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The holiday season is here, and while you might expect Santa Claus to come to town, there’s another less cheery Christmas figure that has made his way to South Florida.

From black mold to vermin, the residents of an apartment complex in Opa-locka said they’ve been forced to live with a plethora of unlivable problems for years and are now being forced to evacuate to a hotel that might be considered a health risk.

Miami police arrested a 38-year-old Miami Lakes man Tuesday on multiple felony charges after they said he robbed and raped a sex worker at gunpoint in the city’s Liberty City neighborhood the week prior.

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for orchestrating a failed plot to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the 2020 presidential election.

Christopher Anthony Spence has a tattoo that says “Greedy” on his left forearm and police accused him of getting greedy late last month in Miami Lakes, stealing a resident’s Lexus from right in front of their home.

Miami-Dade police are investigating an armed robbery that was reported Wednesday morning outside a hotel in Miami Lakes.

The Miami-Dade school district is responding to criticism over a decision to move a poem written by Amanda Gorman, the National Youth Poet Laureate, which was delivered at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, to a school library section aimed at older readers after a parent complained.

The Miami-Dade school district is responding to criticism over a decision to move a poem written by Amanda Gorman, the National Youth Poet Laureate, which was delivered at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, to a school library section aimed at older readers after a parent complained.

Police are investigating after vandals were caught on camera damaging two different businesses in Miami-Dade this week.

A man was injured during a shooting along the Palmetto Expressway on Saturday in Miami Lakes, police said. Investigators suspect it was a road rage incident.

Recovery continues after a tumultuous relationship between two police officers who had a child together devolved into such violence last year that detectives reported one nearly killed the other in Miami-Dade County.

Florida has banned state and local government entities from using Chinese drones, grounding dozens of police and fire drones in South Florida and leaving agencies scrambling to find hundreds of thousands of dollars to replace them from the state’s new “approved” list.

Miami-Dade police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found shot dead in a home in Miami Lakes Friday morning, according to the department.

Miami-Dade police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found shot dead in a home in Miami Lakes Friday morning, according to the department.

Miami-Dade police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after five people were found shot dead in a home in Miami Lakes Friday morning, according to the department.

Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. are living with multiple sclerosis, or MS.

A man was rushed to a hospital Wednesday morning after accidentally shooting himself in the leg, authorities confirmed.

Police are investigating after a man was caught on camera vandalizing a church in Miami.

A South Florida woman was arrested last week after she confronted her husband outside an ice cream shop and bashed him over the head with a cement rock, authorities said.

A gang of crooks is targeting unlocked vehicles in a Miami Lakes neighborhood, leaving residents feeling uneasy.

A Miami-Dade woman is starting the year off $5 million richer, after claiming the top prize for a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Authorities in Miami-Dade County arrested a man they said was practicing medicine without a license.

Two Miami-Dade County residents are millionaires after winning $1 million from the 500X The Cash Scratch-Off game from the Florida Lottery.

A former real estate agent whose license had been revoked by the state operated a real estate scam out of Hialeah, pretending to be an agent and “selling” the same property to multiple victims and stealing their deposits, police say.

The Beverly Hills Café shut its doors for the last time on Monday, after being in business for 43 years.

A Miami Lakes man faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors accused him of misrepresenting himself as a lawyer to two prospective clients and the state, taking money for legal services he never provided and, in an expletive-laden text message, threatening at least one victim who complained to the state bar.

The global semiconductor shortage is still vexing the auto industry.

Miami-Dade police arrested a woman Wednesday on multiple felony charges after detectives determined she was operating an unlicensed post-operative surgery recovery facility out of her Miami Lakes home, according to an arrest report.

An inspector with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services was at the Vicky Bakery in Miami Lakes Tuesday and issued a “stop use” order on the expresso machine, a mixer, a microwave, a juicer and the oven.

Federal agents are searching for information about an 85-year-old man from Miami-Dade County who was neglected and exploited in a scheme to defraud Medicare.

One by one, people have been paying their respects at the scene of a family tragedy in Miami Lakes.

Family tells Local 10 News that the gun a father used in a murder-suicide was stolen from the place he worked.

A photo posted under an hour before a murder-suicide shows a smiling father and his two children.

A woman desperately tried to save her 9-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter after they had been shot by their father Tuesday night in Miami Lakes, a witness told Local 10 News.

According to police, a 12-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy were shot by their father.

The most famous name in Miami Lakes is slowly becoming a part of history.

A Miami Lakes teacher is accused of inappropriately touching female students during a chess club meeting and during extra-credit math class.

The retired officer was struck in the lower extremity, police said.

Neighbors told Local 10 News the driver of a Lexus was speeding and slammed through a fence along the 8700 block of Northwest 141st Terrace on Friday night.

At a Taco Bell in late September, the robber is seen winding up and throwing a boulder into the drive-thru window. Another angle shows him slither through the window and start rummaging through the restaurant.

Miami Gardens police said the latest incident happened in the early morning hours of Sept. 24.

It’s a good month before Halloween, and there is already a burglar who is playing dress-up to wreak havoc on businesses in Miami Gardens and Miami Lakes.

A Miami-Dade Police Schools officer was arrested on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County.

The driver of a vehicle, possibly a Subaru sedan, fled after being involved in a three-vehicle collision Tuesday morning on the Palmetto Expressway, authorities said.

Florida's 7-day moving average for new COVID-19 cases has dropped under 21,000 for the first time since Aug. 9, according to the latest CDC data on Tuesday

At last check, more than 10,000,000 Floridians had completed their two-dose regimen of vaccine shots, or one shot of Moderna or Johnson & Johnson.

Gov. Ron DeSantis made an appearance in South Florida Thursday, alongside other leaders from Miami-Dade County, to call on the Biden administration to help restore internet access to Cuba.

4 pop-up sites will have 400 one-dose COVID-19 vaccines to distribute Saturday.

MIRAMAR, Fla. – South Florida real estate agents agree that they’ve never seen a market this crazy. Anyone looking to buy right now in the current real estate market knows the feeling. A five bedroom, four bathroom home, priced at $589,000, had three offers as soon as it went on the market. “Offer to pay for some of the shortfall between the appraisal and contract price,” Gutierrez with Coldwell Banker Real Estate, said. “And if all else fails, I have seen people offer to send a food truck to the seller’s move out party.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A woman who was refusing to wear a face mask resorted to shouting about “the freedom and the right of an individual” on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County. Starting Feb. 2, the CDC required people to wear face masks when riding planes, buses, trains, or other forms of public transportation. How to wear a face mask correctlyWash your hands or use hand sanitizer before putting on a face mask. Handle a face mask only by the ear loops or ties. Make sure the face mask covers your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.

That’s now changing as restrictions are lifted and programs like Silver Sneakers can welcome participants back to class. “I tried to do some exercise using the TV, but wasn’t the same -- no,” Maggie Cruz, 69, said. The fitness program was started back in 1992 to help seniors become more active and independent and reduce the risk of illness. Cruz, one of the newer members of the class, joined in 2019 after noticing pain in her arms and legs. AdThe Silver Sneakers program is available at more than 13,000 gyms and fitness centers across the country and cost is covered by most Medicare and private insurance policies.

MIAMI – Miami Lakes’ Yurisbel Garcia has an American Idol golden ticket to go to Hollywood. He said he owes it all to his Cuban “abuela” who still lives on the island. And while other competitors made the judges cry, “El Yuri” had them all on their feet dancing. Garcia, 25, didn’t win Katy Perry’s heart, but he had the vote of Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. He performed Pittbull’s “Fireball” and taught Luke Bryan some reggaetón moves.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – Yurisbel Garcia, also known as “El Yuri,” said he wants to be the first Cuban “American Idol” to show the country how “El party” is done. Kelly Clarkson was the first “American Idol” in 2002 when Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Simon Cowell were the judges. Carrie Underwood won season four of "American Idol" in 2005. Ruben Studdard won season two. Fantasia Barrino won season three, Jordin Sparks won season six, and Candice Glover won season 12.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic comes another crisis that’s pushing parents of kids with special needs to the breaking point, but specialized programs are helping families cope in these trying times. Mothers like Yesinia Molina face daily challenges, but hers are far greater because each one of her four children has special needs. There’s good days, there’s bad days, there are days that are very hard and then there are days that are OK,” she said through tears. Pedrido and her colleagues work directly with the kids’ schools to close the loop between their general education and their special needs. Data shows that one out of five households in the U.S. includes at least one child with special needs.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A crash that involved multiple vehicles Tuesday morning shut down all lanes of the Palmetto Expressway off Northwest 154th Street in Miami Lakes. Sky 10 was over the scene at 6 a.m. as one of the vehicles was on top of the median, fully engulfed in flames. Authorities shut down all northbound and southbound lanes as firefighters extinguished the flames. Scene of Tuesday morning crash on Palmetto Expressway. Camacho said the Ford drove over the barrier wall and struck three other vehicles that were heading south.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the lives of people across the country, it’s important to support small businesses that have been struggling. Small Business Saturday provides the perfect day to do just that. It was designed to encourage customers to support local stores and stop at small businesses in their communities. Aside from finding unique products, it’s also a great way to help out neighbors and fellow residents during the holiday season. One example of the special day’s festivities is in downtown Miami Lakes, where music and beautiful, New York-style holiday window displays will greet shoppers as they move from store to store.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A disturbing encounter between a student and a substitute teacher was captured on cell phone camera. Due to this, the substitute teacher told the student he would have to wait until another classmate got back. The video begins with the student trying to force his way out the door, and the teacher can be heard asking him to go back to his seat. The student pushed the door open and the substitute teacher grabs him, pulling him back in. The two stumble into a podium that was just inside the classroom door, before the teacher slams the student onto the ground.

MIRAMAR, Fla. – Tropical Storm Eta’s flooding forced officials to close 40 public schools in South Florida, but some believe more schools should have been closed to give parents, students, and teachers a chance to recover from the storm. Miami-Dade County Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie are dealing with issues of water penetration, power loss, and flooding. There were 17 schools closed in Miami-Dade and 23 schools in Broward. MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLSStudents in 17 flooded Miami-Dade schools return to online learning17 schools closed: 5 in Hialeah, 5 in Miami Gardens and 3 in Miami Lakes. BROWARD COUNTYFlooding rampant in Lauderhill following impact of Tropical Storm Eta23 schools closed: 4 in Davie, 4 in Miramar, 3 in Weston, 3 in Pembroke Pines, 2 in Pompano Beach, 2 in Hollywood, and 2 in Lauderhill.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Students from 17 Miami-Dade County public schools couldn’t return to their classrooms on Tuesday after Tropical Storm Eta caused flooding. Ten of the schools on the list are in areas of Miami Gardens and Hialeah. Three are in Miami Lakes, and the rest are in Opa-locka, Kendall, Key Biscayne, and Golden Glades. School administrators will be notifying parents and guardians if the school campuses will reopen on Thursday or if classes will continue only online. Milam K-8 Center at 6020 W 16th Ave., Hialeah Miami Carol City Senior at 3301 Miami Gardens Dr., Miami Gardens North County K-8 Center at 3250 NW 207th St., Miami Gardens Westland Hialeah Senior at 4000 W 18th Ave., Hialeah\PHOTOS

MIAMI – An intense rain band developed Monday morning over Miami-Dade County, causing flash flooding in certain areas, including downtown Miami, Hialeah, Opa-locka and Miami Lakes. Local 10 News reporter Parker Branton was in Brickell Monday morning as the streets were impassable, with the water going nearly to his knees. Several cars that had stalled out surrounded him at the intersection of Southeast 12th Terrace and Brickell Avenue. The area is just a block away from Biscayne Bay, so the area is known to flood, but the flooding was even more significant than normal Monday due to Tropical Storm Eta. “We’re just helping everybody get out of here for free.”Check the Local 10 Weather Authority page for the latest updates on Tropical Storm Eta.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A water main break caused flooding that prompted traffic and water service disruptions on Tuesday west of the Shula Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Hobbit Forrest, an area resident who was stranded, said her neighbor reported the flooding at about 7 a.m.“It looks like a sinkhole,” Forrest said. Jennifer L. Messemer-Skold, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, said an 8-inch pipe at Gage Place and Cow Pen Road was to blame. About a dozen households reported disruptions in water service during the repairs. Miami-Dade Water and Sewer crews are working to fix a water main break in Miami Lakes (@MiamiLakesNews).

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – A Miami Lakes chiropractor has been charged with sexual cyberharrassment. Eduardo Alberto Montadas, 56, was arrested by Monroe County Sheriff’s office detectives Friday. Deputies said that when the videos were made and distributed, Montados was in that county. The woman learned that Montadas had posted the videos to websites after she said she began receiving disturbing messages on social media from people she didn’t know. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detectives were able to corroborate the victim’s complaint.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – Stolen cars out of Broward County have been found in one Miami-Dade town — along with guns and drugs — and police are crediting some new technology for the busts. Authorities in Miami Lakes say they’re finding success catching crooks using license plate readers. Tucked away, off the roadways, these cameras catch every single license plate that passes by. They say the license plate readers are not tracking small-time violators, but stolen cars and wanted criminals. “We’ve seen a huge reduction in terms of crime in the town of Miami Lakes,” Ruiz said.

GOLDEN GLADES, Fla. – Sergio Mario Guadron Conrado tried to use a Miami-Dade public bus and it cost him his life. On Friday evening, Miami-Dade detectives were still investigating why the security officer, Shalonda Bryant, decided to shoot him on Monday. Maria Guadron is grieving the death of her husband Sergio Guadron after a security officer shot him on Monday in a public bus in Miami-Dade. (Courtesy of Guadro's family)According to Detective Argemis Colome, the bus driver asked Guadron to get off the bus, called a supervisor and the supervisor called a security officer about 7:30 a.m. The bus driver and the supervisor said Guadron was argumentative and the security guard said there was a confrontation, police said.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Occasions around South Florida paid tribute to the victims on the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In Southwest Miami-Dade, the lives of those lost during 9/11 became part of a Salute to Healthcare workers sky dive by The Black Daggers, members of the Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. In Miami Lakes, 2,977 flags were planted at Picnic Park West overnight creating a blanket of red, white and blue. Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid hosted a 9/11 Flag Memorial Ceremony on Friday morning along with town officials, police and the city’s fire department. And, in Fort Lauderdale, the city’s Fire Rescue draped an American flag across Broward Boulevard and Southwest 2nd Avenue using one of the department’s firetrucks.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla – Porch pirates recently targeted homes in Miami-Dade County and the victims want them caught. Surveillance video from a Marbella Park community home in Miami Lakes shows a thief who is wearing a red vest when he took a box that didn’t belong to him. Inside the box, there was a BBQ grill that was meant to be used with a family on the beach this weekend. In Miami Gardens, video shows a thief who was also wearing red. The victims are asking anyone with information about the thefts to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

Miami-Dade County, Fla. – The homeowner checked her surveillance camera to see a dark-colored car pulling into her driveway. A man in a red vest walked to the door, then returned to his car with a giant box before driving away. And it looks like the same guy with a red vest and a tattoo on the left arm. He’s taking things away from people that are working hard and buying their own stuff,” the homeowner said. If you have any information that could help catch the crook, you are urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A family is asking the public for help with finding a 12-year-old girl who vanished from her home in Miami Lakes. Anastasia Vela-Fernandez was last seen wearing a red and pink shirt and black leggings. She is 5-feet 2-inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds. Anastasia was last seen on Saturday in the area of Cowpen Road and Simmons Street, near Miami Lakes Drive, police said. Miami-Dade Police Department detectives are asking anyone with information about Anastasia to call 305-715-3300 and Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – Honks, waves, and plenty of red, white and blue were visible as dozens of Republican supporters of President Donald Trump gathered outside a Miami Lakes shopping center Sunday for a rally to have their voices heard and to mark Trump’s 74th birthday. There were several local conservative groups that came together for Sunday's rally. Arthur Spicer said "They're turning it into a black and white thing. There were some who showed up during the rally to voice their opposing views from the conservative demonstrators. Trump supporters were also celebrating the president’s birthday in Broward County, where we saw boats sailing by waving Trump flags near Fort Lauderdale.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – The town of Miami Lakes made a major announcement Tuesday about a bridge to Hialeah. Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid told Local 10 News that his town is willing to compromise on what’s turned into a legal fight with Miami-Dade County and Hialeah. It separates Miami Lakes and Hialeah and goes over Interstate 75. Miami Lakes officials said the street cannot withstand the traffic that will be unleashed by the opening of that bridge. The town claims Lennar contractors destroyed the Miami Lakes road without telling the town or getting the right permits.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – About 30 companies including New York Life and Aflac will be offering hundreds of jobs during a four-hour Job News USA fair on Thursday in Miami Lakes. The list of hospitality industry employers includes Norwegian Cruise Line, the Biltmore Hotel and the Don Shula’s Hotel, where the job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Verizon and ENS Security are among the list of employers offering sales jobs, and Jiffy Lube and Maximus, Inc. are among the employers offering customer service jobs. Event organizers are asking job applicants to register online, develop tailored resumes for each company and prepare to meet the company’s recruiter. Admission to the fair and parking at the hotel, 6842 Main St., are free. For more information, call 954-252-6640, download the fair’s directory here or click here.

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A man wearing sunglasses and a bandanna over his head robbed a Chase Bank branch Monday in Miami Lakes, the FBI confirmed on Tuesday. The robbery was reported shortly after 6 p.m. at the Chase Bank at 14045 NW 67th Ave. According to FBI spokesman Jim Marshall, the man entered the bank and demanded cash from an employee. Marshall said the FBI would not disclose how much money was taken at this time. Anyone with information about the robber’s identity is asked to call the FBI at 754-703-2000 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

It’s hard enough traveling the world in one night, but doing it in a fully loaded suit, and in Florida! Well, hundreds of Santa’s took a shot at it, jingle bell jogging across Miami Lakes, Saturday morning. Hundreds of Santa's participate in the Miami Lakes Jingle Bell Jog 5k. (WPLG)The Miami Lakes Jingle Bell Jog 5K is an annual event that champions all things associated with the festive winter holiday. All participants received a fully loaded Santa Suit, complete with a hat, coat, belt, beard, and, of course, jingle bells.

Frank Ordonez’s casket was carried to its final resting place at Vista Memorial Gardens as family, friends and fellow drivers paid their final respects. Ordonez’s mother, Luz Apolinario, spoke publicly for the first time since her son’s death as she left Vista Memorial Gardens. As the gunmen fired, law enforcement officials returned fire with officers and bystanders alike seeking cover as bullets flew in several directions, video showed. "The armed suspects engaged law enforcement, opened fire," said special agent George Piro, with the FBI Miami Field Office. Additionally, Ordonez’s family are looking into legal actions they can take to ensure better engagement procedure and training to prevent a similar tragedy in the future.

MIAMI - He's given haircuts to and styled some of the biggest names in baseball. Now, Hugo "Juice" Tandron is looking to give back for Thanksgiving at his Headz Up Barbershop in Miami Lakes. The man known to many as the "Marlins barber" is holding his first turkey giveaway at noon Sunday. Tandron has been cutting the hair of Marlins players for more than 20 years. He's since expanded to working with even opposing players who stop by for a cut when they visit Marlins Park.

The Miami Lakes Town Council has filled legal action against Miami-Dade County after officials witnessed unpermitted bridge construction by the City of Hialeah. MIAMI-DADE, Fla. - The Miami Lakes Town Council has filled legal action against Miami-Dade County after officials witnessed unpermitted bridge construction by the City of Hialeah. The Town of Miami Lakes fears that the new flow of traffic will bring congestion to its residents. Citing a 2003 transfer agreement between the town and Miami-Dade County, Miami Lakes feels it retains authority over its roads. A traffic study conducted by Miami-Dade County found no threat of increased congestion for Miami Lakes.

MIAMI - Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi had a big win in court Wednesday. Pizzi was eventually reinstated as mayor following a lengthy court battle with the town of Miami Lakes and former Florida Gov. Pizzi then sued the town for at least $2.5 million to cover his mounting legal fees. A Miami appeals court ruled Wednesday in Pizzi's favor, overturning a previous ruling that quashed his lawsuit against the town. Following his reinstatement as mayor, Pizzi ran for re-election in 2015 and lost.

MIAMI - Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi had a big win in court Wednesday. Pizzi was eventually reinstated as mayor following a lengthy court battle with the town of Miami Lakes and former Florida Gov. Pizzi then sued the town for at least $2.5 million to cover his mounting legal fees. On Wednesday, a Miami appears court ruled in Pizzi's favor, overturning a previous ruling that quashed his lawsuit against the town. Following his reinstatement as mayor, Pizzi ran for reelection in 2015 and lost.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Miami-Dade Police Department detectives continued to search for the killer of a beloved grandmother on Saturday afternoon. I am still waiting," O'Farrill wrote on Friday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel found Roques dead about 10:55 p.m. Thursday in the area of Northwest 169th Street and Northwest 67th Avenue. Relatives said detectives have surveillance video showing two drivers struck Roques and fled the scene. They are asking anyone with information about Roques' death to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.

HIALEAH, Fla. – A Hialeah resident killed one of the four intruders who barged into a home on Saturday, according to the Hialeah Police Department. Witnesses told police the group broke into the home's garage at 1597 W. 77th St., near Miami Lakes. "Three adult females were also in the home at the time," Sgt. After a struggle at the home, a man fired his weapon, Zogby said. Witnesses told police the three other men involved in the alleged home invasion robbery left the house in a green car.