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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.

Knaus Berry Farm set to open for the 2024 season this week

Halloween is right around the corner and so is the opening of Knaus Berry Farm for the 2024 fall season.

Father admits to causing death of 7-month-old son in Homestead, police say

A Homestead father has admitted to fatally injuring his 7-month-old son who was hospitalized with multiple fractures and a brain bleed before succumbing to his injuries, the Miami-Dade Police Department confirmed in an arrest report on Friday.

‘I’ll kill you:’ Man accused of threatening police officer wife outside Homestead school

A 33-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after he went to the Homestead school where his wife, who is a police officer, is assigned to and threatened to kill her, authorities said.

Homestead man accused of robbing ‘escort’ of ‘large amount of cash’

A 22-year-old man from Homestead was arrested over the weekend in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last month.

South Florida woman recalls terrifying dog attack while saving her poodle

A South Florida woman is recounting the harrowing details of an attack by a neighbor’s dog as she fought to protect her small poodle, Coco, who was being pulled from her arms.

Miami-Dade homicide detectives investigate fatal shooting in Homestead

Miami-Dade homicide detectives were investigating a fatal shooting on Sunday in Homestead.

Miami-Dade teacher arrested following investigation into child porn allegations

A teacher with Miami-Dade Public Schools has been arrested on child porn charges.

Homestead man, 67, accused of touching girl, kissing her on lips

A 67-year-old man from Homestead was arrested over the weekend after he touched a girl and kissed her twice on the lips, authorities said.

Police: Homestead girl, 8, found in Louisiana, reunited with dad

An 8-year-old girl who was reported missing from Homestead this week has been found in Lafayette, Louisiana, police confirmed Saturday afternoon.

Brother, sister team up to collect school supplies for Chapman Partnership

Altruism can be found in people of all sizes and ages.

Man accused of threatening Homestead café owner with knife after demanding free food

A 42-year-old homeless man was arrested Friday after police said he threatened the owner of a Homestead café with a knife following an argument that stemmed over free food.

Teen charged as adult after police say he killed his ex’s mother in Homestead

A 16-year-old boy was transferred to the Metro West Detention Center Monday as he is now being charged as an adult in the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend’s mother.

Police: Man shot at motel in Homestead

Homestead police are investigating after a man was shot early Tuesday morning at a motel.

Homeless man arrested for armed carjacking in Florida City

A South Florida homeless man is facing several felony charges after police said he carjacked a man at knifepoint.

‘This is my block:’ Homestead man arrested in connection with Fourth of July shooting

A 21-year-old man from Homestead was arrested Tuesday after he shot a man on the Fourth of July near his home, authorities said.

Homestead police seek man who exposed himself, tried to grab girl at apartment complex

Homestead police released a sketch Tuesday of a man who they said exposed himself to a 10-year-old girl before trying to grab her.

Stray bullets injure woman and boy during 4th of July celebrations in Miami-Dade

A stray bullet injured a woman while she was watching fireworks on Thursday night in Homestead and she required intensive care on Friday morning, police said.

Teen, 16, murdered ex’s mother in Homestead in revenge for breakup, police say

Authorities say a woman’s murder in Homestead Thursday was an act of revenge at the hands of her daughter’s teenage ex-boyfriend.

Unsolved murder: Miami-Dade detectives search for woman’s killer

Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers identified the 39-year-old woman killed on Thursday night in Homestead as Eulalia Gonzalez Martin De Osorio.

Woman dies after shooting in Homestead

A woman died after a shooting on Friday night in Homestead.

Bill barring local heat regulation to become Florida law amid hot summer

A new crop of laws regarding heat regulation will take effect in the state of Florida on Monday. Among them is a highly contested preemption law that will prevent local governments from enacting heat regulations and protections.

SWAT, police officers respond to Naranja home regarding barricaded person

Homestead police are investigating after they said a person barricaded themselves inside a home in southwest Miami-Dade Thursday afternoon.

Homestead woman arrested after 2-year-old tests positive for cocaine, police say

Florida City police arrested a woman Monday morning after they said a 2-year-old boy tested positive for cocaine after being brought to the hospital the evening prior.

Authorities arrest 2 more in Homestead woman’s killing in central Florida

Seminole County prosecutors dropped a bombshell in court when they revealed four people were behind the kidnapping and killing of Katherine Aguasvivas back in April.

Homestead man accused of sharing child sex abuse videos; victims as young as 2

Miami-Dade police arrested a 25-year-old Homestead man Thursday after they said he used the messaging app Kik to share child sexual abuse videos.

Mother identifies man Miami-Dade police officer fatally shot in Homestead

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday morning in Homestead.

2 teens charged as adults in connection with Homestead OfferUp shooting, robbery

Two teenagers have been charged as adults in connection with the shooting and attempted robbery of a victim in Homestead that police said occurred during an OfferUp meet up.

Police: Man steals Homestead police vehicle following rollover crash

A man was arrested Monday after he stole a Homestead police vehicle following a rollover crash, authorities said.

‘Nalani was my world’: Homestead mom posted tribute to 6-month-old before murder arrest

Arnelle Floyd posted a touching tribute to her 6-month-old daughter, Nalani Allen, after the child died on Mother’s Day. Later in the week, Floyd, along with Nalani’s father, Nathan Allen, would be accused of murdering her.

Homestead couple accused of murdering their 6-month-old baby girl

Two 24-year-old parents brought their 6-month-old to Homestead Hospital in cardiac arrest Sunday afternoon; doctors found that the baby had no pulse and signs of severe child abuse, according to police. Doctors pronounced the girl dead less than an hour later.