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Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more felonies
Read full article: Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more feloniesThe felonies keep piling up for a Miami man accused of running a “fraudulent insurance school” near the airport.
Palm Beach Gardens mom outraged after daughter, 8, comes home bloodied from school
Read full article: Palm Beach Gardens mom outraged after daughter, 8, comes home bloodied from schoolA Palm Beach Gardens mother is demanding answers after her 8-year-old daughter was left bruised and bloodied following an alleged altercation with another child after school.
Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a year
Read full article: Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a yearA Sunny Isles Beach man is facing multiple charges after police said his girlfriend accused him of inflicting nearly a year of physical abuse, threats, and intimidation.
New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tension
Read full article: New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tensionSurfside’s new police chief is speaking to Local 10 News in the wake of the arrest of a suspect in a “series of thefts” — and the wake of his ascension to the position, which came after the town’s police chief resigned after mere months on the job amid drama between the mayor and the police union.
Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more felonies
Read full article: Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more feloniesThe felonies keep piling up for a Miami man accused of running a “fraudulent insurance school” near the airport.
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.
Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom first
Read full article: Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom firstAt a stand-your-ground hearing on Tuesday, Broward County Judge Andrew Siegel experienced a unique approach to understanding a defense expert’s opinion: He used a virtual reality headset. It’s believed to be a historic moment in a Florida courtroom.
Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds say
Read full article: Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds sayA since-fired cruise ship worker appeared in a Fort Lauderdale federal courtroom on Monday after agents arrested him at Port Everglades over the weekend after they said he had “several videos and photos of child sex abuse material” on his cellphone.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort LauderdaleA 33-year-old man has been arrested, just over a week after an Amazon driver was stabbed after getting a flat tire in Fort Lauderdale, authorities announced Tuesday morning.
Florida Keys teenage thieves use Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp
Read full article: Florida Keys teenage thieves use Facebook Marketplace, OfferUpDeputies accused three teenage boys of stealing tens of thousands of dollars of fishing gear from their Stock Island neighbors and using Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp to profit from their thefts.
Wild FHP video shows driver jump off Seven Mile Bridge after chase: ‘I got stoned’
Read full article: Wild FHP video shows driver jump off Seven Mile Bridge after chase: ‘I got stoned’ew dashcam video from the Florida Highway Patrol shows a man jumping off the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys as troopers chased him along U.S. 1 late last month.
Key West police ID man they say fired gun in Duval Street parking lot fracas
Read full article: Key West police ID man they say fired gun in Duval Street parking lot fracasKey West police arrested a man they said opened fire off Duval Street early Tuesday morning amid a brawl that sent the victim — headbutted by another participant — to the hospital.
Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a year
Read full article: Sunny Isles Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend for nearly a yearA Sunny Isles Beach man is facing multiple charges after police said his girlfriend accused him of inflicting nearly a year of physical abuse, threats, and intimidation.
New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tension
Read full article: New Surfside police chief says he wants to bring ‘stability’ amid ongoing tensionSurfside’s new police chief is speaking to Local 10 News in the wake of the arrest of a suspect in a “series of thefts” — and the wake of his ascension to the position, which came after the town’s police chief resigned after mere months on the job amid drama between the mayor and the police union.
Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more felonies
Read full article: Miami man charged in ‘fraudulent insurance school’ probe now faces 19 more feloniesThe felonies keep piling up for a Miami man accused of running a “fraudulent insurance school” near the airport.
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.
Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koala
Read full article: Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koalaZoo Miami announced with heavy hearts the loss of Coedie, an 11-year-old male koala, who was humanely euthanized on Tuesday following a rapid decline in health, according to Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director.
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.
Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom first
Read full article: Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom firstAt a stand-your-ground hearing on Tuesday, Broward County Judge Andrew Siegel experienced a unique approach to understanding a defense expert’s opinion: He used a virtual reality headset. It’s believed to be a historic moment in a Florida courtroom.
Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds say
Read full article: Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds sayA since-fired cruise ship worker appeared in a Fort Lauderdale federal courtroom on Monday after agents arrested him at Port Everglades over the weekend after they said he had “several videos and photos of child sex abuse material” on his cellphone.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort LauderdaleA 33-year-old man has been arrested, just over a week after an Amazon driver was stabbed after getting a flat tire in Fort Lauderdale, authorities announced Tuesday morning.
Broward deputies under investigation for fatally shooting domestic violence suspect
Read full article: Broward deputies under investigation for fatally shooting domestic violence suspectFlorida Department of Law Enforcement investigators were investigating the death of a man who was a domestic violence suspect in Broward County.
FBI investigates after cash stolen from Fort Lauderdale ATM as repairman was working
Read full article: FBI investigates after cash stolen from Fort Lauderdale ATM as repairman was workingFort Lauderdale police responded to a Bank of America Thursday after two thieves targeted an ATM while a repairman was working on it, authorities confirmed.
Man accused of slashing 2 Coral Springs police officers with ‘karate knife’
Read full article: Man accused of slashing 2 Coral Springs police officers with ‘karate knife’A 31-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after authorities said he slashed two Coral Springs police officers with a “karate knife” over the weekend.
South Florida Muslim Federation suing city of Parkland, Coral Springs hotel over event cancellation
Read full article: South Florida Muslim Federation suing city of Parkland, Coral Springs hotel over event cancellationThe South Florida Muslim Federation has filed a federal lawsuit against several people, businesses and Parkland city officials.
Coral Springs woman said she was ‘at her wits’ end’ when she murdered husband, cops say
Read full article: Coral Springs woman said she was ‘at her wits’ end’ when she murdered husband, cops sayA Coral Springs woman told detectives she killed her husband inside their home over the Labor Day weekend over infidelity issues, according to court documents made public on Thursday.
Broward cities join forces to push back against expansion of Monarch Hill Landfill
Read full article: Broward cities join forces to push back against expansion of Monarch Hill LandfillThe trash talk is heating up across parts of Broward County, ahead of a controversial request to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill, both vertically and horizontally.
Woman left at Broward fire station as infant reunited with first responders who cared for her
Read full article: Woman left at Broward fire station as infant reunited with first responders who cared for herMore than two decades after a 2-day-old baby girl was dropped off at a fire station in Deerfield Beach, the first responders who took her in are meeting her once again.
Dirty Dining: Trio of restaurants South Florida shut down over startling conditions
Read full article: Dirty Dining: Trio of restaurants South Florida shut down over startling conditionsA shocking Dirty Dining investigation by Local 10 News has uncovered alarming conditions in South Florida restaurants, even after they were shut down and later allowed to reopen.
Did a Miami-Dade plan to build the country’s largest incinerator go up in smoke with just a call from Eric Trump?
Read full article: Did a Miami-Dade plan to build the country’s largest incinerator go up in smoke with just a call from Eric Trump?As the contentious debate over rebuilding a trash incinerator near Doral continues, Miami-Dade commissioners voted Tuesday to postpone the decision until next year.
Miami-Dade commission to debate future of controversial incinerator
Read full article: Miami-Dade commission to debate future of controversial incineratorThe location for a new trash incinerator in Miami-Dade County is expected to be debated at Tuesday’s commission meeting, with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava indicating that a decision may once again be delayed.
Police: Uncle arrested after 10-year-old accidentally shoots himself in Hialeah
Read full article: Police: Uncle arrested after 10-year-old accidentally shoots himself in HialeahA 33-year-old man was arrested Sunday by Hialeah police after the man’s nephew accidentally shot himself with his gun, authorities said.
Do you need a Santa Claus with a guayabera or a pink Miami soccer uniform? Here is where to find it
Read full article: Do you need a Santa Claus with a guayabera or a pink Miami soccer uniform? Here is where to find itSanta Claus now comes in a pink Miami soccer uniform, holding a six-pointed starred “piñata” and a “maraca,” or wearing a white “Guayabera” with a Cuban cigar in its pocket.
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.
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.
Rodent droppings, sanitation issues lead to stop-sale orders at Hollywood food supplier
Read full article: Rodent droppings, sanitation issues lead to stop-sale orders at Hollywood food supplierA recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services uncovered troubling sanitation issues at South Florida Food, located at 5801 Wiley St. in Hollywood.
‘Several persons of interest’ IDed in Hollywood banquet hall shooting that left 2 dead, 2 hurt
Read full article: ‘Several persons of interest’ IDed in Hollywood banquet hall shooting that left 2 dead, 2 hurtHollywood police said Monday that they’ve identified “several persons of interest” in a deadly banquet hall shooting over the weekend that killed two people and sent two more to the hospital.
Police: Man arrested in Homestead armed robbery involving mother and child
Read full article: Police: Man arrested in Homestead armed robbery involving mother and childHomestead police arrested a man Wednesday after they said he held a mother at gunpoint while she was walking home with her 4-year-old son.
South Florida nonprofit saves pets from deadly heartworms
Read full article: South Florida nonprofit saves pets from deadly heartwormsA Homestead veterinary technician is making it his mission to save pets across South Florida, focusing on preventive care and affordable treatment for families in need.
Police: 2 men arrested after kids chased with rifle in Homestead
Read full article: Police: 2 men arrested after kids chased with rifle in HomesteadTwo men have been arrested after two children were chased down with a rifle in Homestead after one of them accidentally struck a car with a football, authorities said.
Do you need a Santa Claus with a guayabera or a pink Miami soccer uniform? Here is where to find it
Read full article: Do you need a Santa Claus with a guayabera or a pink Miami soccer uniform? Here is where to find itSanta Claus now comes in a pink Miami soccer uniform, holding a six-pointed starred “piñata” and a “maraca,” or wearing a white “Guayabera” with a Cuban cigar in its pocket.
Broward schools consider new proposal to deal with lower student enrollment
Read full article: Broward schools consider new proposal to deal with lower student enrollmentA new proposal for changes at public schools highlighted a painful reality: Student enrollment has significantly decreased at Broward Estates Elementary in Lauderhill.
Police release video showing cop fatally shooting woman in Lauderhill (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT)
Read full article: Police release video showing cop fatally shooting woman in Lauderhill (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT)The Lauderhill Police Department released a video on Saturday recorded by a police officer’s body camera during a fatal police shooting.
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.
Detectives identify woman FHP troopers found dead along I-95 ramp in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Detectives identify woman FHP troopers found dead along I-95 ramp in Miami-DadeMiami-Dade detectives released the identity of a 22-year-old woman on Sunday who Florida Highway Patrol troopers found dead on Saturday morning along an Interstate 95 northbound ramp.
Tagovailoa finds Smith for game-winning TD in 32-26 OT victory vs. Jets
Read full article: Tagovailoa finds Smith for game-winning TD in 32-26 OT victory vs. JetsTua Tagovailoa found tight end Jonnu Smith for a game-winning touchdown in overtime to give the Miami Dolphins a 32-26 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Miramar police set to host annual basketball event to foster community ties
Read full article: Miramar police set to host annual basketball event to foster community tiesThe Miramar Police Department is preparing to host its eighth annual “Ballin’ for Unity” event, a basketball game aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the community.
Did a Miami-Dade plan to build the country’s largest incinerator go up in smoke with just a call from Eric Trump?
Read full article: Did a Miami-Dade plan to build the country’s largest incinerator go up in smoke with just a call from Eric Trump?As the contentious debate over rebuilding a trash incinerator near Doral continues, Miami-Dade commissioners voted Tuesday to postpone the decision until next year.
Miami-Dade commission to debate future of controversial incinerator
Read full article: Miami-Dade commission to debate future of controversial incineratorThe location for a new trash incinerator in Miami-Dade County is expected to be debated at Tuesday’s commission meeting, with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava indicating that a decision may once again be delayed.
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.
Plantation fire that left doctor dead being investigated as possible arson, sources say
Read full article: Plantation fire that left doctor dead being investigated as possible arson, sources sayA Plantation house fire that left a beloved doctor dead is being investigated as a possible case of arson, sources with knowledge of the matter tell Local 10 News.
Mystery continues to surround death of doctor pulled from Plantation house fire
Read full article: Mystery continues to surround death of doctor pulled from Plantation house fireAs those who knew Dr. Karen Ruthman mourn her loss, Plantation police have made no public conclusions regarding the death of the family practice physician pulled from her burning home Thursday.
Investigation continues into doctor’s death after she was pulled from Plantation house fire
Read full article: Investigation continues into doctor’s death after she was pulled from Plantation house firePlantation police continued their investigation Friday into the death of a doctor pulled from a house fire the day prior.
Broward man accused of stabbing mother and brother in Allapattah
Read full article: Broward man accused of stabbing mother and brother in AllapattahA 33-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing attempted murder charges after police said he stabbed his mother and brother in separate attacks back in March.
Woman commits hit-and-run, then forces good Samaritan’s truck into Wawa sign, Broward deputies say
Read full article: Woman commits hit-and-run, then forces good Samaritan’s truck into Wawa sign, Broward deputies sayAn Orlando woman flashed a smile in her Broward County mugshot after her arrest Monday, but the allegations against her are serious: Deputies accuse her of committing a hit-and-run, forcing a good Samaritan and his truck into a gas station sign and trying to carjack the original victim’s vehicle with children inside.
South Florida shoppers hunting for Black Friday deals turn out to Dolphin, Sawgrass Mills
Read full article: South Florida shoppers hunting for Black Friday deals turn out to Dolphin, Sawgrass MillsRetailers in Broward and Miami-Dade counties opened stores early in the morning for shoppers hunting for in-person Black Friday deals, but there weren’t any frenzied crowds.
Police: Suspect arrested after shooting man outside Sunrise restaurant
Read full article: Police: Suspect arrested after shooting man outside Sunrise restaurantA suspect was arrested Tuesday after police said he shot a man that left him critically injured outside a restaurant in Sunrise over the weekend.
Sunrise mayor’s race intensifies as Mike Ryan seeks 5th term against commissioner, newcomer
Read full article: Sunrise mayor’s race intensifies as Mike Ryan seeks 5th term against commissioner, newcomerThe city of Sunrise, home to nearly 100,000 residents, is seeing a heated contest for mayor as longtime incumbent Mike Ryan seeks a fifth term in office.
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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.
Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom first
Read full article: Broward judge dons virtual reality headset in what’s thought to be a courtroom firstAt a stand-your-ground hearing on Tuesday, Broward County Judge Andrew Siegel experienced a unique approach to understanding a defense expert’s opinion: He used a virtual reality headset. It’s believed to be a historic moment in a Florida courtroom.
Mom to Mom: South Florida woman prepares for South America trek to support pediatric cancer patients
Read full article: Mom to Mom: South Florida woman prepares for South America trek to support pediatric cancer patientsThis week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez spoke to a South Florida woman who is taking her own challenging experiences losing her child to cancer and turning them into something positive by embarking on a trek in South America to raise money for a foundation that helps children and families fighting pediatric cancer.
Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koala
Read full article: Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koalaZoo Miami announced with heavy hearts the loss of Coedie, an 11-year-old male koala, who was humanely euthanized on Tuesday following a rapid decline in health, according to Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director.
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.
Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds say
Read full article: Cruise ship worker caught at Port Everglades with child sexual abuse videos, feds sayA since-fired cruise ship worker appeared in a Fort Lauderdale federal courtroom on Monday after agents arrested him at Port Everglades over the weekend after they said he had “several videos and photos of child sex abuse material” on his cellphone.
Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with stabbing of Amazon driver in Fort LauderdaleA 33-year-old man has been arrested, just over a week after an Amazon driver was stabbed after getting a flat tire in Fort Lauderdale, authorities announced Tuesday morning.