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Keys charter captain jailed on BUI, child neglect charges in summer boat crash injuring 8
Read full article: Keys charter captain jailed on BUI, child neglect charges in summer boat crash injuring 8A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys is facing nearly a dozen charges in connection with a boat crash that left himself and several others seriously hurt over the summer.
Scam alert: Keys deputies warn public of fake law enforcement calls and texts
Read full article: Scam alert: Keys deputies warn public of fake law enforcement calls and textsThe Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday warned the public about phone and text scams involving criminals posing as law enforcement officials to extort money from victims.
Keys trio’s AR-15 target practice on homemade range sends bullet into couple’s bedroom, cops say
Read full article: Keys trio’s AR-15 target practice on homemade range sends bullet into couple’s bedroom, cops sayA trio firing off an AR-15 rifle at makeshift targets at a homemade “range” on the Florida Keys could have had deadly consequences Thursday, deputies said.
New details in arrest of man accused of attacking good Samaritan after fatal Keys boat crash
Read full article: New details in arrest of man accused of attacking good Samaritan after fatal Keys boat crashThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released new details Tuesday in an arrest that stemmed from a deadly late-December boat crash off Key Largo.
Florida Keys fox sanctuary provides animal assisted therapy for children in South Florida shelter
Read full article: Florida Keys fox sanctuary provides animal assisted therapy for children in South Florida shelterLocal 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch first introduced viewers to Pawsitive Beginnings, a non-profit fox sanctuary in the Florida Keys more than a year and a half ago. Now the non-profit is giving back to children in the community.
Keys man faces homicide charge in drug overdose death, deputies say
Read full article: Keys man faces homicide charge in drug overdose death, deputies sayA 47-year-old Big Pine Key man was arrested Friday in connection with a fatal drug overdose that occurred last year, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Steroids, ‘pink cocaine’ lead to firefighter’s arrest on 5 felonies, deputies say
Read full article: Steroids, ‘pink cocaine’ lead to firefighter’s arrest on 5 felonies, deputies sayDeputies said “ongoing complaints of drug activity” at a South Florida firefighter’s home led to the first responder’s arrest on multiple felony drug charges on New Year’s Eve.
Don’t Trash Our Treasure: Top 5 environmental stories of 2025
Read full article: Don’t Trash Our Treasure: Top 5 environmental stories of 2025From balloon releases now banned in the state of Florida, to boaters busted for behaving badly and a big marine mystery with divesting consequences yet to be solved, big environmental stories dominated headlines in 2024.
Man accused of leaving 79-year-old mother ‘severely malnourished’ in Key West
Read full article: Man accused of leaving 79-year-old mother ‘severely malnourished’ in Key WestPolice arrested a man on a felony neglect charge after they said he left his 79-year-old mother hungry and “covered in her own urine” in a wheelchair outside of a Key West hospital Friday.
Officials say operator in fatal Keys boat crash ‘appeared severely intoxicated’; cops cuff his son
Read full article: Officials say operator in fatal Keys boat crash ‘appeared severely intoxicated’; cops cuff his sonProsecutors provided an update Monday on a boat crash off Key Largo that left a woman dead and three others badly hurt Friday evening.
Key Largo man accused of pointing ‘realistic-looking airsoft gun’ in fit of road rage
Read full article: Key Largo man accused of pointing ‘realistic-looking airsoft gun’ in fit of road rageDeputies in the Florida Keys arrested an 18-year-old Key Largo man Thursday after they said he pulled a pellet gun during a road rage incident on U.S. 1.
South Florida enjoys warm weather as west coast faces major storm system
Read full article: South Florida enjoys warm weather as west coast faces major storm systemSouth Florida residents and visitors can expect warm and mostly dry conditions on Thursday, with highs reaching 80 degrees, several degrees above average for this time of year.
Key Largo attempted murder suspect steals squad car, stops woman and carjacks her, cops say
Read full article: Key Largo attempted murder suspect steals squad car, stops woman and carjacks her, cops sayIn a wild and violent chain of events Sunday, a Key Largo man being arrested for attempted murder stole a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office sergeant’s patrol cruiser, drove away and then stopped a woman and carjacked her SUV, later wrecking it on U.S. 1, according to the agency.
Tracking Santa Claus before Christmas Eve, ‘Noche Buena,’ Haitian ‘Reveillon’
Read full article: Tracking Santa Claus before Christmas Eve, ‘Noche Buena,’ Haitian ‘Reveillon’While The North American Aerospace Defense Command is preparing to track Santa Claus from 4 a.m. to midnight on Christmas Eve, Local 10 News has followed his busy agenda ahead of his stops in Miami-Dade County.
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.
Suspected parking dispute on Key West’s Duval Street leads to shot fired, person airlifted
Read full article: Suspected parking dispute on Key West’s Duval Street leads to shot fired, person airliftedKey West police said they took “several suspects” into custody after an “altercation” along Duval Street early Tuesday morning, leading to one shot being fired. Prosecutors said one person was airlifted after suffering a head injury during the fight.
Man arrested in Keys Credit Union robbery, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested in Keys Credit Union robbery, deputies sayA 61-year-old man was arrested Friday after robbing the Keys Federal Credit Union on Stock Island and waiting outside for law enforcement to arrive, authorities confirmed.
Keys woman who drowned puppy back in jail for attempt to burglarize animal shelter, deputies say
Read full article: Keys woman who drowned puppy back in jail for attempt to burglarize animal shelter, deputies sayRoughly 24 hours after she bonded out of the Monroe County jail after deputies accused her of drowning her Schnauzer puppy, Delaine Lowry was back behind bars after authorities said she tried to break into an animal shelter Wednesday to “steal dogs that previously belonged to her.”
Florida Keys woman accused of drowning Schnauzer puppy
Read full article: Florida Keys woman accused of drowning Schnauzer puppyDeputies in the Florida Keys arrested a woman on an aggravated animal cruelty charge after they said she “deliberately and callously” suffocated and drowned a 6-to-10-month-old puppy in a tote bag Monday afternoon.
Man caught street racing in Marathon with 5-year-old in car, cops say; 2 jailed
Read full article: Man caught street racing in Marathon with 5-year-old in car, cops say; 2 jailedDeputies in the Florida Keys arrested two men for street racing along U.S. 1 in Marathon Friday evening, authorities said. One of them, they said, had a child in the car.
Rafael rapidly strengthens on approach to Cuba, to pass west of the Florida Keys tonight
Read full article: Rafael rapidly strengthens on approach to Cuba, to pass west of the Florida Keys tonightRafael 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.
WATCH: Boat goes airborne before slamming into Key Largo dock; FWC investigating
Read full article: WATCH: Boat goes airborne before slamming into Key Largo dock; FWC investigatingThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Key Largo that occurred early Sunday morning.
Several hurt after boat strikes piling near Key Largo bridge; authorities investigating
Read full article: Several hurt after boat strikes piling near Key Largo bridge; authorities investigatingA boat crashed into the Card Sound Road Bridge in Key Largo Wednesday night, injuring several passengers, with one requiring an airlift for treatment. authorities confirmed Thursday.
Key West man accused of shining laser gloves into police cars, faces 3 felonies
Read full article: Key West man accused of shining laser gloves into police cars, faces 3 feloniesA Key West man is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities accused him of donning gloves with built-in lasers and shining the lights into police vehicles early Monday morning; one officer said it nearly caused him to crash into another cop while driving.
Fans expected to enjoy ‘Delicate’ weather as Taylor Swift hits South Florida
Read full article: Fans expected to enjoy ‘Delicate’ weather as Taylor Swift hits South FloridaAfter 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!
Upper Keys hit by coastal flooding as Hurricane Milton swamps streets, forces closures
Read full article: Upper Keys hit by coastal flooding as Hurricane Milton swamps streets, forces closuresStreets in the Upper Florida Keys are swamped with floodwaters as Hurricane Milton brought heavy storm surges and coastal flooding to the region.
Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Milton’s outer bands
Read full article: Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Milton’s outer bandsThe Florida Keys felt the effects of Hurricane Milton as its outer bands began bringing strong winds and high surf to the region, disrupting daily life and drawing concern from residents and visitors alike.
Davie man accused of pointing gun in Key Largo road rage incident
Read full article: Davie man accused of pointing gun in Key Largo road rage incidentA 39-year-old Davie man is facing a felony charge in the Florida Keys after deputies said he pointed a gun at two people during a road rage incident on Tuesday afternoon.
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.
Man, 72, faces vessel homicide charge in July crash killing spearfisherman off Florida Keys
Read full article: Man, 72, faces vessel homicide charge in July crash killing spearfisherman off Florida KeysA 72-year-old Charlotte County man is facing a vessel homicide charge in the Florida Keys after state wildlife officers said he was responsible for the death of a spearfisherman in the Florida Straits over the summer.
Hurricane Helene: Monroe public schools to close Thursday; Miami-Dade and Broward schools announce changes
Read full article: Hurricane Helene: Monroe public schools to close Thursday; Miami-Dade and Broward schools announce changesMonroe County Public Schools announced all of the schools and districts’ offices will be closed on Thursday as part of preparations for Hurricane Helene’s impact in Florida.
Man accused of DUI in Florida Keys crash that hurt 3, 1 seriously
Read full article: Man accused of DUI in Florida Keys crash that hurt 3, 1 seriouslyA man is facing a felony charge after authorities said he was driving drunk when he crashed into two vehicles at an intersection near his home on Stock Island over the weekend, sending one victim to a Miami-Dade trauma center and injuring two others.
‘I don’t take handouts’: Man accused of punching, pulling knife on victim who offered him BBQ
Read full article: ‘I don’t take handouts’: Man accused of punching, pulling knife on victim who offered him BBQA man’s generosity led to him being punched and nearly stabbed in the Florida Keys over the weekend, deputies said.
More than 300 swimmers compete in open-water race off Florida Keys
Read full article: More than 300 swimmers compete in open-water race off Florida KeysMore than 300 swimmers competed in an open-water race off the Florida Keys. Athletes swam to Alligator Lighthouse off Islamorada, around the lighthouse, then back to the start line at Amara Cay Resort.
Warrant: South Florida social media content creator used platform to groom, molest child
Read full article: Warrant: South Florida social media content creator used platform to groom, molest childA South Florida social media video creator used his platform to groom and molest a young girl, leading deputies to jail him on a felony charge, according to an arrest warrant made public on Monday.
Florida Keys man accused of child sex abuse; deputies say ‘more charges are expected’
Read full article: Florida Keys man accused of child sex abuse; deputies say ‘more charges are expected’Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a 65-year-old man Friday afternoon on a child sexual abuse charge; they said it’s the first of what will likely be more criminal counts to come.
Feds arrest 27 in South Florida cocaine trafficking case, including boat racing team owner
Read full article: Feds arrest 27 in South Florida cocaine trafficking case, including boat racing team ownerMore than two dozen people, mainly from the Florida Keys and Miami-Dade County, have been arrested by the FBI after authorities accused them of trafficking cocaine, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday.
Marathon man gets 3 years for attacking cops with ‘chemical irritant’ on Jan. 6
Read full article: Marathon man gets 3 years for attacking cops with ‘chemical irritant’ on Jan. 6A Washington, D.C. federal judge handed down a prison sentence of more than three years to a South Florida man who pleaded guilty to attacking police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, officials announced Tuesday.
Florida Keys man accused of entering neighbor’s property twice, exposing self
Read full article: Florida Keys man accused of entering neighbor’s property twice, exposing selfDeputies in the Florida Keys arrested a 66-year-old man over the weekend on three criminal charges after they said he was caught on camera exposing himself on a neighbor’s property.
Man yells at shoppers, throws beer bottle while ‘trying to sell meth’ at strip mall, deputies say
Read full article: Man yells at shoppers, throws beer bottle while ‘trying to sell meth’ at strip mall, deputies sayA 46-year-old man’s approach to selling methamphetamines at a Florida Keys strip mall landed him in jail Wednesday, according to sheriff’s deputies.
Grand jury report into Keys Trauma Star drug theft scandal released, lambasting county ‘cronyism’
Read full article: Grand jury report into Keys Trauma Star drug theft scandal released, lambasting county ‘cronyism’A scathing Monroe County grand jury report into a wide-ranging narcotics theft scandal centering around the county fire department’s air ambulance program — leading to four indictments — sharply criticizes county officials for lacking “integrity and accountability” and fostering a “caustic and cronyistic environment.”
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.
Woman in Florida Keys for job interview crashes into bar while drunk, spits on deputy, cops say
Read full article: Woman in Florida Keys for job interview crashes into bar while drunk, spits on deputy, cops sayA woman visiting the Florida Keys from out-of-state with her husband to meet with a “possible employer” landed in jail after downing half a bottle of liquor in five minutes, crashing into a combination bar-liquor store and then fighting with sheriff’s deputies, authorities said.
Keys man arrested after toddler found along US 1 in pajamas, deputies say
Read full article: Keys man arrested after toddler found along US 1 in pajamas, deputies sayDeputies arrested a Florida Keys man after they said two good Samaritans found his young child wandering alongside the Overseas Highway just before midnight Saturday.
Sheriff: 5 jailed in Keys part of ‘very well organized’ human trafficking operation
Read full article: Sheriff: 5 jailed in Keys part of ‘very well organized’ human trafficking operationMonroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay says four men and one woman arrested on smuggling charges in the Florida Keys are part of a sophisticated human trafficking operation.
Sheriff to fire Keys deputy, 40, accused of sharing info with ‘drug dealer’ boyfriend, 19
Read full article: Sheriff to fire Keys deputy, 40, accused of sharing info with ‘drug dealer’ boyfriend, 19A Florida Keys sheriff’s deputy facing 19 felony charges after her own agency accused her of illegally accessing its databases to pass along information to her teenage “drug dealer” boyfriend was set to be fired Wednesday evening, her employer announced.
5 accused of migrant smuggling after 20 Ecuadorians, Chinese land in Key Largo
Read full article: 5 accused of migrant smuggling after 20 Ecuadorians, Chinese land in Key LargoFive people are facing 20 felony charges a piece after authorities said they helped to smuggle 20 migrants onto the shores of South Florida over the weekend, officials announced Tuesday.
Longtime Monroe County administrator indicted; latest Keys official facing criminal charge
Read full article: Longtime Monroe County administrator indicted; latest Keys official facing criminal chargeFormer Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi became the latest official in the Florida Keys to face a criminal charge as prosecutors announced his indictment on a felony charge by a grand jury.
Family IDs Marathon personal watercraft crash victims as father, 8-year-old son
Read full article: Family IDs Marathon personal watercraft crash victims as father, 8-year-old sonFamily members have identified the victims of a deadly personal watercraft crash in Marathon Tuesday evening as a man and his young son.
High-ranking South Florida fire rescue officials indicted in drug theft case
Read full article: High-ranking South Florida fire rescue officials indicted in drug theft caseA grand jury has indicted the medical director and a division chief of a South Florida fire department for their involvement in a flight nurse drug theft scandal, prosecutors said Friday.
Florida Keys tourism PR head facing 28 criminal charges in wake of audit
Read full article: Florida Keys tourism PR head facing 28 criminal charges in wake of auditA man contracted to help promote the Florida Keys to visitors from around the world is now facing more than two dozen criminal charges over allegations that he made false statements about payments to a non-existent company.
Man corners woman in Margaritaville bathroom, exposes self, Key West police say
Read full article: Man corners woman in Margaritaville bathroom, exposes self, Key West police sayKey West police arrested an out-of-town visitor over the weekend after they said he followed a woman into a bathroom at a popular restaurant, cornered her and exposed himself.
Debby’s rain bands to cause thunderstorms in areas of South Florida
Read full article: Debby’s rain bands to cause thunderstorms in areas of South FloridaTropical Storm Debby was advancing across the southeastern Gulf of Mexico Sunday, and the rain bands were set to cause more evening thunderstorms in South Florida.
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.
Warrant: Jailed Keys deputy sent teen ‘drug dealer’ boyfriend info on raids, informants
Read full article: Warrant: Jailed Keys deputy sent teen ‘drug dealer’ boyfriend info on raids, informantsA 40-year-old South Florida cop illegally accessed law enforcement databases and sent her teenage “drug dealer” boyfriend information on impending drug raids and confidential informants in the Florida Keys, according to an arrest warrant obtained by Local 10 News on Thursday.
Body cam video shows race to rescue snorkeler hit by boat in Florida Keys
Read full article: Body cam video shows race to rescue snorkeler hit by boat in Florida KeysNewly-released body camera video shows deputies and firefighters working to rescue a snorkeler injured by a boat propeller after being struck off the Lower Florida Keys during lobster mini-season.
Spearfisherman airlifted to Miami-area hospital after shark bite off Key West
Read full article: Spearfisherman airlifted to Miami-area hospital after shark bite off Key WestMedics airlifted a spearfisherman to a Miami-area hospital after a shark bite off the coast of Key West, officials said Monday.
‘Alcohol does appear to be a factor’ in Keys boat crash injuring 8, investigators say
Read full article: ‘Alcohol does appear to be a factor’ in Keys boat crash injuring 8, investigators sayA report from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigators released Friday suggests impairment may have played a role in an overnight boat crash in the Lower Florida Keys earlier in the week.
Woman jailed in Key West after son found covered in sores, living in roach-filled car, cops say
Read full article: Woman jailed in Key West after son found covered in sores, living in roach-filled car, cops sayKey West police arrested a west Miami-Dade woman on a felony charge early Thursday morning after they said she and her 8-year-old son were found living in a filthy car filled with trash and insects.
Marathon man jailed after dog locked in vehicle for ‘several hours’ dies, sheriff says
Read full article: Marathon man jailed after dog locked in vehicle for ‘several hours’ dies, sheriff saysA 69-year-old Marathon man is facing an animal cruelty charge after authorities said a “dog had been locked in a vehicle for several hours with no food or water and later died.”
Investigators locate boat of interest after spearfisherman killed in Florida Keys
Read full article: Investigators locate boat of interest after spearfisherman killed in Florida KeysOfficials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said they located a vessel of interest after putting out a plea for information in a boat crash that left a spearfisherman dead in the Florida Keys early Friday afternoon.