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Miami-Dade deputies: Man with stolen gun arrested after hit-and-run crash

A 53-year-old man faced charges over a hit-and-run crash and possession of a stolen gun in Miami-Dade County, records show.

Man arrested in connection with double stabbing in Homestead, cops say

Homestead police have identified a man who they said is accused of stabbing two people Thursday near Wittkop Park.

Police: 2 suffer stab wounds in Homestead

Two people suffered stab wounds on Thursday in Homestead, police said.

Police: Suspect, victim hospitalized after Homestead stabbing

A woman is facing attempted murder charges after a stabbing early Saturday that left both the victim and the suspect hospitalized, according to the Homestead Police Department.

Police investigate double stabbing near Homestead park

Police are investigating a double stabbing that they say occurred near a Park in Homestead on Saturday morning.

Homestead police: Father arrested for domestic violence, child abuse

Man accused of yanking Miami Dade College student out of wheelchair during cellphone robbery

Police in Homestead announced the arrest of a man who allegedly snatched a cell phone from a person in a wheelchair.

Thanksgiving turkey giveaway turns into a celebration in Miami Gardens

Dade County Federal Credit Union employees turned a Thanksgiving event into a celebration on Tuesday in Miami Gardens.

November, December 2025 community events calendar

Here are some of the events in South Florida that you, family and friends can attend in November and December.

MDSO: 3 teens arrested following deputy shooting in Homestead had carjacked woman at gunpoint

More details were released Wednesday following Monday night’s armed carjacking and deputy-involved shooting in Homestead.

Homestead mother accused of beating daughter with belt, threatening to ‘cut her hands off’

A 39-year-old woman was arrested Monday morning after authorities say she beat her daughter with a belt during a dispute over household chores.

MDSO: Armed teen shot by deputy in Homestead following carjacking

Three teenagers were detained Monday night, one of whom was shot by a deputy, following a carjacking, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

Mother speaks to Local 10 after Homestead daycare teacher accused of abusing her 3-year-old son

A longtime preschool teacher in Homestead is facing a child abuse charge after police said she grabbed a 3-year-old student so hard it left visible bruising on his arm.

Homestead daycare teacher accused of grabbing boy’s arm, pushing him to the floor

A woman who works as a daycare teacher in Homestead was arrested Monday after she allegedly abused a young boy in her classroom, police said.

Man who got away from Homestead police arrested at home in Miami-Dade: Police

A man who had gotten away from police officers in July after a woman accused him of kidnapping was arrested and appeared in court on Friday in Miami-Dade County.

Man accused of 2 murders in Redland faces 71 charges over explosives near Homestead

Correctional deputies were holding Paul Koch without bond for two murders in Redland when he appeared in Miami-Dade County Court on Friday to face 71 more charges.

Celia Cruz’s fans mark centennial with ‘¡Azúcar!’ at Leon Medical Center exhibit in Homestead

Celia Cruz, the beloved star known as “La Guarachera de Cuba” and the world’s “Queen of Salsa,” was born 100 years ago on Thursday in Havana, Cuba. She was a frequent performer in Miami, and some of her fans are remembering her in Homestead.

Early voting locations in Miami-Dade, Monroe counties

Early voting begins Monday for part of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

Daisy Link, whose jail pregnancy made global headlines, found guilty of murder

Jurors rendered a verdict Thursday in the murder trial of a 30-year-old Homestead woman.

Homestead woman on trial for murder takes stand in own defense

The murder trial for a woman accused of fatally shooting her romantic partner continued on Wednesday.

Murder trial begins for Homestead woman who got pregnant in jail

Testimony wrapped on Wednesday on the first day of Daisy Link’s murder trial.

Police: Man steals ambulance outside Homestead Hospital ER

A man was arrested overnight after he allegedly stole an ambulance outside the emergency entrance of Homestead Hospital, authorities said.

‘We need each other’: 6 organizations team up to fight hunger in Homestead

Hundreds of South Florida residents received meals and essential items this weekend as six local organizations joined forces to support families facing food insecurity.

LOW COST & LOCAL: Homestead Soup Kitchen to host uplifting community gathering this weekend

For nearly four decades, the Homestead Soup Kitchen has been a place where a warm meal comes with something extra: kindness, dignity and a sense of belonging.

Homestead detective uncovers domestic violence after woman’s hospital visit

A 49-year-old man was behind bars on Thursday in Miami-Dade County after hospital staff realized a woman claiming she had fallen was likely a domestic violence victim, according to police.

Homestead man uploaded 160 child sexual abuse videos showing victims as young as babies, police say

A Homestead man was arrested on 160 felony charges on Wednesday. Authorities said each count represents a video he uploaded depicting the rape and sexual abuse of young children.

Florida City police chase ends with 3 juveniles in custody, authorities say

Three juveniles were taken into custody after the driver of a stolen vehicle led police on a chase through Florida City late Tuesday night, authorities confirmed.

Homestead woman stabs man she invited to spend night at her house, cops say

A Homestead woman is facing an attempted murder charge after police said she stabbed a man she met through social media after he called her a derogatory term for people with mental disabilities Sunday night.

Police: Homestead cop arrested on DUI charge after 3-vehicle crash in Florida City

A Homestead police officer was arrested Tuesday on a DUI charge after allegedly striking two vehicles in Florida City, authorities confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.

Knaus Berry Farm to reopen in Miami under new ownership with longtime family involvement

Nearly five years after a hijacked UPS truck chase ended in a deadly Miramar shootout, prosecutors are preparing to present new images of the bloody truck and other evidence in Broward County court Friday.

Missing Child Alert issued for teenage boy last seen in Homestead

Police in Miami-Dade County are searching for a missing teenager.

Miami Heat official DJ co-hosts ‘Back-to-School Bash’ in Homestead

Michael "DJ M DOT" Hankerson, the Miami Heat's official DJ, hosted an event at the Overtown Youth Center to help children get what they need to go back to school.

Police seek 36-year-old man reported missing, endangered from Homestead

Police asked for the public’s help Sunday in locating a 36-year-old man who they said was reported missing and endangered from Homestead.

Damaged pipe affects Miami-Dade mobile home park community

Mobile home park residents reported their water service stopped early Thursday morning in southern Miami-Dade County.

Authorities release body camera video from fatal police shooting in Homestead

Newly released video shows a deadly interaction between police officers in Miami-Dade County and an armed suspect.

Missing Child Alert issued for 15-year-old from Homestead

A Missing Child Alert was issued Friday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a 15-year-old Homestead teen who was last seen on Wednesday.  

Miami-Dade fire lieutenant accused of secretly recording coworkers in station bathrooms

A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue lieutenant has been arrested after investigators say he secretly recorded coworkers in fire station bathrooms using a hidden camera disguised as a phone charger over two years ago.

Miami-Dade deputies locate missing boy, girl

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert Tuesday morning for a boy and girl from Homestead.

Man stabbed by wife’s relative in Homestead over alcohol money, police say

Homestead police arrested a 23-year-old man on an attempted murder charge after they said he stabbed his relative’s husband on Tuesday.

MDSO: Homestead woman accused of faking armed kidnapping, told ex she ‘didn’t want to be a burden’

A Homestead woman is facing a felony charge after Miami-Dade deputies say she staged a violent, armed kidnapping and assault — and later left behind a letter to her ex-boyfriend suggesting she “didn’t want to be a burden.”

Homestead truck driver arrested after road rage shooting on New Jersey Turnpike: Report

A South Florida truck driver is facing an attempted murder charge after he shot and critically wounded another trucker on the New Jersey Turnpike, according to news outlets in the Garden State.

Police: Woman defrauds man of over $1.6M with promises of Miami-Dade real estate investment

A detective accused a 55-year-old woman of defrauding a 60-year-old man of more than $1.6 million in Miami-Dade County.

Police: Homestead man tried to bribe cops with $20 after hitting vehicle in motel parking lot

A Homestead man was arrested over the weekend after he struck a car with his SUV and then tried to bribe responding police officers with $20, authorities said.

Tribute to Teachers: ‘Pearl’ of a teacher is treasured at Leisure City K-8 Center in Homestead

Every year, Local 10’s Tribute to Teachers campaign recognizes the best educators in South Florida, with only five honorees selected from hundreds of nominations.

‘Wrong turn’: Lyft driver accused of locking Starbucks worker in car in Homestead

A Lyft driver who allegedly locked a Starbucks employee in his car and later returned to her workplace multiple times earlier this month was arrested, Homestead police confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.

Homestead woman accused of stabbing daughter-in-law in front of grandchildren

A Homestead woman was arrested Wednesday after she stabbed her daughter-in-law, authorities said.

Man suffers burns while working on boat in Miami-Dade

A man suffered burns after an explosion while working on a boat on Friday in southern Miami-Dade County.

Talented art students bring creativity, culture to hallways of Cutler Bay Senior High

A group of talented and creative students are keeping with a long-standing tradition of brightening the hallways of their South Florida high school.

Man accused of killing 65-year-old outside Homestead food store

A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a 65-year-old man outside a Homestead supermarket, an attack investigators say was captured on surveillance video and witnessed by multiple bystanders.

Miami-Dade deputies find domestic violence suspect on house arrest running naked in the street, records show

Deputies reported finding a convict who was supposed to be on house arrest walking naked in a gated community and there was violence when they arrested him in Miami-Dade County, records show.

Redlands Dog Sanctuary works to save dumped pups

Dakota and Savannah are the big girl puppies being featured this week by the Redland Dog Sanctuary, a South Florida rescue organization dedicated to saving animals abandoned in the Redlands and Homestead areas.

Miami Grand Prix doctors bring racing passion, trauma expertise to trackside care

If there’s a serious crash during a race at the Miami Grand Prix, drivers need the best care as quickly as possible.

Mother charged after two children nearly drown in Homestead lake, cops say

A Homestead woman is facing a child neglect charge after two of her children were rescued from nearly drowning in a lake behind their apartment, police said.

Homestead man accused of raping 97-year-old woman

A Homestead man was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he raped a 97-year-old woman who is a hospice patient, authorities said.

Man accused of hurting pregnant woman, arson at daughter’s Miami-Dade house

A 59-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges after a recent arson at his daughter’s home in Miami-Dade County.

Man behind bars on arson charge after allegedly setting fire to his daughter’s Homestead home

The smell of fire still filled the air Monday night in a newer Homestead neighborhood after an early morning fire on Sunday.

Police: Driver flees scene after killing pedestrian in Homestead

An 18-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after he struck a pedestrian with his vehicle in Homestead and then fled the scene, authorities said.

Homestead woman accused of attacking man with beer bottle during argument

A Homestead woman was arrested on an aggravated battery charge after police say she attack a man with a beer bottle around noon Thursday.

Miami-Dade man wins $1M prize playing lottery scratch-off game at RaceTrac

A Miami-Dade County man is $1 million richer after hitting it big on a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Dogs dumped in record numbers across South Florida, advocates warn

Ten frightened puppies were found huddled under a woodpile in rural Homestead, part of what advocates say is a growing and heartbreaking epidemic across South Florida: pets abandoned and left to die.

Knaus Berry Farm closes for the season on Saturday

Knaus Berry Farm will close this Easter weekend, bringing cinnamon roll season to a close.

Teens reported missing from Homestead found safe

Authorities activated a Missing Child Alert for two juveniles from Miami-Dade County.

Husband of South Florida woman killed in carjacking pleads guilty in drug ring case

The South Florida man whose wife was killed last year after a brazen carjacking that was caught on camera near Winter Springs, pleaded guilty Friday as part of the larger investigation into a massive drug ring and money laundering scheme, WKMG in Orlando reported.

Deputies arrest Miami-Dade mother for protecting teenage son accused of trying to kill romantic rival in Key Largo

A Miami-Dade County mother faced charges Thursday in Monroe County for allegedly protecting her 15-year-old son after he shot at his romantic rival.

Shocking details unearthed after South Florida woman carjacked, set ablaze in massive drug scheme

Last year, a South Florida woman was carjacked in Central Florida, in Winter Springs, before her body was found burnt in the remains of a car fire in Osceola County.

Police: 16-year-old attempted murder suspect had Miami-Dade deputy’s stolen gun

A Homestead police officer arrested a teenage boy -- who was wanted for attempted murder in Florida City -- after recovering a black Glock 17 that had been stolen from a Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputy, records show.

Homestead physical education teacher accused of sex with 14-year-old student

A 20-year-old teacher at HOPE Academy in Homestead has been accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old student that occurred over a span of several months last year, authorities confirmed Friday.

Body of missing senior found in decommissioned Homestead police car

The city of Homestead confirmed Friday that a 78-year-old man who was reported missing has been found dead.

Homestead police search for missing, endangered man with dementia

The Homestead Police Department asked for the public’s help Wednesday in locating a man who they say was reported missing and endangered.

ATF Miami: K-9 Babs was the real winner at Homestead–Miami Speedway

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives praised K-9 Babs as the real winner at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Deputies seek suspect after 24-year-old church band member gunned down in Homestead

Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office are looking for those responsible for the shooting death of a man in Homestead.

Woman was ‘stumbling’ after Miami-Dade DUI crash injuring her, 2 others: FHP

A man told a state trooper that he was traveling southbound on the Turnpike’s Homestead Extension in Miami-Dade County when a speeding car passed him while swerving in and out of lanes, records show.

Man injured after domestic dispute devolves into shooting in Homestead, police say

A domestic dispute between two men devolved into a shooting on Saturday night in Homestead, police said.  

Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $100K sold at South Florida 7-Eleven

Two winning Fantasy 5 tickets worth over $50,000 and $100,000 were purchased in South Florida on Sunday.

Man dies after Turnpike crash propels car into canal in Miami-Dade

A man died after the force of a crash with a tractor-trailer truck on the Florida Turnpike propelled a car into a canal Friday in Miami-Dade County.

Homestead police officer finds 2 boys walking along street barefoot, alone, scared

A man and a woman are facing charges in Miami-Dade County after a Homestead police officer found a 2-year-old boy and his 5-year-old brother walking alone and barefoot in the street.

DeSantis discusses border security with officials during meeting at Homestead Air Force base

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in South Florida.

New Mexico man accused of choking Lyft driver who lost control of the car in Miami-Dade

A man from New Mexico was in jail on Monday accused of attacking a Lyft driver and police officers in southern Miami-Dade County.

State shuts down Homestead assisted living facility over neglect, unqualified staff

A South Florida assisted living facility has been shut down by the state following alarming allegations of neglect and unqualified staff.

ICE raids having both direct, indirect impact on South Florida workers

At Michocana Paleteria, an ice cream shop in Homestead’s historic main street district, workers say business has been down since images of ICE raids swept the nation.

Disturbing video shows unsanitary food preparation at South Florida restaurant

A shocking video captured by a delivery driver inside China Yan in Homestead has sparked outrage after it revealed unsanitary food preparation practices.

Miami man accused of stabbing victim in neck at Homestead clinic

A Miami man is facing a charge of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a 47-year-old in the neck at a plasma donation clinic in Homestead last week, police confirmed in an arrest report Tuesday.

Homestead woman accused of hitting 6-year-old daughter in face with belt

A 31-year-old woman was arrested Thursday by Homestead police on an aggravated child abuse charge.

1 transported to trauma center after fire erupts inside Homestead townhouse

One person was rushed to a hospital’s trauma center overnight after a fire erupted inside a townhouse in Homestead, first responders confirmed.

Second arrest made in fatal Homestead shooting

A second arrest has been made following a shooting in Homestead that left one person dead and another injured.

‘We have to stop the gun violence’: Family, friends mourn teen killed by stray bullet

The investigation into the shooting death of a 13-year-old Florida City boy continues.

1 dead, 1 critical after shooting near Wawa in southwest Miami-Dade

A shooting late Sunday night left one person dead and another critically injured, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Miami Beach cop accused of battering wife relieved of duty

A Miami Beach police officer was arrested in Homestead following allegations of domestic battery, authorities confirmed Monday.

Police: Man arrested in Homestead armed robbery involving mother and child

Homestead police arrested a man Wednesday after they said he held a mother at gunpoint while she was walking home with her 4-year-old son.

South Florida nonprofit saves pets from deadly heartworms

A Homestead veterinary technician is making it his mission to save pets across South Florida, focusing on preventive care and affordable treatment for families in need.

Police: 2 men arrested after kids chased with rifle in Homestead

Two men have been arrested after two children were chased down with a rifle in Homestead after one of them accidentally struck a car with a football, authorities said.

Police arrest suspect in connection with shooting that left 1 dead, 1 hurt in Homestead

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that police said left a man dead and a 16-year-old girl wounded in Homestead, authorities confirmed Thursday.

Police investigate after man dies following altercation with wife near Homestead motel

Authorities are investigating the death of a man following a late-night altercation with his wife outside a Homestead motel.

‘I want justice’: Mother returns to Homestead scene where her son was killed

A grieving mother returned to the scene where her son lost his life just a few hours prior.

Pair use fake checks to steal ATVs worth $15K

A Miami-Dade man is offering a warning after a couple of crooks got away with the ATV's that he was trying to sell.

Restaurant owner apologizes in email following Dirty Dining report

Longtime restaurant owner Frank Balchan, of Royal Palm Grill, issued a heartfelt apology in an email to Local 10 News Investigator Jeff Weinsier this weekend.

Police accuse pair of armed carjacking near Homestead motel

A man and woman have been arrested in connection with an armed carjacking near a Homestead motel this past weekend, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

Man arrested in Homestead on attempted kidnapping charge, police say

Police in Miami-Dade County announced an arrest in an attempted abduction case.

Homestead man accused of raping intoxicated woman

A 32-year-old man from Homestead was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly raped a woman who was intoxicated, authorities said.

Mother wants police to catch the man who attempted to abduct her daughter in Homestead

Jennifer Arroyo said a strange man attempted to abduct her daughter on Halloween night in Homestead and she fears he is a dangerous predator who is trying to hurt someone.