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Young students learn about history of Virginia Key Beach, importance of keeping it clean
Read full article: Young students learn about history of Virginia Key Beach, importance of keeping it cleanOn the very last day of Black History Month, an influential nonprofit that’s been serving Miami's low income youth wanted to show the kids in their program how important it is to give back, especially with their time and talent.
Jai Lucas, Miami finalize agreement to make him Hurricanes' coach, AP source says
Read full article: Jai Lucas, Miami finalize agreement to make him Hurricanes' coach, AP source saysJai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the school’s new men’s basketball coach, nearly two weeks after they struck preliminary agreement on a deal, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday.
Man accused of stabbing ex-landlord in Liberty City also suspected of real estate crimes
Read full article: Man accused of stabbing ex-landlord in Liberty City also suspected of real estate crimesA man arrested by Miami police Tuesday after police said he stabbed his former landlord is also suspected of “several cases” of real estate fraud in South Florida.
‘Cops and robbers’ or child abuse? Miami man accused of tying up, choking 4-year-old son
Read full article: ‘Cops and robbers’ or child abuse? Miami man accused of tying up, choking 4-year-old sonA 29-year-old father from Miami’s Spring Garden neighborhood is facing serious charges after police say he abused his 4-year-old son under the guise of playing “cops and robbers” earlier this year.
South Florida business owners pushing back against anti-DEI trend
Read full article: South Florida business owners pushing back against anti-DEI trendThe federal government’s push to shut down DEI, known as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, has also been impacting the private sector.
‘His legacy lives on’: UM student honored on anniversary of fatal scooter crash
Read full article: ‘His legacy lives on’: UM student honored on anniversary of fatal scooter crashOne year after University of Miami senior Daniel Bishop was killed in a scooter crash, friends, family, and classmates continue to honor his legacy.
Trump administration suspends repayment and forgiveness student loan applications
Read full article: Trump administration suspends repayment and forgiveness student loan applicationsPresident Donald Trump’s administration is no longer accepting applications online for some financial aid programs to help debtors pay for student loans.
Jay-Z sues woman who dropped lawsuit after accusing him of rape
Read full article: Jay-Z sues woman who dropped lawsuit after accusing him of rapeAttorneys representing Jay-Z filed a federal defamation lawsuit in Alabama claiming that a woman who had accused him of rape “voluntarily admitted” she was pressured into lying.
Mattel honors Brazilian disability advocates with ‘friendship’ Barbie dolls
Read full article: Mattel honors Brazilian disability advocates with ‘friendship’ Barbie dollsMattel created Barbie dolls of two Brazilian disability advocates as part of a special edition collection to mark International Women’s Day on Saturday.
Florida Highway Patrol: Driver injures trooper investigating Miami-Dade crash
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol: Driver injures trooper investigating Miami-Dade crashThe Florida Highway Patrol reported that a trooper was injured after several collisions set up a domino effect on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County.
Kayakista fue trasladada al hospital tras el ataque de un caimán en un canal de Florida
Read full article: Kayakista fue trasladada al hospital tras el ataque de un caimán en un canal de FloridaCasi dos docenas de kayakistas estaban en el agua en un canal del condado de Osceola cuando una mujer fue mordida por un caimán.
Elderly woman rescued from balcony after fire erupts inside Miami duplex
Read full article: Elderly woman rescued from balcony after fire erupts inside Miami duplexMiami firefighters responded to a duplex Monday night after receiving reports about a fire and found an elderly woman trapped on the balcony.
Adebayo becomes Heat franchise double-double leader in 106-90 win over Wizards
Read full article: Adebayo becomes Heat franchise double-double leader in 106-90 win over WizardsBam Adebayo had 19 points and 15 rebounds to break Miami’s franchise record for double-doubles, and the Heat cruised to a 106-90 victory over the NBA-worst Washington Wizards on Monday night.
The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industry
Read full article: The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industryThe Show Miami opens March 17 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and students at the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College are looking forward to it.
Marco Rubio facing criticism for silence during Zelenskyy meeting in Oval Office
Read full article: Marco Rubio facing criticism for silence during Zelenskyy meeting in Oval OfficeSecretary of State Marco Rubio was in the Oval Office during last week's contentious meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen grieves Lincoln Diaz-Balart: ‘The oppressed people of Cuba had no greater advocate’
Read full article: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen grieves Lincoln Diaz-Balart: ‘The oppressed people of Cuba had no greater advocate’Ileana Ros-Lehtinen was traveling out of Miami when she learned that Lincoln Díaz-Balart died on Monday. He was 70.
It wasn’t extra toppings: South Florida Subway ordered shut after rodent droppings found
Read full article: It wasn’t extra toppings: South Florida Subway ordered shut after rodent droppings foundSeveral restaurants across Florida were ordered to shut down last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation due to serious health violations, including rodent and roach activity.
City of Miami withdraws ordinance that would have ended recycling services
Read full article: City of Miami withdraws ordinance that would have ended recycling servicesThe city of Miami has made a consequential decision to withdraw an ordinance that would have allowed the city to stop offering recycling services for residents and businesses.
Casey DeSantis quotes Yankees legend Yogi Berra amid 2026 governor speculation
Read full article: Casey DeSantis quotes Yankees legend Yogi Berra amid 2026 governor speculationFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis made a stop at Florida International University on Friday, where speculation continued to swirl about her potential run for governor in 2026.
New capybara experience, high-flying acrobatics bring extra adventure to Jungle Island
Read full article: New capybara experience, high-flying acrobatics bring extra adventure to Jungle IslandJungle Island is stepping up its game with a series of new attractions that are quickly becoming fan favorites.
Teen, 18, accused of threatening fellow student with knife at Miami-Dade high school
Read full article: Teen, 18, accused of threatening fellow student with knife at Miami-Dade high schoolA Miami Southridge Senior High student who turned 18 just over a week ago is being charged as an adult after police said he pulled a knife on another student during an on-campus argument earlier this month.
Fort Lauderdale shooting suspect, already facing Miami child sex case, captured in Georgia
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale shooting suspect, already facing Miami child sex case, captured in GeorgiaGeorgia sheriff’s deputies arrested a man wanted in an attempted murder case in Fort Lauderdale, according to police.
Miami mechanic gives elderly woman black eye during repair dispute, police say
Read full article: Miami mechanic gives elderly woman black eye during repair dispute, police sayA Miami mechanic is facing a first-degree felony after police said he slapped a cellphone out of the hand of a senior wanting her truck fixed, leading to a black eye.
MDSO: Miami police officer involved in shooting at apartment building in west Miami-Dade
Read full article: MDSO: Miami police officer involved in shooting at apartment building in west Miami-DadeA City of Miami police officer was involved in a shooting Wednesday night at an apartment complex in west Miami-Dade, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Local 10.
Nearly 1,000-foot-long ocean liner that was faster than the Titanic takes final voyage past South Florida
Read full article: Nearly 1,000-foot-long ocean liner that was faster than the Titanic takes final voyage past South FloridaHistoric vessel left Philadelphia last week, where it had been docked since 1996.
Miami couple accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old girl they met at church
Read full article: Miami couple accused of sexually abusing 13-year-old girl they met at churchA husband and wife from Miami who are accused of molesting a teenage girl were arrested Wednesday by U.S. marshals in Lehigh Acres, authorities announced Thursday morning.
Herro, Robinson each score 24, and the Heat hit 23 3s on the way to 131-109 win over Hawks
Read full article: Herro, Robinson each score 24, and the Heat hit 23 3s on the way to 131-109 win over HawksTyler Herro scored 24 points and added 10 assists, Duncan Robinson scored 24 points off the bench and the Miami Heat shot a season-best 59% in a 131-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
Should Miami-Dade look westward for waste solutions? ‘We can absolutely do what Austin has done’
Read full article: Should Miami-Dade look westward for waste solutions? ‘We can absolutely do what Austin has done’The clock is ticking for the Miami-Dade County Commission to make a final decision on how the county is going to manage the 5 million tons of waste Miami-Dade residents make each year.
Love for scuba diving inspired Eco Hero finalist to start coral preservation organization
Read full article: Love for scuba diving inspired Eco Hero finalist to start coral preservation organizationLocal 10′s quest to find this year’s Eco Hero continues this week, as we introduce you each day to one of our top five finalists.
Family grieves 19-year-old FIU student after Miami-Dade crash police say involved drunk driver
Read full article: Family grieves 19-year-old FIU student after Miami-Dade crash police say involved drunk driverGabriela Alejandra Rios Flores was 19 years old when she died during a crash on Friday morning that police say involved a drunk driver along the MacArthur Causeway.
Man now facing hate crime charges for shooting duo he thought were Palestinians, prosecutors say
Read full article: Man now facing hate crime charges for shooting duo he thought were Palestinians, prosecutors sayProsecutors announced Wednesday afternoon that they are now treating a Feb. 15 shooting on Miami Beach as a hate crime.
Digital Sales Specialist
Read full article: Digital Sales SpecialistWPLG-TV, ABC affiliate, a Berkshire Hathaway company in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, is searching for a Digital Sales Specialist to join an exciting, fast-paced, organization. Someone who is passionate about the digital space and is able to innovate, multi-task and problem-solve.
Eco Hero finalist excited for potential opportunity to continue reptile research
Read full article: Eco Hero finalist excited for potential opportunity to continue reptile researchLocal 10′s quest to find this year’s Eco Hero continues this week, as we introduce you each day to one of our top five finalists.
Former Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez discusses role a interim president of Florida International University
Read full article: Former Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez discusses role a interim president of Florida International UniversityThe career change for Florida’s former lieutenant governor was sudden, and to most, surprising.
NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positions
Read full article: NFL scouting combine features plenty of debate over top players at multiple positionsThe hopes of many NFL teams will start taking shape this week as the league’s annual scouting combine begins in Indianapolis.
‘Deeply disheartened’: Haitians living in South Florida brace for change in legal status
Read full article: ‘Deeply disheartened’: Haitians living in South Florida brace for change in legal statusMiami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien stood with a group of activists Friday to advocate for Haitians in South Florida whose immigration status is going to change.
Marlins open spring training slate vs. Cardinals
Read full article: Marlins open spring training slate vs. CardinalsWhen the Miami Marlins take the field Saturday for a 1:10 p.m. battle vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, it will be fans’ first look at the new club led by first-year Manager Clayton McCullough.
Miami man accused of attacking ex with machete, breaking into home days later
Read full article: Miami man accused of attacking ex with machete, breaking into home days laterA Miami man is facing multiple charges after police say he attacked his ex-girlfriend and her partner with a machete, attempted to force her into his truck, and later broke into a home in a separate incident less than a a week later.
Arrest made in theft of luxury cars from Miami athletes Carson Beck, Hanna Cavinder
Read full article: Arrest made in theft of luxury cars from Miami athletes Carson Beck, Hanna CavinderAuthorities have made an arrest in the theft of three luxury cars from a home where Miami quarterback Carson Beck and basketball player Hanna Cavinder were staying.
Amid bankruptcy reports, Miami Seaquarium owner says company will ‘restructure’ debt
Read full article: Amid bankruptcy reports, Miami Seaquarium owner says company will ‘restructure’ debtThe head of The Dolphin Company, the Mexican parent company of the troubled Miami Seaquarium, stridently denied media reports in the country that it is filing for bankruptcy — but did say it is beginning “a process to restructure its financial liabilities.”
Woman suspected of stealing $800K in ‘Trump coin’ cryptocurrency from Miami ex
Read full article: Woman suspected of stealing $800K in ‘Trump coin’ cryptocurrency from Miami exA Tunisian woman who Miami police say stole her ex-boyfriend’s American Express card and spent $4,200 on an Airbnb is also being investigated as a suspect in the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cryptocurrency.
NAACP Black Consumer Advisory aims to help shoppers make their money count
Read full article: NAACP Black Consumer Advisory aims to help shoppers make their money countCivil rights activists with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People called on consumers to choose companies that share their values on social justice.
Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'
Read full article: Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'Florida’s new attorney general has filed a federal court lawsuit against Target, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Police: Fearful Miami undercover agent uses fentanyl under threat during operation to catch drug dealer
Read full article: Police: Fearful Miami undercover agent uses fentanyl under threat during operation to catch drug dealerA 39-year-old convicted felon felt suspicious, so he forced a Miami undercover agent to use fentanyl, police officers reported.
‘He killed 5 people’: Judge says Miami Gardens crash suspect ‘a great danger,’ orders no bond
Read full article: ‘He killed 5 people’: Judge says Miami Gardens crash suspect ‘a great danger,’ orders no bondA Miami-Dade judge called the man suspected of killing five people, four of them children, in a Miami Gardens crash in which authorities said he was driving nearly 100 mph, “a great danger” on Wednesday, ordering he be held without bond.
South Florida gets needed rain as moderate drought plagues much of Broward, Miami-Dade counties
Read full article: South Florida gets needed rain as moderate drought plagues much of Broward, Miami-Dade countiesAfter 25 consecutive days of no measurable rain, Miami received .51 inches of rain on Tuesday, while Fort Lauderdale received .03 inches.
Victim’s family seeks harsher charge in fatal Miami Gardens crash: ‘No justice’
Read full article: Victim’s family seeks harsher charge in fatal Miami Gardens crash: ‘No justice’Family members of a man who was struck and killed by a Miami Gardens driver say late last year not enough is being done. The woman police say was behind the wheel has now been formally charged, but they want that charge upgraded.
Police: Man managed to slip evidence by police and in and out of jail after Miami murder
Read full article: Police: Man managed to slip evidence by police and in and out of jail after Miami murderA detective reported a killer was wearing the same clothes he wore during a murder in Miami and had the victim’s stolen wallet with identifications when he was arrested and jailed just hours later, but no one noticed until years later, records show.
Charges dropped against Virginia man accused of ‘Hispanophobic’ Miami Beach bar attack
Read full article: Charges dropped against Virginia man accused of ‘Hispanophobic’ Miami Beach bar attackProsecutors dropped all charges Tuesday, including a hate crime count, against a man who police said was caught on camera hurling “Hispanophobic” language during a January attack at a Miami Beach bar over an unpaid tab.
Fontainebleau in Miami Beach faces lawsuit following 2021 sexual assault case
Read full article: Fontainebleau in Miami Beach faces lawsuit following 2021 sexual assault caseA new lawsuit has been filed in Miami-Dade County by Horowitz Law on behalf of a victim who authorities said was sexually assaulted during a massage at the Lapis Spa inside the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach back in 2021.
Boy nearly drowns in Dania Beach pool marking 4th incident in Broward in just over a week
Read full article: Boy nearly drowns in Dania Beach pool marking 4th incident in Broward in just over a weekA boy was hospitalized Saturday afternoon after nearly drowning in a Dania Beach pool, marking the fourth such incident in Broward County in just over a week, authorities said.
Feeding South Florida hosts annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical Park
Read full article: Feeding South Florida hosts annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical ParkHundreds of runners, families, and community leaders laced up their sneakers Saturday morning for Feeding South Florida’s Annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Tropical Park in Miami’s Olympia Heights neighborhood.
South Florida’s peak season: Art, boats, and big crowds this weekend
Read full article: South Florida’s peak season: Art, boats, and big crowds this weekendTwo of South Florida’s biggest events are set to bring massive crowds — and traffic congestion — this weekend, as the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show take over key areas of Miami-Dade County.
For one last time, couples tie knot on Valentine’s Day at historic Dade County Courthouse
Read full article: For one last time, couples tie knot on Valentine’s Day at historic Dade County CourthouseOn Valentine’s Day, 20 couples tied the knot on the steps of the historic Dade County Courthouse for one last time.
Miami-Dade man accused of invading home with gun before leading cops on chase
Read full article: Miami-Dade man accused of invading home with gun before leading cops on chaseA 21-year-old man from Miami-Dade’s Gladeview neighborhood was arrested after police linked him to an armed home invasion and a chase that ended with his arrest on Thursday, authorities said.
Miami man had 6,500 files of child sexual abuse material, police say
Read full article: Miami man had 6,500 files of child sexual abuse material, police sayA tip about a Miami man’s massive collection of child sexual abuse material — 1,481 files — just scratched the surface, according to police. They say it led them to discover 6,500 disturbing and illicit images and videos on his cellphone.
Feds accuse South Florida men of smuggling aircraft parts to Russia
Read full article: Feds accuse South Florida men of smuggling aircraft parts to RussiaTwo South Florida men working for a company with offices in Hallandale Beach and Ohio are facing several charges in Cincinnati federal court after authorities accused them of illegally exporting aircraft parts to Russia.
Mexico’s Rosa Negra expands to South Florida with 1st US restaurant
Read full article: Mexico’s Rosa Negra expands to South Florida with 1st US restaurantA popular restaurant brand from Mexico has made its U.S. debut in Miami, bringing its signature fusion of Mexican and Latin American flavors to the heart of Brickell.
Prominent Miami defense lawyer charged in DEA bribery scheme
Read full article: Prominent Miami defense lawyer charged in DEA bribery schemeFederal prosecutors have charged a prominent Miami defense attorney with orchestrating a bribery conspiracy involving two former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors who leaked confidential information about drug investigations.
Miami man accused of running from crash that left victim an amputee
Read full article: Miami man accused of running from crash that left victim an amputeeTwo days after DNA analysis from his vehicle’s airbag conclusively pinned him as the driver, a 30-year-old Miami man turned himself in Wednesday to face a felony charge in a 2023 hit-and-run crash just north of the Dolphin Expressway that rendered another man an amputee, police said.
Commissioners approve $20M in funding for Miami Freedom Park
Read full article: Commissioners approve $20M in funding for Miami Freedom ParkA contentious proposal to allocate $20 million in city funds exclusively for the development of a park at the Miami Freedom Park stadium site passed in a 4-1 vote during a heated Miami City Commission meeting Thursday, drawing backlash from critics who called it a taxpayer-funded giveaway to billionaires.
Miami man arrested in connection with armed carjacking of Uber Eats delivery driver
Read full article: Miami man arrested in connection with armed carjacking of Uber Eats delivery driverA Miami man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the armed carjacking of an Uber Eats delivery driver that occurred last year.
FIFA staffer reportedly arrested in Miami in alleged underage sex case
Read full article: FIFA staffer reportedly arrested in Miami in alleged underage sex caseA staffer at FIFA has reportedly been arrested in Miami on suspicion of having sex with an underage boy while on a work trip from Zurich last year.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32, and the Thunder rally from 21 down to beat Heat 115-101
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32, and the Thunder rally from 21 down to beat Heat 115-101Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and nine assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 21-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 115-101 on Wednesday night.
‘Horrible mistake’: Environmentalists trash talk of ditching recycling in Miami
Read full article: ‘Horrible mistake’: Environmentalists trash talk of ditching recycling in MiamiWith a controversial decision looming on whether Miami-Dade County will build the world's largest waste to energy incinerator, a potential move by the city of Miami to completely eliminate recycling could impact how the county manages waste moving forward.
Marlins pitchers, catchers report for spring training as Sandy Alcantara returns to mound
Read full article: Marlins pitchers, catchers report for spring training as Sandy Alcantara returns to moundMiami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara returned to the mound Monday, marking a key moment in the team’s spring training as pitchers and catchers reported for camp.
Miami police arrest man accused of committing series of rooftop burglaries
Read full article: Miami police arrest man accused of committing series of rooftop burglariesA Miami man was arrested this week in connection with a series of business burglaries throughout the city, authorities announced Wednesday.
Suspects accused of smuggling Chinese migrants in Coral Gables appear in federal court
Read full article: Suspects accused of smuggling Chinese migrants in Coral Gables appear in federal courtThree of the four defendants named in a grand jury indictment appeared in federal court Wednesday, pleading not guilty to charges related to Chinese migrants found in vans in Coral Gables last month.
Miami stalking suspect has arrest history for rape, exposing himself
Read full article: Miami stalking suspect has arrest history for rape, exposing himselfAn accused stalker had been accused of terrifying women at the Avalon Apartments in Miramar and raping a woman in Miami’s Little Haiti, records show.
Freedom Park funding plan raises concerns over public green space promises
Read full article: Freedom Park funding plan raises concerns over public green space promisesA last-minute agenda item for Thursday’s Miami City Commission meeting is raising concerns over a proposed shift in public benefit funds tied to the controversial Freedom Park development deal.