Thursday’s arrest of Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla on a series of corruption charges is getting national attention, namely from popular ABC daytime talk show “The View.”

Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s former aid testified on Friday during a civil trial at the federal courthouse in Broward County, as the owners of Ball & Chain demand $2.4 million in damages.

Testimony continued on Tuesday in the federal civil trial of Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo, who is accused of abusing his power on local businesses.

The City of Miami Police Chief spoke on Tuesday about a longtime sergeant's shocking retirement message.

The Miami Police Department held a promotions ceremony on Wednesday at the James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami.

The City of Miami has a new police chief.

Manuel Morales, the Miami police veteran who has served as interim chief since Art Acevedo’s ouster last year, has been appointed to the permanent job.

The embattled former police chief of Miami is suing his former employer and city commissioners, saying his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking out against corruption.

Art Acevedo's federal lawsuit names Miami, City Manager Art Noriega and Commissioners Joe Carollo, Alex Diaz de la Portilla and Manolo Reyes.

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle has recused herself from the probe into corruption claims against elected City of Miami officials that were made last year by ousted Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo, documents obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News show.

Art Acevedo, the embattled former Miami police chief, has joined CNN as a law enforcement analyst for cable news outlet.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s reelection Tuesday means he will get to lead the U.S. Conference of Mayors starting January and continue his efforts to attract cryptocurrency innovators.

Art Acevedo was officially fired last week after weeks of melodrama, grievances, accusations and political theatre.

As Art Acevedo’s attorneys prepare to file a lawsuit against the city of Miami, Commissioner Manolo Reyes said the hiring process needs to be redefined.

Art Acevedo stood by his attorney, John Byrne, on Thursday night outside of Miami City Hall. His voice breaking, he read a public statement about his termination as the chief of the Miami Police Department.

Miami’s commission has a special meeting set for Thursday afternoon where Police Chief Art Acevedo can make his case to keep his job.

“We were treated like second-class citizens, and with this chief, it felt like a brand new start,” said Sgt. Stanley Jean-Poix, president of the Miami Community Police Benevolent Association, the city’s historically Black police association.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who went to Houston to bring in Art Acevedo for a fresh perspective, said Tuesday that the police chief is too much of an outsider and he supports the city manager’s decision to remove him after just six months.

The man once billed as the Michael Jordan and Tom Brady of policing ended up being “not the right fit” for the city of Miami.

Miami City Manager Art Noriega announced he is suspending Police Chief Art Acevedo with the intent of terminating his employment.

Miami’s most powerful police couple, Deputy Chief Ronald Papier and Little Havana Comdr. Nerly Papier, are fighting to get their jobs back just as Miami Chief Art Acevedo is protecting his.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is asked point-blank if he still supports police chief Art Acevedo, whose hiring he praised in March.

Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo is not the only one who has ever accused Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo of harassment. Bill Fuller, the co-founder and managing principal of Miami-based commercial real estate agency Barlington Group, and Carollo have had an ongoing feud for years.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez praised Art Acevedo as “America’s best chief” when he recruited him to lead Miami’s police force just six months ago.

There's a tug of war between three Miami city comissioners and the city's newly appointed police chief. So what's it all about? We break it down.

Members of the Miami City Commission vote 4 to 0 to launch an investigation into the newly appointed Miami police chief.

Acevedo’s five months as Miami police chief have been marred in controversy, and he faces formal questioning from city commissioners Monday.

Miami Chief Art Acevedo, who was born in Havana, Cuba, upset Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo after he said during a morning roll call that the “Cuban Mafia” runs the police department.

After a City of Miami police officer is relieved of duty and under investigation for a gesture he made in a photo, a picture surfaces of Miami's Chief of Police in a similar pose.

Post Malone, Travis Scott and Megan Thee Stallion are just some of the big names performing at the three day festival.

After a year where the spotlight has been on policing nationwide, City of Miami Police are introducing a new tool to keep the community safe before any use of excessive force is necessary.

Several shootings over the past week, which has been marred by gun violence, took place in the City of Miami.

They’re calling it “Operation Summer Heat,” and the 12-week initiative puts more boots on the ground — and online — to try and control the sudden spike in gun violence in Miami-Dade County.

Several of the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting outside a Miami-Dade County banquet hall are still recovering from their injuries.

Miami police are investigating a double shooting that occurred Wednesday morning.

Miami Police Department officers surrounded a gray car on Tuesday in Miami’s Belle Meade Island.

Miami-Dade County State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle stood with the family of a slain 6-year-old girl on Monday to ask the public for help with solving the case.

A Honduran American family’s search for 16-year-old Dayana “Diani” Gómez who vanished on Saturday morning ended in tragedy.

Law enforcement officials will be stepping up patrols in parts of Miami that have been the most affected by gun violence, officials announced Friday.

When a video showed Officer Alexander Garcia recently punching a homeless man repeatedly in the head, John Veiga said he recognized him.

Former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo was sworn in Monday morning as the City of Miami’s 42nd police chief.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Miami Beach Police Chief Richard Clements, Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber, Florida state Senator Gary Farmer, Rep. Carlos Gimenez and new Miami police chief Art Acevedo. The full episode can be seen at the top of this page.

MIAMI, Fla. – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo will become Miami’s next police chief, City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez formally announced Monday. AdToday @Artnoriega5 + @FrancisSuarez + three Commissioners introduce @CityofMiami residents to its new Chief of Police: Houston Chief @ArtAcevedo - he may start in 4-8 weeks - Cuban-born and “first Hispanic to lead HPD”. “We appreciate his service to Houston, and wish him the best in Miami,” Houston Police Officer’s Union President Doug Griffith said in a statement a day earlier. Acevedo served more than four years as HPD chief, leading more than 5,200 police officers and 1,000 support staff. Acevedo wasn’t included in a list of candidates that the city sent to Local 10 in mid-February, which included five who work for the Miami Police Department: Armando Aguilar, Assistant Chief, Miami Police Department; DeShawn Beaufort, Chief Inspector, Philadelphia Police; Francisco Fernandez, Major, Miami Police Department; Cherise Gause, Assistant Chief, Miami Police Department; Jason Lando, Commander, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police; Manuel Morales, Assistant Chief, Miami Police Department; Ronald Lee Papier, Deputy Chief, Miami Police Department; and Raul Pintos, Deputy Chief, New York City Police Department.

Greg Abbott says Texas is lifting a mask mandate and lifting business capacity limits next week. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)DALLAS – The end of Texas' mask mandate is giving Lucy Alanis second thoughts about one of her occasional indulgences during the coronavirus pandemic: dining in at restaurants. Businesses in Texas shed rules, city leaders plotted new safeguards and the state's 5 million schoolchildren largely remained under orders to keep wearing masks, at least for now. The mask mandate, which has been in place since July, and occupancy limits on restaurants and retail stores end March 10. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said his officers will continue wearing masks.

Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. A woman was fatally shot, windows were bashed and the mob forced shaken lawmakers and aides to flee the building, shielded by Capitol Police. And as the mob descended on the building Wednesday, Justice Department leaders reached out to offer up FBI agents. The rioting and loss of control has raised serious questions over security at the Capitol for future events. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said that as the rioting was underway, it became clear that the Capitol Police were overrun.

WASHINGTON – Three days before supporters of President Donald Trump rioted at the Capitol, the Pentagon asked the U.S Capitol Police if it needed National Guard manpower. And as the mob descended on the building Wednesday, Justice Department leaders reached out to offer up FBI agents. The rioting and loss of control has raised serious questions over security at the Capitol for future events. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said that as the rioting was underway, it became clear that the Capitol Police were overrun. Agents from nearly every Justice Department agency, including the FBI, were called in.

Markings on the vest indicate the suspect may have tried to shoot the officer two other times, Acevedo said. The officer underwent surgery that lasted several hours and Acevedo said he's "hopeful for a full recovery." After the officer was shot, another officer ran into the yard and shot the suspect once, killing him. "If they're not here to talk to us about solutions, then don't bother showing up to the Houston Police Department." Acevedo, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner at his side, thanked the Democratic mayor for his gun-control efforts and also praised Republican Texas Lt. Gov.

OnScene.tv via CNN(CNN) - A Houston police officer was wounded and a suspect fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire following two carjackings and the robbery of a priest Thursday night, authorities said. The shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. in southeast Houston, leaving the five-year police veteran shot -- possibly three times -- and one suspect dead, Acevedo said. "At some point a struggle ensued (and) the suspect actually shot our officer and several shots were discharged." "The suspect shot the officer, he went down when a secondary officer was coming from the opposite direction (and) discharged what appears to be one round striking the suspect," who died at the scene, Acevedo said. The wounded officer is the son of a 42-year police veteran, the chief said.

HOUSTON, Texas - Houston police arrested five men in a human trafficking investigation for allegedly holding 18 Latin American immigrants for ransom, police said. The suspects face multiple charges, including engaging in organized crime by kidnapping, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said Friday. The investigation started June 5 after a family told police a relative was being held against his will. The kidnappers told the family that the man would be killed if the money was not paid, the complaint said. Officers responded to where they believed the victim was held, and they arrested several suspects and rescued two victims, Acevedo said.