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Accuser of Oren Alexander wants him, brother to stay jailed in rape cases: ‘A lot more victims’
Read full article: Accuser of Oren Alexander wants him, brother to stay jailed in rape cases: ‘A lot more victims’An alleged victim of twin brothers Oren and Alon Alexander is speaking about what happened says the wheels of justice are turning.
Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition
Read full article: Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey traditionTwo little piggies will not become Christmas Eve roast pork thanks to a holiday pardon they received from a Florida mayor.
Demolition of downtown Miami building sparks debate: Graffiti or art?
Read full article: Demolition of downtown Miami building sparks debate: Graffiti or art?Ever since artists from around the world in town for Art Basel last year descended on 100 Biscayne, covering the building set for demolition in bursts of colorful bold lettering, it has been caught in the crossfire of local controversy.
Gangs burn Haiti’s only trauma center, leaving system in ruins
Read full article: Gangs burn Haiti’s only trauma center, leaving system in ruinsGangs attacked a critical trauma center in Port-au-Prince and set it on fire. Local 10 News spoke with an advocate of that hospital about the effects this latest tragedy will have on an already fragile country.
Instead of enforcing the law, Miami-Dade correctional officer broke it to make money, prosecutors say
Read full article: Instead of enforcing the law, Miami-Dade correctional officer broke it to make money, prosecutors sayInstead of enforcing the law, federal prosecutors say a Miami-Dade correctional officer was breaking it and making money in the process.
Miami Beach man extradited to face Maryland double murder charges
Read full article: Miami Beach man extradited to face Maryland double murder chargesNearly three months after his arrest in Fort Lauderdale, a South Florida man faced a Maryland judge Thursday. He was extradited to the Old Line State to face charges in a double murder case.
The Miccosukee fight to protect the Everglades in the face of climate change
Read full article: The Miccosukee fight to protect the Everglades in the face of climate changeFor centuries, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida has called the Everglades home. But decades of engineering projects have devastated their ancestral lands and an ecosystem that’s sustained them.
Man faces 13 charges for alleged child sex crimes while working as Miami-Dade sub teacher
Read full article: Man faces 13 charges for alleged child sex crimes while working as Miami-Dade sub teacherA 42-year-old man stands accused of sexually abusing girls who were under his care while he worked as a Miami-Dade County Public Schools substitute teacher.
Clean Plate: South Florida restaurant makes history with second award
Read full article: Clean Plate: South Florida restaurant makes history with second awardIt was a CleanPlate first as Local 10 News Investigator Jeff Weinsier presented a second CleanPlate Award to a deserving restaurant owner.
Survivors, family of hostages join special exhibition honoring lives lost on October 7
Read full article: Survivors, family of hostages join special exhibition honoring lives lost on October 7Family and friends of the victims of the Nova Music Festival in Israel, along with some of its survivors, are taking part in the special exhibition to honor the lives lost on Oct. 7 of last year.
Videos show arrest of accused Amazon carjacker, driver recounting incident: ‘He punched me’
Read full article: Videos show arrest of accused Amazon carjacker, driver recounting incident: ‘He punched me’Newly-released body camera videos show Wednesday’s arrest of a man accused of carjacking an Amazon delivery truck in Miami Shores — and the driver telling police how it happened.
Jurors deliberate whether to send convicted killers that inspired 'Pain and Gain' back to death row
Read full article: Jurors deliberate whether to send convicted killers that inspired 'Pain and Gain' back to death rowJury deliberations continued on Thursday in the resentencing trial of the murders that inspired the movie "Pain and Gain."
Man jailed over lewd comments to 10-year-old at red light in The Hammocks, cops say
Read full article: Man jailed over lewd comments to 10-year-old at red light in The Hammocks, cops sayA homeless Miami-Dade man is facing a felony charge after authorities said he sexually accosted a 10-year-old girl sitting in the passenger seat of her mother’s car stopped at a red light Wednesday evening.
Feds indict Venezuelan crew over Grinchy business in Miami
Read full article: Feds indict Venezuelan crew over Grinchy business in MiamiA crew of armed men from Venezuela worked together to hunt for wealthy robbery victims at the Design District in Miami until undercover law enforcement put an end to their Grinchy business, police said.
South Florida street transforms into dazzling ‘Enchanted Place’ for holidays
Read full article: South Florida street transforms into dazzling ‘Enchanted Place’ for holidaysWith just one week left until Christmas, South Florida residents are embracing the holiday spirit. In North Miami, one street is going all out to spread holiday cheer.
Going green this holiday season doesn’t mean being a Grinch: ‘It can be fun’
Read full article: Going green this holiday season doesn’t mean being a Grinch: ‘It can be fun’‘Tis the season to think about going green when you celebrate the holidays, and it doesn’t mean you have to be a Grinch.
Man accused of stealing Amazon truck in ‘Good Vibes Only’ T-shirt shows sunflower chest tattoo
Read full article: Man accused of stealing Amazon truck in ‘Good Vibes Only’ T-shirt shows sunflower chest tattooIt is difficult to associate a “Good Vibes Only” demand and a sunflower with an Amazon truck carjacking, but if police officers are right about their suspect, Hassan Rkein made that possible.
Miami-Dade walkers raise more than half a million dollars for the American Heart Association
Read full article: Miami-Dade walkers raise more than half a million dollars for the American Heart AssociationOn a picturesque Saturday morning in November, just before the Thanksgiving holiday, more than 1,500 walkers joined the American Heart Association at its annual Miami-Dade Heart Walk. The event was held at Florida International University’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
Miami woman accused of slicing part of victim’s earlobes off during altercation
Read full article: Miami woman accused of slicing part of victim’s earlobes off during altercationA Miami woman is facing charges after a violent altercation last month left another woman with severe injuries, including the loss of part of her earlobes, authorities said.
Thousands of Miami residents to be served during annual holiday food distribution
Read full article: Thousands of Miami residents to be served during annual holiday food distributionAn annual tradition to help families in need this holiday season saw long lines Wednesday at Miami’s Jose Marti Park.
Former Miami congressman David Rivera charged with acting as unregistered agent of Venezuelan businessman
Read full article: Former Miami congressman David Rivera charged with acting as unregistered agent of Venezuelan businessmanFormer U.S. congressman David Rivera has been indicted by a grand jury in the District of Columbia in a scheme to “violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and to launder funds to conceal and promote his criminal conduct,” the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday in a news release.
Teddy Bridgewater hints NFL return after winning state championship with Miami Northwestern
Read full article: Teddy Bridgewater hints NFL return after winning state championship with Miami NorthwesternTeddy Bridgewater is planning to make a return to the NFL after leading his alma mater, Miami Northwestern, to a state championship as head coach.
Overturned tractor-trailer causes delays in northwest Miami-Dade
Read full article: Overturned tractor-trailer causes delays in northwest Miami-DadeAn overturned tractor-trailer on U.S. 27 near Chrome Avenue is causing significant delays for commuters in northwest Miami-Dade Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed.
Family friend of Alexander brothers, accused of gang rape, faces Miami-Dade judge
Read full article: Family friend of Alexander brothers, accused of gang rape, faces Miami-Dade judgeA fourth person connected to a decade-long sex trafficking operation involving three wealthy brothers with ties to Miami Beach and New York’s luxury real estate surrendered to authorities in Miami-Dade on Wednesday.
Flood advisory ends in Broward County, but more rain possible
Read full article: Flood advisory ends in Broward County, but more rain possibleSouth Floridians can expect another active weather day on Wednesday as a new weather pattern takes hold, bringing a mix of heat, humidity, and frequent rain showers.
Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a year
Read full article: Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a yearA Sunny Isles Beach man is facing multiple charges after police said his girlfriend accused him of inflicting nearly a year of physical abuse, threats, and intimidation.
New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tension
Read full article: New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tensionSurfside’s new police chief is speaking to Local 10 News in the wake of the arrest of a suspect in a “series of thefts” — and the wake of his ascension to the position, which came after the town’s police chief resigned after mere months on the job amid drama between the mayor and the police union.
Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more felonies
Read full article: Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more feloniesThe felonies keep piling up for a Miami man accused of running a “fraudulent insurance school” near the airport.
Victim claims drink was spiked before $200K jewelry heist in Miami Beach
Read full article: Victim claims drink was spiked before $200K jewelry heist in Miami BeachA weekend getaway turned into a nightmare for a man who says he was drugged and robbed of $200,000 in jewelry by a woman he initially met on Instagram.
Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koala
Read full article: Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koalaZoo Miami announced with heavy hearts the loss of Coedie, an 11-year-old male koala, who was humanely euthanized on Tuesday following a rapid decline in health, according to Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director.
Police: Video shows man stabbing couple after argument near Miami Beach cafe
Read full article: Police: Video shows man stabbing couple after argument near Miami Beach cafeA violent stabbing outside a popular Miami Beach cafe last month was caught on surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.
Real estate tycoon brother accused of rape hires high-profile attorney
Read full article: Real estate tycoon brother accused of rape hires high-profile attorneyFacing sex trafficking charges alongside his twin brothers, real estate mogul Tal Alexander has hired Howard Srebnick, a high-profile Miami defense attorney, to lead his defense, according to court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.
Dozens of buildings along South Florida coast are sinking, UM study finds
Read full article: Dozens of buildings along South Florida coast are sinking, UM study findsAccording to a study published Friday by researchers at the University of Miami, 35 coastal buildings from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach are sinking.
Police ID suspect shot by homeowner after rollover crash in northwest Miami-Dade
Read full article: Police ID suspect shot by homeowner after rollover crash in northwest Miami-DadeMiami-Dade police have identified 34-year-old Whitney Liberal as the man shot by a homeowner after they said he trespassed on private property in northwest Miami-Dade early Sunday morning.
Police ID suspect shot by homeowner after rollover crash in northwest Miami-Dade
Read full article: Police ID suspect shot by homeowner after rollover crash in northwest Miami-DadeMiami-Dade police have identified 34-year-old Whitney Liberal as the man shot by a homeowner after they said he trespassed on private property in northwest Miami-Dade early Sunday morning.
Miami-Dade PD: Mother arrested after daughter heard screaming for help inside locked vehicle
Read full article: Miami-Dade PD: Mother arrested after daughter heard screaming for help inside locked vehicleA 33-year-old woman was arrested early Monday morning after her 5-year-old daughter was heard screaming for help inside the woman’s locked BMW, authorities said.
Pair accused of robbing victim of $200K in jewelry after Instagram meetup in Miami Beach
Read full article: Pair accused of robbing victim of $200K in jewelry after Instagram meetup in Miami BeachA Gainesville man’s Instagram meetup with a woman in Miami Beach turned into a weekend armed robbery and the arrest of two suspects, police confirmed Monday.
Police: Uncle arrested after 10-year-old accidentally shoots himself in Hialeah
Read full article: Police: Uncle arrested after 10-year-old accidentally shoots himself in HialeahA 33-year-old man was arrested Sunday by Hialeah police after the man’s nephew accidentally shot himself with his gun, authorities said.
Gun-toting BMW driver poses as NYC cop, knocks amputee off scooter on Collins Avenue, police say
Read full article: Gun-toting BMW driver poses as NYC cop, knocks amputee off scooter on Collins Avenue, police sayA Sunny Isles Beach man is facing three felony charges after the city’s police department said he pulled a gun on a disabled scooter rider while pretending to be a New York City police officer. They said the BMW driver then knocked the amputee to the ground by kicking his scooter.
Hearing reset for real estate tycoon brothers charged with rape in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Hearing reset for real estate tycoon brothers charged with rape in Miami-DadeTwin real estate moguls Oren and Alon Alexander remain behind bars as their federal court hearing is rescheduled for Thursday, their defense attorney confirmed Monday.
Miami Beach police: Man recorded Forever 21 customers in fitting room at Lincoln Road
Read full article: Miami Beach police: Man recorded Forever 21 customers in fitting room at Lincoln RoadMiami Beach police officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Saturday for secretly recording people in a fitting room at Lincoln Road’s Forever 21.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Dec. 15, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Dec. 15, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Howard Hepburn, the Broward County Public Schools Superintendent; Harold Pryor, the Broward County State Attorney; Kevin Cooper, the chairman of the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County; and Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, a Miami Beach commissioner. Attorney Ed Pozzuoli and Scott Travis, a Sun-Sentinel reporter, join the Roundtable.
Florida men’s move from marijuana to cocaine trafficking ends in prison after I-95 trap
Read full article: Florida men’s move from marijuana to cocaine trafficking ends in prison after I-95 trapWhen their marijuana-growing operation failed in Fort Pierce, two men traveled to Miami to get their hands on cocaine. Their second venture didn’t last long either. They fell for a trap on Interstate 95 and their text messages built a case against them.
This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 15, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 15, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Howard Hepburn, the Broward County Public Schools Superintendent; Harold Pryor, the Broward County State Attorney; Kevin Cooper, the chairman of the Republican Party of Miami-Dade County; and Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, a Miami Beach commissioner. Attorney Ed Pozzuoli and Scott Travis, a Sun-Sentinel reporter, join the Roundtable.
Big Bus Toy Express collection in South Florida tops 13,000 Christmas gifts for kids
Read full article: Big Bus Toy Express collection in South Florida tops 13,000 Christmas gifts for kidsAfter a magical journey and a collaboration between Santa Claus and the Grinch, the community made sure that Toys for Tots had more than 13,000 unwrapped gifts. This will help hundreds of organizations in South Florida to make sure that children in need feel the loving spirit of Christmas.
Alexander twins wait for a federal court hearing Monday, older brother remains at FDC Miami
Read full article: Alexander twins wait for a federal court hearing Monday, older brother remains at FDC MiamiWhile facing federal charges for a sex trafficking conspiracy, jet-setting luxury real estate moguls Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander remained behind bars Saturday in South Florida and New York.
Do you need a Santa Claus with a guayabera or a pink Miami soccer uniform? Here is where to find it
Read full article: Do you need a Santa Claus with a guayabera or a pink Miami soccer uniform? Here is where to find itSanta Claus now comes in a pink Miami soccer uniform, holding a six-pointed starred “piñata” and a “maraca,” or wearing a white “Guayabera” with a Cuban cigar in its pocket.
High surf and rip currents pose danger along South Florida beaches
Read full article: High surf and rip currents pose danger along South Florida beachesA combination of high surf, rip currents, and gusty winds created hazardous coastal weather conditions on Saturday for beachgoers and boaters in South Florida.
Parking officials in Miami covering up QR codes over rise in scam attempts
Read full article: Parking officials in Miami covering up QR codes over rise in scam attemptsThe Miami Parking Authority is warning that scammers are putting their own QR codes on top of legit, city-placed codes in order to direct you to a sham website and siphon bank information.
Bond denied for real estate tycoon involved in over decade-long sexual assault, trafficking case
Read full article: Bond denied for real estate tycoon involved in over decade-long sexual assault, trafficking caseTal Alexander, one of three wealthy brothers accused of operating a “long-running sex trafficking scheme,” was denied bond in federal court Friday after a judge ruled he posed a significant flight risk.
Surfside mayor explains ‘super popular’ chief’s resignation, says ‘serious changes’ coming
Read full article: Surfside mayor explains ‘super popular’ chief’s resignation, says ‘serious changes’ comingThere’s more information coming to light as to why Surfside’s police chief resigned after just months on the job Friday.
Money laundering fugitive steals luxury watches in Sweetwater before vanishing
Read full article: Money laundering fugitive steals luxury watches in Sweetwater before vanishingJose Quintana was already a fugitive wanted for defrauding the U.S. government when he stole more than $130,000 in luxury watches from a former business associate in Miami-Dade County.
Miami Seaquarium has another looming problem: County could shut off its water
Read full article: Miami Seaquarium has another looming problem: County could shut off its waterAs Local 10 News investigated a tip Friday that federal inspectors showed up at the Miami Seaquarium, the arrival of two county workers revealed yet another problem for the troubled facility.
Opa-locka man surrenders in deadly hit-and-run case
Read full article: Opa-locka man surrenders in deadly hit-and-run caseThe man found dead on the side of Northwest 27th Avenue in Opa-locka in mid-November was a hit-and-run victim, police said. The driver accused of leaving the scene turned himself in on Thursday.
Sweetwater ‘porch pirate’ went back to stealing packages after leaving jail, cops say
Read full article: Sweetwater ‘porch pirate’ went back to stealing packages after leaving jail, cops saySweetwater police say a “porch pirate” was caught, arrested and taken to jail in November after a man caught him stealing a package from his doorstep. They say he was released from jail and, nine days later, was back to stealing packages.
Real estate tycoon brothers granted bail amid state and federal sexual battery charges
Read full article: Real estate tycoon brothers granted bail amid state and federal sexual battery chargesTwin brothers and real estate moguls Alon and Oren Alexander appeared in a Miami-Dade courtroom Friday as their parents watched from the gallery. The 37-year-old siblings face state felony charges, including sexual battery.
Local 10’s Big Bus Toy Express spreads holiday cheer for 11th year
Read full article: Local 10’s Big Bus Toy Express spreads holiday cheer for 11th yearLocal 10 News’ 11th annual Big Bus Toy Express hit the road on Friday, collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
‘The Nutcracker’ returns to South Florida with Miami City Ballet’s dazzling production
Read full article: ‘The Nutcracker’ returns to South Florida with Miami City Ballet’s dazzling productionThe Miami City Ballet is bringing the holiday magic of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” back to South Florida, offering an immersive experience both on and off the stage.
Alexander brothers, real estate moguls, face Miami-Dade judge amid sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Alexander brothers, real estate moguls, face Miami-Dade judge amid sexual assault allegationsThree prominent brothers with ties to Miami Beach and New York’s luxury real estate market face a barrage of state and federal charges in connection to sexual assault allegations dating back several years.
‘Tata’ agrees to guilty plea in Miami over ‘Tomaseros’ kidnapping of 2 US Army soldiers
Read full article: ‘Tata’ agrees to guilty plea in Miami over ‘Tomaseros’ kidnapping of 2 US Army soldiersA member of the former “Tomaseros” gang accused of drugging and kidnapping robbery victims in the entertainment districts of Bogotá, Colombia, appeared in U.S. federal court in Miami.
Surfside police chief resigning after less than 1 year; woman claims mayor pulled her over
Read full article: Surfside police chief resigning after less than 1 year; woman claims mayor pulled her overThere’s new fallout from a series of confrontations involving the mayor of Surfside and the town’s police department.
‘Gonna whoop dat a--’: Man threatened Miami-Dade influencer for making fun of cyclists, cops say
Read full article: ‘Gonna whoop dat a--’: Man threatened Miami-Dade influencer for making fun of cyclists, cops sayMiami-Dade police said a self-described “hardcore biker” threatened a South Florida social media influencer and comedian who made an Instagram post that “made fun (of) and criticized bicyclists for disobeying traffic laws and obstructing roadways,” leading to his arrest on three felony charges.
Police: Man arrested in Homestead armed robbery involving mother and child
Read full article: Police: Man arrested in Homestead armed robbery involving mother and childHomestead police arrested a man Wednesday after they said he held a mother at gunpoint while she was walking home with her 4-year-old son.
Police: Fake contractor defrauded Miami homeowner out of $50,000
Read full article: Police: Fake contractor defrauded Miami homeowner out of $50,000A 42-year-old man was arrested Wednesday, nearly a year after he defrauded a Miami homeowner out of $50,000 while posing as a licensed contractor, authorities said.
Board escalates case against South Florida engineer suspected of using late father’s license
Read full article: Board escalates case against South Florida engineer suspected of using late father’s licenseThe Florida Board of Professional Engineers has escalated its actions against Enrique Fernandez by issuing a second cease and desist letter following a Local 10 News Investigation.
Detectives arrest 3 suspects after gunman who wanted Rolls Royce, fled South Beach in Lamborghini
Read full article: Detectives arrest 3 suspects after gunman who wanted Rolls Royce, fled South Beach in LamborghiniGregory Yearty, Jr., was 16 years old when deputies accused him of stealing a car in Palm Beach County and again a few days after he turned 17. Deputies also accused him of a burglary at 18, and by the time he was 19, he was a convicted felon.
New body cam video shows Surfside mayor again involving self in police activity
Read full article: New body cam video shows Surfside mayor again involving self in police activityAbout five months after body camera video was released showing Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett interrupting a town police officer during a traffic stop, another clip has surfaced of the mayor involving himself in police activity.
Former Local 10 reporter’s new book reveals climate change’s toll on small-town America
Read full article: Former Local 10 reporter’s new book reveals climate change’s toll on small-town AmericaScientists continue to loudly issue dire warnings that fossil fuel pollution is fueling climate disasters that will only get worse unless we take action.
Whistleblowers claim Miami Seaquarium faces funding, food shortages
Read full article: Whistleblowers claim Miami Seaquarium faces funding, food shortagesMiami-Dade County officials are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take action following allegations from two whistleblowers linked to the Miami Seaquarium.
Miami Beach police accuse mental health therapist of sexually battering teen patient
Read full article: Miami Beach police accuse mental health therapist of sexually battering teen patientA mental health specialist hired to do at-home therapy sessions with a Miami Beach teenager in 2017 began a sexual relationship with him, according to police. Seven years later, she’s now facing a felony charge.