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Miami Beach eye doctor accused of installing tracking device on ex-husband’s car
Read full article: Miami Beach eye doctor accused of installing tracking device on ex-husband’s carA Miami Beach eye doctor surrendered to authorities Thursday, more than a year after she installed a tracking device on her now ex-husband’s vehicle, authorities said.
Pair accused of sex trafficking Venezuelan woman on South Beach
Read full article: Pair accused of sex trafficking Venezuelan woman on South BeachA human trafficking operation in Miami Beach resulted in the arrests of two people accused of recruiting and exploiting a young undocumented woman for prostitution, authorities confirmed Friday.
BIG BUST: Coast Guard offloads over 12,000 pounds of cocaine in Miami Beach
Read full article: BIG BUST: Coast Guard offloads over 12,000 pounds of cocaine in Miami BeachThe U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than 12,000 pounds of cocaine in Miami Beach on Thursday, with an estimated street value of over $141 million, authorities confirmed.
Police: Woman’s night out with people she trusted turns into nightmare with stranger in South Beach
Read full article: Police: Woman’s night out with people she trusted turns into nightmare with stranger in South BeachA woman told police officers that she started off the night in South Beach with two people she trusted and it ended in a nightmare with a frightening stranger, police said.
Florida Highway Patrol: Driver injures trooper investigating Miami-Dade crash
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol: Driver injures trooper investigating Miami-Dade crashThe Florida Highway Patrol reported that a trooper was injured after several collisions set up a domino effect on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County.
The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industry
Read full article: The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industryThe Show Miami opens March 17 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and students at the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College are looking forward to it.
Man accused of trying to drown dog in South Beach appears in court
Read full article: Man accused of trying to drown dog in South Beach appears in courtA 37-year-old man appeared in court on Monday after police officers accused him of dragging a dog’s head below water several times while pulling him deeper into the ocean in Miami Beach.
New capybara experience, high-flying acrobatics bring extra adventure to Jungle Island
Read full article: New capybara experience, high-flying acrobatics bring extra adventure to Jungle IslandJungle Island is stepping up its game with a series of new attractions that are quickly becoming fan favorites.
Lawsuit alleges Jimmy Butler left Miami Beach home badly damaged after failing to pay rent
Read full article: Lawsuit alleges Jimmy Butler left Miami Beach home badly damaged after failing to pay rentFormer Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is being sued by a South Florida company over a luxury home that he leased.
‘Am I supposed to just let him disrespect me?’: Woman accused of keying man’s car over parking spot
Read full article: ‘Am I supposed to just let him disrespect me?’: Woman accused of keying man’s car over parking spotA Miami Beach woman was caught on surveillance video keying a man’s car in Sunny Isles Beach after a dispute over a parking space, authorities confirmed in an arrest report Wednesday.
Family grieves 19-year-old FIU student after Miami-Dade crash police say involved drunk driver
Read full article: Family grieves 19-year-old FIU student after Miami-Dade crash police say involved drunk driverGabriela Alejandra Rios Flores was 19 years old when she died during a crash on Friday morning that police say involved a drunk driver along the MacArthur Causeway.
Miami Beach grandmother accused of murder-for-hire plot appears in court
Read full article: Miami Beach grandmother accused of murder-for-hire plot appears in courtA 75-year-old Miami Beach woman who is awaiting trial over her alleged role in the murder for hire of her former son-in-law was in shackles when she appeared in Leon County court Wednesday.
Man now facing hate crime charges for shooting duo he thought were Palestinians, prosecutors say
Read full article: Man now facing hate crime charges for shooting duo he thought were Palestinians, prosecutors sayProsecutors announced Wednesday afternoon that they are now treating a Feb. 15 shooting on Miami Beach as a hate crime.
Defense claims man accused of shooting duo he thought were Palestinians is incompetent to stand trial
Read full article: Defense claims man accused of shooting duo he thought were Palestinians is incompetent to stand trialA man who is accused of shooting two people in Miami Beach because he thought he “saw two Palestinians” appeared in court Tuesday where his attorney claimed he was incompetent to stand trial and should be evaluated.
Man appears in court after night out for birthday ends in fatal crash on MacArthur Causeway
Read full article: Man appears in court after night out for birthday ends in fatal crash on MacArthur CausewayA man who allegedly was driving drunk before crashing into a disabled vehicle last week on the MacArthur Causeway appeared in court Tuesday.
Police: Man arrested in connection with MacArthur Causeway crash; victim not expected to survive
Read full article: Police: Man arrested in connection with MacArthur Causeway crash; victim not expected to surviveA 24-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a crash that occurred last week on the MacArthur Causeway.
What do 2 Wendy’s, 2 Taco Bells, and 2 Wingstops have in common?
Read full article: What do 2 Wendy’s, 2 Taco Bells, and 2 Wingstops have in common?Below is a list of places recently inspected by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation that got ZERO VIOLATIONS on the unannounced routine food safety inspection.
Sizzling flavors and star power return to South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Read full article: Sizzling flavors and star power return to South Beach Wine & Food FestivalThe South Beach Wine & Food Festival made its return this week, bringing a feast of incredible flavors and culinary experiences that are sure to satisfy every foodie’s cravings.
‘The epitome of evil’: Hungarian suspected in at least 2 South Florida murders
Read full article: ‘The epitome of evil’: Hungarian suspected in at least 2 South Florida murdersA Hungarian national is facing two counts of second-degree murder in connection with at least two separate South Florida homicides. Police said the killings, in Miami Beach and Miami, occurred just a few months apart.
Trump speaks at Saudi investment conference in Miami Beach
Read full article: Trump speaks at Saudi investment conference in Miami BeachPresident Donald Trump arrived at Miami International Airport Wednesday and after stopping at Trump National Doral spoke at a conference at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach.
FDOT reopens Dolphin Expressway after closure to inspect overhead bridge
Read full article: FDOT reopens Dolphin Expressway after closure to inspect overhead bridgeAn emergency inspection of an overhead bridge on the Dolphin Expressway in Miami-Dade County led to a temporary partial closure on the highway Wednesday afternoon.
Charges dropped against Virginia man accused of ‘Hispanophobic’ Miami Beach bar attack
Read full article: Charges dropped against Virginia man accused of ‘Hispanophobic’ Miami Beach bar attackProsecutors dropped all charges Tuesday, including a hate crime count, against a man who police said was caught on camera hurling “Hispanophobic” language during a January attack at a Miami Beach bar over an unpaid tab.
Fontainebleau in Miami Beach faces lawsuit following 2021 sexual assault case
Read full article: Fontainebleau in Miami Beach faces lawsuit following 2021 sexual assault caseA new lawsuit has been filed in Miami-Dade County by Horowitz Law on behalf of a victim who authorities said was sexually assaulted during a massage at the Lapis Spa inside the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach back in 2021.
Man opens fire on vehicle in Miami Beach after saying he ‘saw 2 Palestinians,’ cops say
Read full article: Man opens fire on vehicle in Miami Beach after saying he ‘saw 2 Palestinians,’ cops sayA Miami Beach man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly opening fire on another vehicle and striking two people inside.
Miami Beach police recover $5.3M in luxury cars stolen in ‘new crime trend’
Read full article: Miami Beach police recover $5.3M in luxury cars stolen in ‘new crime trend’Miami Beach police recovered millions of dollars in exotic luxury cars after they said they disrupted a nationwide theft scheme. One of the vehicles was a Rolls-Royce.
Lawyer, yacht club founder faces felony in South Beach club attack, cops say
Read full article: Lawyer, yacht club founder faces felony in South Beach club attack, cops sayAn attorney who practices in the New York City metropolitan area and lives in South Florida — where he has founded a yacht club — faced a Miami-Dade judge on a felony charge Wednesday after police said he left a man bloodied in a nightclub dispute on New Year’s Day.
‘Still broken up’: Miami Beach reinforces strict Spring Break measures for 2025
Read full article: ‘Still broken up’: Miami Beach reinforces strict Spring Break measures for 2025City leaders in Miami Beach are holding a press conference Tuesday to announce a series of strict measures aimed at deterring unruly Spring Break crowds, reinforcing their message that the city is not a party destination.
Texas sex trafficker busted at Miami Beach hotel, police say
Read full article: Texas sex trafficker busted at Miami Beach hotel, police sayPolice officers responding to the aftermath of a Miami Beach hotel fight found a woman who told them that a man had “brought her from Texas intending to sell her” for sex, police said.
Miami Beach partially reopens Ocean Drive to traffic after years-long closure
Read full article: Miami Beach partially reopens Ocean Drive to traffic after years-long closureFor the first time in years, traffic is once again flowing down the full length of Ocean Drive as the sun rises over South Beach.
Miami Beach will not reopen Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic with appeal case pending
Read full article: Miami Beach will not reopen Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic with appeal case pendingMiami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner will not be forced to reopen Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic this weekend after an appeal court judge put a county judge’s order on a temporary hold Friday.
NEW VIDEO: Man yells ‘Trump is going to deport your a--’ in hate crime at Miami Beach bar, cops say
Read full article: NEW VIDEO: Man yells ‘Trump is going to deport your a--’ in hate crime at Miami Beach bar, cops sayLocal 10 News exclusively obtained video of a man hurling hateful language during a January attack at a Miami Beach bar that police said was a hate crime.
Miami Beach uses reality show parody to warn spring break tourists about long list of rules
Read full article: Miami Beach uses reality show parody to warn spring break tourists about long list of rulesMiami Beach launched a new marketing campaign to warn tourists in March that "the city is not interested in being a spring break party destination."
Prosecutors release video of alleged victims accusing Alexander brothers of rape
Read full article: Prosecutors release video of alleged victims accusing Alexander brothers of rapeProsecutors released new video Wednesday of some alleged victims who detailed their sexual assault claims against the Alexander brothers, three men with connections to Miami Beach and New York’s luxury real estate market.
South Floridians face temperatures in the 40s Saturday morning
Read full article: South Floridians face temperatures in the 40s Saturday morningSouth Floridians have experienced more than 60 consecutive hours with temperatures in the 50s or colder. That had only happened one other time in the last decade.
Bodycam video shows friendly fire involving Miami Beach cops on Venetian Causeway
Read full article: Bodycam video shows friendly fire involving Miami Beach cops on Venetian CausewayBodycam footage reveals the chaotic moments of a police-involved shooting on the Venetian Causeway, where an officer was accidentally struck by a colleague’s bullet during a struggle with a suspect.
British man illegally voted 6 times in South Florida, authorities say
Read full article: British man illegally voted 6 times in South Florida, authorities sayAuthorities say a British national deported from the U.S. more than three decades ago made his way back at some point — and, while living in the country illegally, voted in six recent South Florida elections, leading to his arrest Friday.
Innovative South Florida startup building new seawalls that are also eco-friendly
Read full article: Innovative South Florida startup building new seawalls that are also eco-friendlyOff the waters of Biscayne Bay, along the shoreline of a posh Miami Beach residential island, a brand new sea wall is being installed.
‘Trump is going to deport your a--’: Virginia man accused of racist attack at Miami Beach bar
Read full article: ‘Trump is going to deport your a--’: Virginia man accused of racist attack at Miami Beach barAn out-of-state visitor’s $130.81 tab turned into a more than $5,000 bond after Miami Beach police said he went on a racist tirade during an attack on staff at a bar, leading to his arrest on a hate crime charge.
South Florida officers head to DC for presidential inauguration security
Read full article: South Florida officers head to DC for presidential inauguration securityDozens of South Florida law enforcement officers are on their way to Washington, D.C., to assist with security efforts during Monday’s presidential inauguration.
Video shows Los Angeles man stomping on Uber driver’s car while stopping traffic in Miami Beach
Read full article: Video shows Los Angeles man stomping on Uber driver’s car while stopping traffic in Miami BeachPolice arrested a Los Angeles man Tuesday night after they said he was caught on camera climbing onto an Uber driver’s car and stomping on it during a dispute near a liquor store in Miami Beach, causing traffic disruptions and vehicle damage.
Body cam video shows Miami Beach takedown of pair wanted in $1.7M jewelry heist
Read full article: Body cam video shows Miami Beach takedown of pair wanted in $1.7M jewelry heistLocal 10 News has obtained exclusive body camera video showing the moments Miami Beach police busted a duo wanted in a $1.7 million dollar jewelry heist out of Nashville, Tennessee.
VIDEO: Miami Beach thieves pounce on man’s pricey antique haul while he gets takeout
Read full article: VIDEO: Miami Beach thieves pounce on man’s pricey antique haul while he gets takeoutPolice are investigating after some pricy antique jewelry was stolen from a man who had just purchased the items at a Miami Beach antique show.
Miami Beach woman accused of leaving 5-year-old alone in park as punishment
Read full article: Miami Beach woman accused of leaving 5-year-old alone in park as punishmentA Miami Beach woman was arrested Sunday after she left her 5-year-old son alone in a park because he was misbehaving, authorities said.
Fans energized as South Florida gets ready to host Orange Bowl
Read full article: Fans energized as South Florida gets ready to host Orange BowlOne of South Florida’s most storied sports traditions, the Orange Bowl, is set to captivate fans as Notre Dame and Penn State face off in the national semifinal at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday.
Ex-cop says body cam video shows arrest of Olympian Fred Kerley ‘mishandled’ from start
Read full article: Ex-cop says body cam video shows arrest of Olympian Fred Kerley ‘mishandled’ from startA former police officer provided his perspective Monday on the Miami Beach arrest of Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley.
Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley arrested on South Beach, accused of fighting officers
Read full article: Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley arrested on South Beach, accused of fighting officersAn Olympic medalist is facing legal trouble in South Florida after police accused him of assaulting an officer during an incident in Miami Beach late Thursday night.
Judge rules Alon Alexander, 1 of 3 brothers accused of rape, will remain locked up
Read full article: Judge rules Alon Alexander, 1 of 3 brothers accused of rape, will remain locked upOne of the wealthy Alexander brothers, with ties to Miami Beach and New York’s real estate and social scenes, will remain behind bars as he faces a federal sex crimes case, a judge ruled.
Police in pedestrian-heavy Miami Beach on alert after New Orleans terror attack
Read full article: Police in pedestrian-heavy Miami Beach on alert after New Orleans terror attackEven as sun, sand, sea, and south beach shopping are on the brain, whether on vacation or a South Florida local, the terror attack in New Orleans has many concerned.
Sex offender seen ‘skipping and dancing’ to celebrate molestation on South Beach, cops say
Read full article: Sex offender seen ‘skipping and dancing’ to celebrate molestation on South Beach, cops sayA registered sex offender was caught on camera in apparent glee after victimizing a 14-year-old girl on the Miami Beach Boardwalk, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Thursday.
1 of 3 prominent Alexander brothers accused of rape appears in Miami courtroom
Read full article: 1 of 3 prominent Alexander brothers accused of rape appears in Miami courtroomA pre-trial detention hearing took place at the Miami federal courthouse Monday for Alon Alexander, the brother of two real estate moguls charged with federal sex crimes.
Judge says man who committed ‘vicious’ attack on Miami Beach doctor should stay locked up
Read full article: Judge says man who committed ‘vicious’ attack on Miami Beach doctor should stay locked upA Miami-Dade judge had pointed words for a man accused of attacking a Miami Beach doctor, denying him bond Friday.
Teen arrested for high-end car theft in Miami Beach wanted for similar crimes in Surfside
Read full article: Teen arrested for high-end car theft in Miami Beach wanted for similar crimes in SurfsidePolice are searching for a minor who they say is behind a string of high-end car thefts out of Miami-Dade County.
How Ex-Real Housewives star went from Prada to ‘nada’ in Miami
Read full article: How Ex-Real Housewives star went from Prada to ‘nada’ in MiamiPeter Thomas, a Jamaican-American entrepreneur mostly known for his time on Bravo TV’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” was proud of Bar One Miami Beach at The Bentley Bay Condominiums.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alexander brothers, prominent real estate tycoons, arrested on sexual assault charges in Miami Beach
Read full article: Alexander brothers, prominent real estate tycoons, arrested on sexual assault charges in Miami BeachThree wealthy brothers with ties to Miami Beach and New York’s luxury real estate scene have been arrested and face both federal and state charges for sexual assault crimes.
DJ Khaled hosts annual golf classic in South Florida for We the Best Foundation
Read full article: DJ Khaled hosts annual golf classic in South Florida for We the Best FoundationCelebrities hit the golf course here in South Florida for a good cause. DJ Khaled hosted his annual golf classic for his "We the Best" Foundation, and our own Alexis Frazier took a swing at it too in Miami Beach.
Art Basel Miami Beach attracts over 15 pop-up satellite fairs on Miami Art Week
Read full article: Art Basel Miami Beach attracts over 15 pop-up satellite fairs on Miami Art WeekArt Basel Miami Beach, open at the convention center by invitation for two days and to ticket holders for three days, prompted Miami Art Week to start across Biscayne Bay in 2017.
Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: Convention center’s 6 sections include nearly 290 galleries
Read full article: Art Basel Miami Beach 2024: Convention center’s 6 sections include nearly 290 galleriesNearly 290 galleries from dozens of countries exhibited contemporary and modern art during Art Basel Miami Beach VIP previews on Wednesday and Thursday at the Miami Beach Convention Center.