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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.

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.

Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with zero violations

During their most recent unannounced routine state inspections, these establishments were found to have zero violations, a rare and impressive accomplishment in the food service industry.

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.

Key West reverses course again, will enter immigration enforcement agreement

To the sound of boos and frustration, Key West commissioners voted four to two on Tuesday to enter into a 287(g) agreement.

‘They are the heart and soul’: Key West debates next steps after vote to void immigration agreement

Tensions flared and emotions ran high at a packed Key West City Hall Tuesday as city commissioners revisited their stance on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement under the controversial 287(g) agreement.

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.

Key West commissioners to decide on ICE agreement following threatening letter from state attorney general

Commissioners in Key West will meet this week to decide whether to honor an agreement with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

New York man accused of attacking victim with brick during domestic dispute in Key Largo

A 26-year-old man from Bohemia, New York, was arrested Thursday night in Key Largo after authorities say he hit another man with a brick during a domestic dispute.

Fourth of July fireworks expected to shine after soggy start across South Florida

Most of South Florida is waking up to warm, muggy conditions this Fourth of July, and while rain may soak some midday parades and barbecues, meteorologists say skies should clear in time for the fireworks.

Key West commissioners vote to void agreement requiring police partnership with ICE

A busy city commission meeting was held on Monday in Key West that ended with residents standing and applauding.

MCSO: Monroe County detention deputy arrested on perjury, misconduct charges

A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy has been arrested following an internal affairs investigation into false statements related to official records, authorities confirmed Friday.

‘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.

South Florida marks summer’s start with heat, brief shower at Panthers Stanley Cup parade

Fans heading out to celebrate the Florida Panthers’ historic Stanley Cup win won’t need to worry too much about the weather — just plan for a possible brief shower to kick off the festivities.

Early showers, afternoon heat expected as South Florida marks Juneteenth

As South Florida marks Juneteenth with parades, barbecues and community events, forecasters are urging residents to keep an umbrella nearby — especially in inland areas.

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.

Key West police seek help identifying burglary suspect caught on camera

Police in Key West asked for the public’s help Saturday in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a mobile detailing van that they said was parked in Old Town early Saturday morning.

Saharan dust brings hazy skies, heat to South Florida

South Florida residents and visitors can expect hazy skies and sweltering heat this weekend, as another surge of Saharan dust drifts across the region, keeping tropical development at bay but pushing air quality and humidity levels higher.

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.

Storms threaten afternoon plans in South Florida as front stalls over region

Clouds are building across South Florida as a stalled front is expected to bring multiple rounds of thunderstorms across the region on Saturday afternoon, prompting residents and visitors to adjust their outdoor plans heading into the weekend.

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.

Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $117K sold at Key West grocery store

A Fantasy 5 ticket worth more than $117,000 was recently sold at a grocery store in Key West, Florida Lottery officials said Saturday.

Storm threat lingers for Miami-Dade, Broward counties

After a chaotic round of severe storms Friday, calmer skies returned to South Florida on Saturday morning — but forecasters warn the reprieve may not last through the day.

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.

WATCH: Mother manatee, calf rescued near Key Largo after entanglement in fishing line

A mother manatee known as “Stripes” and her newborn calf were rescued near Key Largo on Thursday after the adult manatee was found severely entangled in fishing line, according to officials with the Dolphin Research Center and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Heavy rain drenches South Florida as flood advisory remains in effect

A flood watch was in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as heavy rain and strong storms drenched much of South Florida Monday morning, creating hazardous travel conditions and raising concerns of flash flooding.

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.

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.

Police: 2 men shot in Key West, gunman in custody

Police are investigating a shooting in Key West.

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.

Upper Keys animal shelter rescues puppy mill dogs, highlights need for adopters

The Upper Keys Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit shelter that has been rescuing and rehoming animals since 1972, continues to make a difference in the lives of abandoned pets.

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.

IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes

The IRS is giving individuals and businesses across Florida until May 1 to file various federal tax returns and make payments, following last year’s devastating Hurricane Milton.

Shark bite victim airlifted from Everglades National Park

Medics airlifted the victim of a shark bite from Everglades National Park Saturday afternoon.

Trump cuts to National Park Service could leave crucial South Florida programs without funds

The Trump administration’s sweeping cuts at national parks across the country now have many concerned about how this will impact programs that protect and maintain these natural spaces.

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.

REAL ID requirement for domestic flights goes into effect in May

Starting on May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will be requiring a REAL ID for adults planning to board domestic commercial flights.

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.

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.

Wildfire damages over 26,000 acres in South Florida

Miami-Dade firefighters continued working with a state and federal Forest Service team facing spot fires in the area where flames burned over 26,000 acres.

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.

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.

Man, 62, dies after diving in waters off Key Largo

A 62-year-old man died Monday after losing consciousness while diving at the Spiegel Grove wreck off Key Largo, authorities said.

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.

Catholics in South Florida mark Ash Wednesday with Pope Francis hospitalized for 20th day

In South Florida, Catholics attended mass at churches in greater numbers to commemorate Ash Wednesday, which marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and charity before Easter on April 20.

It wasn’t extra toppings: South Florida Subway ordered shut after rodent droppings found

Several restaurants across Florida were ordered to shut down last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation due to serious health violations, including rodent and roach activity.

‘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.

South Florida sees cooler, breezier conditions as cold front lingers

A weak cold front made its way through South Florida on Monday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures and a refreshing breeze across the region.

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.

Video shows Cuban migrants make landfall near Key West airport

A suspected migrant landing was reported along the seawall near Key West International Airport on Saturday afternoon.

Miami Springs man accused of illegally killing alligator in Big Cypress

A South Florida man is facing a felony and multiple misdemeanors after he illegally killed an alligator in the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.

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.

South Florida warms up after cold snap, but another chill is on the way

After South Florida shivered through a rare cold snap, temperatures are rebounding quickly.

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.

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.

South Florida ends 2024 on a hot and humid note after foggy start

South Florida residents woke up Tuesday to dense fog on the final day of 2024, prompting a dense fog advisory for Broward, Miami-Dade, and surrounding areas until 10 a.m.

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.

This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 29, 2024

This Week In South Florida Host Glenna Milberg held a roundtable discussion with the mayors of Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties on Sunday to discuss the plans, priorities, challenges and concerns that South Floridians are facing as we head into 2025.

South Florida enjoys warm weather as west coast faces major storm system

South Florida residents and visitors can expect warm and mostly dry conditions on Thursday, with highs reaching 80 degrees, several degrees above average for this time of year.

Mild temps, minimal rain set stage for South Florida holiday celebrations

On Christmas Eve, South Floridians preparing for Nochebuena festivities — complete with lechón and family gatherings — are keeping a close eye on the forecast as moisture builds in the atmosphere, signaling rainier days ahead.

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.