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Memorial to be held for family’s hero after tragedy hit beaches in South Beach, Key Biscayne
Read full article: Memorial to be held for family’s hero after tragedy hit beaches in South Beach, Key BiscayneMiami Beach police confirmed Friday afternoon that the human head that washed ashore on Key Biscayne earlier in the week belonged to a 19-year-old swimmer who disappeared off South Beach over the weekend.
Human head found on Key Biscayne was that of missing South Beach swimmer, police say
Read full article: Human head found on Key Biscayne was that of missing South Beach swimmer, police sayMiami Beach police confirmed Friday afternoon that the human head that washed ashore on Key Biscayne earlier in the week belonged to a 19-year-old swimmer who disappeared off South Beach over the weekend.
‘Quite disturbing’: Human head washes ashore on Key Biscayne, police investigating
Read full article: ‘Quite disturbing’: Human head washes ashore on Key Biscayne, police investigatingA shocking discovery Tuesday morning left residents and beachgoers on Key Biscayne concerned: A report of a human head washing ashore.
Vote 2024: Republican Maria Elvira Salazar keeps U.S. House of Representatives seat for 3rd term
Read full article: Vote 2024: Republican Maria Elvira Salazar keeps U.S. House of Representatives seat for 3rd termU.S. House District 27, which covers areas of downtown Miami, Key Biscayne, Little Havana, Coral Gables, Kendall, and Cutler Bay
This Week in South Florida: Lucia Báez-Geller
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Lucia Báez-GellerEvery 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.
‘I was in fear for my life’: Man accused of 2019 Rickenbacker cyclist’s murder testifies
Read full article: ‘I was in fear for my life’: Man accused of 2019 Rickenbacker cyclist’s murder testifiesDuring his testimony Thursday in Miami-Dade County court, Kadel Piedrahita said he shot a 48-year-old father of three along The Rickenbacker Causeway over five years ago — but he did not intend to kill him.
Witness testifies in Miami-Dade trial of motorcyclist accused of fatally shooting Rickenbacker cyclist
Read full article: Witness testifies in Miami-Dade trial of motorcyclist accused of fatally shooting Rickenbacker cyclistDuring his testimony Wednesday in Miami-Dade County court, Gustavo Londoño said he saw an angry motorcyclist argue with a cyclist and fire a gun over five years ago.
South Florida attorney, once a prosecutor, gets 15 years for child sexual abuse material
Read full article: South Florida attorney, once a prosecutor, gets 15 years for child sexual abuse materialA now-disbarred South Florida attorney — who once served as a prosecutor — is set to spend more than a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors announced on Monday.
Opening statements begin in Miami-Dade trial of man who killed Rickenbacker cyclist
Read full article: Opening statements begin in Miami-Dade trial of man who killed Rickenbacker cyclistThe opening statements in the Miami-Dade County trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a 48-year-old father of three about five years ago were on Thursday.
Spiny lobster mini-season begins with capsized boats, diver being struck by boat
Read full article: Spiny lobster mini-season begins with capsized boats, diver being struck by boatFlorida’s spiny lobster sport mini-season began at midnight Wednesday, and there’s already been multiple emergencies on the water in South Florida, from capsized boats to one diver being struck by a vessel.
Arrest made in case of Key Biscayne cyclist randomly struck by passing jogger
Read full article: Arrest made in case of Key Biscayne cyclist randomly struck by passing joggerPolice have made an arrest in the case of a cyclist who police said was attacked by a runner while both were exercising in Key Biscayne.
Avoid swimming at 2 public beach parks in Miami-Dade, officials warn
Read full article: Avoid swimming at 2 public beach parks in Miami-Dade, officials warnThe Florida Department of Health warned Saturday that the bacterial levels in tested water samples showed swimming at two public beach parks in Miami-Dade County posed health risks.
Video allegedly shows Coral Gables boater after fatal collision off Key Biscayne
Read full article: Video allegedly shows Coral Gables boater after fatal collision off Key BiscayneSurveillance video allegedly shows Carlos Guillermo Alonso with his 42-foot Boston Whaler in Coral Gables after he unintentionally struck and killed Ella Riley Adler off Key Biscayne.
‘Pretty dangerous’: Yacht captain lends insights on area where teen killed in boat crash
Read full article: ‘Pretty dangerous’: Yacht captain lends insights on area where teen killed in boat crashA Key Biscayne yacht captain is sharing insight into the area where 15-year-old Ella Adler lost her life over the weekend.
Boater, 78, IDed in crash that killed teen off Key Biscayne; Lawyer: ‘He is absolutely devastated’
Read full article: Boater, 78, IDed in crash that killed teen off Key Biscayne; Lawyer: ‘He is absolutely devastated’Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation identified the boater they said was involved in a deadly crash off Key Biscayne over the weekend.
FWC locates boat of interest in hit-and-run that killed teen off Key Biscayne
Read full article: FWC locates boat of interest in hit-and-run that killed teen off Key BiscayneOfficials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Tuesday that they’ve identified a boat of interest in a fatal hit-and-run near Key Biscayne over the weekend. It’s since been taken into investigators’ custody.
Search continues for boater who killed teenage girl off Key Biscayne
Read full article: Search continues for boater who killed teenage girl off Key BiscayneA boater struck and killed a waterskier on Saturday off Key Biscayne and did not stop to help after the collision in the Nixon Beach Sandbar area.
Man busted smuggling 31 migrants on boat, feds say
Read full article: Man busted smuggling 31 migrants on boat, feds sayA man appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court Monday after federal authorities busted him smuggling nearly three dozen migrants on his boat off the coast of South Florida, according to a criminal complaint.
Flyover bridge’s ramp connecting Rickenbacker Causeway to U.S.-1 southbound reopens in Miami
Read full article: Flyover bridge’s ramp connecting Rickenbacker Causeway to U.S.-1 southbound reopens in MiamiThe Florida Department of Transportation announced that the flyover bridge’s two ramps in Miami near the Rickenbacker Causeway were open Tuesday morning.
Miami traffic nightmare ‘got so crazy’ there was dancing, domino tables, shortages at supermarket
Read full article: Miami traffic nightmare ‘got so crazy’ there was dancing, domino tables, shortages at supermarketFifteen-year-old Paul Perez said he and his family had a beautiful beach day at Crandon Park.
Miami flyover ramp partially re-opens after closure causes traffic nightmare
Read full article: Miami flyover ramp partially re-opens after closure causes traffic nightmareThe Florida Department of Transportation partially reopened a flyover on Monday after closing it on Sunday prompting traffic delays out of Key Biscayne and Virginia Key.
Florida blames Key Biscayne-Virginia Key traffic nightmare on amount of cars, warns ‘disruption’ is inevitable
Read full article: Florida blames Key Biscayne-Virginia Key traffic nightmare on amount of cars, warns ‘disruption’ is inevitableAfter a traffic nightmare on Sunday left drivers from Key Biscayne to Virginia Key and Hobie Island stranded for hours, drivers accused state and local authorities of poor planning.
Traffic nightmare: Construction closure causes delays leaving Virginia Key, Key Biscayne
Read full article: Traffic nightmare: Construction closure causes delays leaving Virginia Key, Key BiscayneA concrete pavement project caused westbound traffic delays on the Rickenbacker Causeway that affected drivers starting Sunday from Virginia Key to Key Biscayne.
Local organization focusing on heart, big talent at annual charity event
Read full article: Local organization focusing on heart, big talent at annual charity eventBe Strong International, a nonprofit helping Miami-Dade and Broward County families make informed decisions, hosted its annual “Hearts in Rhythm Charity Event” last week at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. The event served as a gathering of philanthropists to celebrate the impact their donations have made in the most vulnerable communities in South Florida.
WATCH LIVE: Authorities respond to reports of migrants landing near Rickenbacker Causeway
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Authorities respond to reports of migrants landing near Rickenbacker CausewayAuthorities responded to a report of migrants being spotted Tuesday afternoon near the Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne.
'She's a scumbag': South Florida detective caught on hot mic demeaning parent of alleged sex abuse victim
Read full article: 'She's a scumbag': South Florida detective caught on hot mic demeaning parent of alleged sex abuse victimThere is controversy surrounding the Key Biscayne Police Department after one of their detectives was caught on a hot mic.
Judge says Key Biscayne gymnastics coach should remain jailed in sex crimes case
Read full article: Judge says Key Biscayne gymnastics coach should remain jailed in sex crimes caseOscar Olea, the Key Biscayne gymnastics coach accused of sex crimes against two students, will remain behind bars until his trial, a Miami-Dade judge ruled late Thursday afternoon.
Recordings played in gymnastics coach sex crimes case: ‘It all happened so fast’
Read full article: Recordings played in gymnastics coach sex crimes case: ‘It all happened so fast’A Key Biscayne gymnastics coach, who is accused of sex crimes against two of his students, was back in court Wednesday for a critical hearing.
Judge scolds prosecutors as gymnastics coach hearing likely pushed back again: ‘A little ridiculous’
Read full article: Judge scolds prosecutors as gymnastics coach hearing likely pushed back again: ‘A little ridiculous’The Key Biscayne gymnastics coach accused of committing sex crimes against two of his students went before a judge again on Tuesday and, again, his pre-trial release hearing appeared to be likely postponed another day.
Hearing delayed for Key Biscayne gymnastics instructor charged with sex crimes
Read full article: Hearing delayed for Key Biscayne gymnastics instructor charged with sex crimesThe Key Biscayne gymnastics coach who was arrested last week on allegations of committing sex crimes against two of his students went before a judge on Monday.
Judge orders Key Biscayne gymnastics coach held without bond on sex crimes charges
Read full article: Judge orders Key Biscayne gymnastics coach held without bond on sex crimes chargesA Miami-Dade judge ordered a gymnastics coach accused of committing sex crimes against two students during and after lessons in Key Biscayne remain held without bond Thursday.
Key Biscayne gymnastics teacher accused of sex crimes against teen students
Read full article: Key Biscayne gymnastics teacher accused of sex crimes against teen studentsA man who taught gymnastics in Key Biscayne is accused of committing sex crimes against two teenage girls he taught in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Key Biscayne council passes emergency e-bike, scooter ban after deadly collision
Read full article: Key Biscayne council passes emergency e-bike, scooter ban after deadly collisionAfter a fatal head-on collision between a 12-year-old boy on an e-bike and a 66-year-old bicyclist, Key Biscayne officials were meeting on Friday to consider a ban on e-bikes and scooters in the island village.
Boy, 12, riding e-bike, collides with Key Biscayne cyclist, killing her
Read full article: Boy, 12, riding e-bike, collides with Key Biscayne cyclist, killing herKey Biscayne officials plan to hold an emergency meeting to discuss a ban on e-bikes and scooters in the village after police said a 12-year-old boy on an e-bike collided with a 66-year-old cyclist, killing her Wednesday night.
Miami-Dade attorney arrested by FBI over child porn gets petition granted
Read full article: Miami-Dade attorney arrested by FBI over child porn gets petition grantedThe Florida Supreme Court recently disciplined 21 attorneys, including four based in Miami-Dade County and two based in Broward County.
US Fish and Wildlife assisting with ‘transport effort of manatees from Miami Seaquarium’
Read full article: US Fish and Wildlife assisting with ‘transport effort of manatees from Miami Seaquarium’The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed Monday that it is working with “an experienced team of manatee rescue and rehabilitation experts to assist with the transport effort of manatees from Miami Seaquarium.”
Country Bay Music Festival increases Miami traffic on Rickenbacker Causeway
Read full article: Country Bay Music Festival increases Miami traffic on Rickenbacker CausewayThe Country Bay Music Festival opens on Saturday at Miami’s Virginia Key. The lineup includes Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Chris Young, Lee Brice, and Elle King.
Country Bay Music Festival to be held on Miami’s Virginia Key
Read full article: Country Bay Music Festival to be held on Miami’s Virginia KeyThe Country Bay Music Festival opens on Saturday at Miami’s Virginia Key. The lineup includes Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Chris Young, Lee Brice, and Elle King.
After troubling report, county gives Miami Seaquarium 45 days to fix ‘specific violations’
Read full article: After troubling report, county gives Miami Seaquarium 45 days to fix ‘specific violations’Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces sent a letter to the Miami Seaquarium on Wednesday in the wake of a Local 10 News report documenting the troubling findings outlined in the USDA’s most recent inspection report.
USDA report reveals disturbing details about animal health at Miami Seaquarium
Read full article: USDA report reveals disturbing details about animal health at Miami SeaquariumThe United States Department of Agriculture has outlined troubling findings at the Miami Seaquarium, indicating numerous facility failures and a dolphin with rib fractures while another had cement in its digestive tract.
Self-proclaimed ‘weirdos’ protecting Biscayne Bay, one bag at a time
Read full article: Self-proclaimed ‘weirdos’ protecting Biscayne Bay, one bag at a timeEvery week on Local 10 News' Don't Trash Our Treasure report, we show you ways your neighbors are taking action to protect our fragile Biscayne Bay.
Key Biscayne police chase suspect was on probation over Miami Gardens weapon charge
Read full article: Key Biscayne police chase suspect was on probation over Miami Gardens weapon chargeAshanti Earp, who detectives identified as the suspect of a police chase after he wielded an AK-47 in Key Biscayne, was on probation over a Miami Gardens weapon charge, court records show.
Police identify suspect arrested after chase from Key Biscayne to Miami’s Little Havana
Read full article: Police identify suspect arrested after chase from Key Biscayne to Miami’s Little HavanaA man has been detained after leading police on a chase and crashing his car into a Key Biscayne police vehicle Friday morning following a domestic dispute call, authorities confirmed.
Man in custody after leading police on chase following domestic dispute call in Miami
Read full article: Man in custody after leading police on chase following domestic dispute call in MiamiA man has been detained after leading police on a chase and crashing his car into a Key Biscayne police vehicle Friday morning following a domestic dispute call, authorities confirmed.
Miami-Dade reports fecal pollution at Crandon Park near Key Biscayne
Read full article: Miami-Dade reports fecal pollution at Crandon Park near Key BiscayneTwo tests indicated there is fecal pollution at the beaches of Crandon Park near Key Biscayne, The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County announced on Thursday.
Woman accused of stealing while working as property manager in Key Biscayne
Read full article: Woman accused of stealing while working as property manager in Key BiscayneA woman stands accused of stealing while working as the property manager of Emeraldbay at Key Colony, a condominium in Key Biscayne.
Border Patrol intercepts 13 migrants in ‘maritime smuggling event’ near Key Biscayne
Read full article: Border Patrol intercepts 13 migrants in ‘maritime smuggling event’ near Key Biscayne13 migrants were intercepted on a sailboat near Key Biscayne Saturday in what the head of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Miami sector calls a “maritime smuggling event.”
WATCH: Zoo Miami releases sea turtle back into the wild
Read full article: WATCH: Zoo Miami releases sea turtle back into the wildZoo Miami Animal Health team members successfully released a juvenile Green Sea Turtle back to the wild from Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne Wednesday morning, Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill confirmed.
Small plane makes emergency landing on Rickenbacker Causeway near Miami Seaquarium
Read full article: Small plane makes emergency landing on Rickenbacker Causeway near Miami SeaquariumA small plane made an emergency landing on the Rickenbacker Causeway in Key Biscayne, according to Miami Fire Rescue.
Police investigating after body found floating off Key Biscayne
Read full article: Police investigating after body found floating off Key BiscayneMiami-Dade police opened a death investigation after someone fishing off Key Biscayne noticed a body floating in the water Tuesday afternoon, officers said.
Scientists concerned after recent strandings of whales along US and Florida coast
Read full article: Scientists concerned after recent strandings of whales along US and Florida coastA group of young friends went out fishing just after New Year's Day when an unexpected real-life National Geographic moment happened right in front their faces.
Two women arrested for stealing Christmas gifts from mail truck in Key Biscayne, police say
Read full article: Two women arrested for stealing Christmas gifts from mail truck in Key Biscayne, police sayA pair of grinches were arrested Friday after being accused of stealing multiple Christmas gifts from a mail truck in Key Biscayne.
Florida grand jury calls for new laws on illegal immigration
Read full article: Florida grand jury calls for new laws on illegal immigrationA statewide grand jury empaneled at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for lawmakers to create new criminal penalties for harboring undocumented immigrants.
Aventura tree lot owner provides miracle for Key Biscayne church after losing out on $30k ahead of holidays
Read full article: Aventura tree lot owner provides miracle for Key Biscayne church after losing out on $30k ahead of holidaysA Christmas tree lot owner in Aventura is stepping up to bring some Christmas cheer to Key Biscayne.
Pollution alert: Rain causes sewer overflow at wastewater treatment plant in Miami
Read full article: Pollution alert: Rain causes sewer overflow at wastewater treatment plant in MiamiThe Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department reported heavy rain caused the sewer overflow at the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant on Wednesday in Virginia Key.
Group of 9 Cuban migrants detained after coming ashore in Key Biscayne
Read full article: Group of 9 Cuban migrants detained after coming ashore in Key BiscayneU.S. Border Patrol agents have detained nine Cuban migrants who arrived in the Florida Keys Wednesday morning via a homemade boat, officials confirmed.
Videos of close calls show need for protective bike lines, activist says
Read full article: Videos of close calls show need for protective bike lines, activist saysFrom Broward to Miami-Dade counties, Kurt Kaminer said although drivers need to learn how to share the road, there is also a need for infrastructure improvements.
Miami commissioner responds to criticism over proposed Virginia Key homeless community
Read full article: Miami commissioner responds to criticism over proposed Virginia Key homeless communityA controversial proposal to create pop-up communities for the homeless across Miami, including on Virginia Key, was approved by commissioners last week.
Green sea turtle dies, officials ask boaters to watch for marine life
Read full article: Green sea turtle dies, officials ask boaters to watch for marine lifeU.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Miami sector patrolling the waters off Key Biscayne noticed something unusual floating in the water Thursday afternoon.
Victims identified as investigation continues into deadly boat crash near Key Biscayne
Read full article: Victims identified as investigation continues into deadly boat crash near Key BiscayneNew details are emerging about a deadly boat crash off the coast of Key Biscayne that left two people dead and nearly a dozen others hurt.
2 dead, 10 hurt: Witness recounts aftermath of boat collision off Key Biscayne
Read full article: 2 dead, 10 hurt: Witness recounts aftermath of boat collision off Key BiscayneThe two boats collided at around 10:30 p.m. in an area near the Nixon Beach Sandbar, one mile west of Key Biscayne, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Seven people were one boat, five on the other.
2 dead, 10 injured after boat crash near Key Biscayne
Read full article: 2 dead, 10 injured after boat crash near Key BiscayneAuthorities recovered the bodies of two people following a boat crash off the coast of Key Biscayne that left 10 others injured, according to a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday afternoon.
Cyclists hold Ride of Silence on Rickenbacker Causeway to honor those killed while riding
Read full article: Cyclists hold Ride of Silence on Rickenbacker Causeway to honor those killed while ridingCyclist and cycling activist Eli Stiers joined the ride, calling attention to the deadly dangers along the Rickenbacker Causeway.
Issue of bicycle safety on Rickenbacker Causeway front and center at Miami-Dade Commission meeting
Read full article: Issue of bicycle safety on Rickenbacker Causeway front and center at Miami-Dade Commission meetingThe cycling community unloaded at the Miami-Dade County Commission on Tuesday, demanding more protection, and saying that painted unprotected lanes are not enough