WEATHER ALERT
Forecast ratchet up, putting Florida peninsula on alert for possible hurricane threat
Read full article: Forecast ratchet up, putting Florida peninsula on alert for possible hurricane threatA 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 cause flooding in South Florida
Read full article: Heavy downpours to cause flooding 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.
Dirty Dining: Eatery inside The Wharf closed after training material found crawling with roaches
Read full article: Dirty Dining: Eatery inside The Wharf closed after training material found crawling with roachesRoaches, mold and food temperature issues were just some of the violations found last week at South Florida eateries.
Some of the hottest air of the season to continue plaguing South Florida
Read full article: Some of the hottest air of the season to continue plaguing South FloridaSome of the hottest air of the season so far will continue to plague South Florida, and there are no signs this dangerous heat will let up.
Charges added for Key West man accused of stealing tractor, driving it to college campus to kill 2 people
Read full article: Charges added for Key West man accused of stealing tractor, driving it to college campus to kill 2 peopleA Key West man is now facing two additional counts of attempted murder after being accused of stealing a tractor from a golf course and driving it to the College of the Florida Keys.
Police officers fire at man on tractor causing havoc outside college dorm in Key West
Read full article: Police officers fire at man on tractor causing havoc outside college dorm in Key WestPolice officers fired at a vandal who struck a patrol car with a tractor on Saturday at the College of the Florida Keys in Key West.
Key West PD: Man arrested on DUI charge after driving car into ocean
Read full article: Key West PD: Man arrested on DUI charge after driving car into oceanA man was arrested over the weekend in the Florida Keys after he drove his car off the road, into the ocean, authorities confirmed Monday to Local 10 News.
Death toll of critically endangered smalltooth sawfish rises to 43
Read full article: Death toll of critically endangered smalltooth sawfish rises to 43In the past week, the number of reported dead smalltooth sawfish has risen by three in the Florida Keys. That brings the total of dead sawfish to at least 43 since January. This is according to the FWC Abnormal Fish Behavior dashboard.
Woman accused of hitting boyfriend over head with beer bottle in Key Largo, threatening to cut off his penis
Read full article: Woman accused of hitting boyfriend over head with beer bottle in Key Largo, threatening to cut off his penisA 47-year-old woman was arrested Monday night after she hit her boyfriend over the head with a beer bottle while arguing with him on a dock in Key Largo, authorities said.
Live chickens ‘walking around kitchen,’ flying insects landing on food lead to restaurant closure
Read full article: Live chickens ‘walking around kitchen,’ flying insects landing on food lead to restaurant closureChickens, roaches and small flying insects were just some of the violations found last week at restaurants in South Florida.
Judge sets $1.4M bond for pastor accused of fleeing to Texas after sexually abusing girl in Florida Keys
Read full article: Judge sets $1.4M bond for pastor accused of fleeing to Texas after sexually abusing girl in Florida KeysA 62-year-old man who served as a First Baptist Church pastor when a teenage girl accused him of giving her a spiked alcoholic drink and sexually abusing her appeared in court on Saturday in the Florida Keys.
This orange and blue lizard has invaded Florida. Here’s where it’s been spotted
Read full article: This orange and blue lizard has invaded Florida. Here’s where it’s been spottedFor many Florida residents, there’s a chance they’ve recently spotted lizards with an orange head and dark blue body scurrying about in their neighborhoods.
Child sex abuse convict appears in Miami-Dade court to face new charges on same victim
Read full article: Child sex abuse convict appears in Miami-Dade court to face new charges on same victimOrlando Cabrera-Vichot has known his child sexual abuse victim since she was born, and the victim’s mother told an investigator at Kristi House that he was a trusted family friend, according to records released on Tuesday.