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Three juveniles were involved in an accident in which a golf cart rolled over Sunday afternoon in Weston.
New Miss Carnaval crowned in 43rd annual event
Melanie Garcia has been crowned queen at the 43rd annual Miss Carnaval Miami.
US Coast Guard searches for passenger who fell overboard on cruise ship
The US Coast guard is searching for a missing Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger.
Breyers scoops out nearly $9 million in ‘natural vanilla’ ice cream settlement
Breyers has settled a class action lawsuit that alleged its "natural vanilla" flavored ice cream was flavored with non-vanilla plant substances.
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas sailing canceled for unplanned maintenance
The "World's Largest Cruise Ship" will undergo unplanned maintenance, and travelers will receive a refund for their canceled sailing.
Florida mom arrested after her 10-year-old daughter misses 33 days of school
A Florida woman is under arrest after police say she let her child miss weeks of school without an excuse.
Boy falls to his death on Royal Caribbean Cruise
A 12-year-old boy fell from the balcony of a cruise ship and later died from his injuries.
Hunters join exclusive club after catching massive gator in Mississippi
If you thought the World's biggest alligators were only in Florida, then think again.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $527 million
Friday night's jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing has reached an estimated $527 million.
Local 10 in Haiti: Nation of 12 million looks to new prime minister to defeat gangs
After arriving at Haiti’s National Palace this week, Local 10 News witnessed a significant change in the Caribbean nation: dozens of members of its newly reformed military, marking the first time since the 1990s that Haiti has had an army.
Local 10 in Haiti: Residents demand action as gangs tighten grip on Port-au-Prince
Dramatic scenes unfolded on the streets of Port-au-Prince Monday morning, highlighting the ongoing struggle for control in Haiti’s capital.
Costco recalls 48,000 mattresses due to possible mold exposure
About 48,000 mattresses sold at Costco are under recall after over 500 consumers reported mold growing on them, the Consumer Safety Product Commission said on Thursday.
Charged in racial tirade at Hialeah Publix, doctor’s deal with state atty. has conditions
Dr. Jennifer Wright was arrested in January and accused of hate crimes following the events at a Publix in Hialeah.
Funeral held for Vietnam War soldier from Miami Beach accounted over 50 years later
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sanford I. Finger, a Vietnam War soldier from Miami Beach, was buried at Arlington National Cemetary in Virginia on Friday.
Charges dropped against Alec Baldwin in connection to deadly ‘Rust’ shooting
Charges against Alec Baldwin have been dropped in the fatal on-set “Rust” shooting, according to ABC News.
Driver injured after tractor trailer overturns on US 27
One person was injured Tuesday morning after a tractor trailer overturned on U.S. 27 in west Broward, according to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue.
Joe Biden meets with Democratic governors to bolster abortion rights
Joe Biden meets with Democratic governors.
Police: 2 people shot while driving in Opa-locka
According to authorities, the two victims were traveling in a vehicle when someone opened fire.
Police in Miami locate missing 12-year-old girl
A flyer sent out by the City of Miami Police Department Special Victim's Unit asked for the public's help in locating 12-year-old Luisa Fernandez.
Pressure mounting on Miami-Dade School Board ahead of Wednesday meeting, decision on masks
On Wednesday, the Miami-Dade School Board is expected to make a decision on face masks.
Family of probation officer battling COVID-19 in ICU trying to stay positive
An officer for the Florida Department of Corrections is in the ICU with COVID-19.
South Florida organizations working hard to collect relief items and get them to Haiti
Five containers of food and two trucks filled with medical supplies are already on the ground in some of the earthquake ravaged areas of Haiti thanks to Food for the Poor.
Carjacking outside Mount Sinai Medical Center leads to bailout, active search in Miami
According to Miami Beach police, officers responded to a call of a carjacking at Mount Sinai Hospital at approximately 4:48 p.m. Monday.
Relief efforts ongoing in South Florida as death toll from earthquake in Haiti rises
The death toll in Haiti has surpassed 700 and is only expected to climb following Saturday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake.
Procession held for FHP trooper who died from COVID-19 as cases, hospitalizations in Florida continue to spike
The Florida Highway Patrol bid a final farewell to one of their troopers on Sunday after he lost a battle with COVID-19.
Hallandale Beach condo makes immediate repairs after city posted safety notice
City officials said an engineer’s report from June for the Olympus Towers and Marina found numerous issues, such as spalled concrete and exposed rebar.
Body of kayaker found in water behind Pembroke Pines homes
Investigators said two people boarded a single-person kayak and floated away from the backyard of a residence.
Elderly woman rushed to hospital after her Miami home is riddled with bullets
Police officers were at the scene Sunday morning, searching for clues and speaking to neighbors.
Grace is speeding through the Caribbean and Fred isn’t done yet
Disorganized Tropical Storm Grace is speeding west just south Puerto Rico.
South Florida Haitian community heartbroken upon hearing news of deadly earthquake
Members of South Florida's Haitian community were dismayed and heartbroken by the news of Saturday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake.
Lauderhill holds sandbag giveaway as hurricane season activity picks up
A sandbag giveaway took place Saturday morning in Lauderhill following a successful one that was held on Friday.
Tire shop, home deemed total loss after Hallandale Beach fire
Firefighters rushed to battle a large blaze that broke out Wednesday night at a tire shop in Hallandale Beach.
After battle with COVID-19 in medically induced coma, 15-year-old girl takes first steps at Broward hospital
After being cared for at Broward Health’s intensive care unit, 15-year-old Paulina Velasquez is awake and alert, and on Wednesday she walked for the first time.
South Florida residents in flood-prone areas express concern as Tropical Storm Fred threatens region with heavy rain
With Tropical Storm Fred tracking toward South Florida, people living in areas like southeast Hollywood are concerned.
Broward restaurant owners upset that someone peeled off sticker supporting law enforcement
The owners of a Gyroville restaurant in Coral Springs said someone peeled off the ‘thin blue line’ American flag sticker from their front door on Saturday, and want to know why.
Brazen burglar uses pickup truck to rip ATM out of convenience store
Once inside the business, authorities said the suspect used a white Ford pickup truck to pull an ATM machine out of the store.
Broward families concerned reckless speeding boaters put manatees in danger
Despite the signs for minimum wake, boaters continue to speed, and some manatees have been discovered badly injured.
Touching video shows Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy rescuing malnourished dog tied to a pole
The dog was tied so tightly to a pole, it was unable to sit down.
Latest surge in COVID-19 could have major impact on South Florida’s economy
If policies are put in place that facilitate COVID-19 transmission rather than limit it, they could have trickle-down impacts to various aspects of the local economy.
Miami apartment building deemed unsafe, residents forced to evacuate
Residents were informed they must evacuate the building at 5050 Northwest 7th Street but were given time to collect items from their homes.
Crooks clean out Miami-Dade home undergoing renovations while owners were on vacation
Home surveillance video captured the cooks outside the Palm Springs North home just after 4 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5.
State officials threaten to withhold salaries of superintendents, school board members who defy DeSantis’ mask mandate ban
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' mask mandate ban has led to a major battle.
Family distraught after hit-and-run crash sends father of 2 girls to ICU
RJ Otero was on his way to work around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4 when he was hit on the Julia Tuttle Causeway.
Police in Miami locate 2 girls who had been reported missing
City of Miami police are asking for the public's help in finding 12-year-old Christian Wilford and 14-year-old Melissa Ruiz.
Reward now over $20K for information in murder of Coast Guard member
Members of the Coast Guard Investigative Service went door-to-door on Saturday, handing out flyers and asking anyone if they might have information in the deadly shooting of 27-year-old old Caroline Schollaert.
Atlantic systems showing some signs of development
The National Hurricane Center is continuing to call out three systems spread out across the tropical Atlantic.
Family members distraught after man gunned down in West Park
Family members identified the victim as 42-year-old John Henry Rembert Jr.
COVID-19 cases continue rising, hospital beds filling up across Miami-Dade and Broward
The latest explosion in COVID-19 cases has led to long lines at several coronavirus testing sites in South Florida and a major increase in hospitalizations.
Firefighters rush to extinguish flames inside Plantation home
Authorities said all occupants made it out of the home and no injures were reported.
Owner of Doral car dealership arrested after allegedly tampering with odometer before selling vehicle
According to Miami-Dade police, the victim in this case purchased the vehicle from Elite Motors in Doral.
Lots of systems but no immediate threats in the tropical Atlantic
The large area of disturbed weather across the tropical Atlantic just south of the Saharan dust plume has three distinct circulations embedded in it.
Police locate missing 2-month-old from Palm Beach County
Police were searching for a missing baby from Palm Beach County, but located the child and her mother late Wednesday night.
Local lawmakers joined by GOP leader McCarthy for Cuban freedom rally outside Versailles restaurant
Chants for freedom outside of Café Versailles once again as local leaders and legislators took to the stage, calling for changes in Cuba that would result in one thing.
Surfside security guard describes climbing through rubble to escape building collapse
The security guard working at the Champlain Towers South building the night the condo collapsed described the tense moments to Local 10 News' Rosh Lowe.
Vaccination numbers rising in Miami-Dade as officials push shots to combat COVID-19 Delta Variant
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced an effort between the county and local universities to get more college-age folks vaccinated.
South Floridians take part in clinical trial for Pfizer vaccine booster shot
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Florida, some residents are taking part in Pfizer’s vaccine booster clinical study.
Residents of Overtown apartment facing eviction despite paying their rent
Tenants, many who have lived in the complex more than a decade, are working with the Miami Workers Center.
After 3 months of waiting for moving company, South Florida woman returns from Colorado to collect her belongings herself
Ysatiz Piñero hired Cheney Brothers Worldwide Moving in February and paid for their services, but after moving to Colorado she never received her items.
Passenger on flight to Miami arrested after allegedly attacking flight attendants, groping their breasts
Police arrested 22-year-old Maxwell Berry on three counts of battery.
Search ongoing for suspect in attempted sexual battery of 7-year-old girl in Cooper City
Investigators are searching for a man seen on surveillance video walking around the Flamingo Lakes Townhomes.
Police arrest suspect wanted for fatal shooting that happened seven months ago in Hollywood
Police said 27-year-old Guy Georges turned himself in at the BSO Main Jail.
Several South Florida hospitals under new ownership amid latest surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Five major local hospitals in South Florida are now under new ownership.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations once again on the rise in Miami-Dade County
Experts say one way to bring the number of unvaccinated people in hospitals with Covid down is for more community members to get vaccinated.
Juvenile’s death inside gated Miami Gardens community prompts police investigation
Police in Miami Gardens are investigating a juvenile female’s death.
1 dead after tanker crashes, spilling fuel and causing large fire
A fuel tanker caught fire on a busy South Florida roadway Sunday afternoon.
Back to school drive held for students in Wilton Manors
In Wilton Manors on Sunday, backpacks and school supplies were just some of the items being given away.
Large freedom rally at Bayfront Park not only for Cuba, but also Venezuela and Nicaragua
It's a freedom rally event not only for Cuba, but Venezuela and Nicaragua as well.
Rescue workers treat several passengers waiting to board cruise ship at Port Everglades
Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue told Local 10 News that they treated patients at the port, but did not have to transport any to a hospital.
Support Surfside 5K event raises funds to help families impacted by horrible building collapse
South Floridians took part in a very special 5K event at Markham Park in Sunrise, with all the proceeds going to the official Support Surfside donation fund.
Suspect arrested following investigation into burned body found near Miami train tracks
Police said the man who committed the awful crime tried to cover it up.
Man accused of setting apartment on fire with people sleeping inside faces Broward judge
Obed Ordonez, 20, is facing several charges, including attempted first-degree murder and aggravated animal cruelty.
Woman living in car after city deemed her Miami Gardens home unsafe
It's been four years since a hurricane damaged 68-year-old Vanessa Wilcox's roof, but now she is on the verge of homelessness.
Lawsuit alleges employees, security guard at Rodeway Inn did nothing while elderly woman was sexually assaulted
The attack on the 67-year-old woman was horrific, and it all happened in a hallway at the Roadway Inn in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Victim injured in hit-and-run crash captured on dash cam wants fleeing driver to come forward
In treatment with stage 4 breast cancer, the 77-year-old victim suffered a fractured femur and fractures in both of her ankles.
Hallandale Beach condos The Hemispheres in need of repairs but city has been slow with approving permits
An engineer called the City of Hallandale Beach Building Department dysfunctional and incompetent in the wake of Champlain Towers South collapse.
Charges dropped against South Florida rabbi accused of inappropriately touching male students
Rabbi Yosef Benita was accused of the crimes by a student at the Lubavitch Educational Center.
9 people displaced due to house fire in West Park
Firefighters were quickly on the scene of the blaze, which was near the intersection of Southwest 36th Street and 54th Avenue.
Mask-wearing guidelines in flux as COVID-19 cases spike
The vast majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Broward and Miami-Dade are among the unvaccinated.
Doctors encouraged by progress of 15-year-old COVID-19 patient in coma, saying she’s entered ‘recovery stage’
For the past 10 days the teen has been receiving steroids, blood thinners and Remdesivir to fight the effects of COVID-19.
15-year-old in medically induced coma after testing positive for COVID-19
15-year-old Paulina Valasquez is on a ventilator and in a medically induced coma after the girl tested positive for COVID-19.
Miami-Dade mayor: All missing Surfside victims have been found
On Monday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will hold a press conference with an update on efforts at the site of the collapse.
Miami-Dade County opens new mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites
More than 11,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week.
Protest organizers hold peaceful gathering in Miami Beach for those suffering in Cuba
A rally was held on Sunday in Miami Beach at the intersection of 73rd Street and Collins Avenue.
Wet weather doesn’t stop fun at final day of Rolling Loud
It's been a weekend full of great music and massive crowds at Hard Rock Stadium, with afterparty festivities spilling into Miami Beach.
Fire crews in Miami battle large blaze at abandoned Little Havana home
According to officials, the two-story structure is possibly an abandoned building.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue rising as health officials combat ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’
The dangerous and contagious COVID-19 Delta Variant is sweeping the country, leading to more people in hospitals.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: July 25, 2021
On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg is joined by Rep Carlos Gimenez, Jackson Health CEO Carlos Migoya, former Miami-Dade College president Eduardo Padron and Miami Fire Chief Joseph Zahralban.
Boaters travel from South Florida to waters off Cuba, light fireworks in showing of support for protesters
The group initially left Friday from Bayside Marina and stopped in Key West for fuel and inspections.
Some rounds of heavy rain related to the tropical disturbance still expected
The Tropical Disturbance we have been following is a large swirl of clouds off the east coast of Florida.
Repair work being done to popular Dania Beach Pier
Longtime visitor Rich Engels noticed damage below the pier and reached out to Local 10 News after getting no response from the City of Dania Beach.
Miami police sergeant hospitalized after collision with vehicle
According to authorities, a City of Miami Police Sergeant was in his marked vehicle when he was struck by another car.
Authorities in Miami Beach searching for missing man with dementia
According to police, 66-year-old Inocente Cusidor-Hernandez was last seen in North Beach on July 18.
Expect periods of heavy rain related to well-developed tropical disturbance
The Tropical Disturbance we have been following offshore of Central Florida has a well-defined circulation with strong thunderstorms on the south and east side.
DeSantis’ appeal successful, court sides with Florida against CDC’s COVID-19 protocols for cruise industry
The cruise industry will now be able to resume operations without adhering to the CDC's COVID-19 protocols.
Power restored after much of Florida Keys went dark early Saturday morning
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, most of the Keys were without power early Saturday morning.