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In a city where traffic jams are as iconic as the skyline, two entrepreneurs are charting a new course — by water.
Miami mayoral runoff election to be held next Tuesday
Voters in Miami will return to the polls Tuesday to choose their next mayor, after a crowded field of 13 candidates failed to produce a winner with majority support in the Nov. 4 election.
Death of El Taiger stemmed from drug deal gone bad
A new report has revealed that a drug deal gone wrong is what led to the murder of Cuban rapper El Taiger last year.
Miami man makes it his mission to clean littered mangroves
Mangroves are under threat in South Florida. Many have been removed by coastal development, and those that are left are often filled with litter.
Kiosks stocked with cleaning refills can help South Florida cut down on plastic use
Ecopod is the brainchild of Miami real estate developer Henry Pino, who developed the new sustainable innovation to help us all reduce our plastic intake.
Holiday weekend highlights trash trouble on Miami islands
By 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, Willis Island at the mouth of the Miami Marine Stadium basin is already trashed. Trash cans are overflowing and forming piles of garbage destined to wind up in the bay.
South Florida teen planting the seeds of life with mangrove nonprofit
Fort Lauderdale's Jonah Basi founded the nonprofit MangroLife. The St. Thomas Aquinas student is getting his hands dirty and being the change he wants to see in the world.
Broward beaches are suffering and plastic is top culprit
Like thousands of beaches across the planet, Dania Beach and others in Broward are in the grips of a crisis. Single-use plastic is a major problem that needs to be solved.
South Florida nonprofit helping save coral reefs by planting artificial mermaids
On a brisk South Florida December morning, Local 10 News' Louis Aguirre joined a team of divers in Fort Lauderdale.
Don’t Trash Our Treasure: Reviewing stories that made a difference in 2022
The final Don't Trash Our Treasure of 2022 takes a look back at the stories that made the biggest impact over the past year.
Hollywood woman making artwork out of beach trash to inspire, educate on environmental awareness
Hollywood resident Manon Weise is on a mission, looking to inspire and educate the masses creating works of art out of trash to show us all what we’re doing to our planet.
Rental boat stolen from the Florida Keys ends up in Cuba
A boat rented in Key West crossed international waters and was found in Cuba.
South Miami mayor hopes lawsuit will help cities decide ‘without fear’ if ICE agreement works
South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández said he was disappointed that Key West officials had decided to allow an immigration law enforcement partnership.
Did you know that catching butterflies can get you in trouble with the law?
A Washington man used a net to catch butterflies at a park in Key Largo, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced on Monday.
WPLG-TV President & CEO Bert Medina inducted into Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
WPLG-TV President and CEO Bert Medina has been inducted into the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Speed boat operator arrested over crash killing woman in Florida Keys
A 48-year-old Miami Beach man was arrested on Friday to face charges over a boat crash that killed a 28-year-old Hialeah woman in the Florida Keys.
Eco-tourism helps endangered sea turtles in Florida Keys
The Turtle Hospital, which has been open for about four decades in Marathon, is suffering from budget cuts, but eco-tourism has been helping.
Miami man makes it his mission to clean littered mangroves
Mangroves are under threat in South Florida. Many have been removed by coastal development, and those that are left are often filled with litter.
Artist turns trash into furniture — crafting a message about Biscayne Bay
Bay Store, James Quinaz’s temporary installation in the Miami Design District, sells furniture pieces he creates using waste he pulls out of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River.
Kiosks stocked with cleaning refills can help South Florida cut down on plastic use
Ecopod is the brainchild of Miami real estate developer Henry Pino, who developed the new sustainable innovation to help us all reduce our plastic intake.
South Florida teen planting the seeds of life with mangrove nonprofit
Fort Lauderdale's Jonah Basi founded the nonprofit MangroLife. The St. Thomas Aquinas student is getting his hands dirty and being the change he wants to see in the world.
Holiday weekend highlights trash trouble on Miami islands
By 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, Willis Island at the mouth of the Miami Marine Stadium basin is already trashed. Trash cans are overflowing and forming piles of garbage destined to wind up in the bay.
Miami Marine Stadium basin threatened by dangerous boaters, proposed ramp
Rowers and paddlers say that ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Miami Marine Stadium basin has become packed with party boats and water bike riders who don’t always play nice.
Broward beaches are suffering and plastic is top culprit
Like thousands of beaches across the planet, Dania Beach and others in Broward are in the grips of a crisis. Single-use plastic is a major problem that needs to be solved.
South Florida teen planting the seeds of life with mangrove nonprofit
Fort Lauderdale's Jonah Basi founded the nonprofit MangroLife. The St. Thomas Aquinas student is getting his hands dirty and being the change he wants to see in the world.
South Florida makes a big difference on International Coastal Cleanup Day
Volunteers across South Florida joined a worldwide effort to remove tons of trash and debris from our oceans and waterways on International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Fort Lauderdale police announce siblings’ arrests in 2022 food store murder
Fort Lauderdale police announced two arrests in connection with the 2022 murder of a man at a since-demolished food store in the city.
Deputies locate man with Alzheimer’s reported missing from Fort Lauderdale
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit have safely located a 76-year-old man who they say went missing Sunday morning in Fort Lauderdale.
Yacht stewardess, 20, murdered onboard in Bahamas; boat now docked in Fort Lauderdale
On July 3, 20-year-old South African national Paige Bell was found murdered inside the engine room of a luxury yacht while it was docked near Harbour Island in the Bahamas.
Teen arrested for FLL bomb threat, deputies say
Authorities arrested a teenager in connection with a bomb threat at a major South Florida airport.
Fort Lauderdale cop taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after looking for dog in fire
Medics took a Fort Lauderdale police officer to a local hospital on Tuesday after she was “overcome by smoke” while searching for a dog inside a burning apartment.
Teachers in Broward County vote to keep union
Teachers in Broward County have voted overwhelmingly to keep their union.
Broward faces a costly recycling crisis it needs to fix quickly
Commissioner Beam Furr is leading the charge to overhaul how Broward County manages its waste, an urgent mission as more and more cities have stopped traditional recycling.
Man who cops say called self ‘pervert teacher’ faces judge in child sex abuse videos case
A Broward County Public Schools teacher accused of sharing explicit videos of children in online chat groups faced a judge on Thursday.
Broward self-proclaimed ‘pervert teacher’ shared child sexual abuse material online, cops say
Craig Rogers called himself a “pervert teacher” as he shared child sexual abuse material in online chat groups, Coral Springs police said. They said they soon found out that the 60-year-old was indeed a teacher, employed by Broward County Public Schools.
Kilwins sweet treat sold in South Florida recalled over undeclared allergen
There’s a sweet treat from Kilwins being recalled due to an undeclared allergen that was not printed on its packaging.
Broward faces a costly recycling crisis it needs to fix quickly
Commissioner Beam Furr is leading the charge to overhaul how Broward County manages its waste, an urgent mission as more and more cities have stopped traditional recycling.
Heavy South Florida rain leads to flooding issues, airport delays
Several communities in South Florida suffered flooded streets on Monday as heavy rains moved through the area.
Roach issues lead to inspectors shutting 2 South Florida restaurants
Two South Florida restaurants were ordered shut last week following consumer complaints.
Mega pet adoption event held at Tree Tops Park in Davie
A South Florida-based animal coalition teamed up with Petco Love for their annual mega pet adoption event over the weekend.
Broward faces a costly recycling crisis it needs to fix quickly
Commissioner Beam Furr is leading the charge to overhaul how Broward County manages its waste, an urgent mission as more and more cities have stopped traditional recycling.
Deputies locate 12-year-old boy who was reported missing in Deerfield Beach
Authorities in Broward County have located a boy who was reported missing last week.
Deputies locate teen cousins reported missing from Deerfield Beach
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help Saturday in locating two teenage cousins who they said were reported missing from Deerfield Beach.
Trial continues for former charter school coach accused of filming students having sex
Former charter school coach and school security guard Yuniesky Ramírez Martínez is on trial for allegedly filming two students while they had sex and pressuring a student into having sex with him.
Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested, accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend in Doral
American boxer Gervonta Davis was arrested Friday morning, nearly a month after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend on Father’s Day outside her home in Doral, police said.
South Florida volunteers pack supplies for Texas flood victims
As the death toll climbs to more than 100 following devastating flooding in Texas, South Floridians are stepping up to help the victims.
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.
Hialeah teen accused of killing mother to stand trial in January 2026
A hearing was held Thursday morning for a Hialeah teen who is accused of stabbing his mother to death in 2023.
Lina Luaces crowned Miss Universe Cuba 2025
Lina Luaces, the daughter of Lili Estefan, has been crowned Miss Universe Cuba 2025.
Hialeah woman remains hospitalized after being mauled by son’s pit bull
A 57-year-old Hialeah woman is recovering after she was brutally attacked by her family’s dog while home alone Wednesday afternoon, according to her son, who says she somehow managed to call 911 during the violent mauling.
Medley man offered homeless woman help, instead brutally raped her at Hialeah motel, his home: Cops
Authorities say a Medley man targeted a “vulnerable” homeless woman to commit vicious rapes at both a Hialeah motel and his mobile home, leaving her with “significant” injuries.
Woman, 66, reported missing in Hollywood
A 66-year-old woman has been reported missing, Hollywood police confirmed Wednesday.
1 injured in stabbing near Hollywood food hall
One person was injured in a stabbing early Friday morning near a food hall in Hollywood, authorities confirmed.
Local couple brings taste, vibes of Haiti to Broward County
A local couple is bringing the taste and vibes of Haiti to Broward County.
Guardians of the Reef: South Florida nonprofit fights to save, restore our reef tract
Right now, our planet is in the grips of the most devastating mass coral bleaching event ever in recorded history, affecting a staggering 84% of the world’s coral reefs.
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.
Miami-Dade SWAT team standoff unfolds in Kendale Lakes
Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies surrounded a home on Thursday morning in the Kendale Lakes neighborhood.
Police: Girl was in car with drunk father traveling over 100 mph in Miami-Dade
A 7-year-old girl was in a white sports utility vehicle when her drunken father was driving recklessly on Friday morning in Miami-Dade County, according to law enforcement.
Miami-Dade Corrections Civilian Division chief arrested on DUI charges after Kendall car crash
Omar Fernandez, the Civilian Division Chief for the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, was arrested earlier this week on DUI charges, jail records show.
Gusty storms push across South Florida, bringing lightning and strong winds
Parts of South Florida are bracing for gusty showers and thunderstorms Friday, with forecasters warning of winds up to 45 miles per hour and flashes of lightning as cells move quickly across the region.
Video shows car erupt in flames in Lauderhill; driver hospitalized
Dramatic cellphone video shows the moment a car went up in flames on Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Sunrise Boulevard near the 441 interchange in Lauderhill.
Benz driver was going 123 mph seconds before killing man in fiery Lauderhill crash, cops say
A Mercedes-Benz driver was going nearly 90 mph over the speed limit seconds before crashing into two vehicles at a Lauderhill intersection in 2024, killing a man, police said.
Woman crashes car into Lauderhill canal; police investigate reports of possible hit-and-run
A woman is in critical condition after she was pulled from a canal in Lauderhill Tuesday morning, police confirmed.
Man injured during shooting in Lauderhill: Police
A man was wounded during a shooting early Sunday morning in Lauderhill, police said.
Our litter on land is strangling Miami’s waterways
South Florida has a serious littering problem, and that trash makes its way into our waterways, strangling our precious backyard.
Miami Beach launches campaign aimed at educating about dog poop damaging Biscayne Bay
With Biscayne Bay still recovering from the October fish kill, it's another reminder that our bay is at a dangerous tipping point.
Miami-Dade County launches Plastic Free 305 program, aiming to eliminate single use plastics
Every year more than 14 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean, and with plastic production expected to quadruple in the next 30 years, scientist predict there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight.
South Florida makes a big difference on International Coastal Cleanup Day
Volunteers across South Florida joined a worldwide effort to remove tons of trash and debris from our oceans and waterways on International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Miami Gardens chief fires back against discrimination claims, says she’s ‘not afraid’ of suit
Miami Gardens Police Department Chief Delma Noel-Pratt held a news conference Thursday morning responding to discrimination allegations from a group of five Latino officers.
Group of Latino officers wants Miami Gardens police chief fired, claiming discrimination
Five Miami Gardens police officers have announced plans to file a lawsuit against the city.
Miami Gardens police release sketches of attempted kidnapping suspects
Miami Gardens police are searching for three males who they said were involved in an attempted kidnapping last month.
Pastor tries to back out of fraud guilty plea, blames Local 10 coverage
Just days before he is scheduled to begin serving a 364-day jail sentence, Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, asking the court to reverse the deal that spared him a possible 65-year prison term.
Miami-Dade commissioners vote to move forward with new incinerator amid growing debate over location
It could be decision day for Miami-Dade County commissioners as they weigh whether to move forward with building a new waste-to-energy incinerator — a project that’s drawn passionate opposition and could affect residents across both Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Miramar woman shot husband in buttocks as he walked away from fight over infidelity, police say
A Miramar woman shot her husband after the two got physical early Thursday evening, according to police, who said it wasn’t a case of self-defense.
Miramar police officers find 2-year-old girl’s body in lake
Police officers found a 2-year-old child’s body in a lake early Wednesday morning in Miramar.
Mom to Mom: South Florida mother sheds ‘light’ on dangers of fentanyl
On this week’s Mom to Mom, Local 10’s Nicole Perez sat down with a mother working to educate the community on the dangers of fentanyl after she experienced a devastating loss.
Wreckage of small plane removed from Pembroke Pines neighborhood amid investigation
A small plane that crashed over the weekend in Pembroke Pines has since been taken to a warehouse to be reconstructed for the National Transportation Safety Board to figure out the cause of the crash.
Heavy South Florida rain leads to flooding issues, airport delays
Several communities in South Florida suffered flooded streets on Monday as heavy rains moved through the area.
Pembroke Pines mayor raises safety questions after latest crash near North Perry Airport
A history of crashes plaguing North Perry Airport has Pembroke Pines’ mayor calling for a new safety audit after another stunning small plane crash in the neighborhood of Pines Village.
4 hospitalized after plane crashes in Pembroke Pines
Four people were hospitalized Sunday night after a small plane crashed in Pembroke Pines.
Police: Suspect wanted for step-father’s murder now in custody
Police in Plantation have arrested a man wanted for murder.
Man walked back and forth repeatedly shooting pair in Plantation motel room, killing 1, cops say
Court documents made public on Wednesday are revealing additional details about a shooting in a Plantation motel room over the weekend that left one man dead and a woman seriously wounded.
Man accused of killing 1, wounding 1 in Plantation motel shooting
A man is facing first-degree murder and attempted murder charges after killing a man and wounding a woman in a shooting at a motel in Plantation over the weekend, according to police.
Plantation kicks off Fourth of July with annual parade, patriotic spirit
Red, white, and blue was on full display as the city of Plantation’s annual Independence Day parade got underway Friday morning, with Local 10’s Andrew Perez unexpectedly finding himself in the middle of it.
VOTE 2025: Full results for Nov. 4, 2025 municipal elections in Miami-Dade, Monroe counties coming next week
A 63-year-old man was arrested Monday after a shooting was reported at a business in Pompano Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Broward faces a costly recycling crisis it needs to fix quickly
Commissioner Beam Furr is leading the charge to overhaul how Broward County manages its waste, an urgent mission as more and more cities have stopped traditional recycling.
Man dies after being struck by Tri-Rail train in Pompano Beach
A man died Tuesday morning after he was struck by a Tri-Rail train while on the tracks in Pompano Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Family wants to know why suspect seemingly randomly killed Smoke Shop employee
In March, 27-year-old Sayf Abdelaziz was shot to death inside of the smoke shop he and his family own in Pompano Beach.