A worker at a smoke shop in Miami Springs used a plunger to fight off a man trying to rape her. The city’s police department is now looking for the suspect.

Miami-Dade teachers overwhelmingly voted to retain their current union following an unprecedented challenge to its existence.

A 26-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he choked his stepson inside a hotel room in Miami Springs where they had been living, authorities said.

There was a Labor Day tribute to workers and those in the trenches Monday at the United Teachers of Dade headquarters in Miami Springs.

A 55-year-old man is facing a felony charge in South Florida for a bizarre impersonation scheme that left pizza customers getting a raw deal, authorities said.

A former South Florida police officer is armed with determination and hope and is on a personal mission to solve a mystery nearly five decades in the making.

A man and woman tied to Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa drug cartel are now facing federal charges in connection with a 2022 “execution-style murder” at a “couples-only” hotel near the Miami International Airport, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday.

Authorities released surveillance video of a couple accused of a hotel heist near Miami International Airport Thursday, but they said the pair weren’t after cash or valuables.

Miami Springs homeowner James Dean didn’t think twice when he saw a man with a flashlight scoping out his garage: He took matters into his own hands and chased down the suspect.

A suspected member of a notorious Mexican drug cartel flew from San Diego to South Florida and met up with a woman — a “high-ranking member” of the same outfit — to carry out an “execution” at a “couples-only” hotel near the Miami International Airport, according to police.

A man wanted by police tried to make a quick stop at a Pollo Tropical in Miami Springs but left with a lot more than he could chew.

An unwelcome visitor to a Miami Springs backyard wasn’t able to break into a home, but police said he did manage to pilfer some beer, getting swigs in before his arrest.

A porch pirate was arrested after police said he was caught stealing packages from a Miami Springs neighborhood.

A car plunged into a canal in Miami Springs following a crash Thursday evening, according to the city’s police department.

A South Florida man is facing charges for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after police say he was involved in a road rage incident that turned violent.

Thousands of Starbucks employees at more than 100 stores across the country say they will walk off the job on “Red Cup Day” to protest against scheduling, pay and staffing, according to Starbucks Workers United.

Police in Miami-Dade County are investigating a crime that occurred at a gas station.

A teenager thought he was selling sneakers to his so-called "friend" at a Miami Springs hotel, but was actually set up to be robbed, police say. They say the main robber urinated on the victim before making off with the loot.

A Dallas woman’s chance encounter with a Memphis, Tennessee man at a South Florida mall would turn into a saga of forced prostitution across three states, ending with an incident at a hotel near the Miami International Airport, according to police.

Police arrested a 35-year-old Hialeah man Wednesday after accusing him of offering vape cartridges to a Miami Springs middle schooler in exchange for sexual favors; authorities say it all happened after he encountered her and a friend at a food store.

Miami-Dade firefighters responded to a house fire Thursday morning in Miami Springs.

A Pembroke Pines couple was arrested Friday by the Miami Springs Police Department on charges that include human trafficking and prostitution-related offenses, authorities said.

A man and a woman were arrested this week after they stole over $200 worth of meat from a Miami Springs supermarket, and then fled the scene on a stolen motorcycle, authorities said.

The 64-year-old man who was caught on video attacking a McDonald’s employee in Miami Springs because he was allegedly upset over a penny was set to be released from jail on Tuesday.

A South Florida man was arrested after having a total meltdown in a McDonald's drive thru.

Dashboard camera video taken by a motorist shows a man swinging a machete at a scooter rider in a violent road rage incident in Miami Springs Friday.

The South Florida AFL-CIO, a labor council based in Miami Springs, is backing Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for reelection.

A pay increase of 7 to 10% was still on the table on Thursday for Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers and already some were celebrating.

Miami police responded to reports of a subject who barricaded themselves in an area in Miami Springs early Saturday morning.

Police are investigating after a man was killed after driving a stolen vehicle into a utility pole during a police chase in Miami Springs early Saturday morning, authorities said.

The Miami Springs Police Department released surveillance video Wednesday on their Twitter page that showed a 67-year-old hotel clerk at Miami Springs Inn getting brutally beaten by an armed suspect nearly two weeks ago.

A 23-year-old man who was accused of driving a black Mercedes-Benz S550 during a recent drive-by shooting appeared in court on Thursday in Miami-Dade County.

Exactly fifty years ago, Eastern Airlines Flight 401 mysteriously slammed into the Florida Everglades at over 200 miles per hour.

A Miami Springs man faced five felony charges after police said they found child sexual abuse material on his phone Wednesday.

A dispute between three people led to a fatal shooting Wednesday night in Miami Springs, according to police.

Residents in Miami Springs are concerned about a recent, unusual series of flamingo sightings that they believe may be coming from nearby Hialeah Park, where a flock of the majestic pink birds has lived since the ‘30s.

Milly Herrera has been fighting for years to “save” the Hialeah Park Race Track, a national historic landmark since 1979.

Miami-Dade police are seeking information from the public after a man was killed at a Miami Springs hotel Wednesday morning.

On Friday, Miami-Dade police identified the driver who died after his car plunged into a Miami Springs canal on Thanksgiving Day.

A 53-year-old Fort Lauderdale man died in an overnight crash on Interstate 595 Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

One person is dead after authorities found a car submerged in a Miami Springs canal Thursday morning, according to police.

The man attacked while canvassing for Sen. Mario Rubio spoke publicly on Sunday.

Sen. Marco Rubio said Christopher Monzon, the victim of a recent alleged politically-motivated attack, has changed his ways.

Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in an investigation Tuesday morning in Miami Springs.

Police and SWAT team members were spotted Wednesday morning outside a home in Miami Springs.

According to police, Alvaro R. Bermejo was last seen Friday at 4 p.m. in the 500 block of South Royal Poinciana Blvd.

Police searching for missing Miami woman with Dementia.

Miami Springs police released a surveillance photo of a suspect vehicle Thursday believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash late last month that seriously injured a motorcyclist.

Investigators are looking for a driver who struck and injured a motorcyclist in Miami Springs Tuesday night and left the scene, according to police.

Police officers arrested a man on Thursday who is accused of shooting a 25-year-old aspiring architect from Argentina during an armed robbery in Miami Beach.

Police officers arrested a man on Thursday who is accused of shooting a 25-year-old aspiring architect from Argentina during an armed robbery in Miami Beach.

As a Miami-Dade police officer remained in critical condition after he was shot in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood Monday night, Local 10 News has learned more information Wednesday about the suspects connected to the incident, both of whom were killed by police.

A major police response was observed in Miami Springs late Tuesday afternoon.

Surveillance video shows the body of a police officer flying about 20 feet into the air and about 30 feet away from the sports utility vehicle that struck his Miami-Dade Police Department motorcycle.

Rep. Charlie Crist called for the banning of assault rifles in Florida as a response to school shootings during a news conference about a new endorsement on Tuesday in Miami Springs.

There was a small tribute on Tuesday at a gas station in Miami-Dade County after a 56-year-old man who worked there died.

In the wake of yet another school shooting, arming teachers has once again been proposed as a solution to stopping mass murder in American classrooms.

A 32-year-old woman is accused of helping a man charged with human trafficking and prostitution by speaking with him in jail about how to intimidate a witness.

Residents of two different South Florida cities are wondering what can be done about their new, noisy neighbors.

A man was arrested early Thursday morning on accusations that he promised to save a woman from her pimp in Chicago, but instead brought her to South Florida, took all of her money and forced her to prostitute for him, authorities said.

A 24-year-old man from Miami Springs who has been diagnosed with autism has been reported missing, authorities confirmed.

Miami Springs are seeking the public’s help with locating an 85-year-old man who has dementia and has been reported missing.

Deep south in Miami-Dade County, among a small group of SOS Cuba protesters, a boy held up a sign Friday night in Homestead to ask U.S. President Joe Biden for military intervention in Cuba. He made it out of cardboard and paint so he could hold it up and show it to drivers Friday night.

Sadiki Spence faces charges that include human trafficking, engaging in prostitution, lewd/lascivious battery and sale of oxycodone. He had been on probation already for second-degree attempted murder, investigators said.

She drove from West Palm Beach to Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave., in Westview. Just come and take it.”Miami Dade College North vaccinates nearly 2,000 against COVID-19A prior expansion on eligibility included school employees, firefighters and law enforcement personnel who are age 50 and older. This didn’t include the progress that was being made on Monday in Miami Gardens, where appointments are required, and at Westview, North Miami Beach, and Miami Springs, where walk-ins are welcome. AdAs of Monday afternoon, 1,093 vaccines were administered at Hard Rock Stadium, 1,905 at Miami Dade College, 466 vaccines at 1401 Westward Dr. in Miami Springs, and 328 vaccines at 1770 NE 162 St., in North Miami Beach, according to Jachles. COVID-19 vaccines in Miami-Dade County

Ron DeSantis said Friday that less than 50% of young people in Florida will opt for a COVID-19 vaccine when he expands access to all in April. Biden’s administration has been working to secure a supply of two-dose vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to cover the U.S. population by the end of July. DeSantis’ expansion on eligibility for people who are 60 years old or older starts on Monday. As of Saturday, DeSantis granted first priority to anyone who is 65 years old or older, healthcare personnel, and staff at long-term care facilities. AdTwo satellite sites are open at 1770 NE 162 St. in North Miami Beach and 1401 Westward Dr. in Miami Springs.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Lines were long Thursday at the new FEMA-supported, state-run COVID-19 vaccination satellite site at Allen Park Community Center in North Miami Beach. It’s one of two new walk-up sites that opened Thursday, along with one at the Miami Springs Community Center. The need is there,” said North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony F. DeFillipo. On Thursday, staff members screened people to make sure they were eligible for the shot at the FEMA-supported sites in Miami-Dade County. But satellite sites are intended to move around every week or so to allow different parts of the community to have access to vaccines.

A residential area in Miami Springs along a bike path was the scene of an armed robbery Saturday. (Google maps)

A residential area in Miami Springs along a bike path was the scene of an armed robbery Friday. MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. – What police said is a residential area with limited crime incidents was the scene of an attack on Friday just after 6 p.m. According to Miami Springs police, a man on a bike path on Ludlam Drive was attacked when 2 men armed with guns approached him from behind and demanded his wallet. When the man told them he was not carrying a wallet, they said they wanted his cellphone, but not before pistol-whipping him. Anyone with information is urged to call Miami Springs Police or Miami-Dade Crimestoppers at (305) 471-8477

· Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Kendale Lakes: 9 a.m. (Spanish), 10:30 a.m. (English), Sunday. · Our Lady of Lourdes, Miami: Sundays, 11:45 a.m. in English; 1:30 p.m. in Spanish. https://browardchurch.org/ or https://browardchurchonline.online.church/· Brownsville Church of Christ Miami, 11 a.m. Sunday, https://www.facebook.com/brownsvillecoc/Ad· Bread of Life Open Bible Church, Miami: 11 a.m., Sunday: https://youtu.be/KGeTQ_aDvOo· Calvary Church, Miami: https://www.calvaryconnect.com/· Calvary Chapel Miami Beach: www.facebook.com/calvarymiamibeach. YouTube, Facebook, www.loveunltd.com. Calvary MB Church, Miami: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dial in (917) 900-1022, access code: 78226# or https://www.facebook.com/Mount-Calvary-MB-Church-Miami-112072860438534/· Mt.

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. – A Hialeah man who fled to Panama after his involvement in two car crashes, one killing a pedestrian, was captured while on his way to Cuba, investigators said Friday. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office and Miami Springs police said that Eddy Enrique Nuñez, 54, was involved in a three-car accident on Jan. 4, 2020, then fled that scene in Miami Springs. After leaving that scene, he crashed a few blocks away after losing control of his car and then ran over a pedestrian. Miami Springs police said Nuñez dragged Tracy Berry, 43, under his car for several blocks, killing her. Nuñez is charged with vehicular homicide and is being held in Miami-Dade County’s Turner Guilford Knight Correction Center on a $15,000 bond.

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. – As of Thursday, Florida Power & Light Co. had 53 miles of overhead power lines underground. FPL estimates that between 300 and 700 power lines will be placed underground annually from 2021 to 2023. Berlot said neighborhood power lines are chosen for the program based on past hurricane outage performance, a history of vegetation-related interruptions, and other reliability factors. Trees and vegetation coming in contact with overhead lines were the leading cause of outages during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Bertot said underground lines showed about 83% better performance as opposed to overhead.

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. – Police and prosecutors said they’ve had enough of a Miami Springs hotel that they have determined is a hot bed for criminal activity. A court ordered The Runway Inn Miami Airport Hotel closed at noon on Thursday. Miami Springs City Attorney Haydee Sera confirms Runway Inn officially closed Noon today. The Miami Springs Police Department was part of a multiagency task force that made multiple arrests at a local Miami Springs hotel last night. Click on the link to read more: https://t.co/hBjZqW6EAs — Miami Springs Police (@MiamiSpringsPD) September 15, 2020Some of the hotel’s residents were on fixed incomes.

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. – The Miami Springs community is paying tribute to the healthcare heroes who have been working so tirelessly during the pandemic. On this Labor Day, amid a pandemic, it’s been a year where many became familiar with the term ‘essential workers’ to talk about our frontline community members. Added Mitchell: “We have people out of work on Labor Day, people worried sick,” people not sure how to make ends meet. Added Mitchell: “Labor Day becomes a different monster during the pandemic we got to look at what needs to happen. Right now, local, state and municipality governments are having to pick up the reins because we don’t have a national plan.

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. Demonstrators in Miami Springs continue demanding change. Saturday morning, they were out in the form of a prayer walk, pushing for justice. The event was put on by Poinciana United Methodist Church, Blessed Trinity Church and Crossbridge Church. The walk began at the Gazebo on the Circle and ended at Miami Springs City Hall. The group was heard singing America the Beautiful and saying several prayers along the walk for justice, healing and unity.

HIALEAH, Fla. – Fair Havens Center in Miami Springs and Signature Healthcare Center Of Waterford in Hialeah remain the long-term care facilities with the most deaths during the coronavirus pandemic in Florida, according to state records Sunday morning. According to the Florida Department of Health’s latest review of long-term care facility deaths associated with COVID-19, Fair Havens Center reported 44 residents died and the Signature HealthCARE Center Of Waterford reported 33 residents died. A spokeswoman for Signature HealthCARE of Waterford, however, told Local 10 News in an email Monday that the report was incorrect and 23 residents had died. At Signature HealthCARE Center Of Waterford, 60 more staff tested positive for the coronavirus, 23 more residents tested positive and 32 more residents were transferred out, state health officials reported. The agency reports on deaths weekly and releases the report on deaths on Friday night.

Published: May 19, 2020, 7:50 am Updated: May 19, 2020, 10:37 amMIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. – A 21-year-old woman who was allegedly forced into prostitution by a man who wanted to sell her services has been rescued by authorities. Authorities said she checked into a motel in Miami Springs the night of May 4 and was approached by Gregory Sutton, 33, the next morning. The victim told authorities that Sutton solicited her to commit acts of prostitution and told her he would organize everything. The victim, who said she did not want to engage in prostitution, told police that she locked herself in her motel room and called a friend, who then contacted the Miami Springs Police Department. The State Attorney’s Office said a joint operation then commenced, leading to Sutton’s arrest and the safe rescue of the victim.

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. – Dozens of residents of a Miami Springs nursing home were loaded into ambulances Sunday. Eight Fair Havens’ residents have died from COVID-19, according to the department of health. Department of Health statistics show that Fair Havens Center has transferred 32 positive residents; 58 residents who have tested positive remain at the facility and 38 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus. Lázaro Guas, whose mother was one of the people transferred Sunday, told Local 10 that his mother tested positive for the virus, but she has yet to show any symptoms. "She doesn't have a fever, she doesn't have any symptoms; just that she has tested positive.

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. - An inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered Harvest Moon Bistro in Miami Springs shut last week after a roach issue was found. ***HOAGIE BEAR SUBS26855 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAYNARANJAORDERED SHUT 9/26/1923 VIOLATIONS FOUND"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on shelf by flat grill where condiments are stored by the front line, 2 live roaches by three compartment sink under a knife, 3 live roaches on the wall behind the prep table next to the cooler in the prep area." ***HARVEST MOON BISTRO102 CURTIS PARKWAYMIAMI SPRINGSORDERED SHUT 10/1/197 VIOLATIONS FOUND"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 roaches crawling on wall behind reach in freezer."

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. - An inspector with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered Harvest Moon Bistro in Miami Springs shut last week after a roach issue was found. ***HOAGIE BEAR SUBS26855 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAYNARANJAORDERED SHUT 9/26/1923 VIOLATIONS FOUND"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. ***HARVEST MOON BISTRO102 CURTIS PARKWAYMIAMI SPRINGSORDERED SHUT 10/1/197 VIOLATIONS FOUND"Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 roaches crawling on wall behind reach in cooler. Observed 2 roaches crawling on wall behind reach in freezer."

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. - A police vehicle was involved in a crash Thursday evening in Miami Springs. The crash involving two vehicles occurred near La Baron and Minola drives. Local 10 News has learned the officer and the driver of the other vehicle were transported with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. - Three people were hospitalized after a fire broke out Monday afternoon at a hotel in Miami Springs. I guess a room was on fire or something," hotel guest Tyler Anderson said. "They were able to quickly knock down the majority of the fire, but there was extensive smoke damage throughout the building," Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Kirsten Miller said. Authorities said two people from the hotel and one firefighter were taken to the hospital. Authorities said they suffered smoke inhalation and other issues.