Rafael took advantage of a deep reservoir of warm water south of Cuba to rapidly intensify since yesterday and is expected to be a major (Category 3) hurricane before striking western Cuba later today.

Louise Gigliotti is a lead volunteer at Manna Share-A-Meal.The nonprofit organization has helped people in need in South Florida for over three decades.

Tropical Storm Rafael formed on Monday in the Caribbean – the 17th named storm of the busy 2024 Atlantic hurricane season – and is on track to impact the Cayman Islands on Tuesday and parts of western Cuba on Wednesday as a hurricane.

Election organizers in Miami-Dade and Broward counties conducted final checks to ensure a smooth voting process for Tuesday’s Election Day.

Federal agents arrested a Turkish national in South Florida over the weekend after they said he was involved in a multi-million dollar conspiracy to illegally sell Venezuelan oil in the U.S., in violation of sanctions against the regime of Nicolás Maduro.

A Canadian man disembarking a cruise ship ended up in a South Florida jail after authorities said he was “flagged for purchasing child sexual abuse material online.”

On Sunday, the National Hurricane Center initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen, a tropical disturbance in the southwestern Caribbean forecast to develop into a named storm in the coming hours, possibly reaching hurricane status before impacting western Cuba by Wednesday.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. Don't Trash Our Treasure Correspondent Louis Aguirre explains the Miami-Dade County incinerator controversy.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. Don't Trash Our Treasure Correspondent Louis Aguirre explains the Miami-Dade County incinerator controversy.

This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate against the Republican incumbent Sen. Rick Scott.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner about a ruling on a question for voters on the ballot on a tax to fund homeless services.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican, and Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, a Democrat, about early voting.

A giving South Florida doula featured on Local 10's Mom to Mom will be throwing a special baby shower this Christmas to benefit needy mothers-to-be in South Florida.

A lawsuit filed this week by the prison reform advocacy group Florida Justice Institute says that extreme heat in unairconditioned cells at a prison near the Florida Everglades has contributed to the deaths of four people and that state officials have failed to take “meaningful action” to mitigate the risk posed to the elderly and disabled inmates in their care.

A 21-year-old soldier from South Florida has been charged with murder and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of a fellow soldier at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Country Bay Music Festival is returning to Miami for its second year, with organizers hoping the event can earn a permanent spot in the city's music scene alongside events like Ultra and Rolling Loud.

The latest official electoral data available Thursday shows voter turnout in South Florida surpassed 40%, as early voting, when a ballot can be cast at any designated location before election day, was ongoing.

There are just five more days left of early voting in South Florida ahead of next Tuesday’s General Election.

For 30-year-old Candace Frederick, time with family is now more precious than ever. Two years ago, her life took a dramatic turn when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

There has been a break in the cold case of a South Florida woman who went missing with her young daughter several years ago.

Florida's U.S. Senate race reached a boiling point when the two campaigns came face to face during an early voting event in Miami-Dade County.

A comment made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Miami rally for former President Donald Trump on Sunday has sparked bipartisan backlash and ignited strong reactions among Puerto Rican community leaders, local politicians and voters in South Florida.

It is the second week of early voting here in South Florida.

A duo sought by police in a nearly $2 million armed robbery of a Tennessee jewelry store were jailed in South Florida over the weekend after being captured at a Miami Beach hotel.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been turning out across South Florida to vote in the General Election since early voting began on Oct. 21.

Local 10 News “This Week in South Florida” Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott; Lucia Báez-Geller, who is challenging incumbent U.S. Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in the District 27 race; and Annette Taddeo and Juan Fernandez-Barquin, who are running for Miami-Dade Clerk of Court.

Local 10 News “This Week in South Florida” Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott; Lucia Báez-Geller, who is challenging incumbent U.S. Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in the District 27 race; and Annette Taddeo and Juan Fernandez-Barquin, who are running for Miami-Dade Clerk of Court

Every member of Congress was up for election this year. Of the seven South Florida districts, six lean Democrat or Republican, but one is so evenly split that voters have flipped the district a few times over the last decade.

A three-day going-away party kicked off for Shuckers Waterfront Grill in North Bay Village on Friday.

Early voting is in full swing across South Florida, with several organizations helping the community get out and vote.

The Local 10 Day of Giving is celebrating 11 years of collecting non-perishable foods for our local hunger relief organizations.

After a banner start to October that included 3 simultaneous hurricanes (Kirk, Leslie, and Milton) during its first week – a first in our record books for the month of October – with more activity packed into one month than we see in some Augusts and Septembers (traditionally our busiest months) combined, including the strongest hurricane in almost two decades (Milton), a devastating Florida hurricane hit and a surprise hurricane (Oscar) – the smallest we’ve ever measured – last weekend, the tropics are finally simmering down to end the month.

Halloween is just around the corner, and South Florida is embracing the season with flavorful, spooky-themed experiences.

A mom from suburban Cleveland left her kids home alone for three days while she took a trip to South Florida for cosmetic surgery.

Early voting is in full swing across South Florida, and we are now getting a look at how many people in our area have already made their voices heard this election season.

A decades-old South Florida holiday tradition won’t be happening this Christmastime.

Voters in South Florida and across the U.S. headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to cast their ballots in the General Election.

Voters in South Florida and across the U.S. will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to cast their ballots in the General Election.

As feral cat populations surge across South Florida, communities clash over feeding practices and solutions. Animal advocates stress the need for unity and spaying/neutering programs to curb the issue.

A Miami-Dade police officer is being recognized for the hard work he does for the South Florida community.

Local 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.

Local 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.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews David Richardson, a candidate for Miami-Dade Tax Collector.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Lori Alhadeff, chair of the Broward County School Board.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Charles Whatley, the Broward County Sheriff candidate challenging Sheriff Gregory Tony.

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Lauren Brenzel, the campaign director of Yes on 4, which helped coordinate support to include a Florida abortion ballot initiative.

With the Earth, the October supermoon, and the sun in alignment, the king tides in South Florida caused dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.

There are countless abandoned animals that are left on the streets of South Florida or dumped at shelters.

Seventeen-year-old Kayla Mills recently won the Miss Arc Broward pageant, an event designed to build confidence in girls with disabilities. But behind the crown and her bright smile, Kayla has been fighting a rare autoimmune disorder that has severely impacted her life.

A South Florida man arrested in 2020 for possessing in upwards of 1,000 child sexual abuse images and videos is in trouble again for the very same crime, authorities said.

Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale offer free parking, at some garages, to residents in low-lying areas.

The Shops At Sunset Place was once an iconic South Florida retail destination, but has been a ghost town for years. Now, what’s set to come is expected to change that.

As Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras Tour takes over Hard Rock Stadium this weekend for three consecutive nights, South Florida businesses are embracing Swiftie fever with special fan-focused experiences.

Hiring managers and recruiters across South Florida are looking to fill thousands of open positions during a job fair in Sunrise.

King tides have arrived in South Florida, and if you couple that with offshore winds and rainfall, there could be serious flooding issues.

A Canadian fugitive captured by federal agents in California in August was back in South Florida to face charges in a 2023 triple shooting at a Miami Beach nightclub that left a man dead.

After a cruel summer of waiting, the eras tour has finally arrived at Hard Rock Stadium! Taylor has a big reputation for dazzling shows, so the weather must cooperate! Fortunately, it looks like it will!

Excitement is building in South Florida as Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated “Eras Tour” heads to Hard Rock Stadium this weekend.

The Miami-Dade County Elections Department personnel started a public test of voting machines on Wednesday morning in Doral.

Floridians will vote on six constitutional Amendments on the November ballot, including questions about abortion and marijuana use.

A former member of the U.S. Air Force is facing three federal charges in South Florida federal court after authorities accused him of sexually assaulting another servicemember at an air base in the United Kingdom.

South Florida, it’s that time of year again. Stone crabs will be back in season beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Back at the beginning of October, we discussed what we anticipated to be a formal transition to dry season across South Florida around the middle of the month. As we detailed, the eagerly-awaited switch from South Florida’s rainy season to dry season isn’t only a boon for us in South Florida but an important milestone for all Americans living at the head of hurricane alley.

The final leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will kick off in South Florida on Friday.

South Florida's Haitian community is coming together to announce the placement of several billboards along I-95.

In a coordinated effort to aid Hurricane Milton victims, South Florida relief drives are mobilizing essential supplies with the support of local agencies and organizations.

South Florida crews have been sent to help our Florida neighbors on the west coast.

A revolutionary device is being tested in South Florida to help patients do something most of us take for granted: blink our eyes.

Local 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.

Floridians will vote on six constitutional Amendments on the November ballot, including questions about abortion and marijuana use. Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg separates facts from fiction, as she presents an explainer for Amendment 1.

Local 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.

More moving showers and thunderstorms present a marginal flood threat Sunday in South Florida.

A man who worked at his family’s South Florida car dealership could face more than a decade in federal prison after a jury convicted him of carjacking a customer, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday.

Charities are asking for your help as Florida recovers from two devastating hurricanes.

As South Florida braces for the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the nonprofit organization Food For The Poor has sprung into action to support the region’s most vulnerable communities.

South Florida is under a wind advisory Thursday after Hurricane Milton plowed into the west coast of the state as a Category 3 storm.

This year’s hurricane season has been challenging for roofers in South Florida.

As Hurricane Milton inches closer to Florida, Miami Beach residents and tourists are feeling the brunt of the storm’s powerful winds, while businesses along Ocean Drive cautiously remain open on Wednesday.

Florida Power & Light crews were on standby to respond to Hurricane Milton’s outages.

A woman in the rural Redland area of southwest Miami-Dade woke up to a suspected tornado hitting her home early Wednesday morning as the outer rain bands of Hurricane Milton moved into South Florida.

Throughout Tuesday, people evacuated their homes on the West Coast and traveled to South Florida.

Hollywood residents are gearing up and preparing for what Hurricane Milton will bring to the area.

The impact from Hurricane Milton continues to be felt in South Florida.

As South Florida residents are preparing for heavy rainfall from Hurricane Milton, officials are reminding the public that price gouging is illegal and can be easily reported to the proper authorities.

While Hurricane Milton is not heading toward South Florida, the area will still feel some effects of the storm this week, leading to long lines Tuesday for sandbags at Floyd Hull Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

A South Florida woman was arrested on allegations that she harmed her own child.

While Hurricane Milton was not forecast to land a direct hit on South Florida, some entities were closing or modifying hours in advance of the storm.

South Florida is busy preparing for the impact from powerful Hurricane Milton, even though it appears the region may be spared from a direct hit.

Hurricane Milton has intensified into a dangerous Category 5 storm as it churns across the Gulf of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds nearing 155 mph.

A new device is offering fresh hope to stroke survivors, helping them regain strength and mobility in their arms and hands.

To prepare for Hurricane Milton, the waterlines for St. Pete Beach, a resort city on a barrier island west of St. Petersburg, are set to turn off on Tuesday morning.

The Florida Panthers are about to take to the ice for the start of a new season as they aim for back-to-back championships.

Tropical Storm Milton, formed on Saturday and strengthened into a hurricane Sunday before accelerating towards Florida’s west coast on Monday and Tuesday into Wednesday.

North Miami Beach was among the cities distributing sandbags Sunday to help residents in flood-prone areas prepare for the risk of storms as a hurricane remained on Florida’s forecast.

A Walt Disney World fan site announced Saturday night that visitors “should expect park closures” due to Milton, a tropical storm set to strengthen into a hurricane that will impact Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Saturday afternoon that he declared a state of emergency in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, and 32 other counties in Florida.

The National Hurricane Center upgraded Tropical Depression 14 on Saturday into Milton, a tropical storm forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane that will impact Florida.

South 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.

A 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.

Striking port workers across the nation and here in South Florida are staying on the picket lines, demanding better wages.