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South Florida man gets full refund following Local 10 investigation into dealership practices
A South Florida man has received a full refund after a Local 10 News investigation into questionable car dealership business practices.
Dream car turns into $30,000 nightmare for South Florida man
He found and bought the car of his dreams, only to have the dealership lure him back and take it away. Today, 21-year-old Christian Mobley says he is out $30,000 and an investigation into what happened is now underway.
State Attorney releases body-cam video in fatal Miami police shooting
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office released body-cam video related to the fatal Miami police shooting of a 64-year-old man last year.
Ex–Fort Lauderdale police detective arrested months after Local 10 News investigation
A former Fort Lauderdale police detective whose alleged misconduct was first exposed by Local 10 News in May has now been arrested on federal charges following an FBI investigation.
Miramar park playgrounds locked up following Local 10 News investigation
In a sudden reversal just days after assuring the public that playgrounds at Miramar Regional Park were safe, the city has locked them up, a move that comes only after Local 10 News raised serious safety concerns.
State says wait times down at Broward driver’s license offices. Customers, lawmakers say not so fast
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles says its driver’s license offices in Broward County are operating more efficiently than ever. But customers standing in long lines ― sometimes for hours ― and several state lawmakers are challenging that claim.
Clean Plate: Here are the South Florida restaurants with ZERO violations
These South Florida restaurants earned a perfect score during their most recent unannounced state inspection.
City staff backs controversial Hollywood Mikvah plan amid fierce resident outcry
The heated controversy surrounding a proposed Jewish ritual bath, or Mikvah, at 1434 Monroe Street, is set to come to a head on Dec. 9 when the project goes before the Historic Preservation Board (HPB).
North Miami man, 85 and legally blind, recovers $28,000 after Local 10 News investigation
An 85-year-old North Miami man who is legally blind has gotten all his money back after paying for a roof that was never completed.
Rodent found in restaurant ordered shut for 6th time; Roaches found in pasta at another!
Inspectors were busy in South Florida last week!
Miami Gardens pastor faces new civil fraud suit while serving sentence in separate criminal case
Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon is once again accused of fraud, this time in a civil lawsuit that recently came to light even though it was filed months ago.
79-year-old retired postal worker forced to start over after Miami Gardens pastor betrays his trust
For the first time since the Miami Gardens pastor he trusted went to jail, Edward Fuller is speaking out. The retired postal worker should be living in his dream home with his daughters.
Texas woman mistakenly jailed on Christmas Eve wins court battle: Suit against BSO can go forward
A Texas woman who was mistakenly arrested and jailed for three days over Christmas in 2022 has won a key victory in her federal lawsuit against the Broward Sheriff’s Office and several of its deputies.
Father, son strike again: North Miami police seek scammers after Local 10 investigation
Police are actively searching for a father-and-son team that was recently exposed by Local 10 News for allegedly scamming elderly residents. According to neighbors, the duo has struck again, this time targeting an 85-year-old legally blind man who says he was defrauded out of $28,000 for a roof that was never properly installed.
Hawaii man scammed out of $275,000 in luxury car deal has been fully refunded after Local 10 investigation
A Hawaii man who lost his entire life savings in a luxury car scam has finally been made whole 16 months after a Local 10 News investigation exposed the fraud.
How biotech helps Florida Keys prevent mosquito-borne diseases
Biologists with the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) are releasing lab-modified mosquitos twice a week in the Middle Keys. It’s part of a pilot program to reduce the population and help stop people from getting bitten.
Miami-Dade schools use tech to deal with students’ growing vaping problem
With back-to-school approaching, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is prepared to use technology to deal with students’ growing vaping problem.
Local 10 News rides along on Secret Service skimmer bust across South Florida
They’re small. They’re sneaky. And in seconds, they can drain your bank account.
‘Where does it end?’: Residents push back on religious bathhouse planned for Hollywood neighborhood
A quiet residential street in Hollywood has become the center of a growing controversy as plans to tear down a home and replace it with a religious bathhouse face fierce opposition from neighbors.
Pastor Eric Readon taken into custody despite last-minute plea withdrawal
Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon was taken into custody Friday morning after a judge declined to delay his surrender or rule immediately on his last-minute motion to withdraw his guilty plea.
Pastor tries to back out of fraud guilty plea, blames Local 10 coverage
Just days before he is scheduled to begin serving a 364-day jail sentence, Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon has filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, asking the court to reverse the deal that spared him a possible 65-year prison term.
May Fu Chinese remains closed after 3rd failed inspection following Local 10 Dirty Dining report
May Fu Chinese Restaurant remains shut down after state health inspectors returned for a third follow-up visit and, once again, found serious sanitary issues just feet from where food is prepared and served.
Dirty Dining camera catches employee removing rats from local Chinese restaurant
Just days after being allowed to reopen following a state-ordered shutdown for rodent activity, May Fu Chinese Restaurant has been shut down once again, this time after a Local 10 Dirty Dining investigation caught employees on camera removing three dead rats from the kitchen.
Unlicensed engineer faces millions in fines after Local 10 investigation uncovers forged inspections
The Florida Board of Professional Engineers has filed a 724-count administrative complaint against Enrique Fernandez Jr., a South Florida man accused of forging his late father’s name and license number on dozens of building inspection reports across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Pastor takes plea: Embattled Miami Gardens minister headed to jail for fraud
A Miami Gardens pastor who just last week rejected a plea deal in a high-profile fraud case did a complete about-face in Miami-Dade court on Monday.
Miami Gardens pastor rejects plea deal in high-profile fraud case, faces up to 65 years behind bars
Miami Gardens Pastor Eric Readon appeared in a Miami-Dade courtroom Wednesday, where he rejected a plea deal offered by the State Attorney’s Office in a high-profile elder exploitation and fraud case that stems from a Local 10 News investigation.
Neighbors claim Miami Gardens home is noisy, unlicensed takeout restaurant: ‘A nuisance’
From the outside, it looks like any other single-family home on Northwest First Court in Miami Gardens. But neighbors say what’s happening behind the fence has transformed their quiet residential street into something that resembles a busy takeout restaurant.
High-profile Fort Lauderdale detective fired after internal affairs investigation
Detective Henry Lockwood, once a face of the department and mentor to youth, is accused of abusing his authority, misusing police databases, and tracking his ex with a GPS device.
Florida Highway Patrol faces staffing crisis amid political tug of war over funding
It’s a full-blown crisis on Florida’s roads with dangerously low numbers of state troopers, reckless drivers running wild, and a highway patrol agency that critics say is barely hanging on.
Railway not changing a thing after Local 10 investigation on tankers parked near FLL runway
Despite public concern, expert warnings and a Local 10 News investigation exposing hazardous rail tankers parked just beyond the perimeter of a major commercial runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the railway says it has no plans to modify its operations.
Embattled pastor back in custody after Broward judge says he violated terms of pretrial release
Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon was taken back into custody Thursday after a Broward County judge revoked his bond, citing a violation of the terms of his pretrial release.
Railcars parked near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport raise serious safety concerns
Just yards away from a major runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), dozens of rail tankers marked with hazardous material warnings sit parked in plain view — and some say it’s a disaster waiting to happen.
Dirty Dining follow-up: DBPR confirms Miami restaurant was open, operating at time of inspection
Earlier this week, the owner of Lovely’s in the City publicly disputed our report about her kitchen being shut down due to a rodent infestation.
Rodent trouble at Family Dollar — pet food area shut down
A Family Dollar store in Fort Lauderdale is facing serious sanitation concerns after a state inspection revealed rodent activity in the area where animal food is kept.
Owner disputes rodent report at Lovely’s in the City, says Miami location has been closed for years
Local 10 News recently published an article on its website based on public records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation regarding a recent restaurant inspection.
No charges filed in Platemakers probe: State attorney says evidence doesn’t meet criminal threshold
A Local 10 News investigation that sparked a criminal probe into a South Florida license plate customization business has now reached a turning point: the Broward County state attorney has declined to file charges.
Ex-Hollywood car dealer accused of high-end rip-off arrested before flight to Cuba
A South Florida man accused of taking nearly $300,000 from a Hawaii car buyer and never delivering the luxury vehicle was arrested by federal agents just before boarding a flight from Miami to Cuba — with Russia as his final destination.
No Proof, Just Blame: Salt 7 owner accuses ex-bartender after social media blast
The unraveling of Salt 7, once a buzzy hot spot on Las Olas Boulevard inside the ICON building, continues with another twist—this time involving a former bartender and the restaurant’s embattled owner.
Job fair brings relief to displaced Salt 7 team after restaurant’s sudden closure
What started as heartbreak for Salt 7 employees has taken a hopeful turn. Days after being abruptly locked out of their workplace, former staffers gathered at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Friday for a job fair created just for them.
Employees claim upscale Fort Lauderdale restaurant owes them thousands: ‘They don’t pay anyone’
Some employees at the high-end Las Olas restaurant Salt 7 say they have not been paid, accusing the owner of issuing excuses and bouncing checks while the restaurant faces imminent eviction.
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.
Florida man who claims he owns land underwater loses another court battle
William Swaim, the man notorious for claiming ownership of submerged lands across Florida, has lost yet another legal battle. In a major ruling, a Florida judge rejected his latest attempt to claim public land, marking yet another courtroom defeat for the developer.
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.
South Florida cities generating big money with speeding cameras in school zones
The report card is in on school speed zone cameras.
Buyer beware: Car dealership facing accusations of fraud from past customers
A South Florida car dealership, Kars2Go, is under fire following multiple allegations of fraudulent activity, including unauthorized loans, inflated prices, and forged signatures.