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Expert calls Tesla Autopilot ‘defective’ in Miami federal trial
A critical voice took the stand Wednesday in the first-ever federal jury trial involving Tesla’s Autopilot system: a safety expert who says the technology is defective and promoted in ways that encourage misuse.
Key West woman accused of using bear spray on pair to avenge death of chicken crossing road
A Key West woman claimed she used bear spray on another driver to “teach her a lesson” for running over a chicken crossing the road, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.
Tesla faces federal trial over deadly Key Largo autopilot crash
Jury selection got underway Monday in a high-stakes trial involving Tesla and its Autopilot system in Miami federal court.
FWC: No one-day lobster season in 2025, despite online misinformation
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is pushing back against false information circulating online about spiny lobster season.
Marathon boat captain accused of threatening kayaking tourists for fishing: ‘The fish are his pets’
A Marathon boat captain is facing two felony and two misdemeanor charges after sheriff’s deputies said he threatened two out-of-state tourists, one of whom was a teenager, as they fished from kayaks near a resort where they were staying.
Bondsmen bailed out couple who never hired them, then extorted them, authorities say
Two bail bondsmen working for a South Florida company are accused of bailing out a couple who never even hired them and then demanding that they pay up.
Florida Keys man gets 6 years in ‘vile’ child exploitation cases
A Florida Keys man has been sentenced to six years in a Florida state prison after pleading guilty to six felonies tied to two separate child exploitation cases, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Veteran Miami-Dade deputy arrested on DUI charge in Florida Keys
A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested on a driving under the influence charge in the Florida Keys Monday night.
Florida Keys man marks birthday by doing meth, stealing Conch Train and picking up riders, cops say
Key West police say a man told officers, “Today is (my) birthday” after being told he was under arrest for stealing a Conch Tour Train on the Fourth of July.
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.
‘Going to become a woman tonight’: Keys duo accused of giving girl alcohol before she was raped
Two women were arrested on child neglect charges Wednesday in Big Coppitt Key after authorities said they provided a girl with an assortment of alcoholic beverages before a 15-year-old boy raped her in February.
Oakland Park man jailed on BUI manslaughter charge in deadly Keys boat crash
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers arrested an Oakland Park man on Wednesday in connection with a December boat crash in the Florida Keys that left his son’s girlfriend dead.
Keys deputy arrested for pulling knife on couple who ‘intervened’ as he battered woman, cops say
Key West police officers took a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy into custody on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and two misdemeanor battery charges ― and it’s not the 42-year-old’s first time on the other side of the law.
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.
MCSO: Keys man tased, jailed after violent outburst at Marathon hospital
A 39-year-old man was arrested Thursday after deputies said he became violent and combative with law enforcement at Baptist Health Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon.
Keys charter captain admits ‘that’s me’ on video stabbing shark out of ‘revenge,’ cops say
An investigation into a Snapchat video of someone repeatedly stabbing a bull shark led state wildlife officers to arrest a Florida Keys man working as a charter captain Thursday.
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.
Double stabbing suspect found hiding in backyard in Key West, cops say
Key West police investigated a double stabbing Wednesday afternoon and confirmed they arrested the suspect after finding him hiding in the backyard of a home.
Bookkeeper accused of defrauding estate of late Keys restaurant owner, politician ‘Mangrove Mike’
A woman described as the former longtime bookkeeper of Florida Keys restaurant owner and elected official Mike Forster, known as “Mangrove Mike,” is now accused of stealing from his estate.
7 thrown overboard after boat crashes into 7 Mile Bridge
Seven people were thrown overboard after a boat crashed into the 7 Mile Bridge on Saturday, authorities confirmed to Local 10 News on Monday.
Brush fire continues to disrupt traffic to and from the Florida Keys and Florida City
A brush fire continued to disrupt the traffic to and from Florida City and the Florida Keys on Friday night.
South Florida felon accused of groping woman after flashing gun, telling her he ‘could be dangerous’
Deputies arrested a convicted felon in Big Pine Key Friday morning after they said he flashed a gun at a woman giving him a ride home from a bar and then groped her breasts as she drove.
MCSO: Man armed with AR-15 turns gun on himself after shooting at deputies’ vehicles
A man who was armed with an AR-15 took his own life Thursday night after shooting at Monroe County Sheriff’s Office vehicles in Marathon, authorities confirmed Friday morning.
Florida sea turtles continue being rescued from trap lines as conversations sound alarm
This week’s Don’t Trash Our Treasure has a concerning update on Florida sea turtles. Though nesting numbers are up, adult turtles continue to face threats due to human pressure.
Florida Keys gets new reverse osmosis plant to strengthen emergency water supply
A new reverse osmosis water treatment facility is now open in the Lower Keys, providing a backup supply of drinking water during emergencies and peak demand periods.
Florida Keys photographer captures adorable wedding crasher
Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys is famous for destinations weddings, now it has an adorable and famous wedding crasher.
Man accused of abusing Key West senior with dementia
Key West police arrested a 48-year-old man on an elder abuse charge Sunday after they said he seemed “more interested in exploiting” a dementia patient than caring for him.
Key West’s top building official charged with 7 more felonies; city attorney brother faces another
Key West Building Department Director Rajindhar Ramsingh is facing seven more felony charges and his brother, the city attorney, is facing an additional felony one week after they, along with the city’s chief code enforcement official, were arrested on evidence tampering charges.
Florida Keys lobster industry, reliant on Chinese consumers, braces for potential tariff impact
In Conch Key, Kelly Cordova’s crews are getting traps ready for lobster season.
Body of 84-year-old Michigan man found floating off Marathon
Deputies in the Florida Keys are investigating after a senior’s body was found floating near a boat slip Friday.
Islamorada contractor arrested for scamming customers out of thousands, cops say
Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a window contractor on more than a dozen felony charges Wednesday after they said he scammed customers out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Florida Keys man accused of Chex Mix armed robbery
A Florida Keys man is facing three felony charges after deputies said he swung a knife at a convenience store clerk and bystanders who confronted him for stealing a bag of Chex Mix early Thursday morning.
Key West city attorney, 2 other officials indicted on felony charges
Key West’s city attorney, along with two other top officials, have been indicted by a grand jury, according to Monroe County prosecutors.
Key West woman wields sign, threatens family with death for ‘taking up a centimeter’ of parking: Cops
A Key West woman threatened a girl and her family in a parking dispute, police said in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.
Woman’s body hidden in Key Largo hotel room closet for 2 days after murder, deputies say
A 43-year-old Key Largo woman’s badly-beaten body was left concealed under a water heater in a room in a resort hotel room on the island for two days before authorities discovered her Monday, according to a newly-released arrest report from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman murdered after meeting man at Key Largo resort, cops say; suspect jailed
Deputies found a 43-year-old woman dead at a Key Largo resort and said she was the victim of a homicide.
Surveillance video shows employee help man steal Lottery scratch-off tickets at Keys gas station
Surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News Monday shows a former Circle K employee handing off rolls of Lottery scratch-offs to another man without charging him — part of a scheme that authorities say led to the theft of more than $15,000 worth of tickets from a Lower Keys gas station.
Man on scooter dies after crash with pickup truck in Key Largo, troopers say
A man riding an electric scooter died Sunday evening after colliding with a pickup truck in Key Largo, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed Monday.
Key Largo man, 43, accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl
A Key Largo man is facing three felony charges after deputies said he sexually battered a 7-year-old girl.
Miami man accused of firing gun inside Keys hotel room
A 26-year-old Miami man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he fired a handgun inside a hotel room in the Florida Keys.
Execution nears for man convicted in Miami Herald employee’s murder in Florida Keys
Nearly 25 years after Janet Acosta, a beloved Miami Herald employee, was kidnapped and killed, her convicted murderer, Michael Tanzi, is scheduled to be executed in less than a week.
Man ‘crawled from under a stall’ in women’s bathroom, groped Keys McDonald’s worker, deputies say
A McDonald’s worker in the Florida Keys was the victim of a disturbing crime on Tuesday, deputies said.
South Miami-Dade brush fire: Officials say stay away from US 1 if possible
Traffic was steady Friday morning as the 18-Mile Stretch of U.S. 1 reopened in south Miami-Dade amid an ongoing brushfire that’s burned 25,000 acres of land.
Brush fire complicates South Florida manatee rescue
An ongoing brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County led to delays in an injured manatee getting treatment at a rehabilitation hospital, according to the group that rescued it Thursday in Marathon.
Traffic disruptions continue as south Miami-Dade brush fire is now 30% contained
The only ways in and out of the Florida Keys were once again closed due to a large brush fire in far south Miami-Dade County Thursday.
‘Difficult’ firefight ahead with south Miami-Dade brush fire only 20% contained, officials say
A large brush fire continued to cause significant disruptions in two South Florida counties Wednesday.
Pipe bomb, guns, ‘chemical materials’ found at man’s Key West home, police say
A Key West man is now the subject of a federal investigation after officers found a pipe bomb and a cache of weapons at his home, authorities said. They said it all started with a traffic stop.
Divers rescue ‘ginormous,’ severely-injured loggerhead turtle off Florida Keys
An “ancient,” 322-pound loggerhead turtle is getting a new lease on life thanks to an alert scuba diver who found it severely injured off the Florida Keys, according to the Turtle Hospital.
Keys man accused of beating pregnant girlfriend after claiming she trashed his home
A Florida Keys man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he assaulted his pregnant girlfriend, prevented her from calling 911 and briefly barricaded himself inside his home before being taken into custody.
Behind-the-scenes exclusive: How targeted enforcement helps U.S. Border Patrol catch wanted migrants in Florida Keys
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently detained the driver of a blue Mitsubishi in the Florida Keys.
Experts on new reports of spinning sawfish in Florida Keys: ‘Cause for concern, but not alarm’
After a nine month lull, new accounts of spinning fish and dead sawfish are being documented in the Florida Keys.
Boy, 15, shoots fellow teen during fight over girl at Key Largo park, deputies say
A 15-year-old boy opened fire and wounded another teenager during a fight over a girl in Key Largo, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Key West businessman accused of murdering 21-year-old will be released on bond
Businessman Lloyd Preston Brewer III, accused of murdering former high school football player Garrett Hughes outside a Key West liquor store in 2023, will be getting out of jail.
‘Deeply disturbing’: Florida Keys men sexually abuse child for months, prosecutors say
Two Florida Keys men face the possibility of spending the rest of their lives in prison after they were accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old child on separate occasions last year.
911 service back up in Florida Keys after outage
911 emergency telephone services were down in the Florida Keys Friday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff’s deputy arrested, accused of stalking ex in Florida Keys
A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy was booked into his employer’s Plantation Key jail facility Friday after being arrested on a misdemeanor stalking charge.
Man jailed for attempted murder after charging Key West cop with ‘large knife,’ police say
A man is facing attempted murder and aggravated assault charges after Key West police said he charged at an officer with a “large knife” and then barricaded himself in an apartment over the weekend.
Nuclear plant ‘emergency’ message, sent by mistake, creates brief scare in Keys
Residents of the Ocean Reef area of Key Largo received a chilling message from the county on Tuesday.
Man found guilty of murdering 14-year-old brother in Islamorada
A Florida Keys judge found a man guilty Thursday of murdering his 14-year-old brother in 2020 — and trying to kill his father.
Keys charter captain jailed on BUI, child neglect charges in summer boat crash injuring 8
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys is facing nearly a dozen charges in connection with a boat crash that left himself and several others seriously hurt over the summer.
Scam alert: Keys deputies warn public of fake law enforcement calls and texts
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday warned the public about phone and text scams involving criminals posing as law enforcement officials to extort money from victims.
Keys trio’s AR-15 target practice on homemade range sends bullet into couple’s bedroom, cops say
A trio firing off an AR-15 rifle at makeshift targets at a homemade “range” on the Florida Keys could have had deadly consequences Thursday, deputies said.
Charges dropped against doctor in Florida Keys Trauma Star case
A longtime South Florida physician is no longer facing criminal charges.
New details in arrest of man accused of attacking good Samaritan after fatal Keys boat crash
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released new details Tuesday in an arrest that stemmed from a deadly late-December boat crash off Key Largo.
Florida Keys fox sanctuary provides animal assisted therapy for children in South Florida shelter
Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch first introduced viewers to Pawsitive Beginnings, a non-profit fox sanctuary in the Florida Keys more than a year and a half ago. Now the non-profit is giving back to children in the community.
Steroids, ‘pink cocaine’ lead to firefighter’s arrest on 5 felonies, deputies say
Deputies said “ongoing complaints of drug activity” at a South Florida firefighter’s home led to the first responder’s arrest on multiple felony drug charges on New Year’s Eve.
Don’t Trash Our Treasure: Top 5 environmental stories of 2025
From balloon releases now banned in the state of Florida, to boaters busted for behaving badly and a big marine mystery with divesting consequences yet to be solved, big environmental stories dominated headlines in 2024.
18 Cuban migrants come ashore near Key West airport; 2 hospitalized
Authorities took more than a dozen Cuban migrants into custody late Sunday night after they landed near Key West International Airport.
Key Largo attempted murder suspect steals squad car, stops woman and carjacks her, cops say
In a wild and violent chain of events Sunday, a Key Largo man being arrested for attempted murder stole a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office sergeant’s patrol cruiser, drove away and then stopped a woman and carjacked her SUV, later wrecking it on U.S. 1, according to the agency.
Key West police ID man they say fired gun in Duval Street parking lot fracas
Key West police arrested a man they said opened fire off Duval Street early Tuesday morning amid a brawl that sent the victim — headbutted by another participant — to the hospital.
Suspected parking dispute on Key West’s Duval Street leads to shot fired, person airlifted
Key West police said they took “several suspects” into custody after an “altercation” along Duval Street early Tuesday morning, leading to one shot being fired. Prosecutors said one person was airlifted after suffering a head injury during the fight.
Suspect jumps from Seven Mile Bridge after fleeing from cops for speeding
A man was caught on camera jumping off the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys in an effort to evade authorities.
Man arrested in Keys Credit Union robbery, deputies say
A 61-year-old man was arrested Friday after robbing the Keys Federal Credit Union on Stock Island and waiting outside for law enforcement to arrive, authorities confirmed.
Keys woman who drowned puppy back in jail for attempt to burglarize animal shelter, deputies say
Roughly 24 hours after she bonded out of the Monroe County jail after deputies accused her of drowning her Schnauzer puppy, Delaine Lowry was back behind bars after authorities said she tried to break into an animal shelter Wednesday to “steal dogs that previously belonged to her.”
Researchers ‘ready to respond’ as Florida Keys marks 1 year since start of spinning fish phenomenon
It’s a somber anniversary in the Florida Keys.
Florida Keys woman accused of drowning Schnauzer puppy
Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a woman on an aggravated animal cruelty charge after they said she “deliberately and callously” suffocated and drowned a 6-to-10-month-old puppy in a tote bag Monday afternoon.
South Florida residents mistakenly get Charlotte County tax bills
More than 35,000 property owners in the Florida Keys received an extra tax bill this week.
WATCH: Boat goes airborne before slamming into Key Largo dock; FWC investigating
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Key Largo that occurred early Sunday morning.
Several hurt after boat strikes piling near Key Largo bridge; authorities investigating
A boat crashed into the Card Sound Road Bridge in Key Largo Wednesday night, injuring several passengers, with one requiring an airlift for treatment. authorities confirmed Thursday.
Key West man accused of shining laser gloves into police cars, faces 3 felonies
A Key West man is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities accused him of donning gloves with built-in lasers and shining the lights into police vehicles early Monday morning; one officer said it nearly caused him to crash into another cop while driving.
Photos: Key West celebrates Halloween with Fantasy Fest
The Fantasy Fest’s “It’s a 90s Neon Cosmic Carnival!” march was on Friday in Key West.
Stone crab season begins Oct. 15
South Florida, it’s that time of year again. Stone crabs will be back in season beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Monroe County Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein: ‘We have to lift up our structures’
Monroe County Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein said the way construction is done in the Florida Keys has to change.
Video shows Coast Guard rescue 2 northeast of Key West
The Coast Guard released a video Saturday of a recent rescue at sea northeast of Key West.
Upper Keys hit by coastal flooding as Hurricane Milton swamps streets, forces closures
Streets in the Upper Florida Keys are swamped with floodwaters as Hurricane Milton brought heavy storm surges and coastal flooding to the region.
Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Milton’s outer bands
The Florida Keys felt the effects of Hurricane Milton as its outer bands began bringing strong winds and high surf to the region, disrupting daily life and drawing concern from residents and visitors alike.
Davie man accused of pointing gun in Key Largo road rage incident
A 39-year-old Davie man is facing a felony charge in the Florida Keys after deputies said he pointed a gun at two people during a road rage incident on Tuesday afternoon.
Keys residents, charter captains brace for Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton approaches, life in Key West is on hold for many, especially those who rely on the waters for their livelihood.
Hurricane Milton: What’s open, closed in South Florida
While Hurricane Milton was not forecast to land a direct hit on South Florida, some entities were closing or modifying hours in advance of the storm.
Florida Keys schools closing Wednesday as Milton approaches
Public schools in the Florida Keys will be closed Wednesday as Hurricane Milton approaches the Sunshine State, according to a school district social media post.
Keys residents brace as Milton nears Florida: ‘We’re all ready for it down here’
A tropical storm watch was in effect for the Florida Keys Monday as Hurricane Milton roared off the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Helene’s rain bands affect Key West; drains clog and streets flood
Hurricane Helene was moving fast Thursday on the Gulf of Mexico. The wide Category 2′s rain bands affected the Florida Keys. Waves crashed into the anchored concrete Southernmost Point Buoy in Key West.
Hurricane Helene: Monroe public schools to close Thursday; Miami-Dade and Broward schools announce changes
Monroe County Public Schools announced all of the schools and districts’ offices will be closed on Thursday as part of preparations for Hurricane Helene’s impact in Florida.
43 Cuban migrants detained after making landfall in Florida Keys
A group of 43 migrants from Cuba were detained early Tuesday morning after they came ashore in the Florida Keys, authorities confirmed.
Man accused of DUI in Florida Keys crash that hurt 3, 1 seriously
A man is facing a felony charge after authorities said he was driving drunk when he crashed into two vehicles at an intersection near his home on Stock Island over the weekend, sending one victim to a Miami-Dade trauma center and injuring two others.
Florida Keys man accused of child sex abuse; deputies say ‘more charges are expected’
Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a 65-year-old man Friday afternoon on a child sexual abuse charge; they said it’s the first of what will likely be more criminal counts to come.
Feds arrest 27 in South Florida cocaine trafficking case, including boat racing team owner
More than two dozen people, mainly from the Florida Keys and Miami-Dade County, have been arrested by the FBI after authorities accused them of trafficking cocaine, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday.
Marathon man gets 3 years for attacking cops with ‘chemical irritant’ on Jan. 6
A Washington, D.C. federal judge handed down a prison sentence of more than three years to a South Florida man who pleaded guilty to attacking police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, officials announced Tuesday.
Florida Keys man accused of entering neighbor’s property twice, exposing self
Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a 66-year-old man over the weekend on three criminal charges after they said he was caught on camera exposing himself on a neighbor’s property.