WEATHER ALERT
Strong cold front to bring higher chance of storms for South Florida
Read full article: Strong cold front to bring higher chance of storms for South FloridaGrab your rain gear -- all eyes are on the big chill headed our way by Friday. A strong cold front will bring a better chance for storms Wednesday before the coldest air of the season arrives by Friday.
Woman accused of assaulting man with vehicle on Stock Island while kids were inside
Read full article: Woman accused of assaulting man with vehicle on Stock Island while kids were insideA New Port Richey woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly used her vehicle to assault a man during a domestic dispute on Stock Island early Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Local 10’s Day of Giving is back, collecting food donations at various Publix stores
Read full article: Local 10’s Day of Giving is back, collecting food donations at various Publix storesThe Local 10 Day of Giving is celebrating 11 years of collecting non-perishable foods for our local hunger relief organizations.
WATCH: Boat goes airborne before slamming into Key Largo dock; FWC investigating
Read full article: WATCH: Boat goes airborne before slamming into Key Largo dock; FWC investigatingThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Key Largo that occurred early Sunday morning.
Several hurt after boat strikes piling near Key Largo bridge; authorities investigating
Read full article: Several hurt after boat strikes piling near Key Largo bridge; authorities investigatingA boat crashed into the Card Sound Road Bridge in Key Largo Wednesday night, injuring several passengers, with one requiring an airlift for treatment. authorities confirmed Thursday.
VIEW RESULTS TONIGHT: South Florida General Election Results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: VIEW RESULTS TONIGHT: South Florida General Election Results for Nov. 5, 2024Voters in South Florida and across the U.S. headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to cast their ballots in the General Election.
Early voting kicks off 2 weeks before Election Day; here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Early voting kicks off 2 weeks before Election Day; here’s what you need to knowStarting Monday, early voting will run every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During these days, you can visit any voting location in your county to vote in person.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Oct. 20, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Oct. 20, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Lauren Brenzel, the campaign director of Yes on 4; Charles Whatley, the Broward County Sheriff candidate challenging Sheriff Gregory Tony; Lori Alhadeff, the chair of the Broward County School Board; and David Richardson, a candidate for Miami-Dade Tax Collector.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Oct. 13, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Oct. 13, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews the Monroe County mayor, and hosts a debate with the two candidates running to represent Miami-Dade County Public School Board District 7. Milberg also explains Amendment 1.
Upper Keys hit by coastal flooding as Hurricane Milton swamps streets, forces closures
Read full article: Upper Keys hit by coastal flooding as Hurricane Milton swamps streets, forces closuresStreets in the Upper Florida Keys are swamped with floodwaters as Hurricane Milton brought heavy storm surges and coastal flooding to the region.
Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Milton’s outer bands
Read full article: Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Milton’s outer bandsThe Florida Keys felt the effects of Hurricane Milton as its outer bands began bringing strong winds and high surf to the region, disrupting daily life and drawing concern from residents and visitors alike.
How Hurricane Milton is expected to impact South Florida as it continues to strengthen
Read full article: How Hurricane Milton is expected to impact South Florida as it continues to strengthenHurricane Milton has intensified into a dangerous Category 5 storm as it churns across the Gulf of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds nearing 155 mph.
Milton stronger, forecast to strike Florida’s west coast as a major hurricane this week
Read full article: Milton stronger, forecast to strike Florida’s west coast as a major hurricane this weekTropical Storm Milton, formed on Saturday and strengthened into a hurricane Sunday before accelerating towards Florida’s west coast on Monday and Tuesday into Wednesday.
Forecast ratchet up, Florida now in the crosshairs of another hurricane
Read full article: Forecast ratchet up, Florida now in the crosshairs of another hurricaneA broad area of low pressure and storminess we’ve been tracking over the Gulf of Mexico this week is expected to bring persistent rounds of heavy rain to much of the Florida peninsula – including across South Florida – beginning in earnest on Sunday and lasting through much of next week.
Heavy downpours to affect flood-prone areas in South Florida
Read full article: Heavy downpours to affect flood-prone areas in South FloridaSouth Florida will endure showers and thunderstorms this weekend and through the middle of next week. The National Hurricane Center tracked two hurricanes in the Atlantic and possibly a third hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.
Incoming tropical rains target South Florida
Read full article: Incoming tropical rains target South FloridaA broad area of low pressure and storminess we’ve been tracking over the Gulf of Mexico this week is expected to bring persistent rounds of heavy rain to much of the Florida peninsula – including across South Florida – beginning in earnest on Sunday and lasting through much of next week.
Hurricane Helene’s rain bands affect Key West; drains clog and streets flood
Read full article: Hurricane Helene’s rain bands affect Key West; drains clog and streets floodHurricane Helene was moving fast Thursday on the Gulf of Mexico. The wide Category 2′s rain bands affected the Florida Keys. Waves crashed into the anchored concrete Southernmost Point Buoy in Key West.
2024 FWC Lionfish challenge breaks records; 31,773 removed from Florida waters
Read full article: 2024 FWC Lionfish challenge breaks records; 31,773 removed from Florida watersThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's 2024 Lionfish challenge broke records, removing 1,785 pounds of the invasive fish from Florida’s waters.
‘Jimmy Buffett Day’ celebrated for the first time in Florida on Friday
Read full article: ‘Jimmy Buffett Day’ celebrated for the first time in Florida on FridayParrotheads unite! The Florida Legislature has designated Aug. 30 as “Jimmy Buffett Day” and it will be celebrated for the first time on Friday.
Florida residents warned about fake court letters in latest scam
Read full article: Florida residents warned about fake court letters in latest scamAuthorities in Florida alerted residents Wednesday about a new scam involving fake letters that appear to be from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Key West man accused of attacking man holding sign displaying Bible verse
Read full article: Key West man accused of attacking man holding sign displaying Bible verseA 50-year-old man from Key West was arrested Wednesday after he attacked a man who was holding a sign that displayed a Bible verse, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said.
Family urges boater safety after South Florida snorkeler critically injured during lobster season
Read full article: Family urges boater safety after South Florida snorkeler critically injured during lobster seasonThe family of Sean Bender, who was critically injured while snorkeling during South Florida’s lobster season, is holding a press conference at Jackson South Medical Center on Friday afternoon.
Florida Big Bend prepares for Debby; DeSantis mobilizes National Guard
Read full article: Florida Big Bend prepares for Debby; DeSantis mobilizes National GuardTropical Depression Four was moving slowly over western Cuba on Saturday and was forecast to strengthen into a tropical depression and later into Hurricane Debby.
Tropical storm warning is in effect for lower Florida Keys
Read full article: Tropical storm warning is in effect for lower Florida KeysKeisha Eleby lives steps away from the southernmost point in Florida. A tropical storm watch was in effect for the lower Keys on Saturday. The long-time Florida resident knows the drill.
What to expect in South Florida as Hurricane Watch issued for part of state
Read full article: What to expect in South Florida as Hurricane Watch issued for part of statePotential Tropical Cyclone Four strengthened into Tropical Depression 4 Friday night and is expected to eventually become Tropical Storm Debby near South Florida this weekend. As you can imagine, our weather will start to deteriorate early Saturday.
10 Cuban migrants apprehended after being found in Key West
Read full article: 10 Cuban migrants apprehended after being found in Key WestThirty Cuban migrants are now in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol after making landfall Wednesday on the Marquesas Keys -- uninhabited islands west of Key West.
Spiny lobster mini-season begins with capsized boats, diver being struck by boat
Read full article: Spiny lobster mini-season begins with capsized boats, diver being struck by boatFlorida’s spiny lobster sport mini-season began at midnight Wednesday, and there’s already been multiple emergencies on the water in South Florida, from capsized boats to one diver being struck by a vessel.
Video shows Doral police officer’s DUI arrest in Key Largo
Read full article: Video shows Doral police officer’s DUI arrest in Key LargoThe Florida Highway Patrol released videos on Friday showing the arrest of a police officer with the Doral Police Department for allegedly driving under the influence on May 20 in Monroe County.
Local 10 News Editorial with Bert Medina: ‘You may have been purged from the voting rolls’
Read full article: Local 10 News Editorial with Bert Medina: ‘You may have been purged from the voting rolls’Florida requires voters to register 29 days before casting a ballot in an election. There is a database online to look up voter information.
Dengue fever cases reported in Florida Keys
Read full article: Dengue fever cases reported in Florida KeysThe Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has activated its mosquito-borne disease response plan and intensified mosquito control operations in Key Largo and Upper Matecumbe Key, the organization announced Monday.
MCSO: Miramar man caught with fake credit cards, personal information of numerous victims
Read full article: MCSO: Miramar man caught with fake credit cards, personal information of numerous victimsA 29-year-old Miramar man was arrested Thursday by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop in Marathon in which multiple fake credit cards were found, along with IDs, phones, computers and the personal information of others, authorities said.
Another brick of cocaine found days after boaters find $1 million worth of drugs floating off Florida Keys
Read full article: Another brick of cocaine found days after boaters find $1 million worth of drugs floating off Florida KeysRecreational boaters found $1 million worth of cocaine floating in the ocean off the Florida Keys over the weekend, and on Wednesday, another brick of suspected cocaine was found, authorities confirmed.
Gov. Ron DeSantis distributes $5 million for artificial coral reef projects in Florida Keys
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis distributes $5 million for artificial coral reef projects in Florida KeysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a press news conference at a restaurant in Marathon Wednesday morning.
First forecast cone of the hurricane season issued as the tropics awaken
Read full article: First forecast cone of the hurricane season issued as the tropics awakenOn Monday, the National Hurricane Center designated the sprawling area of low pressure twisting through the southern Gulf of Mexico Potential Tropical Cyclone One, introducing the first forecast cone of the 2024 hurricane season.
Florida’s 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge
Read full article: Florida’s 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy delugeDangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance has inundated much of southern Florida, blocking roads, floating vehicles and delaying the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers.
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: Flooding widespread as storms sweep across South Florida
Read full article: SHARE YOUR PHOTOS: Flooding widespread as storms sweep across South FloridaA tropical disturbance has brought a rare flash flood emergency to much of southern Florida as residents prepared to weather more heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday.
11 Cuban migrants apprehended after being found on Key West beach
Read full article: 11 Cuban migrants apprehended after being found on Key West beachNearly a dozen Cuban migrants are now in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol after making landfall Monday at a beach in Key West, authorities confirmed.
Heavy rainfall expected for South Florida this week, localized flooding is main concern
Read full article: Heavy rainfall expected for South Florida this week, localized flooding is main concernThe National Weather Service said heavy rainfall is expected across South Florida this week, increasing in coverage and intensity beginning Monday night and extending into the mid-week period.
Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with ZERO violations during last week’s inspections
Read full article: Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with ZERO violations during last week’s inspectionsLocal 10 News has compiled a list of South Florida restaurants that had zero violations during their unannounced inspections last week.
Deputy’s idea to save ducks evolves into a criminal justice reform program in Key West
Read full article: Deputy’s idea to save ducks evolves into a criminal justice reform program in Key WestSheriff Rick Ramsay is proud of the peculiar collection of over 150 animals at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm, a USDA-certified zoo at the Stock Island Detention Center in Key West.
What to expect when you are expecting (a busy hurricane season)
Read full article: What to expect when you are expecting (a busy hurricane season)On Thursday, government forecasters – including senior forecasters from the National Hurricane Center – issued their highest predictions headed into a hurricane season since federal hurricane outlooks began in 1999.
Local 10 News Editorial: ‘Voting is your right and it’s your responsibility’
Read full article: Local 10 News Editorial: ‘Voting is your right and it’s your responsibility’The general election to vote for the next president of the United States is on Nov. 5, and Florida’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 7.
Police: Convicted felon kills homeless man at public park in Florida Keys
Read full article: Police: Convicted felon kills homeless man at public park in Florida KeysA 37-year-old homeless construction worker was at the Monroe County Jail’s Key West facility on Sunday accused of killing a 54-year-old man at a public park.
Government forecasters issue their highest hurricane season outlook to date
Read full article: Government forecasters issue their highest hurricane season outlook to dateOn Thursday, government forecasters – including senior forecasters from the National Hurricane Center – issued their highest predictions headed into a hurricane season since federal hurricane outlooks began in 1999.