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Florida city starts removing grieving families’ memorial plaques

Fort Pierce officials announced on Monday that tributes such as plaques and flowers at the Jetty Linear Park and the Jetty Fishing Pier violated the city’s lease with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Florida college student hit officer with skateboard in Capitol riot, FBI says

Grady Douglas Owens was in custody in Orlando and appeared before a judge Thursday afternoon. He studies music production at Full Sail University in Central Florida and lives at an apartment complex in Winter Park.

Flesh eating bacteria kills 1 person in South Florida in 2025

The Florida Department of Health has reported that one person died from a flesh-eating bacterium in South Florida.

Driver injured during rollover crash in Hollywood: Police

A driver was injured during a rollover crash on Wednesday in Hollywood.

Brightline responds to investigative findings involving highspeed railway death toll

Jim Kovalsky, the president of the Florida East Coast Railway Society, was among the experts reacting on Tuesday to a new investigation on Brightline, the first high-speed passenger train in South Florida.

Republicans tour Alligator Alcatraz and joke detainees shouted, ‘Vote Trump!’

Florida Sen. Blaise Ingoglia wore a University of Florida golf polo with an alligator icon to a guided tour of Alligator Alcatraz on Saturday in Collier County.

Demonstrators outside Alligator Alcatraz describe scene as ‘heartbreaking’ and ‘sad’

Andrew Closson was among the civilians standing outside the Alligator Alcatraz on Saturday afternoon in Collier County.

Democratic lawmakers describe ‘disturbing, vile’ conditions at Alligator Alcatraz

A group of Florida lawmakers arrived at the Alligator Alcatraz on Saturday to tour the detention center holding undocumented migrants.

Florida school district to install vape detectors in schools

One Florida county is using funds from a statewide legal settlement to install vape detectors in schools.

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge begins Friday

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge begins on Friday.

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.

VIDEO: Florida ATM thieves rip machines from ground

A trio of alleged ATM thieves were caught on camera at a Florida bank, ripping an ATM from the ground.

Mom to Mom: Expectant mothers can request parking permit in Florida

Expectant mothers can now apply for temporary parking permits in the state of Florida.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools earn ‘A’ rating

Miami-Dade County Public Schools are earning top marks.

Magic Kingdom’s Tom Sawyer Island now closed

The Magic Kingdom Park will look different in the months to come, as one of its iconic attractions, Tom Sawyer Island has now closed.

VIDEO: Florida street takeover on July 4th leads to arrests

Two people were arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they were part of a street takeover on the Fourth of July.

Pentagon deploys 200 U.S. Marines to help ICE in Florida

President Donald Trump’s administration deployed 200 U.S. Marines to Florida to support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Tropical depression 3 near Florida to strengthen into tropical storm

The National Hurricane Center announced on Friday afternoon that there was an Atlantic tropical depression gradually strengthening near Florida.

Hurricane hunters set to investigate disturbance off Southeast US

Showers and thunderstorms are becoming more concentrated around an area of low pressure – now designated Invest 92L – centered about 100 miles off the coast of northeast Florida.

Wet holiday ahead for parts of Florida’s peninsula as low pressure slowly organizes

A combination of weather features, including a stalled front and developing area of low pressure off northeast Florida, have turned on the holiday tap, directing rounds of tropically-infused storms toward the Florida peninsula beginning today and extending into the holiday weekend.

Florida law in memory of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy senior sets tougher boating safety penalties

A law in memory of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez, the victim of a boat crash when she was an Our Lady of Lourdes Academy senior, was in effect ahead of the Fourth of July boating traffic in South Florida.

Chuck E. Cheese launches arcade for adults

Chuck E. Cheese is launching an arcade for adults as it approaches its 50th anniversary.

New law ends HOV lane toll exemptions

Carpool lane perks are a thing of the past in the state of Florida.

Here are all the new Florida laws taking effect today

Following the latest Legislative session in Florida, state lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have approved dozens of new laws.

Eco-friendly pest control company rescues bees for raw honey in Miami-Dade

Ana Angulo and Jean Loui Navarro are passionate about rescuing bees and they are hoping to change the local pest control industry.

Florida man confesses to sexually abusing child for years: Deputies

A 45-year-old Florida man confessed to sexually abusing a child several times a week for about three years, deputies announced on Monday.

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.

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.

Plans for Buc-ee’s off I-75 in Florida move forward

Plans for a beaver nugget stop off Interstate 75 are one step closer, after a construction company has won a bid to help expand the interstate in Ocala.

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.

Miami commissioners postpone municipal election to 2026 amid Florida AG’s legal threat

Miami city commissioners voted Thursday to cancel this year’s municipal election and postpone it until 2026, approving a controversial ordinance to move city elections to even-numbered years — a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Florida’s attorney general and community advocates who say the change unlawfully extends officials’ terms without voter input.

Florida animal organization offers $20 microchip special ahead of peak hurricane season

With hurricane season in full swing, SPCA Florida is encouraging pet owners to prepare by taking advantage of a limited-time microchip offer.

60+ children recovered in Florida in largest child rescue operation in American history

Authorities in Florida say they’ve recovered more than 60 children in what U.S. Marshals call the largest child rescue operation in American history.

‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Uthmeier proposes immigration detention site in the Everglades

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing a controversial plan to detain undocumented immigrants at a remote facility he’s calling “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Panthers stars party with fans in South Florida

Florida Panthers star Sam Reinhart didn’t sleep on Thursday night before meeting fans on Friday morning.

Florida family grieves 18-month-old boy who died in hot car

A family in Florida was grieving 18-month-old Sebastian Gardner, who deputies said died in a sweltering hot truck.

GUIDE: Florida Panthers host Stanley Cup victory parade and rally in Fort Lauderdale Beach

About half a million Florida Panthers fans were set to attend the free Stanley Cup victory parade on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale.

Florida man awaits sentencing for child sex crimes

A 28-year-old Florida man recently admitted to using social media to sexually harass girls as young as 9 years old, records show.

Local 10 Special Report: Freedom Day in Florida

Local 10 anchor Calvin Hughes hosts a special report highlighting a tradition honored for nearly 150 years right here in the Sunshine State -- “Emancipation Day,” or “Freedom Day” in Florida.

Florida Board of Governors confirms Jeanette Nuñez as President of FIU

The Florida Board of Governors confirmed the appointment of Jeanette M. Nuñez as Florida International University’s seventh president.

Florida Panthers fans go on shopping spree

Florida Panthers fans were going on shopping sprees at the DICK’S House of Sport on Wednesday in Kendall.

Florida couple detained by ICE for missing court hearing from 20+ years ago

An Apopka woman spoke out on Friday after her father, a local business owner who illegally entered the U.S. decades ago, was deported back to Guatemala.

South Florida residents visiting Israel endure 3rd day of deadly Iranian missile attacks

South Florida residents visiting Israel endured the third day of the deadly Iranian missile attacks that prompted airports to close.

‘We need to change that’: Giménez says employers suffer with migrant work permit revocations, deportations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and President Donald Trump’s U.S. military deployment to Los Angeles riots prompted protests on Saturday in South Florida and around the nation.

This Week In South Florida: U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida's Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112; South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández; and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez.

This Week In South Florida episode: South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández.

This Week In South Florida episode: Florida Reps. Kevin Chambliss and Alex Rizo

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; and Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112.

This Week In South Florida episode: June 15, 2025

Wildfire burns near Tamiami Trail in Miami-Dade

Florida Forest Service and Miami-Dade firefighters faced what was left of a wildfire Sunday in the Shark Valley area.

Miami murder suspect caught in Hillsborough County

A 60-year-old suspect wanted in Miami for a fatal shooting earlier this month was awaiting extradition Friday in Hillsborough County.

‘GRAVEYARD DEAD’: Florida Sheriff warns ‘No Kings’ protesters what will happen if they violently attack deputies

A Florida Sheriff is issuing a warning ahead of the planned ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend.

Shark attacks girl snorkeling with family off Florida beach

A 10-year-old girl was recovering on Thursday from a shark bite while she was snorkeling with her family off a beach in Florida’s Lee County.

Justice Department grant cuts impact Miami-based nonprofit’s crime prevention efforts

The Circle of Brotherhood is among the nonprofits aiming to prevent violence that are feeling the impact of the cuts to federal grants.

DeSantis tasks Miami-based attorney with vetting applicants for Florida judicial vacancies

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Miami-based Attorney Eliot Pedrosa to the 11th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.

Florida AG announces program to protect ICE agents from doxxing

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a new program Thursday to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from doxxing.

Fort Lauderdale United FC prepares for 1st-ever USL Super League final in Tampa

The professional soccer players of two Florida teams were training on Wednesday to make history this weekend.

Selling driver’s license appointments now illegal in Broward, will soon be illegal across state

Selling driver’s license appointments is now an illegal act in Broward County, the Broward Tax Collector’s Office announced Wednesday in a news release.

Florida-based Silver Airways cancels all flights

Silver Airways is grounded, according to a post on social media by the company.

Florida attorney general responds to Broward sheriff, reacts to LA riots amid push for immigration law enforcement

The Florida attorney general used X on Tuesday to say that his office was monitoring local law enforcement agencies to ensure “maximum” immigration law enforcement.

Statewide prosecutors drop perjury case against ex-Broward Superintendent Robert Runcie

The Office of Statewide Prosecution dropped a perjury charge against former Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie on Monday.

Detectives need help finding hit-and-run driver who killed woman in Liberty City

Fire rescue personnel pronounced a 76-year-old woman dead on Monday morning after police officers found her lying on the street in Miami.

Renting private space for dogs becomes more popular in South Florida with SniffSpot app

The network of an app that allows dog owners to rent a private space for their beloved pets to have off-leash play has been growing.

Broward sheriff responds to Florida attorney general’s immigration law enforcement concerns

The Broward County sheriff and the Florida attorney general exchanged letters on Monday about immigration law enforcement.

Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference in Pinellas County

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Largo.

Federal appeals court upholds court order blocking Florida immigration law

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld a federal judge’s order on Friday blocking a new Florida immigration law adding criminal penalties to undocumented adults in the state.

ICE detainees’ SOS raises awareness about conditions at Krome center, FDC Miami

In a demonstration meant for an aerial view, a group of migrant detainees stood in an “SOS” formation on Thursday in western Miami-Dade County, near the Florida Everglades.

Aldi to cut prices more than 30% this summer

Discount grocer Aldi will be cutting its prices on hundreds of products this summer.

In ‘SOS’ formation, immigration detainees plea for help in Miami-Dade

In a demonstration meant for an aerial view, a group of migrant detainees stood in an “SOS” formation on Thursday in western Miami-Dade County, near the Florida Everglades.

SeaWorld Orlando to start new drone show on Saturday

SeaWorld Orlando announced the new “Summer Spectacular,” a drone show integrated into the theme park’s fireworks, is set to begin on Saturday night.

Cuban activist under threat of deportation had just become a father when ICE detained him

Ariel and Elena Lara moved from Cuba to South Florida where their son was recently born and they had faith in the American Dream.

Florida man with HIV confesses to raping 8-year-old boy: Deputies

A Florida man recently confessed to infecting an 8-year-old boy with HIV, records show.

Trump pardons 2 Florida men convicted after freeing 19 sharks, grouper

President Donald Trump recently pardoned two Florida men who were convicted of theft in 2022 after freeing 19 sharks in 2020 off the Jupiter Inlet.

South Florida law enforcement on alert after ‘terror attack’ in Colorado

Synagogues in South Florida have been ramping up security after a 45-year-old Egyptian national injured eight people during a Jewish community event on Sunday in Colorado, authorities said.

Florida woman accused of killing 6-year-old son during exorcism attempt

A Florida mother is facing a murder charge after deputies said she killed her 6-year-old son during an attempted exorcism.

‘Selling Sunset’ star Bre Tiesi talks about Miami Swim Week debut

Miami Swim Week was special for Breana “Bre” Tiesi.

Hurricane season starts with stormy weather in South Florida

The hurricane season started Sunday with strong thunderstorms rumbling through South Florida due to tropical moisture.

Fort Lauderdale mother-son duo describe rescuing animal control worker during bloody dog attack

Two Fort Lauderdale residents were hailed as heroes on Friday morning after saving a woman during a bloody dog attack.

John Thrasher, former Florida House speaker, state senator and FSU president, dies at 81

John Thrasher, a former Florida House speaker and state senator who served as Florida State University president and co-founded The Southern Group lobbying firm, died Friday in Orlando. He was 81.

Hunters thought they saw a fallen tree in road; end up bagging monster snake

A snake-hunting team just bagged one of the largest Burmese pythons ever caught in Florida.

Protesters respond to Miami federal courthouse as Florida attorney general faces contempt of court accusation

There was a protest Thursday outside of the federal courthouse in Miami, as the Florida attorney general faced contempt of court accusations related to a new state law impacting undocumented adults.

Police: Wanted felon fails to get away after crashes, duo’s help in taxi in Florida Keys

Brittan Smith, a drug offender on probation, was back behind bars after she failed to get away from detectives in the Florida Keys, police reported Thursday.

New nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom this summer

The Magic Kingdom Park will have a new nighttime parade this summer.

FBI: Dangerous ‘Nova Coagula’ is no longer a fugitive

Reginold Nelson used the “Nova Coagula” online pseudonym after a fictional DC Comics transgender superhero hacker, according to FBI Miami.

South Florida speller makes it to top 20 in Scripps National Spelling Bee

A South Florida speller made it to the top 20 in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Gov. DeSantis signs two animal rights bills into law

Two animal cruelty bills, meant to protect animals across the state of Florida, were signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.

South Florida spellers compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Two South Florida students have advanced in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Florida boat captain sentenced to prison after poisoning dolphins

A judge has sentenced a charter boat captain in Panama City to a month in jail for poisoning and shooting dolphins.

FWC challenges Floridians to remove invasive Lionfish beginning May 24

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is launching its 2025 Lionfish challenge on May 24, to help remove the invasive fish from Florida’s waters.

Florida considers controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition

Ten years ago, Florida held a black bear hunt that resulted in more than 300 animals killed in just two days before it was halted early. It was controversial from the start and hasn’t happened since — until possibly later this year amid strong opposition once again.