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1 month after Venezuela earthquakes, South Florida aid effort continues

One month after back-to-back earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, relief organizations are continuing to deliver lifesaving supplies as search efforts remain underway for tens of thousands of people still unaccounted for.

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Miami-Dade deputies: Mother and son pretend to sell jewelry to steal from Synchrony

A 54-year-old mother and her 28-year-old son faced felony charges on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County after detectives identified an online bank fraud of more than $670,000.

Reality check on fraud claims: South Florida elections supervisors say votes are safe

President Donald Trump doubled down on his claims of election fraud during a primetime address on Thursday night ― the same ones he’s been pushing for for years now without evidence.

Miami-Dade deputies arrest 4 women at massage parlor in Doral

Undercover deputies reported that a massage parlor was operating as a brothel at a shopping center in Doral and arrested four Chinese nationals, including two with links to New York, records show.

Police: Trio beats up man during attempted robbery at Doral strip club

Three men faced charges on Thursday after police officers accused them of beating up a man at a strip club in Doral during an attempt to steal his diamond chain, records show.

Venezuela earthquake relief efforts don’t let up in South Florida

Nearly two weeks after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, relief efforts in South Florida continued Monday.

Helping Venezuela: A week after quakes, reports of hurdles abound

A week after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela, the Global Empowerment Mission had dispatched more than $1 million in aid, according to the Doral-based nonprofit’s representatives.

Helping Venezuela: Doral-based nonprofit dispatches over $1 million in aid from community

Body camera footage from arrest of NFL star James Pierce Jr. released

The Doral Police Department has released body camera video from the February arrest of Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce junior.

Helping Venezuela: Doral-based Global Empowerment Mission runs distribution center in Valencia

After they stopped accepting donations on Monday afternoon in Doral, dozens of Global Empowerment Mission volunteers clapped because more help was on the way to the devastated coastal towns of Venezuela.

Helping Venezuela: Food for the Poor welcomes investments in reconstruction

Doral police accuse second Russian national of stealing high-value parcels for fraud group

A woman is facing a dozen felony charges after Doral police accused her of intercepting high-value FedEx and UPS packages on behalf of an online fraud group.

Helping Venezuela: NFL star joins Global Empowerment Mission’s team; his message to South Floridians, ‘Do what you can’

‘The best news’: South Florida woman’s mother rescued from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes

A South Florida woman’s mother survived the Venezuela earthquakes after being pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building.

Helping Venezuela: Donations continue to flow in Doral

South Floridians both within and outside the Venezuelan American community are stepping up to support relief efforts after devastating back-to-back earthquakes rocked the South American country.

Helping Venezuela: Centro Comunitario AFE hosts collection drive in Miami-Dade

The Centro Comunitario Amor, Fe y Esperanza plans to host a collection drive on Saturday in northwestern Miami-Dade County to benefit the victims of the two earthquakes in Venezuela.

Helping Venezuela: Altruism at El Arepazo feeds Global Empowerment Mission’s team effort

Andrea Brito was among the donors and volunteers who worked hard on Friday despite their pain after the devastating 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela.

Doral mother accused of child, animal neglect; cops say son ‘shares his food with the family dog’

A Doral woman is facing charges after authorities say her hungry 11-year-old son was found wandering the parking garage of their apartment building early Thursday morning trying to find her so he could eat.

South Floridians step up to help after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela

People across South Florida are stepping up to help after a pair of earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving many worried about loved ones back home.

Earthquakes in Venezuela: Site aims to help with painful search after loved ones vanish

Families in anguish hoped for reunions, as search-and-rescue operations continued on Thursday night in Venezuela. Some shared their “missing persons” posts online on new sites.

Helping Venezuela: Aid for earthquake victims starts to flow into El Arepazo in Doral

After the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck on Wednesday in Venezuela, Ana Alcantara said she felt overwhelming anguish — then she took action.

Here are 4 drop-off Doral locations for donations to help Venezuelans after earthquakes

Four drop-off locations in Doral were receiving donations on Thursday after 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on Wednesday.

Doral man accused of fleeing Miami crash that left electric scooter rider critically injured

A 45-year-old Doral man is facing a serious charge after police said he allegedly fled the scene of a Miami crash that left an electric scooter rider critically injured.

Dirty 30! Restaurants in Hialeah, Key Biscayne, Doral cited for 30 or more violations

This is where we call out restaurants that rack up 30 or more violations on a single inspection because if you hit 30 or more, consumers need to know. This week, we have three.

‘A wound that will never heal:’ Family of slain Doral woman, 2 girls releases statement

The family of a Doral woman who was slain alongside her daughters in what police said was a murder-suicide carried out by the girls’ father released a statement this week to the media.

Mother pleads for answers as detectives seek new leads in 2021 Miami cold case

Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for killing Terrance Willis in 2021.

Man accused of striking parking enforcement specialist with vehicle while fleeing citation in Doral

A man was arrested Thursday after police said he struck a parking enforcement specialist with his vehicle while attempting to avoid a parking citation in downtown Doral.

During Doral visit, Bronx woman steals $261K in jewelry from man she was dating, police say

A woman from the Bronx, New York is facing a first-degree grand theft charge in South Florida after police said she stole more than $200,000 in jewelry from a man she was dating after being kicked out of a friend’s house they were staying at in Doral.

Man killed ex, 2 daughters before taking his own life in Doral, deputies say

A man killed his ex-partner and their two young daughters before taking his own life in Doral earlier this week, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives confirmed Thursday.

Doral to swear in new police chief on June 17

Matthew Castillo will be leaving his post as Miami Springs police chief to take over the Doral Police Department in about 13 days, city officials announced on Thursday.

MDSO: 2 adults, 2 children killed in murder-suicide inside Doral home

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating after four people were found stabbed to death Tuesday night inside a home in Doral, authorities confirmed.

Man accused of stealing $12,000 gold chain from tourist after game of chance in Wynwood

Man accused of stealing high-dollar FedEx parcels for Russian fraud group

A suspect in thefts of high-value FedEx packages in South Florida told investigators it was all part of a “delivery job” he found on a group chat for “Russians in America,” according to police.

Diversity concerns at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue get pushback: ‘I don’t think it’s accurate’

A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue official is pushing back on concerns about diversity within the agency’s ranks.

Doral offers police chief job to current Miami Springs Police Chief Matthew Castillo

The city of Doral could soon have a new top cop.

Mother, daughter facing felony charges for allegedly defrauding dental clinic both worked for: Cops

Authorities in Doral arrested a mother and daughter accused of stealing from a dental office they both worked at.

Feds accuse man of laundering millions in drug funds through South Florida firms

A Colombian national awaited extradition from South Florida to Virginia to face federal charges in a multi-million-dollar drug money laundering case, according to court records obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.

Animal Advocate: Miami-Dade needs volunteers to feed kittens

The Miami-Dade Animal Services needs hundreds of volunteers to feed newborn orphan kittens.

Feds seek to strip U.S. citizenship of ex-ambassador who spied for Cuba

U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones described Victor Manuel Rocha on Friday as “one of the most prolific Cuban spies ever uncovered in the United States.”

Miami names ‘homegrown leader’ as new police chief

Miami city officials announced the appointment of a new police chief on Friday ― and he’s a familiar face in South Florida.

Miami-Dade detectives seek man wanted for multiple felonies

Detectives with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office are seeking a suspect they say committed multiple crimes, including aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and hit-and-run.

Man arrested after ‘disruptive’ encounter with Secret Service at Trump National Doral, cops say

Police arrested a man accused of causing a disturbance after an encounter with the U.S. Secret Service at the Trump National Doral Miami golf club over the weekend.

Trump enjoys Sunday at Doral golf tournament amid peace talks with Iran

The president appeared to be right at home at Trump National Doral on Sunday, walking out in the open and waving to the gallery before watching the action at the Cadillac Championship from his tent.

Spirit Airlines shutdown sparks federal response as passengers scramble for alternatives

The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is sending shockwaves through the travel industry, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and prompting a response from federal officials.

Stop arm cameras are back on Miami-Dade school buses ― and ticketing drivers soon

Miami-Dade’s sheriff and school superintendent put out a warning for drivers on Friday: School bus stop arm cameras are back.

MDSO: Driver dies after crashing car into tree in Doral

A driver was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash Friday morning in Doral, authorities confirmed.

Doral police test out new drones during Trump National golf tournament

The Doral Police Department tested out some new technology on Thursday while surrounded by hundreds of people and acres of open space.

Gold statue of President Trump steals spotlight ahead of Cadillac Championship

The PGA Tour returns after 10 years to Trump National Doral for a $20 million signature event, but a large gold statue of President Donald Trump is stealing the spotlight.

University of Miami students host 5K to help shelter dogs find homes

Shelter dogs in Miami got a chance to stretch their legs and connect with the community during a first-of-its-kind 5K walk organized by University of Miami students.

Dashcam video shows truck go airborne onto car in Doral crash, driver survives

Newly released dashcam footage shows the moments a pickup truck went airborne and crashed onto another vehicle, leaving one driver lucky to be alive.

Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. to enter intervention program following arrest in Doral

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. has agreed to enter a six-month intervention program, to avoid going to trial, following a domestic violence arrest in Doral, ESPN reported Thursday.

Video shows off-duty Hialeah cop’s DUI arrest after crash involving garbage truck near Doral

Local 10 News on Tuesday exclusively obtained video showing the moments surrounding a crash involving an off-duty Hialeah police officer, offering a new look at interactions between investigators and Lt. Erik Martin after an early-morning collision near Doral late last year.

Police: Homeless Walmart worker confesses fraud was to pay for motel in Miami-Dade

A 26-year-old homeless Walmart employee told police officers that he was stealing to pay for a motel in Miami-Dade County, according to a Doral police officer’s arrest report.

South Florida importers excited to start claiming tariff refunds: ‘It is their Liberation Day’

One of the largest re-payment efforts in U.S. history is now underway as importers, including business owners in South Florida, begin applying to get their money back.

Community mourns 2 teens killed in crash near Downtown Doral

Heavy hearts and overwhelming grief are filling a South Florida community as friends and family mourn the loss of two teenagers killed in a crash.

Doral charter school students identified after dying in car crash

Two students have been identified after they were killed in a car crash Tuesday evening in Doral.

Police: 2 dead after car crashes into pole in Doral

Grieving relatives in tears said two teenagers died after a Kia sedan crashed on Tuesday night in Doral.

Miami-Dade gets more than $5.2 million in federal funding to improve security

Rep. Mario Diaz Balart celebrated receiving more than $5.2 million in federal funding for law enforcement in Miami-Dade County.

Homestead man charged with defrauding $30K from Doral senior

Police in Doral arrested a man for allegedly scamming an elderly woman out of $30,000 earlier this year.

Video released in $2M Doral iPhone heist case as cops seek second suspect

Police released video Tuesday they say shows a nearly $2 million iPhone heist at a South Florida warehouse ― and the confidence trick beforehand that led an unsuspecting FedEx worker to give one of the perpetrators access to the devices. Police say they’re now looking for that suspect, having already arrested his accomplice.

Man accused of stealing iPhones from Doral warehouse he was employed at

A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday on accusations that he stole several iPhones from a Doral warehouse where he worked.

Man caught on I-75 with nearly $2M in iPhones stolen from Doral warehouse, cops say

A man is facing three felony charges after authorities say he and a co-conspirator impersonated legitimate shippers and made off with nearly $2 million worth of iPhones from a Doral FedEx warehouse.

Women turn shoplifting into family affair in Doral, chief says

Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez said Arlena Menendez Perez and Raquel Azcárraga Galí recently turned shoplifting into a family affair.

Doral police officer’s video shows Miami-Dade Deputy Leonard Cantave’s heroism

A Doral police officer’s body cam video shows Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputy Leonard “Leo” Cantave’s heroism.

Nearly 3 months after saving Doral police officer, Miami-Dade deputy uses wheelchair to receive awards

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Deputy Leonard Cantave used a wheelchair to get on stage during an award ceremony on Thursday in Doral.

Could Trump-DeSantis proxy war play out in Florida governor race? Expert weighs in

An expert is weighing in on whether a conflict between Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump could play out in Florida's race for governor.

Miami-Dade sheriff addresses shakeup at top: ‘Leadership changes are going to happen’

On Friday, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz publicly addressed her command staff shakeup for the first time.

Downtown Doral Charter Upper School celebrates champions’ parade

A charter school held a championship parade on Monday morning in Doral.

Prosecutors file 3 felony charges against Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. in dispute involving WNBA star

Prosecutors brought three felony charges against Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. stemming from an incident on Feb. 7 that police referred to as a domestic dispute with WNBA player and ex-girlfriend Rickea Jackson, according to a court document filed Thursday.

Lawmaker says US ‘talks’ with Cuba not negotiations: ‘It was letting them know their time is up’

On Thursday, the Trump administration teased what the president calls “talks” with Cuba as the country faces an economic crisis.

Cuba remains topic of conversation amid talks of a Trump deal

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was in Doral on Tuesday for the House Republicans’ annual retreat.

Trump visits El Arepazo in Doral during South Florida stop for GOP retreat

President Donald Trump was in South Florida on Monday, stopping inside El Arepazo in Doral.

Facing midterm headwinds, House GOP leaders hold policy retreat at Trump’s Doral resort

President Donald Trump met Monday with Republican lawmakers at his South Florida golf club. They’re discussing the GOP’s strategy heading into the critically important midterm elections, where Republicans will look to hold onto power in both chambers.

Venezuelan Americans feel hopeful about U.S. embassy reopening in Caracas

As the president of Miami-Dade-based Independent Venezuelan American Citizens, or IVAC, Ernesto Ackerman said he felt hopeful.

High security, heavy traffic: Doral braces for international summit

President Donald Trump is hosting leaders from Latin America at his Doral golf club over the weekend to talk crime and cartel crackdowns.

Shield of the Americas: What we know about the summit in Doral this weekend & Noem’s new title

Doral Mayor Christi Fraga said she first learned about Saturday’s “The Shield of the Americas” summit while in Washington D.C. a few weeks back.

New York man accused of $90K credit card fraud scheme at high-end South Florida retailers

A New York man is facing a slew of felony charges in South Florida after investigators said he engaged in a series of coordinated credit card fraud and retail theft incidents at luxury stores ― mainly at the Aventura Mall ― totaling more than $90,000.