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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.

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.

Firefighters extinguish flames at North Miami home

Flames erupted inside a home in North Miami Monday morning.

Paramedic testifies about efforts to save boy, 10, shot dead in Miami-Dade nail salon robbery

A first responder testified Tuesday about the desperate effort to save a 10-year-old boy who was shot during a robbery at a Miami-Dade nail salon, as the penalty phase continued for the man convicted of killing the child.

Man arrested following road rage shooting in North Miami

A man was arrested Monday following a road rage shooting in North Miami, authorities confirmed.

During sentencing in Miami-Dade court, father forgives man who killed his 10-year-old son

As part of a 2013 crime spree, detectives said Anthawn Ragan killed 10-year-old Aaron Vu when he targeted the Hong Kong Nail Salon in North Miami.

Haitians in fear of losing Temporary Protected Status meet with supporters at North Miami City Hall

Farrah Larrieux, who was born in Haiti, has been living in the U.S. for two decades with Temporary Protected Status that remained in limbo even after a federal judge sided with about 350,000 others like her.

Man accused of pulling gun during dispute at FIU Biscayne Bay campus

A Hollywood man is accused of pulling out a gun and making threats during a heated argument this past weekend at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay campus, the school’s police department confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.

South Florida advocates, healthcare sector brace for impending Haitian TPS revocation

Tens of thousands of South Floridians from Haiti with Temporary Protected Status are on the cusp of losing their deportation protections and work permits. Many of these individuals are employed in Miami-Dade’s healthcare sector, including local nursing homes.

Worker hurt after falling into hole at North Miami Beach lift station

A Miami-Dade County worker fell roughly 20 to 25 feet into a lift station Tuesday afternoon in North Miami Beach.

Haitians across South Florida enjoy Soup Joumou while celebrating their Independence Day

Soup Joumou is a pumpkin-squash based soup mixed with vegetables and beef.

North Miami man accused of attacking roommate with machete, liquor bottle on Christmas Day

A North Miami man was arrested on Christmas Day after allegedly attacking his roommate with a machete and glass bottle, authorities said.

Authorities respond to heavy blaze in North Miami apartment

An apartment building caught fire Friday night in North Miami, prompting a second-alarm response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

4 hospitalized after two-car crash in North Miami

Four people were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after a two-car crash in North Miami.

Man claims to be ‘Jesus Christ King’ in bond court after being accused of grabbing North Miami police officer’s gun

A 38-year-old man appeared in bond court Wednesday morning, two days after he was arrested for allegedly grabbing a police officer’s gun in North Miami, and claimed that the court had “zero jurisdiction” over him because he is “Jesus Christ King.”

DeSantis announces millions for Biscayne Bay environmental projects

Gov. Ron DeSantis is speaking Tuesday morning at Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in North Miami Beach.

Buzzing around: Flying insects force Chicken Kitchen shutdown

It was a short week for the holiday, but two South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week.

AfriKin opens “Scenes From Home” exhibition for Miami Art Week

As Miami Art Week ramps up ahead of Art Basel, organizers of AfriKin have unveiled this year’s theme: “Scenes From Home,” a showcase designed to transport visitors to the home countries of the featured artists.

North Miami marks 50th Thanksgiving Day parade

North Miami celebrated its 50th Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, continuing a beloved community tradition that kicks off the holiday each year.

Haitian community leaders ‘shocked but not surprised’ as U.S. ends temporary protected status

Haitian community leaders in South Florida are reacting with alarm after the federal government announced that Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals will end early 2026.

Workers clean up after Brightline train collision injuring man in Miami-Dade

Workers were still cleaning up and making repairs on Thursday morning after a Brightline high-speed train collided with a car in Miami-Dade County.

1 airlifted after Brightline train crashes into car in North Miami

Authorities say an adult was critically injured Wednesday afternoon after a car collided with a Brightline train in North Miami.

South Florida Haitians celebrate country’s first World Cup bid in decades: ‘Like a dream come true’

It has been over five decades since Haiti was last in a World Cup.

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in North Miami

First responders rushed to the scene of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Miami-Dade County.

Without audit, Florida’s CFO Ingoglia claims formula shows Miami-Dade County overspent more than $302 million

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia was at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus on Thursday afternoon in North Miami to accuse Miami-Dade County officials of overspending.

Jewish Community Services responds to federal government shutdown

The Jewish Community Services of South Florida announced on Wednesday that there was a relief effort to deal with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s shutdown.

North Miami man, 85 and legally blind, recovers $28,000 after Local 10 News investigation

An 85-year-old North Miami man who is legally blind has gotten all his money back after paying for a roof that was never completed.

Video shows arrest of ex-North Miami school worker accused of showing explicit photo to student

New video obtained exclusively by Local 10 News on Thursday shows the moments leading up to the arrest of a former maintenance worker who also worked as a security guard at Mater Academy North Miami High School accused of showing an explicit photo to a 15-year-old student.

Drunk driver with 3 girls crashes into trooper in Miami-Dade: FHP

A 35-year-old drunk driver with three girls recently crashed into a Florida Highway Patrol 2021 Dodge Charger in Miami-Dade County’s Fontainebleau area, according to a trooper’s recent arrest report.

Miami-Dade charter school maintenance manager arrested on child abuse charge

A 61-year-old maintenance/security manager at a charter school in Miami-Dade County was arrested Wednesday following disturbing allegations made against him by a 15-year-old girl.

North Miami police seek senior with dementia reported missing

North Miami police asked for the public’s help Tuesday in locating a 66-year-old man with dementia and schizophrenia who they said was reported missing.

Convicted South Florida fraudster lied her way into law firm jobs, then posed as attorney, cops say

A South Florida woman with multiple fraud convictions managed to find employment at at least two law firms and posed as an attorney, according to police.

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of attacking his own brother

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Monday by North Miami police after he allegedly attacked his own brother outside their home.

North Miami woman mauled in dog attack says she feared leaving her children motherless

A North Miami mother and her teenage daughter are recovering from a vicious dog attack that left them with deep gashes and lasting trauma.

Father, son strike again: North Miami police seek scammers after Local 10 investigation

Police are actively searching for a father-and-son team that was recently exposed by Local 10 News for allegedly scamming elderly residents. According to neighbors, the duo has struck again, this time targeting an 85-year-old legally blind man who says he was defrauded out of $28,000 for a roof that was never properly installed.

Broward father searched for 17-year-old daughter after she left on a date and vanished in Miami-Dade

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old girl reported missing from Hollywood.

New body camera video shows officers rescuing children left alone in North Miami

Newly released body camera footage shows North Miami police officers finding two young children wandering barefoot near a roadway earlier this week, an incident that has led to a child neglect charge against their aunt.

Video shows man darting through traffic on I-95 in North Miami as he tries to flee troopers

Video released to Local 10 News on Friday shows a suspect darting between cars on Interstate 95 as he tried to flee Florida Highway Patrol troopers and a police officer late last month after authorities said he crashed into another car and tried to flee the scene.

$1 bond set for aunt accused of neglect after kids found barefoot in North Miami

Two young children were found wandering barefoot near a roadway in North Miami this week, and their aunt is now facing a child neglect charge after police say she left them alone for hours.

Video shows police officers’ arrest man under investigation for crimes against girls in North Miami

The North Miami Police Department released police officers’ bodycam video showing the arrest of a suspect who remained under investigation on Monday night.

North Miami investigation looks into ‘potential additional victims’ after girl’s attempted kidnapping

Detectives suspect a 30-year-old North Miami man who was accused of trying to kidnap a girl on her way home from school while on probation for molesting a girl last year at a store’s toy section may have preyed on other girls.

Arrest made after North Miami teen targeted in kidnapping attempt; suspect tied to molestation case

North Miami police on Saturday confirmed the arrest of 30-year-old Matthew Duchatelier in connection with an attempted kidnapping that shocked a local teen and the Miami-Dade community.

Teen talks about witnessing how a predator nearly abducted girl -- and got away in Miami-Dade

A teenage girl said she recently saw a predator nearly kidnap a girl in Miami-Dade County, and it shocked her. They want him caught and punished so he never puts anyone through that again.

DCF takes custody of 2 kids; North Miami police arrests parents

A DCF investigator reported Gabrielle Milfort, a mother, and Charmy Milfort, a father, to police in North Miami after taking custody of their two children.

North Miami police officers arrested mother allegedly hiding New Jersey fugitive in Miami-Dade, records show

A 42-year-old Albanian-American mother was behind bars on Wednesday afternoon without bond, as she was accused of helping to hide her 20-year-old son, a New Jersey State Police fugitive, in Miami-Dade County.

North Miami police shooting leaves 2 officers hurt, 2 suspects detained, authorities say

Authorities responded to reports of a shooting that involved multiple police officers in North Miami Wednesday afternoon.

Roach issues lead to inspectors shutting 2 South Florida restaurants

Two South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week following consumer complaints.

FHP: Driver appeared ‘extremely paranoid’ after he open fired following multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in North Miami

A driver who was arrested over the weekend for firing his gun following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in North Miami appeared to be “extremely paranoid,” when troopers arrived, the Florida Highway Patrol stated in an arrest report.

FHP: Driver opens fire after multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in North Miami

A Fourth of July celebration turned terrifying for several drivers late Friday night after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in North Miami ended with gunfire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Leaders say Haitian TPS recipients will be ‘kidnapped, raped and killed’ if forced to return

Current and former elected leaders representing the Haitian-American community in Miami-Dade and Broward, along with faith leaders, activists, and lawyers, appealed to all Americans on Monday to rally for their neighbors and colleagues with Temporary Protected Status, or TPS.

Town hall meeting held in North Miami to discuss Trump administration revoking TPS from Haitians

The Trump administration has revoked TPS, or temporary protected status, which is expected to impact 500,000 Haitians living in the U.S., setting them up for potential deportation.

Fear in South Florida Haitian community over TPS decision: ‘We don’t have any country to return to’

Fear and uncertainty are spreading among many Haitians in South Florida as the Trump Administration officially ends their Temporary Protected Status effective Sept. 2.

North Miami teen returns home after being reported missing for over 3 weeks

Authorities asked for the public’s help Wednesday in finding a 16-year-old girl who they said has been missing for more than three weeks from the North Miami area.

South Florida 19-year-old among those evacuated from Israel by state: ‘Thank you, God, that I’m back’

A 19-year-old from South Florida is among the Americans who landed in Florida Friday morning on a state-chartered plane from Israel as it fights with Iran.

Working-class migrants suffer brunt of federal immigration law enforcement in South Florida

Early risers met for breakfast and were going to work together for a paver installation company in Miami when their American Dream ended.

North Miami lawmakers bicker over resolutions to rename Breezeswept Park

It got a bit heated during Tuesday night’s commission meeting at North Miami City Hall.

Man accused of dragging dog by leash, throwing it on stairs in North Miami

A North Miami man was arrested last week after he was captured on surveillance video abusing his dog, authorities said.

Video shows North Miami police arrest man accused of stealing wine from multiple Publix loading docks

He blended in like any other worker, unloading boxes at the rear of a Publix supermarket. But according to North Miami police, Lenny Cesar Gonzalez wasn’t there to help. He was there to steal — again.

‘Heinous act’: Police make arrest after they say video shows North Miami man ‘stomping’ on kitten

A North Miami man is facing an animal cruelty charge after the city’s police department said he was caught “stomping on a white kitten and trying to wedge the cat into a metal drainage grate.”

Man accused of stealing dozens of bottles of wine from North Miami Publix

A man was arrested Tuesday, months after he stole dozens of bottles of wine from the loading dock area of a Publix in North Miami, authorities said.

2 injured during shooting in Miami-Dade’s Biscayne Gardens area

Two men were shot on Tuesday afternoon in Miami-Dade County’s Biscayne Gardens area, deputies said.

New video shows moments man robbed North Miami Checkers with shotgun

Newly obtained surveillance video shows the chilling moment a man armed with a shotgun climbed through the drive-thru window of a Checkers restaurant in North Miami during a February armed robbery.

Convicted killer Anthawn Ragan awaits fate as penalty trial continues

Jurors heard from a neuropsychologist on day two of the penalty phase trial of Anthawn Ragan.

Man accused of stabbing victim to death in North Miami

A 30-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after he stabbed a man to death following a verbal argument in North Miami, authorities said.

Body cam video shows children abandoned by father at North Miami Burger King, cops say

Newly-released body camera video shows police encountering children they say were abandoned at a Burger King in North Miami by their 69-year-old father.

Man robs North Miami Checkers with shotgun as employee hands him food, cops say

North Miami police arrested a man on two felony charges Wednesday in connection with a February armed robbery at a Checkers in the city.

Man accused of temporarily abandoning his kids at North Miami Burger King

A 69-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he dropped off his kids in the playground area of a Burger King in North Miami and then left, authorities said.

Man guilty of first-degree murder in 2013 North Miami motel shooting

After hours of deliberation, Miami-Dade jurors reached a verdict in the trial of Anthawn Ragan Thursday evening: guilty of first-degree murder. He was accused of a 2013 murder at a North Miami motel.

Motel murder suspect opts not to take stand in trial

A man on trial for murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a North Miami motel chose not to take the stand in his own defense on Wednesday.

Witnesses testify to 2013 motel murder suspect’s alleged past crimes

A murder trial continued Tuesday after a man was killed at a motel back in 2013.

Man on trial for Miami-Dade murder linked to month-long crime spree

Anthawn Ragan is now 30 years old and standing trial for a crime he’s accused of committing nearly 12 years ago.

Police: Man spits in victim’s face during parking spot dispute in North Miami

A 46-year-old man was arrested over the weekend in North Miami after he spat in the face of another man over a parking space, authorities said.

Deputies seek suspected arsonist who damaged multiple vehicles in North Miami

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Organized Crime Bureau asked for the public’s help Thursday in identifying a suspect wanted in an arson investigation.

North Miami man accused of attacking ex-girlfriend over food order

A North Miami man has been arrested after police said he attacked his ex-girlfriend last year during an argument over a food order.

Woman accused of choking, ‘punting dog like a football’ in North Miami

A 30-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after authorities said witnesses reported seeing her kicking and choking her dog at a restaurant in North Miami.

6 injured after driver crashes van into house in northwestern Miami-Dade

Several people were injured when the driver of a van crashed into a house early Friday morning in northwestern Miami-Dade County.

Man, woman in custody after bailout on I-95 NB in Miami-Dade

Two people were taken into custody Thursday after they led Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pursuit from West Park to northwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed.

I-95 reopens after FHP shuts down northbound lanes for investigation into ‘prior incident’

State troopers shut down all lanes of Interstate 95 northbound in North Miami Tuesday afternoon.

Stolen Honda SUV recovered following police chase that ended in North Miami

Authorities are searching for the people who fled from law enforcement Thursday night, leading to a chase that ended in North Miami, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to Local 10 News.

North Miami megachurch drawing large crowds thanks to compelling, unorthodox Haitian bishop

A North Miami megachurch has attracted thousands of followers and lots of attention for its size and $60 million price tag to build.

Family needs help after escaping from burning home in North Miami

Miami-Dade firefighters were called to a home in North Miami Thursday morning after a fire erupted inside.

North Miami residents sue to block high-rise development

Two North Miami residents are suing over a developer’s plan to build in their neighborhood.

Man accused of threatening Family Dollar employee with box cutter in North Miami

A 38-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with an armed robbery that police said took place at a Family Dollar in North Miami last month.

Survivors, family of hostages join special exhibition honoring lives lost on October 7

Family and friends of the victims of the Nova Music Festival in Israel, along with some of its survivors, are taking part in the special exhibition to honor the lives lost on Oct. 7 of last year.

South Florida street transforms into dazzling ‘Enchanted Place’ for holidays

With just one week left until Christmas, South Florida residents are embracing the holiday spirit. In North Miami, one street is going all out to spread holiday cheer.

Detectives identify woman FHP troopers found dead along I-95 ramp in Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade detectives released the identity of a 22-year-old woman on Sunday who Florida Highway Patrol troopers found dead on Saturday morning along an Interstate 95 northbound ramp.

FHP troopers find woman dead along I-95 in Miami-Dade

Florida Highway Patrol troopers closed a ramp along Interstate 95 northbound lanes on Saturday in northern Miami-Dade County.

Actors Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau to host bottle signing of new bourbon whiskey in North Miami

‘The Best Man’ stars and real-life friends, Morris Chestnut and Harold Perrineau, are hosting a bottle signing Friday of their new Sable Bourbon Whiskey at the Total Wine & More in North Miami.

South Florida school receiving artistic makeover

Art Week is back in South Florida and a group of artists from around the world are partnering up to revive a historic school in North Miami.

North Miami celebrates Thanksgiving Day parade

North Miami hosted a parade on Thanksgiving Day morning and called it the 49th annual “WINTERNATIONAL” and named Scott Galvin, a veteran city councilman its grand marshal.

5-year-old struck by car in North Miami residential neighborhood

Police are investigating after a child was struck by a car in North Miami.

Woman accused of stabbing daughter, 13, in head with fork in North Miami

A woman is facing a first-degree felony charge after North Miami police said she stabbed her 13-year-old daughter with a fork.

North Miami man accused of snatching ex-girlfriend’s backpack, sharing sexually explicit videos of her

A North Miami man was arrested Thursday, days after he robbed his ex-girlfriend and then shared sexually explicit videos of her to her friends, authorities said.

Soldier from North Miami accused of murdering fellow soldier at Missouri base

A 21-year-old soldier from South Florida has been charged with murder and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of a fellow soldier at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

North Miami votes for mayor amid city hall turmoil

North Miami voters are choosing a new mayor next week and will see some familiar faces on the ballot. There are four candidates running in the race.

Grieving mother says daughter died while helping after I-95 crash in Miami-Dade

Millienne Jean Charles said Wednesday that although she was puzzled, she wasn’t surprised that her 25-year-old daughter, the youngest of six, died while trying to help others.

Police: Mother attacked teen while daughter was fighting outside North Miami library

A mother is facing charges after she allegedly attacked a teenager during a brawl outside a library in North Miami on Monday, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

Man accused of molesting 13-year-old inside North Miami TJ Maxx store

A 29-year-old man was arrested last week after he was accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl inside a T.J. Maxx store in North Miami.

Autopsy report obtained for man whose body was found in storage closet at North Miami nursing home

Local 10 News has obtained the autopsy report for a 71-year-old man whose decomposing body was discovered last month inside a storage room at a nursing home in North Miami.

South Florida faces marginal flood threat with more moving showers, thunderstorms

More moving showers and thunderstorms present a marginal flood threat Sunday in South Florida.