Miami-Dade detective recounts finding puppies stuffed in tiny cage behind gas station
In an exclusive interview with Local 10 News, a Miami-Dade Police Department detective recounted what she says is a disturbing case of animal cruelty.
‘Cruel’: Man kept puppies stacked in tiny cage behind North Miami Beach gas station, cops say
A man caged five Belgian Malinois puppies in “cruel and inhumane” conditions behind a gas station in North Miami Beach, according to police, who said he also had four adult dogs that appeared to be starving.
Florida ‘whistleblower’ says he was fired for leaking plans to build golf courses in state parks
A former state employee who said he leaked information about the plans to build golf courses and hotels in Florida’s state parks has apparently been fired.
‘Totally unsuitable’: Conservationists say proposed state park disc golf site was never a good fit
Concerned Floridians are breathing a sigh of relief after a proposal that would have brought changes to nine of Florida’s state parks was postponed.
Gov. DeSantis halts ‘half baked’ plans at 9 state parks after public backlash
A controversial plan to develop parts of Florida’s state parks has sparked significant backlash, prompting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address public concerns on Wednesday.
Man arrested in killing of North Miami Beach smoke shop owner
A Miami man is facing first-degree murder and armed robbery charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a South Florida smoke shop owner inside of his store in June.
Protesters gather at Oleta River State Park, voice concern for development plans at 9 state parks
Concerns are growing over the state’s development plans at nine parks throughout Florida amid concerns of harming fragile ecosystems.
Meetings on ‘great outdoors’ initiative including 2 public parks in South Florida to be rescheduled
A state parks development proposal, including two in South Florida, was causing so much outrage officials decided to postpone eight public meetings A state parks development proposal including two in South Florida was causing so much outrage officials chose to postpone public meetings scheduled for Tuesday.
State’s controversial ‘great outdoors’ initiative includes 2 public parks in South Florida
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently announced a new “Great Outdoors Initiative” to “expand public access, increase outdoor activities, and provide new lodging options” at state public parks.
Man accused of attacking North Miami Beach Burger King workers, dousing 1 with ‘cold coffee’
A homeless Canadian living in South Florida, apparently not having it his way, is accused of attacking two Burger King employees — one of whom was a fellow senior. Police said he had just been trespassed from the restaurant the day prior.
Video shows suspect who police said broke into several North Miami Beach businesses
Police in North Miami Beach are searching for the suspect seen in surveillance video burglarizing multiple businesses.
Brazen burglars smash glass at uBreakiFix, guitar store in North Miami Beach
Store employees at cellphone repair shop uBreakiFix in North Miami Beach had to fix their own broken glass Tuesday morning after police said brazen crooks targeted the business and a neighboring guitar store overnight.
VIDEO: Local 10 photographer witnesses chaotic rollover crash at red light
Video shows a chaotic scene unfolding in North Miami Beach on Saturday night when an SUV flipped onto its side after a crash at North Miami Avenue and Northwest 167th Street.
After conviction in Broward, Maryland man faces 2 charges in Miami-Dade
A 66-year-old woman told police a Friday night outing to a 24-hour McDonald’s in Miami-Dade County turned into a nightmare when a man got into her car before she could lock the door.
Water quality advisory issued for Oleta River State Park, Collins Park
A water quality advisory was issued Wednesday for Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach and Collins Park in Miami Beach, the health department in Miami-Dade County confirmed.
Police arrest woman caught on camera pilfering North Miami Beach storage units
Police have arrested the woman seen on surveillance video they believe stole from storage units inside North Miami Beach condo buildings.
VIDEO: Cops seek suspects after North Miami Beach smoke shop owner shot dead in robbery
North Miami Beach police said Wednesday that they’re seeking four suspects, including a gunman, responsible for a deadly robbery at a smoke shop.
Rapper ‘$Rod’ from North Miami admits to defrauding feds
Rodney “Money Rod” McClain, also known as “$Rod,” has told his fans that he grew up with a single mother who struggled with poverty in North Miami, and he is known for the “Money” single, which samples The O’Jay’s 1974 classic “For The Love of the Money.” Prosecutors say money is why he will likely end up in federal prison.
Police: Woman attacks teen at North Miami Beach IHOP, another person hit in head with syrup bottle
A 34-year-old woman was arrested Monday after she attacked a 14-year-old girl inside an IHOP in North Miami Beach, authorities said.
Man found not competent in 2014 Miami murder case now accused of religiously-motivated stabbing
North Miami Beach police arrested a 32-year-old man Friday on an attempted murder charge; he’s accused of stabbing his roommate in a Planet Fitness parking lot in what authorities are labeling a hate crime.
Teens charged as adults after allegedly stabbing victim during robbery in North Miami Beach
Two teens have been charged as adults after police say they were arrested in connection with a robbery that led to the stabbing of another teen in North Miami Beach last month.
Police: Man hits North Miami Beach undercover police vehicle, flees scene with kids in car
A 33-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police said he struck a North Miami Beach police vehicle and then fled the scene.
North Miami Beach man accused of throwing rocks at neighbors’ apartment windows
A North Miami Beach man was arrested Tuesday after police said he threw rocks at the apartment windows of two of his neighbors.
Police: Suspect claims he doesn’t remember shooting at North Miami Beach police officer
A man accused of shooting at a North Miami Beach officer outside of a Kabbalah Centre last week claimed he doesn’t remember shooting at anyone, according to an arrest report obtained Monday by Local 10 News.
Police body camera footage shows rough restraint of Italian college student in Miami Gardens
A tough takedown was caught on camera after a college student was accused of battering a police officer.
‘I have to live with it:’ Cop coping after son, 4, accidentally shoots self in North Miami Beach
According to new information obtained by Local 10 News, a police officer from South Carolina has been suspended after authorities said his four-year-old son accidentally shot himself inside his parent’s North Miami Beach home.
Fake contractor ripped off rabbi in North Miami Beach, police say
A 50-year-old man was arrested last month after police say he allegedly defrauded a rabbi out of thousands of dollars in North Miami Beach, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
North Miami Beach landlord installed ‘spy camera’ in tenant’s room, police say
A North Miami Beach man who rented a bedroom to a woman and two children installed a hidden camera inside, according to police, leading to his arrest on three felony charges Tuesday.
South Florida animal advocates save Rottweiler ‘Mellow’ from amputation after shooting
Animal advocates from Miami-Dade and Broward counties met on Saturday to talk about the need to help an injured 90-pound dog they named Mellow.
Video shows teen fighting for his life after being stabbed, robbed in North Miami Beach
Two teens have been arrested in connection with a robbery that led to a stabbing in North Miami Beach Tuesday, authorities confirmed Friday.
South Carolina cop suspended after son, 4, accidentally shoots self with gun in North Miami Beach
According to new information obtained by Local 10 News, a police officer from South Carolina has been suspended after authorities said his four-year-old son accidentally shot himself inside his parent’s North Miami Beach home.
Father charged after son, 4, accidentally shoots self in head in North Miami Beach
A South Carolina father is facing charges after investigators said his four-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a handgun at his parents’ North Miami Beach residence.
Israeli self-defense instructor, students report threatening intruder yelled in Arabic in Miami-Dade
Police officers are searching for a man who had been in trouble with the law before when he walked into two businesses and shouted in a threatening manner in Miami-Dade County.
North Miami Beach condo residents still not allowed in their homes, association won’t answer questions about delay
It's been nearly three years since residents of a North Miami Beach condo building were forced out of their homes because it was deemed unsafe.
Family wants justice after hit-and-run driver kills man on Biscayne Boulevard: ‘Left him to die’
Loved ones are seeking answers after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in North Miami Beach.
Cybercrime: ‘Sophisticated’ hackers target police officers, prosecutors in Miami-Dade
A fake e-mail that appeared to be a legitimate message from the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office fooled police officers in North Miami Beach, according to sources familiar with the scam.
‘Why do it on the floor?:’ Delivery driver leaves more than a meal behind at apartment
Residents of a North Miami Beach apartment complex were left reeling in disgust after a delivery driver, tasked with dropping off food, left more than a meal behind outside one of the units.
Mom of twins who died after being found in SUV on I-95 charged after surviving suicide attempt
A North Miami Beach woman who police said jumped off an Interstate 95 overpass in an attempt to end her life — with her 3-year-old fraternal twins left for dead in her SUV, foaming at the mouth — is now facing two child neglect charges.
Police raid Miami-Dade house to find felon among squatters with stolen property, drugs
A group had been squatting in a house in North Miami Beach after the property owner died in 2022, and after searching the house police officers found drugs, stolen identifications, and stolen property.
Police: Woman tries to kill husband over postcard from woman he dated 6 decades ago
A man told police officers that his 71-year-old wife of over 50 years tried to kill him after a postcard from a woman arrived by the mail at their apartment in a gated community in northeastern Miami-Dade County.
Police ID woman accused of pepper-spraying clerk in North Miami Beach Walgreens
Detectives are searching for a thief who they said used pepper spray on a store clerk in North Miami Beach nearly two weeks ago.
Video shows clerk being pepper-sprayed by liquor thief at North Miami Beach Walgreens, police say
Detectives are searching for a thief who they said used pepper spray on a store clerk in North Miami Beach nearly two weeks ago.
Student surrenders to police after peer stabbed with steak knife at Miami-Dade high school
A student who is accused of attacking one of his peers Thursday has turned himself in to authorities, police confirmed.
Police officers investigate report of shooting at house in North Miami Beach
A police officer stood in front of the entrance of a house with his gun drawn on Friday afternoon in North Miami Beach. A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue truck was parked nearby.
On a roll: Marijuana legalization supporters have more than enough signatures to get on FL ballot
Supporters of making marijuana legal in Florida now have overwhelmingly more than enough petition signatures to get it on the November ballot — pending a decision by the state supreme court.
Man, 55, showed penis photo to 16-year-old girl at North Miami Beach gym, police say
A 55-year-old man is facing a felony charge after a 16-year-old girl told police he showed her a photo of his penis while she worked out at a North Miami Beach gym.
Suspended North Miami Beach police chief’s brother defends her: ‘My sister is going to be back’
One day after the city of North Miami Beach suspended its police chief, Harvette Smith, amid an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the top cop’s brother said Friday he’s confident his sister will be cleared.
‘My city needs me’: Evan Piper ready to work as new North Miami Beach mayor
Newly elected North Miami Beach Mayor Evan Piper says it's time to move on from the city's past scandals and to start rebuilding trust.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: December 3, 2023
On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg welcomes FIU Board of Trustees Chair Roger Tovar, Florida State Representative candidates Johnny Farias, an electrician by trade, business owner and former community councilman, Mike Redondo, an attorney specializing in personal injury in and a first time political candidate, and Independent Frank De La Paz, a construction executive with no party affiliation, and North Miami Beach mayoral candidate Evan Piper.
Video shows North Miami Beach cop fatally shoot machete-wielding man who took woman hostage
Newly-released body camera video shows the moments a North Miami Beach police officer fatally shot a machete-wielding man who took a woman hostage at an office building.
Woman tries eating counterfeit bills as cops arrest her at Miami-Dade Walmart, police say
According to police, a North Miami Beach woman caught trying to use counterfeit money to pay for items at a Walmart Supercenter made an unsuccessful attempt at disposing the evidence Sunday — by eating it.
Steady downpours flood Miami-Dade streets, cause extensive damage
Relentless rain, which started Tuesday and continued through Thursday morning, combined with heavy winds left flooding and storm damage across South Florida.
Burglars plaguing North Miami Beach neighborhood prompt residents to arm themselves
Surveillance videos show a neighborhood in North Miami Beach is plagued by burglars. Beatriz Yordi said that she has been robbed of her sense of safety.
FHP: Miami-Dade school security guard on felony probation, was not permitted to carry gun
A school security guard in Miami-Dade County was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he was carrying a gun on campus even though he was not permitted to possess any weapons while on felony probation.
Group of South Florida rabbis fly to Israel to volunteer, donate items
A large group of South Florida rabbis and parents touched down in Israel Sunday to show their support for the country in crisis amid the ongoing war.
Florida leaders pay tribute to Israeli Captain killed during Hamas attack
As the conflict in Israel continues to unfold following a surprise attack by Hamas that has killed more than 1,000 people, including 14 Americans over the weekend, a family in Miami-Dade County continues to grieve.
Miami-Dade family loses father of 4 during Hamas attack in Israel
A family in Miami-Dade County was grieving after a 38-year-old father of four, a commander for the Israeli military, was killed during the Hamas attack.
Man accused of biting, slapping cops after trespassing in North Miami Beach
A man was booked into jail Wednesday after authorities said he bit and slapped police officers after they arrested him for trespassing in North Miami Beach.
Body cam video shows arrest of ‘violent’ armed robber who led police on chase throughout Miami-Dade
Local 10 News obtained exclusive body camera video Thursday of authorities arresting a “violent” armed robbery suspect who was part of a crime ring that led police on a chase throughout Miami-Dade County.
North Miami Beach man dragged woman into alley, kissed her, police say
Police accused a 60-year-old North Miami Beach man of attacking a woman walking along a North Miami Beach street, dragging her into an alley and kissing her against her will early Tuesday morning in what authorities described as a kidnapping attempt.
250+ rodent droppings, evidence rodents were eating rice found in South Florida restaurant
Inspectors were at Bubby’s Fish N Chips last week for a routine unannounced state inspection. Records show 30 violations were found.
‘F---ing Haitian’: Man accused of hate-fueled robbery in North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach police arrested a man Sunday after accusing him of robbing a man withdrawing money from an ATM and telling him he was doing so because the victim was Haitian.
Police announce arrests of suspects in ‘violent’ carjackings throughout Miami-Dade, Broward
Police are set to discuss recent arrests made in a string of “violent” carjackings throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties Friday.
Detectives solve case of man found dead in car outside North Miami Beach home
Police arrested a suspect Tuesday who they said shot and killed a 67-year-old man while he was sitting in his car outside of his home in North Miami Beach in January.
Police: 2 teens carjacked Uber driver at gunpoint in North Miami Beach before police shooting
Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday following the armed carjacking of an Uber driver in North Miami Beach, which led to a police shooting, authorities said.
Police: 2 in custody following armed carjacking in North Miami Beach that led to police shooting
Two suspects were detained Tuesday morning following an armed carjacking that led to a police shooting, North Miami Beach police confirmed.
Dog found walking around with bullet hole in head, needs surgery and care
A dog was found with a bullet hole in her head but was somehow still walking and alert, and it is now recovering at a Miami-Dade animal hospital.
MDPD: Man claimed to be a ‘Master’ contractor, but ditched driveway job with no refund
A man who ran a South Florida contracting business called “Master Home Improvements” was more of an amateur, police said, failing to get a license and bailing on a driveway job, leaving an unhappy customer out more than $8,000.