A northwest Miami-Dade man’s random direct message to a teenage girl led to him sexually victimizing her multiple times in exchange for money and an iPad, according to police. Authorities said he tried “multiple times” to have the 13-year-old get her friends to join in.

Republicans are eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida to add some breathing room to their slender majority in the U.S. House, but control of the chamber isn’t on the line.

The FBI Miami Field Office is investigating a case related to a network of remote freelance IT workers who are defying U.S. sanctions.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a press conference in Jacksonville on Thursday afternoon.

Southern cities largely unfamiliar with snow and ice are getting creative in their efforts to clean up from this week's winter storm.

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife are accused in a lawsuit of failing to protect a young girl who was sexually abused by an older child during a summer camp trip sponsored by their church.

The cocaine was hidden in boxes of fruit. It traveled in commercial planes from Colombia and into the United States after a stop in Central America.

Marsha Ellison is concerned that a former Fort Lauderdale police officer was fighting to get his job back on Wednesday in arbitration.

Discount store Big Lots is expected to close more stores across the country after a deal made with the company’s new owner.

A federal judge sentenced a Florida convicted felon on Wednesday to life in prison for sex trafficking girls and women.

A Florida registered sex offender is facing new charges after returning from a cruise with artificial intelligence-generated images.

President Donald Trump’s administration has directed federal agents to enforce immigration laws at churches and schools.

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek to be their GM, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.

A 33-year-old woman was at the Federal Detention Center in Miami Wednesday after a judge sentenced her over her role in a baby’s death.

Gito St. Fort over two decades in federal prison for selling the drugs that killed a man in Palm Beach County, prosecutors recently announced.

Scientists have detected cosmic waves that sound like chirping birds in an unexpected place.

A winning ticket worth over $100,000 was purchased in Florida on Tuesday.

The winter storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States has broken records, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and seasonal joy.

Civil rights advocates in South Florida said they were ready to stand against President Donald Trump’s orders against people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.

Angel Leal is among the attorneys in South Florida who believe President Donald Trump’s order against birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.

This week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez speaks to a mother who brought back a soccer program for children with special needs.

A winter storm sweeping through the U.S. South on Tuesday was dumping snow at levels millions of residents haven’t seen before.

Guests willing to pay a premium for shorter wait times for their favorite rides at Disney now have an option to help them with that, even if they are not staying at a Disney hotel.

Frigid temperatures engulfed Texas and other parts of the South ahead of a rare winter storm expected to bring heavy snow and disruptive ice accumulations to the region.

A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Publix in Florida on Friday.

A veteran real estate broker in South Florida was awaiting sentencing in a federal criminal case associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Latoya Hayes faced a Broward County judge Friday following her arrest on numerous charges in connection with a deadly crash on Interstate 95 that killed a 28-year-old Florida road ranger.

Police officers arrested a 27-year-old man on Thursday who was accused of raping a woman at an Airbnb in Fort Lauderdale.

One South Florida Publix employee is earning top marks when it comes to providing good customer service.

The Lauderhill Police Department identified a recent murder victim as Marvin Alte.

Chef Michael Schwartz has joined the fight against food insecurity.

Kelsie Gonzalez got married last year. It was the perfect day despite the bride’s struggles with long Covid.

Firefighters found one person dead after responding to a residential fire on Friday morning in Deerfield Beach.

Police officers found a man bleeding inside a car after a street shooting early Friday morning in Hollywood.

Dylan Larkin scored two goals and the surging Detroit Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Thursday night.

The Disney Cruise Line announced several sailings in October and November were canceled over a ship that needs maintenance.

A 46-year-old man born in Guyana appeared in Broward County court on Thursday to face charges related to a man’s death about four years ago in Sunrise.

A woman in South Florida received a personalized letter from a bank in Spain claiming she had received an inheritance from a late relative.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday in Orlando announcing Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody as his pick to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.

Blue Origin has launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight.

California, Illinois and New York are shrinking.

Gov. Ron DeSantis stood behind a “Florida Leads: Let’s Get To Work” sign on a podium during a news conference on Wednesday in Winter Haven.

Police on Wednesday announced the arrest three of individuals, including two teenagers, in connection with a threat that they said was made against Somerset Academy in Pembroke Pines on Nov. 9, 2024.

Florida Power & Light partnered with Miami-Dade County to launch the Clean Water Recovery Center.

Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating a milestone as the iconic attraction turns 50 on Wednesday.

Florida lawmakers are rejecting Governor Ron DeSantis’ push for a special legislative session aimed at enforcing stricter immigration laws ahead of President- elect Donald Trump stepping into office.

New Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz issued a stern warning during a press conference in Doral Tuesday for those planning to create chaos on the roads during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

A southwest Florida couple got a very unexpected visit at their front door.

Frozen taquitos sold in 31 states, including Florida, are being recalled after a customer reported finding a piece of metal in the frozen chicken.

Our Local 10 Community Calendar is your one-stop shop for information about free or low-cost events happening in your community. From music festivals to museum displays and everything in between, check out why South Florida is the place to be every day of the week.

First responders were at the scene of a crash involving two tractor-trailers along Florida’s Turnpike Monday afternoon.

U.S. flags at President-elect Donald Trump's private Mar-a-Lago club are back to flying at full height.

Some drivers thought they would pull a fast one on the State of Florida, but the state put the brakes on them.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 72-year-old man who they said was recently reported missing and endangered.

After he was found in contempt twice in one week, Rudy Giuliani faces another treacherous week ahead at a trial to determine whether his Florida condominium and three World Series rings must be turned over to two Georgia election workers.

Carson Beck is pushing his NFL plans back a year and has committed to play next season at Miami.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at a private school in Jacksonville Friday morning.

President-elect Donald Trump hosted 22 of the nation’s 27 Republican governors for dinner at his Florida club, looking to help drive the agenda in conservative-run states after he takes office in 11 days.

A group of fishermen in the Florida Keys got a big surprise while fishing off Long Key.

South Florida shoppers have been on an egg hunt at local Publix stores after finding empty shelves.

A longtime South Florida physician is no longer facing criminal charges.

Below is a list of places recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation that got ZERO VIOLATIONS on the unannounced routine food safety inspection.

Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested a southwest Miami-Dade man on Monday after they said he made a social media post threatening Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A statewide grand jury convened at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to investigate “any and all wrongdoing” concerning COVID-19 vaccines did not find any evidence of criminal activity, according to a report unsealed on Tuesday.

President-elect Donald Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” during a news conference from his Mar-a-Lago estate on Tuesday.

A state representative from the Florida Keys has filed a bill to make the American flamingo Florida's official state bird.

Rosie Cordero-Stutz was the first person in more than six decades Tuesday to be sworn in as Miami-Dade County sheriff.

A controversial mural that’s stood tall on Broward Boulevard since 1988 will get a fresh coat of paint and a brand new design.

A Florida highschool student has scored a rare achievement.

A federal judge in New York City has found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to information requests in a $148 million defamation judgment against him.

President-elect Donald Trump is promising to replace the head of the National Archives.

Fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medications during a recent five-year period.

President-elect Donald Trump made an appearance with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who was visiting his Mar-a-Lago club.

Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida 106-100, handing the Gators their first loss of the season.

Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.

The company credited with helping to solve a number of missing persons cases here in South Florida has done it again.

Jaccob Slavin scored the go-ahead goal to lift the Carolina Hurricanes over the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Thursday night.

Starting Jan. 2, an individual or business can sue a municipality for being in violation of the state’s new anti-homeless camping law.

Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay, who lost to Jeb Bush in 1998 but still served 23 days in office after the sudden death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died. He was 91.

Detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit asked for the public’s help Thursday in solving the disturbing case of 30 Egyptian geese that they say were killed in Cooper City last week.

The family of a Florida road ranger killed in the line of duty on New Year’s Day is mourning his loss.

On Jan. 1, SB 184, known as the 'Halo Law' took effect in Florida.

On Jan. 1, 2025, 12 new Florida laws are set to go into effect.

As the first sunrise of the year beams over downtown Miami, South Floridians reflect on the past and look toward a fresh start.

Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after Florida lawmakers formally apologized for the horrors they endured as children more than 50 years ago.

President-elect Donald Trump says he’s planning to attend the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.

Tyrel Dodson has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his standout performance during the Miami Dolphins’ victory over Cleveland on Sunday.

After a challenging season for the Miami Hurricanes’ defense, head coach Mario Cristobal announced Tuesday that Lance Guidry has been relieved of his duties as defensive coordinator.

A quiet canal-side neighborhood turned into the site of a grisly scene after a group of teens, reportedly riding an all-terrain vehicle, intentionally ran over a flock of Egyptian geese while they slept on a berm.

A 24-year-old woman from North Carolina died on Saturday after a boat collided with a sailboat in the Florida Keys.

Three firefighters and a dozen passengers have been injured in Florida after a fire truck drove around the crossing arms into the path of a high-speed passenger train after waiting for a freight train to pass.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help in located a 58-year-old man who they said was reported missing from Pompano Beach.

South Florida is experiencing warmer-than-average temperatures with highs in the 80s, and light showers could develop ahead of a rainy weekend.

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A 22-year-old pizza delivery driver is facing charges after deputies say she violently attacked a customer over a tip amount, Osceola County deputies say.

Lottery players are dreaming of a massive jackpot this holiday season.

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.

Nikita Kucherov scored before he was ejected for kneeing Matthew Tkachuk, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 in a chippy game on Monday night.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a southwest Miami-Dade woman Friday in connection with a fatal crash on Florida’s Turnpike over the summer just north of Cutler Bay.

First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal.