Miami Hurricanes fans were already cheering before facing the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at noon on Saturday.

Local 10 News is shining a well-deserved spotlight on a place that’s not just spotless but serves up generosity and community spirit alongside great food.

A grand jury indicted nine for conspiring to launder U.S. currency into cryptocurrency on behalf of drug cartels and for running an unlicensed money-transmitting business, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.

An attorney said Wednesday in Broward County court that a man who was facing 10 charges related to images of child sex abuse worked the Transportation Security Administration for over 20 years.

Mai-Kai Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale will be welcoming guests this week, after a multi-million-dollar makeover.

Fort Lauderdale police are searching for the person who shot a man Tuesday night.

The Broadway season is kicking in true style at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, with “The Cher Show” bringing all the glitz and glam,

Federal authorities arrested a man at Chicago’s Union Station over the weekend as he tried to board a Miami-bound Amtrak train, they announced Tuesday. Investigators said he packed toys and zip ties as he headed to South Florida to kidnap a young boy from a Fort Lauderdale private school for a $100,000 ransom.

Singer Sean Kingston and his 61-year-old mother, Janice Turner, appeared in federal court on Friday, where prosecutors expressed confidence in their case against the pair.

A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, came under gunfire during its landing attempt Monday, and passengers are now sharing their frightening experiences with Local 10 News.

A Celebrity Cruises crew member was sentenced to four years in prison Friday after federal agents discovered graphic child sexual abuse material on his cellphone during a search at Port Everglades back in late April.

Fort Lauderdale officials warned locals and visitors Thursday about a parking payment scam involving fake QR code stickers on some city parking meters and “Pay by Phone” signs.

David Knezevich is now facing charges in connection with the death of his estranged wife, Ana Maria Knezevich, after previously being federally charged with kidnapping after she disappeared in Spain in early February.

Broward County Judge Michael Usan sentenced 29-year-old Junior Bazile to two years of probation following his arrest for grand theft.

A Fort Lauderdale man who nearly died of a heart attack got the opportunity this week to thank his rescuers.

Christina Wan's Mandarin House closed its doors quietly over the weekend, after serving guests for more than 28 years.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrests of eight suspects, who they say are believed to be members of a “violent, criminal gang.”

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to a possible hazardous materials incident at a Las Olas business Wednesday morning, according to authorities.

Plans for a Brightline train station in Martin County are back on track, after commissioners approve plans.

County Commissioners sat for hours on Tuesday, hearing from residents and city leaders making their case to stop the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill, dubbed Mount Trashmore by critics.

This week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez spent time with an organization dedicated to helping South Florida families in need a place to shop for necessities with dignity.

The Federal Aviation Administration put in a temporary ban on all flights from the U.S. to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines jet, flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, sustained gunfire while trying to land in Port-au-Prince on Monday, injuring a flight attendant.

‘Wheel of Fortune Live!’ is coming to the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale.

Local 10 News has learned that unlicensed engineer Enrique Fernandez is under investigation for allegedly using his late father’s professional engineering license and forging his signature to conduct and sign off on building inspections.

There is new information about a man arrested for an alleged assassination plot against U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida.

A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port-au-Prince came under gunfire while trying to land in the Haitian capital, the Haiti National Office of Civil Aviation told ABC News.

Corryn Freeman of Fort Lauderdale is one of a growing number of Black women, men and children across the country reporting getting racist text messages.

A pair of special needs cats are in special need of new pet parents.

Bob Mackie is an iconic fashion and costume designer best known for dressing entertainers such as Cher, Carol Burnett, Pink, Miley Cyrus and many more. His film screening for “Naked Illusion” will happen this weekend right here in South Florida at the 39th annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.

The Local 10 Day of Giving is celebrating 11 years of collecting non-perishable foods for our local hunger relief organizations.

The $1.3 billion project to improve, deepen and widen Port Everglades is still in limbo because of the millions of precious corals and other endangered marine species that will be impacted once the dredging begins.

No major issues have been reported in Miami-Dade or Broward counties on Election Day.

A man has been arrested after he burglarized a Broward Sheriff’s Office vehicle assigned to Sheriff Gregory Tony, the agency confirmed to Local 10 News Tuesday.

Preparations for Election Day have been underway for quite a while in Broward County.

Sunday was the last day of early voting at any of the 29 designated locations in Broward County. The voter turnout was at 59.6%.

Police in Fort Lauderdale are searching for the driver of a Jeep Wrangler involved in a fatal incident early Sunday morning, authorities confirmed Thursday.

With a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the 65th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is officially underway.

A Fort Lauderdale elementary school principal goes above and beyond every day for her students, their families and school staff, according to her colleagues.

After being ordered shut by the state and featured on Dirty Dining several times, Stoner’s Pizza Joint on Las Olas Boulevard has closed for good.

Lionel Messi’s every move was on display in his winning MLS playoff debut.

The Local 10 Day of Giving is celebrating 11 years of collecting non-perishable foods for our local hunger relief organizations.

A large police scene was spotted Friday outside a home in Fort Lauderdale.

Despite the odds, Jordan Thomas proves every day that you can find your way, even when you can’t see.

And then there were four. After one candidate dropped out of the Fort Lauderdale mayoral race three weeks before Election Day, incumbent Dean Trantalis is seeking another term, while three others say it’s time for new leadership.

Fort Lauderdale resident Suzee Bailey, known as the "Water Guru," leads a community effort to address persistent water quality issues affecting the city's waterways.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue helped deliver a baby on the side of the road on Tuesday morning.

Mai Kai Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale is set to reopen this Fall.

A Fort Lauderdale police investigation into a man for taking nude photographs of a child he knew revealed a disturbing collection of child sexual abuse images and videos depicting victims as young as babies, according to an arrest warrant.

A death investigation intensified in Fort Lauderdale as officers investigated a woman found unresponsive in a business Saturday; officers were still at the scene Tuesday.

Major League Soccer is hitting record attendance marks and mounting sponsorship revenue.

Police announced the arrest of a shoplifter who they said was caught in the act inside a Fort Lauderdale T.J. Maxx store last week as stunned customers watched it happen.

Fort Lauderdale police are searching for the person who fatally shot a man early Monday morning.

WPLG, the ABC affiliate in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, is seeking a flexible multi-talented Videographer/Editor to work with a team of talented, creative staffers.

Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale offer free parking, at some garages, to residents in low-lying areas.

Soccer legend Lionel Messi continues to solidify his legacy both on and off the pitch.

“A Day for Children” at Nova Southeastern University’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus will offer free and low-cost health services for children under the age of 16.

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies reported Thursday that the man who died in a car crash earlier this month was Marcus Maurice Williams II. He was 19.

A 67-year-old man was at the main jail on Thursday in Fort Lauderdale accused of a shooting in Tamarac.

A woman who helped three Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies to commit federal fraud was awaiting sentencing after recently pleading guilty to conspiracy to make false statements charges in Fort Lauderdale.

A South Florida man arrested in March after authorities accused him of paying a purported hitman in a murder-for-hire attempt against a business rival pleaded guilty on Tuesday, prosecutors said.

In Florida, early voting, when a voter casts a ballot before Nov. 5 at a designated station, begins Oct. 21. The voter registration deadline was Oct. 7.

A shoplifter was caught in the act inside a Fort Lauderdale T.J. Maxx as stunned customers watched it happen.

South Florida's Haitian community is coming together to announce the placement of several billboards along I-95.

In a coordinated effort to aid Hurricane Milton victims, South Florida relief drives are mobilizing essential supplies with the support of local agencies and organizations.

A kitten was safely rescued from the engine of a car that was parked in front of a Fort Lauderdale home last week, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue confirmed Monday.

A body was found floating over the weekend in the New River in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed.

All the places mentioned in this Dirty Dining report were allowed to re-open following an ordered clean up and then a re-inspection.

Throughout Tuesday, people evacuated their homes on the West Coast and traveled to South Florida.

While superheroes often come to mind when thinking about saving the day, in Fort Lauderdale, the real heroes wear safety vests and rubber boots.

After more than 30 years, one of Fort Lauderdale’s favorite places for a cocktail near the New River closed its doors on Sunday.

Due to the impact of Hurricane Milton, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and The Parker have updated their performance and class schedules.

While Hurricane Milton is not heading toward South Florida, the area will still feel some effects of the storm this week, leading to long lines Tuesday for sandbags at Floyd Hull Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

A reward for information about a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred over nine years ago in Fort Lauderdale has been upped to $7,000.

A South Florida woman is heartbroken after claiming a botched blood transfusion at a local animal hospital led her to euthanize her beloved cat.

South Florida is busy preparing for the impact from powerful Hurricane Milton, even though it appears the region may be spared from a direct hit.

Officials with Broward County Public Schools joined their counterparts in Miami-Dade on Monday in announcing upcoming school closures due to Hurricane Milton.

Even before feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton, Fort Lauderdale was already dealing with flooding on Sunday. Mayor Dean J. Trantalis declared a state of emergency.

Hurricane Milton and a flood risk prompted Broward County residents to use sandbags to protect their homes and property.

There was fear and frustration among residents of Fort Lauderdale’s Edgewood neighborhood on Friday, knowing heavy rain is in the forecast.

Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale is working hard to find permanent homes for more than 150 cats, all housed in their special “Cat Room.”

After three days of picketing at PortMiami, hundreds of port workers there and at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale are getting back to work.

Get ready to get spooked! Nightmare Village has taken over Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale with two terrifying haunted houses that promise to give even the bravest thrill seekers a fright.

Striking port workers across the nation and here in South Florida are staying on the picket lines, demanding better wages.

Dockworkers at PortMiami and Port Everglades joined 50,000 striking members of the International Longshoreman Association this week, demanding better pay and benefits and job security through a ban on automation.

Dockworkers remain on the picket lines for a third straight day at ports across the country, including the two major ones in South Florida.

Starting Tuesday, Florida’s homeless became banned from camping on city streets, sidewalks and parks.

Florida has a tough new law aimed at getting the homeless off the streets.

A new law centered on homelessness is going into effect here in Florida on Tuesday. It prohibits homeless people from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks. South Florida cities are now working to implement the law.

The South Florida Muslim Federation has filed a federal lawsuit against several people, businesses and Parkland city officials.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Michael Lowry, the Local 10 News Weather Authority hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, and Christopher Diaz, the leader of South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 at work in Taylor County after Hurricane Helen. Stanwood also interviewed the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Michael Lowry, the Local 10 News Weather Authority hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, and Christopher Diaz, the leader of South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 at work in Taylor County after Hurricane Helen. Stanwood also interviewed the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

In March, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law prohibiting the homeless from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks in Florida. The new law — which goes into effect on Tuesday — also directs the Florida Department of Children and Families to authorize campsites with restrooms and access to treatment for substance abuse and mental health.

With fall season upon us, you may be looking for a furry cuddle partner.

Marion “Boosie” Harrison would have celebrated his 19th birthday on Sept. 24.

Although a structural engineer found a building in Broward County was not on the verge of collapse, officials decided there was enough deterioration to evacuate about a dozen units on Thursday.

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department identified three men on Friday who stand accused of firing at police officers during a chase.

Inter Miami is going beyond the pitch to create an unforgettable experience for its growing fanbase.

Gusting winds and choppy conditions on the water were some of the effects Miami-Dade and Broward counties saw from the bands of Hurricane Helene Thursday. The conditions were expected to persist for another day or so.

Hurricane Helene was still a good distance away from the Florida coast Wednesday, but its size became a concern for residents in the South Florida area.

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at a Mexican restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, authorities confirmed Wednesday.