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FBI ‘most wanted’ fraud suspect from South Florida captured after fleeing to Jamaica

One of the FBI’s most wanted fraud suspects, who is from South Florida, is behind bars after escaping the country, authorities confirmed.

Broward widower faces charges after car crash kills 8-year-old daughter in Palm Beach

A 38-year-old widower who was arrested after the crash that killed his 8-year-old daughter and injured his 6-year-old and 12-year-old daughters was out on bond on Tuesday in Palm Beach County.

Dog rescued after falling into raw sewage in Boynton Beach

First responders rushed to the aid of a dog in need of an unusual rescue in Boynton Beach.

Lawsuit claims E. coli-infected blueberries sold at Publix caused couple’s suffering in Palm Beach

Great-grandparents Roberta and Oscar Cash claimed they suffered a foodborne illness through contaminated blueberries purchased in May at a Publix Supermarket in Palm Beach County, records show.

South Florida scientists studying newborn sea turtles

There are only two facilities in the entire world that study leatherback turtle hatchlings, and South Florida is home to one of them.

Palm Beach County detectives seek information in 1999 cold case; reward offered for information

Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $3,000 for information about a cold case homicide in which the body of a Black male was found floating in the Intracoastal Waterway in West Palm Beach in 1999.

Scooping up success: South Florida man builds business around an unpopular chore

Most dog owners don’t enjoy cleaning up after their pets. For one South Florida entrepreneur, it’s become a growing business.

FAA makes Donald J. Trump International Airport official in Palm Beach

The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Thursday that the name change at Palm Beach International Airport, or PBI, was official.

South Florida under July 4 Heat Advisory as storms loom

South Florida residents and visitors celebrating the Fourth of July should prepare for dangerous heat and afternoon thunderstorms before conditions improve in time for evening fireworks.

Police in Boynton Beach search for missing, endangered 68-year-old man

Boynton Beach police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 68-year-old man who they consider to be endangered.

Pop star Hilary Duff begins Lucky Me tour in South Florida

Global pop star Hilary Duff is on tour once again.

Miami chop shop suspect faces 77 charges in 4 new cases

A 34-year-old man faced 77 charges on Monday after Miami detectives accused him of working at a “chop shop” in Model City, records show.

Rescued beagles begin new journey after being removed from Wisconsin research facility

Fifteen beagles rescued from a Wisconsin research breeding facility are getting a second chance, thanks to a cross-country effort helping them find new homes.

Beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility get new lease on life in South Florida

Hundreds of beagles rescued from a Wisconsin research facility made their way to a South Florida rescue organization.

Woman dies in diving accident near Jupiter Inlet

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to an open-water emergency near the Jupiter inlet on Saturday morning.

Broward BJ’s employee had illegal side hustle, cops say: Shipping stolen store goods across US

A 52-year-old BJ’s Wholesale Club employee is facing charges after allegedly stealing from his workplace.

Arrest made in murder of South Florida insurance executive in midst of whistleblower suit

Authorities have made an arrest in the murder of a South Florida businessman. Arman Motiwalla, 37, of Plantation, was a successful insurance executive and father who was in the midst of a whistleblower lawsuit at the time of his killing.

South Florida woman makes FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudster list

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a South Florida woman who has made the agency’s Most Wanted Fraudster list.

Man facing attempted murder charges for shooting outside popular Boca Raton restaurant

Police officers in Boca Raton announced the arrest of a man in connection to a double shooting that occurred outside a restaurant.

Florida sets records in human trafficking, child predator arrests, attorney general says

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is scheduled to hold a news conference Tuesday morning in Miami-Dade County.

Palm Beach deputies link Miami Beach murder to Belle Glade gang’s grief

The “Nawf Way” gang operated in western Palm Beach County’s Belle Glade, an agricultural town near the edge of Lake Okeechobee.

South Florida teacher sought to ‘bait’ students ‘into sending nude pictures,’ feds say

FBI agents arrested a South Florida teacher following a raid at his Deerfield Beach home on Thursday, accusing him of sending and receiving videos of children being sexually abused ― and discussing attempts to get explicit photos of his students.

Traffic stop goes viral after Florida deputy accuses driver missing right hand of holding phone

Video of a traffic stop in Palm Beach County is going viral over an awkward exchange between the driver and a deputy who accused her of holding a phone while driving.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz seeks re-election in South Florida’s newly drawn 25th Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz on Thursday announced he is running for Florida’s newly drawn 25th Congressional District.

Traffic alert: Colombians turn out to vote for 7 days in Coral Gables

Colombians will be casting their ballots for a new president from Monday to Sunday in Coral Gables, and police officers expect traffic and deep political divisions.

Video shows response to deadly Boynton Beach helicopter crash

Video showing the moments after a fatal helicopter crash in Palm Beach County was exclusively obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News.

South Florida family shows love of both show dogs and rescues equally

Joy Carr, the owner of a show dog, is dedicated to winning “Best In Show,” and is also passionate about rescuing animals in South Florida.

Police: 17-year-old duo arrested for stolen BMWs in Miami-Dade

Two teenage boys from Broward County who were arrested in Palm Beach County were in Miami-Dade County to face charges for thefts of BMWs in Coral Gables and Miami Beach.

Man stands trial for Coral Springs firefighter’s 2019 murder

A man Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies accused of fatally shooting a Coral Springs firefighter to steal $55 in cash, a knife, sneakers, and a cellphone was on trial on Thursday in Broward County.

Survivors of Epstein’s abuse testify during congressional hearing in West Palm Beach

The House Oversight Committee Democrats listened to Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors testify on Tuesday during a shadow field hearing at West Palm Beach City Hall.

‘It Took a City’: Former homeless mother now helps other women through CityHouse nonprofit

Since 2014, CityHouse has helped hundreds of mothers overcome adversity at its campuses in Delray Beach and Boca Raton.

Palm Beach County man says 320-pound pig beaten to death on his property

A Palm Beach County man is speaking out after making a disturbing discovery on his property that has now sparked a criminal investigation.

Activists pushing to protect sea turtles in South Florida waters

Sea turtle breeding and nesting season is in full swing across South Florida, and wildlife experts are urging boaters to slow down.

County leaders vote to rename Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump

For nearly eight decades, Palm Beach International Airport has maintained its name, but following a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and a vote by county commissioners, that name will now change.

Beagles from controversial Wisconsin facility brought to South Florida rescue

Over the weekend, hundreds of rescued beagles arrived in South Florida.

Driver faces charges in 2024 crash that killed 3 Palm Beach County deputies, authorities say

A woman has been arrested and criminally charged in connection with a crash that killed three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies in 2024, prosecutors confirmed Thursday.

‘We almost flipped’: Boat captain warns about sandbar in Jupiter Inlet

A fishing captain’s video highlighting a dangerous sandbar in Jupiter Inlet has gone viral.

Missing Child Alert issued for boy, 10, last seen in Boynton Beach

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 10-year-old boy last seen in Boynton Beach, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement confirmed Saturday.

Broward man accused of soliciting minor, sending AI-altered nude image to her in Palm Beach County

A Broward County man was arrested this past Friday in Palm Beach County after deputies said he sent AI-generated explicit images to a teenage girl and then attempted to solicit her online.

Mystery surrounds murder of South Florida insurance executive as whistleblower suit loomed

Police say a South Florida businessman was found shot and killed in a parking lot earlier this month, right next to his car. It came as new evidence was set to come to light in a whistleblower lawsuit against his former company.

Boynton Beach handyman pushing back after city begins enforcing parking ordinance from 2019

A Boynton Beach handyman has been parking his work truck in the same spot for 45 years.

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.

Fantasy 5 $42K jackpot split by winners in Miami-Dade, Broward and Jupiter

Three winning tickets matched all five numbers in Friday’s Fantasy 5 evening draw, with winners in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, along with a third in Jupiter.

Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump

One of South Florida’s international airports will soon be renamed after President Donald Trump.

Blue wave or blip? Democrats see promise in twin Florida upsets, GOP sees a fluke

Florida democrats pulled off a pair of upset wins Tuesday night, including one in President Donald Trump’s home district.

Pilot reports engine issue before fatal helicopter crash in Boynton Beach; police ID victims

Air traffic control transmissions obtained by Local 10 show that a helicopter pilot reported an engine problem Monday afternoon and said he needed to land in a field shortly before the chopper crashed into a vacant warehouse in Boynton Beach.

2 dead after helicopter crashes through warehouse roof in Boynton Beach

Two people died after a helicopter crashed through the roof of a vacant warehouse on Monday in Boynton Beach.

South Florida mothers helping families with newborns diagnosed with Down syndrome

Saturday was World Down Syndrome Day and two South Florida moms are on a mission to erase the stigma around the genetic condition.

Boynton Beach police search for missing 17-year-old boy possibly headed to Miami

Police in Boynton Beach asked for the public’s help Saturday in locating a missing 17-year-old who they said may be heading to the Miami area.

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

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

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are 10 festive spots to embrace Irish revelry in South Florida

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

Riviera Beach police: 5 people shot, 1 dead after fight leads to gunfire

Police in Riviera Beach are investigating after multiple people were shot on Monday.

Man arrested in 2024 killing of Palm Beach County nurse

A man has been arrested in connection with the 2024 killing of a nurse in Palm Beach County, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Lyft driver needs help after deputies arrest Broward rider for stealing and crashing his car in Palm Beach

A 52-year-old man working as a Lyft driver reported he had picked up a 35-year-old man in Broward County to drive him to Jacksonville. He thought it was a good job, but it turned out to be a nightmare.

Police: Pickpockets target distracted shoppers in South Florida

A pair of thieves was taking advantage of vulnerable shoppers in South Florida who weren’t paying attention to their belongings, according to police.

PBSO says new lead may bring answers in 41-year-old Christy Luna cold case

Detectives say they may be getting closer to answers in one of South Florida’s most heartbreaking cold cases.

Police: Real Housewives star confesses to stealing in Palm Beach while ‘in survival mode’

A Real Housewives star recently confessed to a crime spree in Palm Beach County, records showed.

Nurse arrested for colleague’s 2024 murder in Palm Beach

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office deputies announced on Tuesday that a suspect in a 2024 murder had been arrested in Miami.

Miami-Dade deputies: 2 in trio of thieves with expensive taste for cosmetics arrested

Stealing is the way of life,” Vanessa Equisquiza told a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy during her arrest on Tuesday, according to deputies who accused her and two others of “a recurring pattern” in nearly $160,000 in thefts in just a few months in South Florida.

PBSO: Man with extensive criminal history killed by deputy after going on shooting spree

An investigation remains ongoing after a deputy shooting in which a suspect was fatally shot by a member of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Mar-a-Lago shooting investigation continues

The investigation continued on Monday into a security breach at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

Grieving dog owner issues safety alert over iguana risks in South Florida

Bridget Garrison said she is sharing her painful experience to help other dog owners be prepared for the risk of living near iguanas in South Florida.

4 sustain life-threatening injuries in West Palm Beach scaffolding collapse

Four people were seriously injured Thursday morning at a construction site in West Palm Beach, authorities confirmed.

Special tarmac safety system keeps planes from skidding off runways

Every time a plane lands, there’s an expectation it’ll stop safely, right on the runway.

Palm Beach County pizzeria goes viral for serving iguana pizza, but popularity has come with challenges

A South Florida pizzeria is facing backlash after going viral for adding iguana pizza to their menu following the historic cold front that swept across the Sunshine State.

Miami Marlins report for Spring Training in Jupiter, young squad excited for new season

The Miami Marlins are gearing up for their 2026 MLB season.

Man accused of using a flagpole to hit a woman during Trump protest in Palm Beach

A 76-year-old man faced a criminal case on Monday after deputies accused him of hurting a woman when a protest got heated outside the Trump International Golf Course in Palm Beach County.

Video shows Miami-Dade deputy admitting he met dating app user who identified as 15-year-old girl

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy got caught in a vigilante’s sting that showed him on video admitting that he had exchanged sexual messages and met with someone who had identified themselves as a teenage girl.

Cold front brings scattered storms and overnight chill to South Florida

A cold front moving through South Florida on Thursday is expected to bring scattered storms, increasing winds and a sharp drop in temperatures by nightfall, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory early Friday.

Rare arctic cold front brings rain, cold weather advisory to South Florida

An arctic cold front is crossing South Florida on Saturday, bringing rain, gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures, with a cold weather advisory in effect for much of the region and freeze warnings posted for inland areas.

New South Florida exhibit makes Titanic ‘come to life’

A Titanic-inspired experience is making waves in South Florida.

Man faces charges years after 2 murders in Miami’s Overtown

A 28-year-old man appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Thursday to face charges in two murders that happened when he was 25.

Police ID victims, suspect in double murder-suicide at Boynton Beach business office

Two men were shot and killed inside a Boynton Beach office building Monday afternoon, and the gunman later died by suicide after a brief police pursuit, authorities said. Police identified all three men on Tuesday.

Police: Man kills 2 inside Boynton Beach office building before taking own life

Boynton Beach police say someone walked into an office building on Monday afternoon and killed two people.

Former Plantation police officer who was severely burned during 1995 hostage home explosion dies at 69

A former Plantation police officer who was severely burned in a 1995 home explosion as he tried to rescue two teenage sisters who were being held hostage by their mother’s boyfriend has died, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced this week.

Rubio issues warning to Cuban leaders after Maduro’s capture

U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio stood near President Donald Trump on Saturday in Palm Beach County and sent a message to leaders in Cuba.

Venezuelans celebrate as Maduro arrives at DEA in New York

After the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro and he arrived in New York, there were Venezuelan migrants in Doral who said they felt hopeful.

Who is Venezuela’s interim leader? Trump says ‘gracious’ Rodriguez has no choice but to allow U.S. to run Venezuela

During a news conference on Saturday in Palm Beach, after the U.S. military had captured Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores, President Donald Trump said “a group of people” were running Venezuela and Maduro’s vice president was “quite gracious” because “she really” didn’t have a choice.

Man facing charges after causing multiple boat crashes in Boynton Beach

A wild wreck on the water was caught on camera in Palm Beach, but that was the beginning of a bizarre series of events that included a dog stranded on a moving boat, and a man leading other boaters on a pursuit.

Suspect arrested in armed home invasion at rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s South Florida home

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion at the Palm Beach County home of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, where his mother was confronted and held against her will, authorities said.

Ex-Brightline conductor sues company for $60M, cites PTSD from fatal train incidents, records show

A former Brightline conductor has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $60 million in damages, alleging that years of working on South Florida’s high-speed rail corridor caused him to develop post-traumatic stress disorder after repeated exposure to fatal train incidents, according to court documents obtained by Local 10 News.

Man admits to fatally shooting mother of 5 in West Palm Beach

A 51-year-old man called 911 on Sunday night to report that he had shot his ex-girlfriend in downtown West Palm Beach, according to deputies.

South Florida horse owners take precautions during multistate equine herpesvirus outbreak

Sheryl Moore, a horse owner, is worried about an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus, a group of highly contagious viruses that cause respiratory disease and can progress to serious complications and death.

Local 10 Special: Boca Raton, Celebrating a Century

Boca Raton is a city filled with luxury and relaxation. From its pristine beaches to being a thriving hub for technology, Local 10’s Janine Stanwood unravels the city's rich and surprising history as it celebrates turning 100 years old!

Palm Beach County teacher behind bars, accused of sexual relationship with student

A Palm Beach County teacher has been arrested on allegations of an improper relationship with a student.

West Boca family finds suffering river otter, helps him back to health

Here in South Florida, we are lucky to live alongside so much wildlife.

Bank account takeover scams on the rise, FBI reports over $262M stolen

The FBI on Tuesday warned of a sharp increase in bank account takeover fraud schemes, with cybercriminals impersonating financial institutions to steal more than $262 million since the start of 2025.

Man accused of neglecting, abusing horses in Boca Raton

A man has been arrested in connection with the neglect and abuse of several horses on a property in unincorporated Boca Raton, police confirmed.

Authorities ID man shot after allegedly charging at Palm Beach deputy with machete

Investigators have identified a 19-year-old man who was shot by Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies after they said he allegedly charged at them while armed with a machete.

Video shows armed men burglarizing rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s South Florida home

Video published this week by TMZ shows four armed men burglarizing the South Florida home of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine while his mother was there.