal Miami shooting

Loved ones are mourning the loss of a family man who was fatally shot on Friday.

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Northeast braces for major snowstorm as Miami flights face dozens of cancellations

As several major Northeast cities brace for a potentially historic snowstorm, travelers are trying to get out ahead of the weather -- including some at Miami International Airport.

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Heavy traffic expected near PortMiami as multiple cruise ships set to arrive Sunday

The Miami Police Department is warning drivers to expect heavy traffic Sunday near the PortMiami as a large number of cruise ships are scheduled to arrive.

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Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs nationwide, including Miami International Airport, as a partial government shutdown continues.

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Man accused of fatally shooting locksmith at Miami apartment

Police on Saturday announced the arrest of a man in connection with a shooting that they said left a locksmith dead on Friday evening at a West Miami apartment complex.

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Father of 6 shot to death outside his Miami Gardens home; cops believe gunman fled in white van

A 45-year-old man was shot to death outside his home Friday evening in Miami Gardens, police confirmed.

Miami-Dade gunman claims self-defense; detective reports video shows ‘premeditation’

A 22-year-old man told the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detective who arrested him that he had shot two people in self-defense, records show.

Feds seek to strip former North Miami mayor of his US citizenship

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a case to revoke the citizenship of a former South Florida mayor.

Despite ruling, analysts warn tariff battle is far from over

Despite Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs, the battle over tariffs is far from over.

Video shows K-9 take down suspect in Aventura smoke shop break-in

New video obtained by Local 10 News on Friday shows the moments a Miami man accused of smashing his way into an Aventura smoke shop last week was stopped by a police K-9, authorities said.

Miami salon owner shot by ex-boyfriend during argument, police say

Screams were captured on surveillance video moments after a woman was shot inside her Miami salon.

Heart of South Florida: Hospital uses innovative tech to help premature babies with heart defects

It’s so small, not even the size of a dime! But a teeny, tiny device is helping the hearts of some of the most vulnerable patients: preemies.

Man stabbed after denying sex to adult content creator ‘because she was not Jewish’: Miami Beach PD

An online adult content creator from Atlanta stabbed a man in a shower in Miami Beach on Thursday after he denied her sex “because she was not Jewish,” police said he told officers.

$26M animal hospital coming to Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami broke ground Friday on a new 25,000-square-foot animal hospital that officials say will significantly expand veterinary care while giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how animals are treated.

Pair arrested in connection with mail thefts at Miami Beach condominium complex, cops say

Officers with the Miami Beach Police Department arrested two men Thursday in connection with a burglary and mail theft that they said occurred at a Miami Beach condominium complex last month.

Duo in Bentley committed antisemitic water gun attack in Miami Beach, police say

Two South Florida men are each facing a hate crime charge after Miami Beach police accused them of spraying a Jewish man with a water gun after targeting him because of his faith.

Man convicted of sexually abusing boys in England and Germany awaits sentencing after conviction in Miami

A 60-year-old man who was convicted of crimes related to sexually abusing boys in Germany, England, and the U.S. was at the Federal Detention Center in Miami on Friday, records show.

Miami-Dade sheriff announces 22 tag agency fraud scheme arrests

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office announced several arrests in a fraud scheme involving motor vehicle tag agencies on Friday.

Miami Heat to host 26th annual Family Festival at Kaseya Center

The Miami Heat announced Friday that they will host their 26th annual family festival next month at Dan Paul Plaza at the Kaseya Center.

Man, 18, accused of stealing over $1,200 from Central American restaurant in Miami

An 18-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a burglary at a restaurant in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood, authorities said.

Miami PD: Man attacks 68-year-old driver, flees scene

A 38-year-old man was arrested Thursday, months after he allegedly attacked a 68-year-old man as the victim was stopped at a red light in Miami, authorities said.

Ankle monitor links North Miami Beach man to repeat burglaries of neighbor, police say

A North Miami Beach man repeatedly burglarized a neighbor who lived a few houses down from him and his ankle monitor gave everything away, according to police. He now faces nearly 30 charges.

Woman arrested before injecting undercover investigator with Toxta at Miami’s Brickell office, records show

Mayling Maya-Giraldo pretended to be a doctor who could perform cosmetic procedures, according to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies.

MDSO: 2 more arrested in Miami-Dade Molotov cocktail attack that severely burned teen

Two more arrests have been made in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack in southwest Miami-Dade that left a teenage girl severely burned last year, authorities confirmed.

Miami Gardens police seek fugitive wanted for first-degree murder

Miami Gardens police are seeking a man who they said is a fugitive wanted for first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last year.

Two teens charged in southwest Miami-Dade drive-by shooting that injured 15-year-old

Two teens have been charged in connection with a drive-by shooting in southwest Miami-Dade that left a 15-year-old boy wounded.

Florida Senate unanimously passes ‘Teddy Bridgewater bill’

The Florida Senate unanimously passed the so-called “Teddy Bridgewater bill” on Thursday.

Hip-hop icon Ja Rule set to bring bourbon and beats to South Beach Wine & Food Festival

Rapper Ja Rule is bringing both beats and bourbon to Miami Beach as the South Beach Wine and Food Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary.

‘Clip up’: Former Canes players testify about past threats in Bryan Pata murder trial

Testimony continued Thursday in the Bryan Pata murder trial. Friends and former teammates took the stand, detailing a history of tension between the slain University of Miami football player and the suspect, his former teammate Rashaun Jones.

Kendall’s Calusa development proposal postponed after community concerns

Miami-Dade commissioners on Thursday decided to defer their vote until the next meeting on March 19 to give the developers more time to work with neighbors on addressing some of their concerns which include having more green space like a preserve.

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Survivor remembers Cuban Air Force shootdown of 2 Brothers to the Rescue aircraft killing 4 men

Sylvia G. Iriondo, a survivor of the Cuban Air Force shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft, stood before reporters on Thursday in Hialeah Gardens.

Video shows gunman open fire at Allapattah restaurant

Video obtained by Local 10 News on Thursday shows a man opening fire at a restaurant in Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood.

South Beach Wine & Food Festival celebrates 25 years on the sand

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is turning 25 -- and they’re going big.

Pinecrest police investigate separate home, vehicle burglary attempts

It was a frightening morning in Pinecrest for several residents as it appears their homes and vehicles were targeted.

In Sweetwater, Florida AG defends $100K part-time UF professor job: ‘Not just some guest lecturer’

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier was in Sweetwater on Thursday to announce a new “Public Integrity Unit” focused on fighting corruption, but his news conference was overshadowed by questions about his part-time teaching job at the University of Florida’s law school.