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Miami Beach commission approves partial funding for homeless services amid county dispute
Read full article: Miami Beach commission approves partial funding for homeless services amid county disputeIn a special meeting Thursday, Miami Beach commissioners approved a proposal to provide $5 million toward homeless services funding, half of what Miami-Dade County initially requested to tackle the city’s homelessness issue.
‘The way forward’: Ordinance passing would push toward plastic reduction in Miami-Dade
Read full article: ‘The way forward’: Ordinance passing would push toward plastic reduction in Miami-DadeRight now the world is pumping out a staggering 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year, and much of it winds up as litter that pollutes our oceans and waterways.
Family hopes for answers as rescuers search for swimmer caught in South Beach rip current
Read full article: Family hopes for answers as rescuers search for swimmer caught in South Beach rip currentAuthorities are searching for a 19-year-old swimmer caught in rough waters while on South Beach over the weekend.
Safety concerns arise after South Florida engineer suspected of using late father’s license
Read full article: Safety concerns arise after South Florida engineer suspected of using late father’s licenseLocal 10 News has learned that unlicensed engineer Enrique Fernandez is under investigation for allegedly using his late father’s professional engineering license and forging his signature to conduct and sign off on building inspections.
‘A genuine miracle’: Victim shares survival story after falling into boat propeller
Read full article: ‘A genuine miracle’: Victim shares survival story after falling into boat propellerA Virginia man who was rescued after falling from a boat and into its propellers is speaking about the terrifying incident.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 3, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 3, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. Don't Trash Our Treasure Correspondent Louis Aguirre explains the Miami-Dade County incinerator controversy.
This Week In South Florida: Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Miami Beach Mayor Steven MeinerLocal 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner about a ruling on a question for voters on the ballot on a tax to fund homeless services.
A blaming game ensues while SoBe tourists’ hostel turns into homeless shelter for 30 days
Read full article: A blaming game ensues while SoBe tourists’ hostel turns into homeless shelter for 30 daysA blaming game ensued over the weekend after a hostel meant for tourists in South Beach became a temporary shelter for a group of dozens without housing who had traveled from a shelter in Miami.
‘We were quite surprised’: People without housing end up in South Beach hostel amid failed Miami negotiations
Read full article: ‘We were quite surprised’: People without housing end up in South Beach hostel amid failed Miami negotiationsCamillus House’s chief executive officer reported that city of Miami officials — and not the nonprofit organization — transported dozens of people without housing to a hostel in South Beach.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue
Read full article: TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continueRestaurant chain TGI Fridays says it has filed for bankruptcy protection as it looks for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand.
Dozens without housing travel in buses from Camillus House to Miami Beach hostel
Read full article: Dozens without housing travel in buses from Camillus House to Miami Beach hostelRonald White was among the dozens of people without housing who traveled in buses from Camillus House in Miami to a hostel in Miami Beach.
Lawsuit filed to reinstate Miami Beach homelessness tax vote
Read full article: Lawsuit filed to reinstate Miami Beach homelessness tax voteA day after Miami Beach commissioners voted to rescind a question on the November ballot about authorizing a 1% food and beverage tax for homelessness — just days before the election — a lawsuit has been filed on behalf of several Miami Beach residents seeking to have their votes count.
Just 6 days before election, Miami Beach commission votes to take homeless tax question off ballot
Read full article: Just 6 days before election, Miami Beach commission votes to take homeless tax question off ballotEarly voters who were lined up at the Miami Beach City Hall site on Wednesday had no idea that three floors up, commissioners had just voted to cancel a question put on the ballot by a previous commission.
Man who says he was victim of South Beach fake rideshare robber speaks about ordeal
Read full article: Man who says he was victim of South Beach fake rideshare robber speaks about ordealA Wilton Manors man who says he was the victim of one of two men accused of posing as rideshare drivers in Miami Beach and robbing victims is speaking about the ordeal.
SWAT team responds to Miami Beach apartment building after man barricades himself inside unit
Read full article: SWAT team responds to Miami Beach apartment building after man barricades himself inside unitMiami Beach police officers and SWAT team members responded to an apartment building Monday night after a man barricaded himself inside a unit, and the police scene remained ongoing until early Tuesday when the man was finally detained.
TGI Fridays on Miami Beach, nearly 50 other locations shut down amid bankruptcy talks, according to report
Read full article: TGI Fridays on Miami Beach, nearly 50 other locations shut down amid bankruptcy talks, according to reportTGI Fridays on Miami Beach has closed its doors abruptly after talks of a bankruptcy filing for the restaurant chain, according to reports.
Pair wanted in $1.7 million Nashville jewelry store heist captured in Miami Beach
Read full article: Pair wanted in $1.7 million Nashville jewelry store heist captured in Miami BeachA duo sought by police in a nearly $2 million armed robbery of a Tennessee jewelry store were jailed in South Florida over the weekend after being captured at a Miami Beach hotel.
Police: 2 men posed as rideshare drivers to rob victims in Miami Beach’s Entertainment District
Read full article: Police: 2 men posed as rideshare drivers to rob victims in Miami Beach’s Entertainment DistrictMiami Beach detectives arrested two men who they said robbed multiple people while posing as rideshare drivers in the city’s Entertainment District.
Video shows teen, 19, attacking doctor at Mount Sinai Medical Center
Read full article: Video shows teen, 19, attacking doctor at Mount Sinai Medical CenterSurveillance footage played in court Wednesday captured the moments police said a 19-year-old man assaulted his mother’s gynecologist over a week ago,
October supermoon causes king tides: Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach offer free parking to residents in low-lying areas
Read full article: October supermoon causes king tides: Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach offer free parking to residents in low-lying areasMiami Beach and Fort Lauderdale offer free parking, at some garages, to residents in low-lying areas.
King tides could bring rising water levels to flood-prone areas of South Florida
Read full article: King tides could bring rising water levels to flood-prone areas of South FloridaKing tides have arrived in South Florida, and if you couple that with offshore winds and rainfall, there could be serious flooding issues.
Canadian extradited to South Florida to face murder charge in Miami Beach club shooting
Read full article: Canadian extradited to South Florida to face murder charge in Miami Beach club shootingA Canadian fugitive captured by federal agents in California in August was back in South Florida to face charges in a 2023 triple shooting at a Miami Beach nightclub that left a man dead.
Police: 19-year-old arrested after beating up Miami Beach doctor at Mount Sinai Medical Center
Read full article: Police: 19-year-old arrested after beating up Miami Beach doctor at Mount Sinai Medical CenterA 19-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was captured on surveillance video beating up an OB-GYN doctor at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, authorities said.
Man accused of stabbing victim near South Beach nightclub
Read full article: Man accused of stabbing victim near South Beach nightclubA night out in South Beach took a violent turn early Friday morning, leaving one man hospitalized with severe injuries and another in police custody following a stabbing near a popular nightclub, authorities confirmed Monday.
Man accused of attacking, raping woman walking near Lincoln Road
Read full article: Man accused of attacking, raping woman walking near Lincoln RoadPolice arrested a 26-year-old homeless man on Friday after accusing him of attacking a woman, then raping her at knifepoint near Lincoln Road on South Beach the day prior.
Miami Beach residents, tourists remain calm as Hurricane Milton strengthens
Read full article: Miami Beach residents, tourists remain calm as Hurricane Milton strengthensAs Hurricane Milton inches closer to Florida, Miami Beach residents and tourists are feeling the brunt of the storm’s powerful winds, while businesses along Ocean Drive cautiously remain open on Wednesday.
From north to south, residents in flood-prone parts of Miami-Dade prepare for high water
Read full article: From north to south, residents in flood-prone parts of Miami-Dade prepare for high waterDespite Hurricane Milton still being in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, residents and business owners in some parts of Miami-Dade County were already dealing with high water — and preparing for even more flooding.
Police: Suspect who led police on chase in Miami-Dade re-arrested after removing ankle monitor
Read full article: Police: Suspect who led police on chase in Miami-Dade re-arrested after removing ankle monitorA suspect accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in Miami-Dade County in August was re-arrested Thursday after removing his ankle monitor, authorities confirmed.
Man describes case of ‘hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ in South Beach
Read full article: Man describes case of ‘hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ in South BeachRecords show a man told Miami Beach police officers that he was afraid of Fatima Lawrence. He was dealing with a case of “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned” in South Beach.
‘Welcome to America, b----’: Man accused of robbing UK tourist at knifepoint in Miami Beach
Read full article: ‘Welcome to America, b----’: Man accused of robbing UK tourist at knifepoint in Miami BeachA night of partying in Miami Beach took a dangerous turn for a UK tourist when an argument escalated into a robbery, leaving the victim without his cellphone and the suspect behind bars, police confirmed Tuesday.
Cities look for solutions ahead of homeless camping ban: ‘We do not want to put people in jail’
Read full article: Cities look for solutions ahead of homeless camping ban: ‘We do not want to put people in jail’A new law centered on homelessness is going into effect here in Florida on Tuesday. It prohibits homeless people from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks. South Florida cities are now working to implement the law.
It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide
Read full article: It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincideJudaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide.
This Week In South Florida Episode: Sept. 29, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Sept. 29, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Michael Lowry, the Local 10 News Weather Authority hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, and Christopher Diaz, the leader of South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 at work in Taylor County after Hurricane Helen. Stanwood also interviewed the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 29, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 29, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Janine Stanwood interviews Michael Lowry, the Local 10 News Weather Authority hurricane specialist and storm surge expert, and Christopher Diaz, the leader of South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 at work in Taylor County after Hurricane Helen. Stanwood also interviewed the mayors of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect Tuesday
Read full article: Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect TuesdayIn March, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law prohibiting the homeless from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks in Florida. The new law — which goes into effect on Tuesday — also directs the Florida Department of Children and Families to authorize campsites with restrooms and access to treatment for substance abuse and mental health.
‘It’s windy’: Outer bands of Helene move into Broward, Miami-Dade
Read full article: ‘It’s windy’: Outer bands of Helene move into Broward, Miami-DadeGusting winds and choppy conditions on the water were some of the effects Miami-Dade and Broward counties saw from the bands of Hurricane Helene Thursday. The conditions were expected to persist for another day or so.
Police: Miami-Dade money laundering scheme had links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, Spain
Read full article: Police: Miami-Dade money laundering scheme had links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, SpainA 39-year-old man in Miami-Dade County stands accused Wednesday of money laundering millions as part of a scheme with links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, and Spain.
South Florida prepares for statewide homeless sleeping ban: ‘It’s breathing down our necks’
Read full article: South Florida prepares for statewide homeless sleeping ban: ‘It’s breathing down our necks’A new state law that bans homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces is set to take effect Tuesday. South Florida cities and counties are preparing for the change.
Police: Woman arrested after attempted robbery led to assault on officers in South Beach
Read full article: Police: Woman arrested after attempted robbery led to assault on officers in South BeachA violent attempted robbery on South Beach ended in the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who allegedly assaulted multiple police officers while resisting arrest on Saturday night, authorities confirmed Monday.
Here is where Miami appears in the indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Read full article: Here is where Miami appears in the indictment against Sean ‘Diddy’ CombsThe feds mentioned Miami twice in the recent indictment against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, accused of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegations shocked no one, party attendees tell Local 10
Read full article: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegations shocked no one, party attendees tell Local 10On Friday, Local 10 News spoke with several people who attended Sean "Diddy" Combs' infamous parties, who said they were not surprised by the allegations against the music mogul.
Man accused of homophobic beating on South Beach: ‘Nothing short of hate and violence’
Read full article: Man accused of homophobic beating on South Beach: ‘Nothing short of hate and violence’A 22-year-old man is facing a hate crime charge after authorities say he targeted a man on South Beach in a homophobic attack Wednesday.
Officer finds toddler wandering alone while parents went to South Beach strip club, cops say
Read full article: Officer finds toddler wandering alone while parents went to South Beach strip club, cops sayMiami Beach police shared a photo Thursday of one of the department’s officers holding a 2-year-old police found wandering alone and crying after a good Samaritan saw the girl wandering alone along a South Beach building.
British man living in Miami Beach accused of trafficking, beating woman: ‘I will end you’
Read full article: British man living in Miami Beach accused of trafficking, beating woman: ‘I will end you’A British national living in Miami Beach is facing multiple felony charges after an undercover human trafficking sting led to his arrest Tuesday, according to police.
Charging scooter possibly to blame for Miami Beach apartment fire
Read full article: Charging scooter possibly to blame for Miami Beach apartment fireMiami Beach firefighters extinguished a fire that erupted early Wednesday morning inside an apartment unit, a city spokeswoman confirmed to Local 10 News.
Man alleging kidnapping accused of armed robbery at Miami Beach bank
Read full article: Man alleging kidnapping accused of armed robbery at Miami Beach bankA 35-year-old man suspected of robbing a Bank of America branch in Miami Beach last month was apprehended following a police investigation, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
‘Can I get out?’: South Beach burglar trapped in Corvette begs its owner for help
Read full article: ‘Can I get out?’: South Beach burglar trapped in Corvette begs its owner for helpA Miami Beach Corvette owner faced an unusual situation when he discovered an intruder trapped inside his car and asked him for help to get out.
Woman fears for life after carjacker escapes house arrest
Read full article: Woman fears for life after carjacker escapes house arrestA woman says she’s fearing for her life after getting an update from police about the man who carjacked her. The suspect has broken free from his ankle monitor and is now on the run.
Police officers arrest 2 after armed carjacking in Miami follows police pursuit to Miami Beach
Read full article: Police officers arrest 2 after armed carjacking in Miami follows police pursuit to Miami BeachA stolen burgundy Chevrolet struck a line of bushes while two attempted to get away from police officers on Sunday morning in Miami-Dade County.
Actors and fans celebrate the ‘Miami Vice’ television series’ 40th anniversary in Miami Beach
Read full article: Actors and fans celebrate the ‘Miami Vice’ television series’ 40th anniversary in Miami BeachMiami Beach residents and visitors can feel it coming in the air tonight — and the rest of the weekend— as “Miami Vice” cast and crew gather to celebrate the iconic television series’ 40th anniversary.
On 9/11, first responders in South Florida meet to remember lives lost
Read full article: On 9/11, first responders in South Florida meet to remember lives lostA Miami Beach fire rescue personnel and police officers stood near a red truck with a U.S. flag and an “Always Remember” sign during a pause to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Woman suffering from gunshot wounds found on I-195 shoulder in Miami Beach
Read full article: Woman suffering from gunshot wounds found on I-195 shoulder in Miami BeachMiami Beach police are investigating after a woman who had been shot was discovered Tuesday morning on the westbound shoulder of Interstate 195.
SWAT officers respond to reports of man pointing rifle outside Miami Beach condo complex
Read full article: SWAT officers respond to reports of man pointing rifle outside Miami Beach condo complexSWAT officers responded to reports of a man pointing a rifle outside of a condominium complex in Miami Beach Friday evening, authorities confirmed.
Teenage girls report meeting with Miami Beach man to buy marijuana turned into terror
Read full article: Teenage girls report meeting with Miami Beach man to buy marijuana turned into terrorA 19-year-old Miami Beach man was arrested after two 14-year-old girls reported their meeting with him to buy marijuana turned into terror.
Video shows ‘negligent’ Miami Beach cop ignoring deadly hit-and-run; he’s since been fired
Read full article: Video shows ‘negligent’ Miami Beach cop ignoring deadly hit-and-run; he’s since been firedNewly-released surveillance video shows a Miami Beach police officer drive away after onlookers notified him that a driver hit a cyclist right outside of the department’s headquarters and kept going.
Man whipped, robbed ‘content creators’ who recorded his police encounter on Ocean Drive, cops say
Read full article: Man whipped, robbed ‘content creators’ who recorded his police encounter on Ocean Drive, cops sayA man is accused of attacking and robbing a husband-and-wife pair identified in an arrest warrant as “social media content creators” after they recorded his encounter with police on South Beach this summer.
VIDEO: Miami Beach cop has scary moment after man jumps into cruiser, orders her to drive
Read full article: VIDEO: Miami Beach cop has scary moment after man jumps into cruiser, orders her to driveA Miami Beach police officer was sitting in her cruiser when a man suddenly jumped into the car. What happened next may have saved her life.
Man uses slur before pulling knife on guard outside South Beach LGBTQ nightclub, police say
Read full article: Man uses slur before pulling knife on guard outside South Beach LGBTQ nightclub, police sayPolice arrested a man who they said tried to attack a South Beach nightclub security guard with a knife.
Miami Beach PD: Woman forced children, grandchildren to sell candy along Ocean Drive
Read full article: Miami Beach PD: Woman forced children, grandchildren to sell candy along Ocean DriveA 50-year-old woman was arrested over the weekend after a witness who spotted two unattended girls selling candy along Ocean Drive notified Miami Beach police, authorities confirmed.
Police: Man, 25, is Miami ringleader for international criminal enterprise
Read full article: Police: Man, 25, is Miami ringleader for international criminal enterpriseZakria Khan told a judge Friday in Miami-Dade County court that he only had 71 cents in his bank account, didn’t own any real estate but had his own business.
Fugitive accused holding of Miami Beach commissioner at gunpoint appears in bond court
Read full article: Fugitive accused holding of Miami Beach commissioner at gunpoint appears in bond courtA Miami Beach commissioner breathed a sigh of relief after the convicted felon who he said held him at gunpoint was arrested on Saturday in Normandy Isle.
Miami Beach commissioner says arrest of fugitive who held him at gunpoint ‘brings tranquility back’
Read full article: Miami Beach commissioner says arrest of fugitive who held him at gunpoint ‘brings tranquility back’A Miami Beach commissioner breathed a sigh of relief after the convicted felon who he said held him at gunpoint was arrested on Saturday in Normandy Isle.
Police officer arrests wanted fugitive after foot chase over theft in Miami Beach
Read full article: Police officer arrests wanted fugitive after foot chase over theft in Miami BeachChief Wayne A. Jones announced Christopher Pitre, a wanted fugitive and convicted felon from Texas, was arrested on Saturday in Miami Beach.
Miami club promoter known as ‘Drama’ faces charges for alleged rapes
Read full article: Miami club promoter known as ‘Drama’ faces charges for alleged rapesDevann “Drama” Yao introduced himself to over 13,300 Instagram followers as an “energetic-caring promoter” with “access to the best venues.” The caption for one of his many photos surrounded by young women: “Let’s party together.”
Wild dashcam video shows police chase in Miami Beach that ended in rollover wreck
Read full article: Wild dashcam video shows police chase in Miami Beach that ended in rollover wreckPolice released dashcam video Thursday showing officers responding to the theft and destruction of a woman’s SUV following a police chase on Interstate 195 in Miami Beach on Sunday.
Woman seeks help after SUV stolen, destroyed in I-195 chase that left man behind bars
Read full article: Woman seeks help after SUV stolen, destroyed in I-195 chase that left man behind barsA high-speed chase through Miami-Dade County ended dramatically on Interstate 95 Sunday night when police said an SUV overturned and caught fire following a second PIT maneuver.
Man with last name ‘Cigar’ rescued from burning SUV after I-195 chase, then jailed, cops say
Read full article: Man with last name ‘Cigar’ rescued from burning SUV after I-195 chase, then jailed, cops sayA high-speed chase through Miami-Dade County ended dramatically on Interstate 95 Sunday night when police said an SUV overturned and caught fire following a second PIT maneuver.
Miami Beach undercover officers targets drug dealers near parks, schools, places of worship
Read full article: Miami Beach undercover officers targets drug dealers near parks, schools, places of worshipPolice officers arrested dozens of suspects over narcotics in Miami Beach. Detectives suspected some were drug dealers and reported catching them in the act.
Feds capture Canadian fugitive wanted in Miami Beach nightclub murder
Read full article: Feds capture Canadian fugitive wanted in Miami Beach nightclub murderAuthorities captured a man on “most wanted” lists in two countries Monday; the crime that landed him on U.S. Marshals’ radar was a 2023 murder at a Miami Beach nightclub.