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Swim South Florida: ‘Learn to Swim’ program offers free swim classes in Miami
Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and its why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.
On the ballot in Miami: Broader public corruption oversight and contested outdoor fitness equipment
Local 10 News takes a look at what’s on the ballot for the Aug. 20 Primary for the city of Miami.
Miami mayor to host multi-agency boating safety symposium amid rising accidents
In response to a recent surge in boating accidents, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will lead a multi-agency boating safety symposium to educate the community on essential water safety practices.
‘It was horrifying:’ Over 40 residents displaced after fire erupts inside Miami apartment building
A massive fire broke out at a four-story apartment complex in Miami on Monday morning, leaving over 40 residents displaced, authorities confirmed.
Caught on Camera: Woman chases down man who burglarized her vehicle in Wynwood
Surveillance video has gone viral online, showing a woman chasing down a man to get back her belongings after her car was broken into in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood.
4 hospitalized after flames erupt inside Miami home
Four people, including two police officers and a firefighter, were taken to the hospital early Thursday morning after a fire erupted inside of a home in Miami, first responders confirmed.
‘Leave no trace:’ Miami removes spoil island trash cans as part of bold new program
The city of Miami is about to initiate a new strategy to dramatically reduce trash that’s left behind by boaters on the islands of Biscayne Bay. It’s risky and will require all water enthusiasts who enjoy the islands to get on board.
‘Oh s***:’ Miami man accused of trying to rape sleeping victim
A Miami man was arrested Monday on accusations that he tried to rape a woman who he had just met that day and who he allowed to sleep over, authorities said.
Miami man accused of attacking victims with machete during dispute over $80
A 54-year-old man from Miami was arrested Monday after police say he attacked two victims with a machete during a dispute over $80.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: April 14, 2024
On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, host Glenna Milberg speaks to Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick, State Rep. Dotie Joseph, Surfside Mayor Shlomo Dazinger and Surfside Mayoral Candidate and former mayor Charles Burkett.
Judge rules Miami commission maps unconstitutional: ‘Miamians suffered’
A federal judge struck down Miami’s current city commission map, ruling that the city “unconstitutionally” drew district lines based on race.
Ultra’s Chief of Security addresses extended time concerns of some downtown residents
Some downtown Miami residents are asking why the music during the Ultra Music Festival raged longer than expected last weekend.
Vigil held for young mother killed after being run over by truck while pushing baby stroller
Family and friends gathered to remember a young mother whose life was cut short earlier this week.
Big Orange is back after all for Miami NYE celebration, says the creator
It's a Christmas miracle! After a bit of back and forth, the famed Big Orange will be part of Miami’s New Year’s Eve celebration this year.
Miami mayor at Thanksgiving Day feast for homeless: ‘We have a moral obligation to take care of each other’
With the help of volunteers and donors, the Camillus House has been serving a Thanksgiving Day feast for Miami’s homeless community for 63 years.
UHealth, first responders hold simulation of plane crashing into bus carrying foreign diplomats
The UHealth partnered with local and federal agencies on Sunday to conduct a crisis exercise.
Miami homeowner believes fiber optic line was installed underneath her home without consent
While there is a big push to get fiber optic lines installed to get everyone connected to the internet at a quicker pace, here in South Florida, that push is coming with a cost.
Miami commission candidate accused of threatening man with gun after argument over campaign signs
A Miami Commission candidate was arrested Sunday for allegedly threatening a man with a gun during an argument over campaign signs, authorities said.
Closeout memo details why state dropped charges against Conor McGregor after rape accusations at Kaseya Center
Local 10 News has obtained a copy of the closeout memo involving a sexual battery case against Conor McGregor that shows prosecutors in Miami decided not to pursue charges against the former UFC champ due to numerous witness statements.
Man calls Miami FBI, threatens mass shooting, says he was abused, kidnapped by ‘Jewish people’
A 15-minute call with an FBI operator was filled with mass shooting threats and requests for protection. The caller was later picked up in front of a Miami courthouse.
Online recruiting investigation leads to rearrest of accused Miami sex trafficker
A 41-year-old Miami man has been rearrested on human trafficking charges following an undercover investigation in California, Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle and City of Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales announced Friday in a news release.
Judge rules Miguel Gabela can run in election for Miami District 1 commission seat
Florida Circuit Court Judge Pedro P. Echarte, Jr. ruled on Wednesday that Miguel Gabela is a qualified candidate for District 1 in the City of Miami’s upcoming municipal election set for Nov. 7.
‘Really nervous’: Miami halts construction at Edgewater high-rise over falling debris
Miami officials ordered construction to stop at a twin-tower condominium development in the city’s Edgewater neighborhood after residents complained that falling debris from the site put them in danger.
Emergency meeting held following collapse at construction site in Brickell
An emergency meeting was held Monday with City of Miami officials and the demolition contractor involved in this past weekend’s collapse at a construction site in Brickell.
1 dead, 4 injured after crane collapses at Mercy Hospital in Coconut Grove, officials say
One construction worker was killed and four others were injured after a crane collapsed in the Mercy Hospital campus in Coconut Grove on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
After appeals court loss, plaintiffs take Miami redistricting battle to Supreme Court
After being dealt a legal blow Friday in their efforts to keep a “racially gerrymandered” electoral map from being used in this November’s Miami city commission election, plaintiffs suing the city are taking their fight to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Plaintiffs challenging City of Miami’s redistricting map over racial gerrymandering dealt legal blow
In a 2-1 decision the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Friday granted the City of Miami’s motion for a stay. That means the Plaintiffs’ map won’t be used for the upcoming November election.
Will new Miami electoral map force Carollo out? City’s redistricting battle not over
Fresh off the heels of a court order stating Miami city commissioners’ second try at redrawing their electoral map failed to remedy “unconstitutional” racial gerrymandering issues, there are now questions over whether an incumbent commissioner will have to move or relinquish his seat.
Miami police SUV stolen from outside hospital; Suspect found wearing police hat
A man was taken into custody Monday night after he was accused of stealing a marked Miami police Ford Explorer outside of the Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital, authorities said.
Cleanup efforts in Little Havana increase after Local 10 report, but residents want more done
Local 10 News' recent story on the trash problem in Little Havana seems to have struck a nerve.
‘A constant battle’: Leaders, residents aim to tackle rampant litter, illegal dumping in Miami’s Little Havana
Just blocks away from the salsa beats, the clickety-clacks of domino tiles and the tourist-filled sidewalks of Calle Ocho is the real Little Havana — and it’s in big trouble.
After ruling, Miami considers new commission maps — is commish’s election rival being targeted?
After a federal judge ruled in May that the city of Miami racially gerrymandered its commission districts, residents had another shot at telling commissioners what they would like to see when it comes to voting maps during a meeting at Miami City Hall Wednesday.
Victim identified in fatal Rickenbacker Causeway stabbing; police seek information
A homeless man who was fatally stabbed last week on the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami was identified by police Friday as 48-year-old Tyson Cash.
South Beach business owner suing Miami Beach over liquor store curfew
As the City of Miami gears up for Ultra and the event’s projected $200 million dollar economic impact, the City of Miami Beach is being hit with a lawsuit.
Woman caught on camera inside Miami Starbucks making hateful, homophobic comments
Viral video taken inside a South Florida coffee shop shows a woman allegedly targeting tourists with a homophobic rant.
Man arrested days after Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes’ city truck vandalized
A 25-year-old man was arrested Wednesday, two days after City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes’ city-issued truck was vandalized outside his Coral Way district office, authorities confirmed.
Should cops have grabbed man by neck, dragged him while in handcuffs and shackles? Miami panel says no
While police officers’ body-worn camera video was incongruent with their reports, the City of Miami’s Civilian Investigative Panel sustained a complaint on Tuesday that two police officers used excessive force on a man on Dec. 9, 2021.
Early voting begins Thursday for Miami’s District 2 Special Election
The City of Miami is holding a Special Election on Feb. 27 to elect a new city commissioner, but starting Thursday, eligible voters are able to participate in early voting.
Miami police reports violent crimes continue to decrease
The Miami Police Department’s Assistant Chief Armando Aguilar credits good police work coupled with new technologies as the success for a higher homicide arrest rate known as a clearance rate in 2022, and an overall decline in violent crime.
Native American activists want digging to stop at Brickell archaeological site
Two Florida Native American activists are asking the city of Miami to stop an ongoing archaeological dig at the site of a future development in the Brickell neighborhood.
‘Potential tragedy’: Major archaeological dig unearths history in Brickell, but will Miami save it?
A major archaeological dig at a Brickell construction site has unearthed thousands of years of Miami history, but some are worried the city isn’t doing enough to preserve the site.
Miami police searching for missing, endangered 75-year-old
Miami police asked the public’s help in searching for a missing, endangered 75-year-old woman who was last seen in the city’s Allapattah area, the agency announced Saturday.
Bigs in Blue partners with organization to help improve community relations between law enforcement and kids
The Big Brothers Big Sisters program, a non-profit organization that was designed to bridge the gap between police and communities of color, took a major step forward on Wednesday.
Police: North Miami man arrested after stealing cookie, threatening Wawa security guard with fork
A North Miami man was arrested Wednesday after trying to steal a cookie from a gas station and threatening a security guard with a fork, authorities said.
Local Black leaders feel ‘disrespected’ after Miami commission removes every member of Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
With questions rising about the future of historic Virginia Key after Miami Mayor Francis Suarez refused to veto the city’s takeover of the board of trustees, many Black local leaders are now angered by the decision.
Miami, Fort Lauderdale primed for 2023 New Year’s Eve celebration
After a massive celebration for the ringing in of 2022 that included more than 100,000 attendees, the Bayfront Park New Year’s Eve announced Wednesday that it will make its return to the City of Miami in 2023.
Miami was once coined the ‘crypto capital’ by its mayor, but how are things looking now?
The crypto-currency world has been shaken following the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of crypto company FTX.
Miami firefighter relieved of duty after video shows him punching handcuffed hospital patient
New video in to Local 10 News shows a City of Miami firefighter punching a handcuffed patient at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
‘I don’t want to have to do this to you, little man,’ suspect allegedly tells co-worker before stealing his car
A 36-year-old man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly stole his new co-worker’s vehicle in Miami, authorities said.