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Showers over South Florida: Gulf system AL92 to become Milton; hurricanes Kirk and Leslie strengthen in Atlantic
Read full article: Showers over South Florida: Gulf system AL92 to become Milton; hurricanes Kirk and Leslie strengthen in AtlanticSouth Florida will endure showers and thunderstorms this weekend and through the middle of next week. The National Hurricane Center tracked two hurricanes in the Atlantic and possibly a third hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico.
Incoming tropical rains target South Florida
Read full article: Incoming tropical rains target South FloridaA broad area of low pressure and storminess we’ve been tracking over the Gulf of Mexico this week is expected to bring persistent rounds of heavy rain to much of the Florida peninsula – including across South Florida – beginning in earnest on Sunday and lasting through much of next week.
‘Simply unacceptable’: DeSantis suggests alternative to longshoremen strike resolution
Read full article: ‘Simply unacceptable’: DeSantis suggests alternative to longshoremen strike resolutionStriking port workers across the nation and here in South Florida are staying on the picket lines, demanding better wages.
Work stoppages continue as dockworkers picket outside major ports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Work stoppages continue as dockworkers picket outside major ports in Miami, Fort LauderdaleDockworkers remain on the picket lines for a third straight day at ports across the country, including the two major ones in South Florida.
Gulf system to linger, bringing rounds of rain to Florida into next week
Read full article: Gulf system to linger, bringing rounds of rain to Florida into next weekThe broad area of storminess we’ve been monitoring in the Caribbean has begun to pivot northward into the Gulf of Mexico, where some slow development is possible by this weekend or early next week.
Campfires to Cocktails: Annual fundraiser benefits Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
Read full article: Campfires to Cocktails: Annual fundraiser benefits Girl Scouts of Tropical FloridaThe Girls Scouts of Tropical Florida is hosting its fourth annual Campfires to Cocktails event. The evening of glamping will be held at Camp Mahachee in Coral Gables on Nov. 9.
Miami Gardens man arrested for abuse after doctors treat 3-year-old with liver damage, cops say
Read full article: Miami Gardens man arrested for abuse after doctors treat 3-year-old with liver damage, cops sayPolice arrested a Miami Gardens man Friday after investigators said he was responsible for abusing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son to the point of causing liver damage.
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.
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.
New systems brew in Atlantic after Hurricane Helene
Read full article: New systems brew in Atlantic after Hurricane HeleneAfter Hurricane Helene’s far-reaching force, meteorologists were tracking five systems. None posed an immediate threat to South Florida, but one in the southwestern Caribbean was moving north and getting stronger.
Miami-based first responders remain in Florida’s Taylor County to help Hurricane Helene victims
Read full article: Miami-based first responders remain in Florida’s Taylor County to help Hurricane Helene victimsMiami Fire Rescue’s special operations chief leads the dozens of trained first responders with the autonomous South Florida Search and Rescue Task Force 2 who responded to Hurricane Helene’s aftermath.
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.
Hurricane specialist explains why deadly Helene had so much power for far-reaching destruction
Read full article: Hurricane specialist explains why deadly Helene had so much power for far-reaching destructionFast-moving Hurricane Helene was large and powerful. Its widespread storm surge devastated some coastal areas in Florida, and its far-reaching heavy rains affected Georgia, South Carolina, and mountainous regions in North Carolina and Tennessee.
Nearly 3,900 National Guard troops deployed as Helene leaves trail of destruction across multiple states
Read full article: Nearly 3,900 National Guard troops deployed as Helene leaves trail of destruction across multiple statesNearly 3,900 National Guard troops have been deployed across Florida in the wake of Hurricane Helene, with numerous South Florida first responders heading north to join rescue and recovery efforts.
Will Helene cause insurance premiums to spike in South Florida? Expert weighs in
Read full article: Will Helene cause insurance premiums to spike in South Florida? Expert weighs inWhile South Florida wasn’t a direct target for Hurricane Helene, many are wondering if this latest Florida catastrophe will wind up costing homeowners more for property insurance.
Food for Thought: ‘Give Gardens’ promise a harvest of hands-on academic
Read full article: Food for Thought: ‘Give Gardens’ promise a harvest of hands-on academicHaving fresh food, saving money and connecting with nature are just some of the benefits of growing your own vegetable garden. And when you install gardens in public spaces, such as schools, those benefits include a therapeutic learning experience for students.
South Florida first responders head to Central Florida as Helene takes aim at Sunshine State
Read full article: South Florida first responders head to Central Florida as Helene takes aim at Sunshine StateSouth Florida first responders are heading north to the Big Bend area Wednesday as Hurricane Helene heads toward Florida.
Sandbag distributions held in Broward as Helene may bring rain threat to area
Read full article: Sandbag distributions held in Broward as Helene may bring rain threat to areaAlthough Tropical Storm Helene is not expected to hit South Florida, it could still bring some rain to the area, prompting Broward County officials to hold sandbag distributions.
Florida counties brace for impact as Helene forecast to become strong hurricane
Read full article: Florida counties brace for impact as Helene forecast to become strong hurricaneTropical Storm Helene is expected to strengthen into the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States in over a year sometime in the next 24 hours.
FIU ranks top 50 for public universities, according to report
Read full article: FIU ranks top 50 for public universities, according to reportFlorida International University has earned top marks when it comes to the top 50 public universities in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report Best College 2025 rankings.
South Florida quadriplegic man gains independence thanks to service dogs
Read full article: South Florida quadriplegic man gains independence thanks to service dogsGuide dogs for the blind may have been the original service animals, but these days, working dogs can do almost anything, from assisting law enforcement to providing critical aid for people with disabilities.
Cruise passenger beat girlfriend’s 10-year-old daughter with suitcase, cops say
Read full article: Cruise passenger beat girlfriend’s 10-year-old daughter with suitcase, cops sayA Georgia man is facing four felonies in South Florida after police said he attacked his girlfriend’s children while on a cruise, beating one with a suitcase, kicking another in the mouth and yanking a braid out of the head of another.
South Florida Haitian community rallies against pet-eating claims
Read full article: South Florida Haitian community rallies against pet-eating claimsMembers of the South Florida Haitian community rallied together Sunday in North Miami against false accusations that Haitian migrants were abducting and eating cats and dogs.
This Week In South Florida podcast: Sept. 22, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida podcast: Sept. 22, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviewed David Aronberg, the Palm Beach State Attorney.Kimberly Leonard, of Politico; Marc Caputo, of The Bulwark; and Antonio Fins, of The Palm Beach Post, joined the TWISF Roundtable.Milberg also interviewed Joe Geller and Martin Karp, both candidates running to represent the Miami-Dade County School Board’s District 3.
Potential tropical system in the Gulf could swing rain bands into South Florida this week
Read full article: Potential tropical system in the Gulf could swing rain bands into South Florida this weekIt has been a nice weekend without any heat advisories. The first day of Fall will bring a ton of sunshine and only an isolated storm for inland areas. Many will stay dry.
Trump’s allegation about Haitians prompts rally in support of Harris in Miami-Dade
Read full article: Trump’s allegation about Haitians prompts rally in support of Harris in Miami-DadeSome Haitians and Haitian Americans in South Florida were still outraged Sunday about former Donald Trump’s assertion that “in Springfield, they’re eating the dogs; they’re eating the cats.”
This Week In South Florida Episode: Sept. 22, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Sept. 22, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviewed David Aronberg, the Palm Beach State Attorney. Kimberly Leonard, of Politico; Marc Caputo, of The Bulwark; and Antonio Fins, of The Palm Beach Post, joined the TWISF Roundtable. Milberg also interviewed Joe Geller and Martin Karp, both candidates running to represent the Miami-Dade County School Board’s District 3.
This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Sept. 22, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Sept. 22, 2024Kimberly Leonard, of Politico; Marc Caputo, of The Bulwark; and Antonio Fins, of The Palm Beach Post; join This Week In South Florida Roundtable with Local 10 News Anchor Glenna Milberg.
Tropical system likely to form and move toward the US Gulf Coast this week
Read full article: Tropical system likely to form and move toward the US Gulf Coast this weekA broad area of low pressure near the coast of Nicaragua today is expected to slowly organize this week and is likely to become a tropical depression or named storm by the middle of the week as it heads northward toward the U.S. Gulf Coast for Thursday into Friday.
Prosecutors: Gang members arrested over synthetic drugs in Broward, Miami-Dade
Read full article: Prosecutors: Gang members arrested over synthetic drugs in Broward, Miami-DadeFederal prosecutors in Miami are dealing with cases involving a dozen suspects — including members of the Mexican mafia and MS-13 and Sur-13 gangs — for trafficking highly addictive synthetic drugs in South Florida, records show.
Here’s why health experts are urging early vaccination as flu season approaches
Read full article: Here’s why health experts are urging early vaccination as flu season approachesAs flu season approaches, health experts are urging South Floridians to get vaccinated early, stressing the importance of annual flu shots to help prevent serious complications.
Food for Thought: A son’s request prompts mom to start national grocery giving effort
Read full article: Food for Thought: A son’s request prompts mom to start national grocery giving effortThe PORCH story begins some 700 miles away in Christine Cotton’s North Carolina home. Her son Matthew asked her to make sandwiches for a classmate who didn’t have enough food to eat.
Cup champion Panthers open training camp working on the way last season's title run ended
Read full article: Cup champion Panthers open training camp working on the way last season's title run endedThe puck went into the corner, to the left of Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, with 14 seconds left in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Endangered sea corals moved from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration
Read full article: Endangered sea corals moved from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restorationScientists have moved about about 300 endangered sea corals from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration.
Circle of Brotherhood meets with Miami-Dade police director to discuss Tyreek Hill incident
Read full article: Circle of Brotherhood meets with Miami-Dade police director to discuss Tyreek Hill incidentThe Tyreek Hill traffic stop outside Hard Rock Stadium is still fresh on the minds of many in South Florida.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 15, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 15, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Rep. Jared Moskowitz, the two candidates running for Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, and Rodney Jacobs, of Miami’s civilian investigative panel. Milberg also reported on Florida Amendment 4, the Right to Abortion Initiative.
This Week In South Florida episode: Sept. 15, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida episode: Sept. 15, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Cord Byrd, Florida’s secretary of state. Attorneys Rafael Yaniz, and Stephen Hunter Johnson, and Denise Galvez Turros join the Roundtable. Local 10 News Sports Director Will Manso discusses Miami-Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s new concussion.
This Week In South Florida: Will Manso on Tua Tagovailoa
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Will Manso on Tua TagovailoaLocal 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Will Manso, Local 10 News sports director, about Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion.
This Week In South Florida: Will Manso on Tua Tagovailoa
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Will Manso on Tua TagovailoaLocal 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Will Manso, Local 10 News sports director, about Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion.
This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Sept. 15, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Sept. 15, 2024The Florida secretary of state defended an investigation into petition fraud, as advocates gather signatures to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution through the proposed Amendment 4 — subject to a referendum on the November ballot.
‘You’re going to find your a-- in handcuffs’: Florida sheriff has strong words amid rise in school threats
Read full article: ‘You’re going to find your a-- in handcuffs’: Florida sheriff has strong words amid rise in school threatsSchool threats are on the rise across the state and now one Florida sheriff is making a stern warning to kids and their parents.
‘Fake News’: Haitian leaders in South Florida blast JD Vance for pet-eating accusations
Read full article: ‘Fake News’: Haitian leaders in South Florida blast JD Vance for pet-eating accusationsA recent wave of misinformation has sparked significant backlash from South Florida’s Haitian community after Republican Vice President nominee JD Vance propagated a false rumor claiming that a Haitian neighbor was preparing to eat a lost cat.
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.
After teen’s arrest, Broward school board member suggests parents pay for cost of threats
Read full article: After teen’s arrest, Broward school board member suggests parents pay for cost of threatsBroward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn held a news conference Monday afternoon to discuss school safety and recent school threats.
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.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 8, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 8, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
This Week In South Florida episode: Sept. 8, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida episode: Sept. 8, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Rep. Jared Moskowitz, the two candidates running for Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, and Rodney Jacobs, of Miami's civilian investigative panel. Milberg also reported on Florida Amendment 4, Right to Abortion Initiative.
This Week In South Florida: Alina Garcia and Juan Carlos Planas
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Alina Garcia and Juan Carlos PlanasLocal 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Juan Carlos Planas and Alina Garcia, both candidates running to serve as Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections.
Milroe, No. 4 Alabama pull away in 4th to beat heavy underdog South Florida 42-16
Read full article: Milroe, No. 4 Alabama pull away in 4th to beat heavy underdog South Florida 42-16Jalen Milroe ran for two touchdowns and threw for a pair of fourth-quarter scores to help No. 4 Alabama pull away to beat South Florida 42-16 on Saturday night.
Museum wants refund after Florida removes LGBTQ page from state tourism website
Read full article: Museum wants refund after Florida removes LGBTQ page from state tourism websiteLeaders of a South Florida LGBTQ history museum want a refund after the state removed a section from its official tourism website for LGBTQ travelers.
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.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 1, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Sept. 1, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
This Week In South Florida episode: Sept. 1, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida episode: Sept. 1, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
South Florida animal rescue organization saves pets from euthanasia list
Read full article: South Florida animal rescue organization saves pets from euthanasia listLocal 10 News Anchor and animal advocate Jacey Birch spoke about the efforts Monday of Anything’s Pawsible Rescue, a local organization dedicated to saving dogs from euthanasia and finding them loving homes.
Here’s why thousands of South Florida homeowners are being told they need flood insurance
Read full article: Here’s why thousands of South Florida homeowners are being told they need flood insuranceTens of thousands of homeowners across South Florida are getting an unpleasant surprise in the mail: A letter telling them they now need to buy flood insurance.
This Week In South Florida podcast: Aug. 25, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida podcast: Aug. 25, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
U.S. State Department avoids addressing concerns about ‘Cuban communist party operative’ in Miami-Dade
Read full article: U.S. State Department avoids addressing concerns about ‘Cuban communist party operative’ in Miami-DadeThe U.S. State Department did not address the concerns that several outraged lawmakers in South Florida had about a “Cuban communist party operative” who was legally allowed to be in the United States.
This Week In South Florida: Exclusive interview with Haiti’s new prime minister has message for diaspora
Read full article: This Week In South Florida: Exclusive interview with Haiti’s new prime minister has message for diasporaThis Week In South Florida: Exclusive interview with Haiti’s new prime minister has message for diaspora
This Week In South Florida episode: Aug. 25, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida episode: Aug. 25, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg talks to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava after her re-election. She also hosts a Roundtable with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel; and she presents Anchor Calvin Hughes’s one-on-one interview with the new prime minister of Haiti.
This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Aug. 5, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Roundtable: Aug. 5, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg discusses primary election results with Jesse Scheckner, of Florida Politics; Douglas Hanks, of The Miami Herald; and Anthony Man, of The Sun Sentinel.
Meetings on ‘great outdoors’ initiative including 2 public parks in South Florida to be rescheduled
Read full article: Meetings on ‘great outdoors’ initiative including 2 public parks in South Florida to be rescheduledA state parks development proposal, including two in South Florida, was causing so much outrage officials decided to postpone eight public meetings A state parks development proposal including two in South Florida was causing so much outrage officials chose to postpone public meetings scheduled for Tuesday.
Local lawmakers upset over high-ranking ‘Cuban communist party operative’ allowed to enter US
Read full article: Local lawmakers upset over high-ranking ‘Cuban communist party operative’ allowed to enter USSeveral South Florida lawmakers are outraged after a former high ranking leader of the communists party was recently allowed to migrate to the Unites States.
Here’s why pet adoption contracts can lead to surprising challenges for new owners
Read full article: Here’s why pet adoption contracts can lead to surprising challenges for new ownersFor some pet adopters, the process can come with unexpected challenges—especially when it comes to the fine print of adoption contracts.
Local 10 in Haiti: Nation of 12 million looks to new prime minister to defeat gangs
Read full article: Local 10 in Haiti: Nation of 12 million looks to new prime minister to defeat gangsAfter arriving at Haiti’s National Palace this week, Local 10 News witnessed a significant change in the Caribbean nation: dozens of members of its newly reformed military, marking the first time since the 1990s that Haiti has had an army.
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.