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Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump

One of South Florida’s international airports will soon be renamed after President Donald Trump.

Blue wave or blip? Democrats see promise in twin Florida upsets, GOP sees a fluke

Florida democrats pulled off a pair of upset wins Tuesday night, including one in President Donald Trump’s home district.

Pilot reports engine issue before fatal helicopter crash in Boynton Beach; police ID victims

Air traffic control transmissions obtained by Local 10 show that a helicopter pilot reported an engine problem Monday afternoon and said he needed to land in a field shortly before the chopper crashed into a vacant warehouse in Boynton Beach.

2 dead after helicopter crashes through warehouse roof in Boynton Beach

Two people died after a helicopter crashed through the roof of a vacant warehouse on Monday in Boynton Beach.

South Florida mothers helping families with newborns diagnosed with Down syndrome

Saturday was World Down Syndrome Day and two South Florida moms are on a mission to erase the stigma around the genetic condition.

Boynton Beach police search for missing 17-year-old boy possibly headed to Miami

Police in Boynton Beach asked for the public’s help Saturday in locating a missing 17-year-old who they said may be heading to the Miami area.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Irish revelry takes over pub in Coral Gables

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and a time for revelry for some in South Florida, so as the Irish say, “Sláinte!” or “Cheers!“

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are 10 festive spots to embrace Irish revelry in South Florida

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and a time for revelry for some in South Florida, so as the Irish say, “Sláinte!” or “Cheers!“

Riviera Beach police: 5 people shot, 1 dead after fight leads to gunfire

Police in Riviera Beach are investigating after multiple people were shot on Monday.

Man arrested in 2024 killing of Palm Beach County nurse

A man has been arrested in connection with the 2024 killing of a nurse in Palm Beach County, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Lyft driver needs help after deputies arrest Broward rider for stealing and crashing his car in Palm Beach

A 52-year-old man working as a Lyft driver reported he had picked up a 35-year-old man in Broward County to drive him to Jacksonville. He thought it was a good job, but it turned out to be a nightmare.

Police: Pickpockets target distracted shoppers in South Florida

A pair of thieves was taking advantage of vulnerable shoppers in South Florida who weren’t paying attention to their belongings, according to police.

PBSO says new lead may bring answers in 41-year-old Christy Luna cold case

Detectives say they may be getting closer to answers in one of South Florida’s most heartbreaking cold cases.

Police: Real Housewives star confesses to stealing in Palm Beach while ‘in survival mode’

A Real Housewives star recently confessed to a crime spree in Palm Beach County, records showed.

Nurse arrested for colleague’s 2024 murder in Palm Beach

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office deputies announced on Tuesday that a suspect in a 2024 murder had been arrested in Miami.

Miami-Dade deputies: 2 in trio of thieves with expensive taste for cosmetics arrested

Stealing is the way of life,” Vanessa Equisquiza told a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy during her arrest on Tuesday, according to deputies who accused her and two others of “a recurring pattern” in nearly $160,000 in thefts in just a few months in South Florida.

PBSO: Man with extensive criminal history killed by deputy after going on shooting spree

An investigation remains ongoing after a deputy shooting in which a suspect was fatally shot by a member of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Mar-a-Lago shooting investigation continues

The investigation continued on Monday into a security breach at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

Grieving dog owner issues safety alert over iguana risks in South Florida

Bridget Garrison said she is sharing her painful experience to help other dog owners be prepared for the risk of living near iguanas in South Florida.

4 sustain life-threatening injuries in West Palm Beach scaffolding collapse

Four people were seriously injured Thursday morning at a construction site in West Palm Beach, authorities confirmed.

Special tarmac safety system keeps planes from skidding off runways

Every time a plane lands, there’s an expectation it’ll stop safely, right on the runway.

Palm Beach County pizzeria goes viral for serving iguana pizza, but popularity has come with challenges

A South Florida pizzeria is facing backlash after going viral for adding iguana pizza to their menu following the historic cold front that swept across the Sunshine State.

Miami Marlins report for Spring Training in Jupiter, young squad excited for new season

The Miami Marlins are gearing up for their 2026 MLB season.

Man accused of using a flagpole to hit a woman during Trump protest in Palm Beach

A 76-year-old man faced a criminal case on Monday after deputies accused him of hurting a woman when a protest got heated outside the Trump International Golf Course in Palm Beach County.

Video shows Miami-Dade deputy admitting he met dating app user who identified as 15-year-old girl

A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy got caught in a vigilante’s sting that showed him on video admitting that he had exchanged sexual messages and met with someone who had identified themselves as a teenage girl.

Cold front brings scattered storms and overnight chill to South Florida

A cold front moving through South Florida on Thursday is expected to bring scattered storms, increasing winds and a sharp drop in temperatures by nightfall, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory early Friday.

Rare arctic cold front brings rain, cold weather advisory to South Florida

An arctic cold front is crossing South Florida on Saturday, bringing rain, gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures, with a cold weather advisory in effect for much of the region and freeze warnings posted for inland areas.

New South Florida exhibit makes Titanic ‘come to life’

A Titanic-inspired experience is making waves in South Florida.

Man faces charges years after 2 murders in Miami’s Overtown

A 28-year-old man appeared in Miami-Dade County court on Thursday to face charges in two murders that happened when he was 25.

Police ID victims, suspect in double murder-suicide at Boynton Beach business office

Two men were shot and killed inside a Boynton Beach office building Monday afternoon, and the gunman later died by suicide after a brief police pursuit, authorities said. Police identified all three men on Tuesday.

Police: Man kills 2 inside Boynton Beach office building before taking own life

Boynton Beach police say someone walked into an office building on Monday afternoon and killed two people.

Former Plantation police officer who was severely burned during 1995 hostage home explosion dies at 69

A former Plantation police officer who was severely burned in a 1995 home explosion as he tried to rescue two teenage sisters who were being held hostage by their mother’s boyfriend has died, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced this week.

Rubio issues warning to Cuban leaders after Maduro’s capture

U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio stood near President Donald Trump on Saturday in Palm Beach County and sent a message to leaders in Cuba.

Venezuelans celebrate as Maduro arrives at DEA in New York

After the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro and he arrived in New York, there were Venezuelan migrants in Doral who said they felt hopeful.

Who is Venezuela’s interim leader? Trump says ‘gracious’ Rodriguez has no choice but to allow U.S. to run Venezuela

During a news conference on Saturday in Palm Beach, after the U.S. military had captured Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores, President Donald Trump said “a group of people” were running Venezuela and Maduro’s vice president was “quite gracious” because “she really” didn’t have a choice.

Man facing charges after causing multiple boat crashes in Boynton Beach

A wild wreck on the water was caught on camera in Palm Beach, but that was the beginning of a bizarre series of events that included a dog stranded on a moving boat, and a man leading other boaters on a pursuit.

Suspect arrested in armed home invasion at rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s South Florida home

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion at the Palm Beach County home of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, where his mother was confronted and held against her will, authorities said.

Ex-Brightline conductor sues company for $60M, cites PTSD from fatal train incidents, records show

A former Brightline conductor has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $60 million in damages, alleging that years of working on South Florida’s high-speed rail corridor caused him to develop post-traumatic stress disorder after repeated exposure to fatal train incidents, according to court documents obtained by Local 10 News.

Man admits to fatally shooting mother of 5 in West Palm Beach

A 51-year-old man called 911 on Sunday night to report that he had shot his ex-girlfriend in downtown West Palm Beach, according to deputies.

South Florida horse owners take precautions during multistate equine herpesvirus outbreak

Sheryl Moore, a horse owner, is worried about an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus, a group of highly contagious viruses that cause respiratory disease and can progress to serious complications and death.

Local 10 Special: Boca Raton, Celebrating a Century

Boca Raton is a city filled with luxury and relaxation. From its pristine beaches to being a thriving hub for technology, Local 10’s Janine Stanwood unravels the city's rich and surprising history as it celebrates turning 100 years old!

Palm Beach County teacher behind bars, accused of sexual relationship with student

A Palm Beach County teacher has been arrested on allegations of an improper relationship with a student.

West Boca family finds suffering river otter, helps him back to health

Here in South Florida, we are lucky to live alongside so much wildlife.

Bank account takeover scams on the rise, FBI reports over $262M stolen

The FBI on Tuesday warned of a sharp increase in bank account takeover fraud schemes, with cybercriminals impersonating financial institutions to steal more than $262 million since the start of 2025.

Man accused of neglecting, abusing horses in Boca Raton

A man has been arrested in connection with the neglect and abuse of several horses on a property in unincorporated Boca Raton, police confirmed.

Authorities ID man shot after allegedly charging at Palm Beach deputy with machete

Investigators have identified a 19-year-old man who was shot by Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies after they said he allegedly charged at them while armed with a machete.

Video shows armed men burglarizing rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s South Florida home

Video published this week by TMZ shows four armed men burglarizing the South Florida home of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine while his mother was there.

Fantasy 5 ticket worth $105K sold at Publix in Palm Beach Gardens

A winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth $105,087.21 from Monday night’s drawing was sold at a Publix in Palm Beach Gardens, lottery officials confirmed.

Uthmeier: ‘Operation Slow N Go’ uncovers major South Florida drug trafficking ring

Attorney General James Uthmeier on Tuesday announced the arrest of five individuals in a major crackdown on a drug trafficking ring in Palm Beach County.

‘You deserve to be hung’: Man accused of making antisemitic threats toward conservative activists

A 28-year-old Texas man is behind bars in Palm Beach County after authorities say he made antisemitic threats toward several conservative activists in Florida, including Laura Loomer.

Animal Advocate: Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society helps save golden lion tamarin

The golden lion tamarin, a small monkey, was nearly extinct in the wild until the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society and other zoos worked on conservation.

BSO: Woman arrested after man shot in head on I-95

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested after a man was shot Wednesday while driving on Interstate 95, the Broward Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday morning.

Man shot on I-95; 1 person detained

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound Wednesday evening on Interstate 95 northbound near Palmetto Park Road and Hillsboro Boulevard.

‘No Kings’ protests return to South Florida as activists rally against Trump administration

Organizers are calling it a national day of peaceful mobilization as “No Kings” protests return to South Florida this weekend, with demonstrators expected to gather in cities across Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties.

Gov. Ron DeSantis makes special announcement in West Palm Beach

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to make an announcement in West Palm Beach on Wednesday.

Possible human remains found at Lake Worth construction site

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after possible human remains were discovered this week at a construction site in Lake Worth, authorities said.

Suspect surrenders to police after officer shot in West Palm Beach

A 22-year-old man surrendered to authorities Tuesday night, hours after he shot a West Palm Beach police officer who was responding to an altercation at a home, the police department confirmed.

Police: Officer shot while responding to altercation in West Palm Beach; gunman at large

A West Palm Beach police officer was shot early Tuesday morning while responding to an altercation, authorities confirmed.

Parents react to discovery of son’s body 10 years after vanishing: ‘We will finally bring him home’

After ten years, Steven MacKrell’s body was found in a Boca Raton lake.

Rock legends Rick Springfield, Richard Marx perform in South Florida

Grammy-winning rock legends Rick Springfield and Richard Marx are touring together, bringing their biggest hits to the stage in an intimate acoustic setting.

Man says discovery of brother’s body in South Florida lake ‘a possible closing chapter’

It’s been more than 10 years since Kevin MacKrell last saw his brother, Steven.

Remains of missing Fort Lauderdale man found in Boca Raton pond, 10 years after disappearance

After nearly a decade of searching, the remains of 25-year-old Steven MacKrell have been found in Boca Raton, according to Sunshine State Sonar.

North Miami Beach rabbi tried to meet boy, 14, for ‘unlawful sex act’ 2 counties away, police say

A North Miami Beach rabbi is accused of going two counties north to meet someone who he thought was a 14-year-old boy for an “unlawful sex act” on Thursday.

Police: South Florida man torches clubhouse of Enforcers Motorcycle Club

A 47-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a suspected arson that occurred earlier this month at the clubhouse for the Enforcers Motorcycle Club in Palm Beach County, authorities announced Monday.

More Florida Atlantic University professors under investigation over posts about Charlie Kirk

Florida Atlantic University administrators were investigating three professors over their public reactions to Charlie Kirk’s killing.

Deputies: Serial thief preferred Bealls in Broward, Palm Beach

A 27-year-old woman appeared in Broward County bond court on Thursday after detectives accused her of spending months stealing from different Bealls stores.

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt veers off topic and forfeits opening statement at trial

A suspect on trial for trying to assassinate President Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year forfeited his right to continue making an opening statement on Thursday when he veered off topic and talked about Adolf Hitler and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Mom to Mom Update: Brand new MammoVan comes to South Florida

We have a Mom to Mom update on the MammoVan story we brought you earlier this summer.

Baseball world rallies around family victimized by ‘Phillies Karen’ at Marlins game

An incident between fans at a recent Miami Marlins game has gone viral.

‘Mejor camino solo’: Local 10 obtiene nuevos documentos en el juicio de Ryan Routh mientras se pone en marcha la selección del jurado

A medida que se iniciaba la selección del jurado el lunes, los documentos recién obtenidos por Local 10 News dan una indicación de la evidencia que los fiscales planean presentar en el juicio.