Miramar crash leaves infant seriously injured, mother hurt, cops say
Three people, including two children, were transported to a hospital Saturday after a crash in Miramar, according to first responders.
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‘I could blow up the base if I wanted to’ threat leads to Indiana man’s arrest in Key West, cops say
An Indiana man is facing a felony charge in South Florida after police said he threatened to blow up the Trumbo Point Navy Base in Key West on Thursday.
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Police: 10 migrants land at state park in Key West
Police officers detained a group of 10 migrants after they landed on Thursday at the Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in Key West.
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Keys students return to classrooms for 1st day of school
Students across Monroe County returned to school Wednesday, with families and educators marking the start of a new school year in the Florida Keys.
Ex-Keys deputy who illegally tracked woman he met on set of ‘Bad Monkey’ avoids jail: Court docs
A former Florida Keys sheriff’s deputy accused of misusing law enforcement resources to track a woman he met on the set of a television show will have computer crimes charges dropped if he successfully completes a pre-trial intervention program as part of a deal with prosecutors, according to Monroe County court documents.
About 37,000 students return to Catholic schools as Archdiocese of Miami sees enrollment growth
About 37,000 students are heading back to class at Catholic schools across South Florida as the Archdiocese of Miami begins the 2026-2027 school year with growing enrollment and new investments in its campuses.
Judge orders ex-business manager to pay over $11,490 to school in Key West
A 60-year-old woman who was accused of stealing from a private school in Key West — as she allegedly abused her position as a business manager until 2014 — was behind bars on Monday in Monroe County, records show.
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Rodents gnaw cabbage, roaches crawl on food prep tables; 13 businesses ordered shut
It was a particularly rough stretch for cleanliness and food safety at restaurants and food stores across South Florida.
Share your back-to-school photos with Local 10 as students return to class across South Florida
As students begin returning to classes across South Florida, Local 10 wants to help celebrate the milestone by sharing your favorite back-to-school photos.
Florida officials not deterred after push for property tax reform hits snag
A proposal to dramatically cut homeowners property taxes in Florida is facing a hurdle in making the November ballot.
MCSO: Search for man reported missing ends with his arrest in Keys stolen boat case
A 32-year-old Fort Myers man accused of stealing a boat from a home in Marathon was arrested Tuesday after federal authorities found him stranded in Everglades National Park, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Coast Guard searching for missing boater last seen in Marathon
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing boater who was last seen in the Florida Keys over the weekend.
Storms return for start of the week with localized flood threat
After a warm and humid start to the day with the chance for an isolated shower through the morning, temperatures will quickly heat into the lower 90s with a mix of sun and clouds.
Early voting begins in Miami-Dade, Monroe; Miami-Dade elections chief reminds voters of flexibility and security
Early voting is now underway in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, and Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia is encouraging voters to take advantage of the opportunity while reminding them they have flexibility in where they cast their ballots.
Residents invited to National Night Out events across Florida Keys
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is inviting residents to attend National Night Out events across the Florida Keys to promote community engagement and public safety.
Local 10 Editorial: Early voting begins next week; get out and vote!
The election season officially begins next week.
Video shows wild US 1 chase after man steals official’s SUV minutes after leaving jail: MCSO
Authorities said newly-released dashcam footage shows deputies pursuing a fleeing man who stole a government vehicle outside of a Florida Keys courthouse immediately after bonding out of jail after an arrest for ― of all charges ― fleeing from law enforcement.
Video shows FWC, federal crews rescuing 3 divers off Duck Key
Three divers were rescued on Wednesday after becoming separated from their boat off Duck Key, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Marathon pastor gets prison after pleading no contest to sexually assaulting girl, 15, at church
A Marathon pastor who briefly fled to Texas while facing charges of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at his church in 2024 took a plea deal on Thursday, receiving a six-year state prison sentence.
Two-day lobster mini season begins in South Florida
Annual lobster mini season begins on Wednesday at midnight.
Cases of diarrhea-causing parasite rise in Florida, with Miami-Dade leading in confirmed cases
Cyclosporiasis cases continue to climb nationwide, including in Florida, where the state Health Department has reported 154 confirmed cases and four more suspected cases.
Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violations
The restaurants below earned a well-deserved Clean Plate award after passing recent routine, unannounced state food safety inspections with zero violations.
Keys landlord arrested after years of drug activity reported at property, deputies say
A 72-year-old Key Largo property owner was arrested Friday as part of a drug investigation after authorities accused her of knowingly renting rooms to drug dealers and users for about three years.
Worker dies after body ‘severed’ in Marathon industrial accident
A Florida Keys man is dead after his body was “severed” in an industrial accident on Tuesday, sheriff’s deputies said.
Video shows ‘ammo-cado’ in Florida Keys kitchen
A couple in the Florida Keys said they found a spent bullet casing lodged in an avocado.
MCSO: Florida Keys woman jailed after threatening deputies with knife
A Florida Keys woman is behind bars after allegedly threatening deputies with a knife, authorities said.
2 hurt after boater slams into bridge off Sugarloaf Key
Two people were hurt after a boater crashed into a bridge in the Florida Keys on Sunday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Couple accused of neglecting 2 ‘young children’ at Key Largo resort
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a South Florida couple after they said the pair left two “young children” alone in a room at a Key Largo resort on Saturday afternoon while they drank at the pool.
MCSO: 3 escape injury after sleeping driver plunges vehicle into water off Sugarloaf Key
Three people escaped injury Saturday after a driver who fell asleep at the wheel drove a car into the water off Sugarloaf Key, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Miami-Dade woman accused of leaving dog in hot SUV in Key Largo
A 20-year-old Miami-Dade County woman was arrested Thursday after authorities said she left a dog inside a hot SUV without food or water in Key Largo.
Where to watch fireworks across South Florida this Fourth of July
Looking for the perfect place to celebrate Independence Day? From dazzling waterfront displays in Miami and Fort Lauderdale to family-friendly celebrations in Broward and the Keys, South Florida is lighting up the sky this Fourth of July.
Key Largo man accused of holding girl, 16, captive, sexually abusing her for years
A 53-year-old Key Largo man accused of hiding a teenage girl inside a clothes dryer when deputies arrived at his home had maintained a secret sexual relationship with the girl for roughly two years after meeting her online, according to an arrest report obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News.
Restaurant at 1 of the Florida Keys’ most popular tourist attractions ordered shut. Plus, rodent issues remain inside 1 restaurant
The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant at the popular Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada was ordered shut by state inspectors last week following an investigation based on a complaint.
Key Largo man faces kidnapping, sex crime charges after teen found in dryer, deputies say
A 53-year-old Key Largo man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies said they discovered a teenage girl being held inside of a clothes dryer at his home. They said there had been "ongoing sexual activity" between the two.
Florida Keys drivers report naked man along Overseas Highway
Drivers recently reported a 49-year-old shirtless man with his pants down was standing along the Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys.
18-year-old found safe in Florida Keys after disappearing while biking from Jacksonville, deputies say
An 18-year-old man who authorities said vanished as he was biking from Jacksonville to the Florida Keys was found safe Thursday morning in Monroe County, authorities confirmed.
Teen biking from Jacksonville to Florida Keys has vanished mid-trip, authorities say
An 18-year-old who was biking from Jacksonville to the Florida Keys has gone missing, authorities said.
Florida Keys fire stations show off American pride for Flag Day
A massive display of the red white and blue could be seen in the Florida Keys on Sunday.
Keys’ treasure hunters find silver bar from 400-year-old shipwreck
A piece of treasure found at sea was brought to shore on Thursday.
Keys deputy injures hand deploying spikes for ‘erratic’ suspect driving 120 mph, cops say
Deputies in Monroe County announced they arrested a 25-year-old man on several felony charges.
Key West dispensary burglar took $420 in items, cops say; they want to find him
A dispensary burglar in the Florida Keys made off with an ironic haul, authorities say.
Could another earthquake in the Gulf hit? Here’s the aftershock forecast
A rare magnitude 6.1 earthquake near western Cuba that was felt across parts of Florida on Monday could be followed by aftershocks in the days and weeks ahead, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Big Pine Key man threatens rape during arrest for child neglect, DUI, cops say
A Big Pine Key man is facing several charges after authorities said he was found drunken behind the wheel of a pickup truck with his 6-year-old girl inside on Wednesday; they said he then threatened to rape a sheriff’s deputy’s family members.
Google wants to flood South Florida with millions of mosquitoes ― but these fight disease
They suck blood, spread illness and swarm, and now tech giant Google wants to unleash tens of millions oGoogle offering to help fight mosquitoes in South Florida by unleashing millions that are infected f mosquitoes in Florida and California.
Massachusetts duo arrested after Mercedes burglary, dumpster fire in Key Largo, cops say
A man and woman from Massachusetts are facing felony charges in South Florida after a vehicle burglary and arson in Key Largo on Monday, deputies said.
Cudjoe Key man murders wife in brutal attack, claims bloody scene was from ‘rough sex,’ cops say
A Cudjoe Key man is facing a second-degree murder charge after sheriff’s deputies said he killed his wife in a bloody attack on Thursday morning.
Key West police officer hailed as hero after rescue
Police officers recently responded to a report of someone yelling for help near the Cow Key Bridge in Key West.
Watch out for phone scammers impersonating South Florida cops, authorities warn
A South Florida law enforcement agency is warning the public about persistent phone scam attempts.
Surge of Caribbean moisture moves in, soaking parts of South Florida
The expected surge of Caribbean moisture has arrived with nearly 3 inches of rain in some spots Thursday morning.
Racing to save Florida’s coral reefs before another bleaching crisis
As South Florida braces for what experts predict could be another record-breaking hot summer, coral scientists are racing against time to protect one of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems.
Florida Keys couple in law enforcement recovers after surviving house fire killing 3 dogs
Mike Pettee and Tiffany Rodda are usually the ones responding to 911 calls for help in the Florida Keys, but a recent fire at their home changed that.
Illinois tourist gets DUI after stealing Key West police cruiser, cops say
A man from suburban Chicago is facing a litany of charges in the Florida Keys after authorities said he drunkenly stole a police cruiser while visiting Key West over the Memorial Day weekend.
‘It’s their day’: South Florida honors fallen veterans on Memorial Day
Miami Beach commemorated Memorial Day on Monday.
Coast Guard: Boat sinks with 700 gallons of fuel in Key West
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a 48-foot boat that sank on Sunday with 700 gallons of diesel fuel at the Perry Marina in Key West.
U.S.-Cuba tensions: Key West, the 1962 missile crisis front-line, remains vigilant
At the end of the Florida Keys island chain, Key West is closer to Havana than Miami. Tourists line up for a picture with the “90 miles to Cuba” concrete buoy on a seawall to prove it.
Marathon man accused of phoning FBI with threat to kill deputy, assaulting sergeant
A Marathon man is facing multiple charges after authorities said he called the FBI, threatening to shoot and kill a Monroe County deputy, then assaulted one who responded to his home.
MCSO: Port Charlotte woman charged after striking deputy in Florida Keys
Authorities in the Florida Keys arrested a 43-year-old woman who they said struck a deputy while being taken into custody.
Here’s how you can help Keys officers hospitalized after fire destroys their home
A Monroe County sheriff and Key West police chief are rallying support for a police officer couple who narrowly escaped a house fire that destroyed their home and left both hospitalized with burns and smoke inhalation.
Speeding boater kills diver in Florida Keys, deputies say
A speeding boater hit and killed a Key West woman diving in the Lower Florida Keys on Friday, authorities tell Local 10 News.
Key Largo man leaves child at resort beach while getting drunk and ‘causing a scene,’ cops say
Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a 50-year-old man who they say allegedly left a 5-year-old child unattended while getting drunk at a resort bar.
Florida Keys man faces felony after crab trap confrontation caught on camera
A Florida Keys man is facing a felony after a commercial fisherman says he found him trying to steal his stone crab trap.
Key Largo man gets prison for trying to ‘execute’ roommate with crossbow over vodka in trash
A Key Largo man was given a more than six-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to trying to kill his roommate with a crossbow.
Dirty 30! A list you can’t ignore!
When you walk into a restaurant, you’re trusting more than the menu. You’re trusting that the kitchen meets basic standards that keep you safe.
County’s $7.5 million affordable housing complex has a problem: Nobody’s living there
A new apartment complex purchased for $7.5 million by Monroe County in 2025 remains vacant.
Crash temporarily shuts down U.S. 1 southbound connecting Monroe to Miami-Dade
Southbound traffic on U.S. 1 from Monroe County to Miami-Dade County came to a halt on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities ID Key Largo remains as Miami man who vanished in 1988
Authorities in the Florida Keys announced the identification of human remains related to an unsolved case from the 1980s.
Tennessee tourist in hockey mask attacks stripper at Key West club, cuts her hair, cops say
A tourist believed to be drunk and high attacked a stripper at a club in Key West Tuesday night, leading to his arrest on three felony charges, authorities say.
2 Florida Keys restaurants ordered shut after rodent violations
Two Florida Keys restaurants were ordered shut down last week after inspectors uncovered serious rodent activity.
Woman breaks through home’s hurricane window, tries stealing German shepherd, car: Sheriff
A woman in Martin County is accused of trying to break a home’s hurricane window to try to steal a 90-pound German Shephard.
MCSO: Woman flees traffic stop, threatens deputy’s life, kicks another while using racial slurs
Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a Central Florida woman on several serious charges.
Multiple rounds of showers, storms to roll across South Florida this week
Over the next few days, multiple rounds of showers and storms are forecast to roll across South Florida.
Feeding South Florida hosts Outrun Hunger 5K during 45th anniversary year
Feeding South Florida hosted its 15th annual Outrun Hunger 5K in Davie on Saturday, drawing hundreds of participants to Vista View Park as the organization continues its yearlong 45th anniversary celebration.
Local 10 launches ‘Good News South Florida’
WPLG Local 10 has Good News to report. Beginning this Friday, April 3, Good News South Florida will premiere on the Local 10 morning news.
Wisconsin teen accused of DUI, fleeing on dirt bike in Islamorada
A 17-year-old from Wausau, Wisconsin, was arrested late Friday night in Islamorada after deputies say he fled from authorities on an electric dirt bike while under the inlfiuence of alcohol.
After ‘community outrage,’ man arrested for shooting rooster in Key West, police say
Key West police say video of a man shooting a rooster in a park Friday morning “garnered community outrage as it circulated on social media.” They say the suspect turned himself in Friday afternoon to face an animal cruelty charge.
Longtime Keys deputy arrested for clocking in on days ‘he never left his home,’ sheriff says
A Florida Keys sheriff’s deputy who retired while under investigation was arrested by his colleagues on several felonies Thursday after he was accused of falsifying his work timesheet.
Deputies arrest 2 felons for failure to register as sex offenders in Florida Keys
Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigators were hunting for sex offenders who failed to register in the Florida Keys, and so far, they have found two.
Woman yells ‘tourist’ before ramming Key West cyclist with minivan, fleeing, cops say
A woman is facing two felony charges after a witness said she purposely hit a cyclist with her minivan in a Key West road rage incident on Monday night, injuring her and fleeing the scene, according to the city’s police department.
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.
Now-former South Florida firefighter accused of stealing fentanyl from ambulance
Sheriff’s deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a now-former firefighter and paramedic on Wednesday after accusing him of stealing fentanyl from an ambulance.
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.
Keys deputy misused official databases to pursue woman he met on set of ‘Bad Monkey’: MCSO
An arrested Florida Keys sheriff’s deputy misused official law enforcement databases in pursuit of a woman he met on the set of the television show “Bad Monkey,” according to documents obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.
Florida Keys deputy arrested on computer crimes charge
A now-fired sheriff’s deputy in the Florida Keys was arrested by his former colleagues Tuesday afternoon “for misuse of law enforcement computers, computer networks, and electronic devices,” authorities said.
Total lunar eclipse turns moon blood red across several continents
A blood-red moon graced the skies early Tuesday during a total lunar eclipse — and there won’t be another until late 2028.
Investigators find clues in South Florida after fatal shooting at sea in Cuba
As more comes to light after the shooting at sea in Cuba, investigators are finding links to Homestead, Miami Lakes, Big Pine Key, Tampa, and other areas of South Florida.
Key West businessman gets life without parole for murdering man, 21, outside his building
A former Key West businessman is now set to spend the rest of his life as a state prison inmate.
Florida Keys boat-theft suspect listed among dead after shooting at sea in Cuba
On Thursday afternoon, Cuban officials reported Hector Cruz, who Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies listed as a boat-theft suspect, died after a shooting at sea on Wednesday morning off the coast of Cuba’s Villa Clara province.