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Florida’s governor starts Presidential Protection Fund

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Key West police seek help identifying burglary suspect caught on camera

Read full article: Key West police seek help identifying burglary suspect caught on camera

Police in Key West asked for the public’s help Saturday in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a mobile detailing van that they said was parked in Old Town early Saturday morning.

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Saharan dust brings hazy skies, heat to South Florida

Read full article: Saharan dust brings hazy skies, heat to South Florida

South Florida residents and visitors can expect hazy skies and sweltering heat this weekend, as another surge of Saharan dust drifts across the region, keeping tropical development at bay but pushing air quality and humidity levels higher.

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MCSO: Keys man tased, jailed after violent outburst at Marathon hospital

Read full article: MCSO: Keys man tased, jailed after violent outburst at Marathon hospital

A 39-year-old man was arrested Thursday after deputies said he became violent and combative with law enforcement at Baptist Health Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon.

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Keys charter captain admits ‘that’s me’ on video stabbing shark out of ‘revenge,’ cops say

Read full article: Keys charter captain admits ‘that’s me’ on video stabbing shark out of ‘revenge,’ cops say

An investigation into a Snapchat video of someone repeatedly stabbing a bull shark led state wildlife officers to arrest a Florida Keys man working as a charter captain Thursday.

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Storms threaten afternoon plans in South Florida as front stalls over region

Read full article: Storms threaten afternoon plans in South Florida as front stalls over region

Clouds are building across South Florida as a stalled front is expected to bring multiple rounds of thunderstorms across the region on Saturday afternoon, prompting residents and visitors to adjust their outdoor plans heading into the weekend.

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Police: Wanted felon fails to get away after crashes, duo’s help in taxi in Florida Keys

Read full article: Police: Wanted felon fails to get away after crashes, duo’s help in taxi in Florida Keys

Brittan Smith, a drug offender on probation, was back behind bars after she failed to get away from detectives in the Florida Keys, police reported Thursday.

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‘Armed and dangerous’ double stabbing suspect on the loose in Key West, cops say

Read full article: ‘Armed and dangerous’ double stabbing suspect on the loose in Key West, cops say

Key West police investigated a double stabbing Wednesday afternoon and said they were searching for the suspect.

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Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $117K sold at Key West grocery store

Read full article: Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $117K sold at Key West grocery store

A Fantasy 5 ticket worth more than $117,000 was recently sold at a grocery store in Key West, Florida Lottery officials said Saturday.

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Storm threat lingers for Miami-Dade, Broward counties

Read full article: Storm threat lingers for Miami-Dade, Broward counties

After a chaotic round of severe storms Friday, calmer skies returned to South Florida on Saturday morning — but forecasters warn the reprieve may not last through the day.

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What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season

Read full article: What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season

No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys.

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Bookkeeper accused of defrauding estate of late Keys restaurant owner, politician ‘Mangrove Mike’

Read full article: Bookkeeper accused of defrauding estate of late Keys restaurant owner, politician ‘Mangrove Mike’

A woman described as the former longtime bookkeeper of Florida Keys restaurant owner and elected official Mike Forster, known as “Mangrove Mike,” is now accused of stealing from his estate.

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7 thrown overboard after boat crashes into 7 Mile Bridge

Read full article: 7 thrown overboard after boat crashes into 7 Mile Bridge

Seven people were thrown overboard after a boat crashed into the 7 Mile Bridge on Saturday, authorities confirmed to Local 10 News on Monday.

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WATCH: Mother manatee, calf rescued near Key Largo after entanglement in fishing line

Read full article: WATCH: Mother manatee, calf rescued near Key Largo after entanglement in fishing line

A mother manatee known as “Stripes” and her newborn calf were rescued near Key Largo on Thursday after the adult manatee was found severely entangled in fishing line, according to officials with the Dolphin Research Center and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Heavy rain drenches South Florida as flood advisory remains in effect

Read full article: Heavy rain drenches South Florida as flood advisory remains in effect

A flood watch was in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as heavy rain and strong storms drenched much of South Florida Monday morning, creating hazardous travel conditions and raising concerns of flash flooding.

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Brush fire continues to disrupt traffic to and from the Florida Keys and Florida City

Read full article: Brush fire continues to disrupt traffic to and from the Florida Keys and Florida City

A brush fire continued to disrupt the traffic to and from Florida City and the Florida Keys on Friday night.

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South Florida felon accused of groping woman after flashing gun, telling her he ‘could be dangerous’

Read full article: South Florida felon accused of groping woman after flashing gun, telling her he ‘could be dangerous’

Deputies arrested a convicted felon in Big Pine Key Friday morning after they said he flashed a gun at a woman giving him a ride home from a bar and then groped her breasts as she drove.

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Florida sea turtles continue being rescued from trap lines as conversations sound alarm

Read full article: Florida sea turtles continue being rescued from trap lines as conversations sound alarm

This week’s Don’t Trash Our Treasure has a concerning update on Florida sea turtles. Though nesting numbers are up, adult turtles continue to face threats due to human pressure.

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Key West gets new reverse osmosis plant to strengthen emergency water supply

Read full article: Key West gets new reverse osmosis plant to strengthen emergency water supply

A new reverse osmosis water treatment facility is now open in the Lower Keys, providing a backup supply of drinking water during emergencies and peak demand periods.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis holds press conference in Key West

Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds press conference in Key West

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Key West on Monday morning.

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Police: 2 men shot in Key West, gunman in custody

Read full article: Police: 2 men shot in Key West, gunman in custody

Police are investigating a shooting in Key West.

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Man accused of abusing Key West senior with dementia

Read full article: Man accused of abusing Key West senior with dementia

Key West police arrested a 48-year-old man on an elder abuse charge Sunday after they said he seemed “more interested in exploiting” a dementia patient than caring for him.

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Upper Keys animal shelter rescues puppy mill dogs, highlights need for adopters

Read full article: Upper Keys animal shelter rescues puppy mill dogs, highlights need for adopters

The Upper Keys Humane Society, a no-kill, non-profit shelter that has been rescuing and rehoming animals since 1972, continues to make a difference in the lives of abandoned pets.

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Key West’s top building official charged with 7 more felonies; city attorney brother faces another

Read full article: Key West’s top building official charged with 7 more felonies; city attorney brother faces another

Key West Building Department Director Rajindhar Ramsingh is facing seven more felony charges and his brother, the city attorney, is facing an additional felony one week after they, along with the city’s chief code enforcement official, were arrested on evidence tampering charges.

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Florida Keys lobster industry, reliant on Chinese consumers, braces for potential tariff impact

Read full article: Florida Keys lobster industry, reliant on Chinese consumers, braces for potential tariff impact

In Conch Key, Kelly Cordova’s crews are getting traps ready for lobster season.

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Body of 84-year-old Michigan man found floating off Marathon

Read full article: Body of 84-year-old Michigan man found floating off Marathon

Deputies in the Florida Keys are investigating after a senior’s body was found floating near a boat slip Friday.

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Islamorada contractor arrested for scamming customers out of thousands, cops say

Read full article: Islamorada contractor arrested for scamming customers out of thousands, cops say

Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a window contractor on more than a dozen felony charges Wednesday after they said he scammed customers out of tens of thousands of dollars.

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Florida Keys man accused of Chex Mix armed robbery

Read full article: Florida Keys man accused of Chex Mix armed robbery

A Florida Keys man is facing three felony charges after deputies said he swung a knife at a convenience store clerk and bystanders who confronted him for stealing a bag of Chex Mix early Thursday morning.

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Key West city attorney, 2 other officials indicted on felony charges

Read full article: Key West city attorney, 2 other officials indicted on felony charges

Key West’s city attorney, along with two other top officials, have been indicted by a grand jury, according to Monroe County prosecutors.

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Key West woman wields sign, threatens family with death for ‘taking up a centimeter’ of parking: Cops

Read full article: Key West woman wields sign, threatens family with death for ‘taking up a centimeter’ of parking: Cops

A Key West woman threatened a girl and her family in a parking dispute, police said in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday.

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IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes

Read full article: IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes

The IRS is giving individuals and businesses across Florida until May 1 to file various federal tax returns and make payments, following last year’s devastating Hurricane Milton.

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Shark bite victim airlifted from Everglades National Park

Read full article: Shark bite victim airlifted from Everglades National Park

Medics airlifted the victim of a shark bite from Everglades National Park Saturday afternoon.

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Florida Keys woman sentenced in boyfriend’s murder

Read full article: Florida Keys woman sentenced in boyfriend’s murder

A woman from Big Coppitt Key will spend decades in state prison for fatally shooting her boyfriend inside their home in 2023.

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Deputies arrest Miami-Dade mother for protecting teenage son accused of trying to kill romantic rival in Key Largo

Read full article: Deputies arrest Miami-Dade mother for protecting teenage son accused of trying to kill romantic rival in Key Largo

A Miami-Dade County mother faced charges Thursday in Monroe County for allegedly protecting her 15-year-old son after he shot at his romantic rival.

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Trump cuts to National Park Service could leave crucial South Florida programs without funds

Read full article: Trump cuts to National Park Service could leave crucial South Florida programs without funds

The Trump administration’s sweeping cuts at national parks across the country now have many concerned about how this will impact programs that protect and maintain these natural spaces.

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Woman’s body hidden in Key Largo hotel room closet for 2 days after murder, deputies say

Read full article: Woman’s body hidden in Key Largo hotel room closet for 2 days after murder, deputies say

A 43-year-old Key Largo woman’s badly-beaten body was left concealed under a water heater in a room in a resort hotel room on the island for two days before authorities discovered her Monday, according to a newly-released arrest report from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

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Woman murdered after meeting man at Key Largo resort, cops say; suspect jailed

Read full article: Woman murdered after meeting man at Key Largo resort, cops say; suspect jailed

Deputies found a 43-year-old woman dead at a Key Largo resort and said she was the victim of a homicide.

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REAL ID requirement for domestic flights goes into effect in May

Read full article: REAL ID requirement for domestic flights goes into effect in May

Starting on May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will be requiring a REAL ID for adults planning to board domestic commercial flights.

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Surveillance video shows employee help man steal Lottery scratch-off tickets at Keys gas station

Read full article: Surveillance video shows employee help man steal Lottery scratch-off tickets at Keys gas station

Surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News Monday shows a former Circle K employee handing off rolls of Lottery scratch-offs to another man without charging him — part of a scheme that authorities say led to the theft of more than $15,000 worth of tickets from a Lower Keys gas station.

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Man on scooter dies after crash with pickup truck in Key Largo, troopers say

Read full article: Man on scooter dies after crash with pickup truck in Key Largo, troopers say

A man riding an electric scooter died Sunday evening after colliding with a pickup truck in Key Largo, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed Monday.

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Key Largo man, 43, accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl

Read full article: Key Largo man, 43, accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl

A Key Largo man is facing three felony charges after deputies said he sexually battered a 7-year-old girl.

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Miami man accused of firing gun inside Keys hotel room

Read full article: Miami man accused of firing gun inside Keys hotel room

A 26-year-old Miami man was arrested Tuesday after authorities say he fired a handgun inside a hotel room in the Florida Keys.

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Man ‘crawled from under a stall’ in women’s bathroom, groped Keys McDonald’s worker, deputies say

Read full article: Man ‘crawled from under a stall’ in women’s bathroom, groped Keys McDonald’s worker, deputies say

A McDonald’s worker in the Florida Keys was the victim of a disturbing crime on Tuesday, deputies said.

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This Week in South Florida: Christine Hurley

Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Christine Hurley

In the Florida Keys, residents and officials have been dealing with how to balance more people, more housing and more demands on the aging infrastructure.

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Wildfire damages over 26,000 acres in South Florida

Read full article: Wildfire damages over 26,000 acres in South Florida

Miami-Dade firefighters continued working with a state and federal Forest Service team facing spot fires in the area where flames burned over 26,000 acres.

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Man accused of punching woman in fit of road rage during brush fire backup in Key Largo

Read full article: Man accused of punching woman in fit of road rage during brush fire backup in Key Largo

A Tampa man is facing a felony charge in the Florida Keys after deputies said he went into a fit of road rage Thursday afternoon during a backup on U.S. 1 caused by a brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County that’s led to frequent delays and closures.

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South Miami-Dade brush fire: Officials say stay away from US 1 if possible

Read full article: South Miami-Dade brush fire: Officials say stay away from US 1 if possible

Traffic was steady Friday morning as the 18-Mile Stretch of U.S. 1 reopened in south Miami-Dade amid an ongoing brushfire that’s burned 25,000 acres of land.

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Brush fire complicates South Florida manatee rescue

Read full article: Brush fire complicates South Florida manatee rescue

An ongoing brush fire in southern Miami-Dade County led to delays in an injured manatee getting treatment at a rehabilitation hospital, according to the group that rescued it Thursday in Marathon.

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Traffic disruptions continue as south Miami-Dade brush fire is now 30% contained

Read full article: Traffic disruptions continue as south Miami-Dade brush fire is now 30% contained

The only ways in and out of the Florida Keys were once again closed due to a large brush fire in far south Miami-Dade County Thursday.

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‘Difficult’ firefight ahead with south Miami-Dade brush fire only 20% contained, officials say

Read full article: ‘Difficult’ firefight ahead with south Miami-Dade brush fire only 20% contained, officials say

A large brush fire continued to cause significant disruptions in two South Florida counties Wednesday.

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Pipe bomb, guns, ‘chemical materials’ found at man’s Key West home, police say

Read full article: Pipe bomb, guns, ‘chemical materials’ found at man’s Key West home, police say

A Key West man is now the subject of a federal investigation after officers found a pipe bomb and a cache of weapons at his home, authorities said. They said it all started with a traffic stop.

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Divers rescue ‘ginormous,’ severely-injured loggerhead turtle off Florida Keys

Read full article: Divers rescue ‘ginormous,’ severely-injured loggerhead turtle off Florida Keys

An “ancient,” 322-pound loggerhead turtle is getting a new lease on life thanks to an alert scuba diver who found it severely injured off the Florida Keys, according to the Turtle Hospital.

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Member of exclusive Ocean Reef Club commits burglary, leaves in Land Rover, deputies say

Read full article: Member of exclusive Ocean Reef Club commits burglary, leaves in Land Rover, deputies say

A physician assistant who’s a member of the exclusive Ocean Reef Club on Key Largo is accused of burglarizing a fellow club member’s boat and stealing several pieces of fishing equipment.

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Behind-the-scenes exclusive: How targeted enforcement helps U.S. Border Patrol catch wanted migrants in Florida Keys

Read full article: Behind-the-scenes exclusive: How targeted enforcement helps U.S. Border Patrol catch wanted migrants in Florida Keys

U.S. Border Patrol agents recently detained the driver of a blue Mitsubishi in the Florida Keys.

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Experts on new reports of spinning sawfish in Florida Keys: ‘Cause for concern, but not alarm’

Read full article: Experts on new reports of spinning sawfish in Florida Keys: ‘Cause for concern, but not alarm’

After a nine month lull, new accounts of spinning fish and dead sawfish are being documented in the Florida Keys.

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Boy, 15, shoots fellow teen during fight over girl at Key Largo park, deputies say

Read full article: Boy, 15, shoots fellow teen during fight over girl at Key Largo park, deputies say

A 15-year-old boy opened fire and wounded another teenager during a fight over a girl in Key Largo, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

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Tampa man back in jail after failing to appear in court for Lower Keys coin theft case

Read full article: Tampa man back in jail after failing to appear in court for Lower Keys coin theft case

A 36-year-old Tampa man is back behind bars after deputies said he failed to appear in court for a case involving the theft and sale of rare Spanish gold coins worth over $50,000 in the Lower Keys area.

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Man, 62, dies after diving in waters off Key Largo

Read full article: Man, 62, dies after diving in waters off Key Largo

A 62-year-old man died Monday after losing consciousness while diving at the Spiegel Grove wreck off Key Largo, authorities said.

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Key West businessman accused of murdering 21-year-old will be released on bond

Read full article: Key West businessman accused of murdering 21-year-old will be released on bond

Businessman Lloyd Preston Brewer III, accused of murdering former high school football player Garrett Hughes outside a Key West liquor store in 2023, will be getting out of jail.

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Florida Keys deputies arrest man dancing naked on US 1, sheriff says

Read full article: Florida Keys deputies arrest man dancing naked on US 1, sheriff says

Multiple calls about a reckless driver in the Florida Keys led deputies to discover a man in his birthday suit dancing to tunes along U.S. 1 Wednesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

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Nuclear plant to test warning sirens in Miami-Dade

Read full article: Nuclear plant to test warning sirens in Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade County Emergency Management is reminding people who live and work near Turkey Point about a quarterly test for the nuclear plant's warning sirens.

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Catholics in South Florida mark Ash Wednesday with Pope Francis hospitalized for 20th day

Read full article: Catholics in South Florida mark Ash Wednesday with Pope Francis hospitalized for 20th day

In South Florida, Catholics attended mass at churches in greater numbers to commemorate Ash Wednesday, which marks the first day of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and charity before Easter on April 20.

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It wasn’t extra toppings: South Florida Subway ordered shut after rodent droppings found

Read full article: It wasn’t extra toppings: South Florida Subway ordered shut after rodent droppings found

Several restaurants across Florida were ordered to shut down last week by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation due to serious health violations, including rodent and roach activity.

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‘Deeply disturbing’: Florida Keys men sexually abuse child for months, prosecutors say

Read full article: ‘Deeply disturbing’: Florida Keys men sexually abuse child for months, prosecutors say

Two Florida Keys men face the possibility of spending the rest of their lives in prison after they were accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old child on separate occasions last year.

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Upper Keys construction project causing traffic issues put on hold

Read full article: Upper Keys construction project causing traffic issues put on hold

A Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority project at Mile Marker 91 that has been causing significant traffic disruptions has been temporarily postponed by the Florida Department of Transportation, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

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South Florida braces for much-needed rainfall

Read full article: South Florida braces for much-needed rainfall

Most of South Florida will enjoy sunny skies for now, but a significant rainfall is on the way Monday, with 1 to 3 inches expected across the region.

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911 service down in Florida Keys; here’s who to call if you need help

Read full article: 911 service down in Florida Keys; here’s who to call if you need help

911 emergency telephone services were down in the Florida Keys Friday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

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South Florida sees cooler, breezier conditions as cold front lingers

Read full article: South Florida sees cooler, breezier conditions as cold front lingers

A weak cold front made its way through South Florida on Monday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures and a refreshing breeze across the region.

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Upper Keys Humane Society looks to find furever homes for loving pets

Read full article: Upper Keys Humane Society looks to find furever homes for loving pets

The Upper Keys Humane Society is putting the spotlight on its adoptable cats, and Local 10′s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch is helping to find them forever homes.

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Wild videos show man stealing South Florida cop’s cruiser, carjacking woman

Read full article: Wild videos show man stealing South Florida cop’s cruiser, carjacking woman

Wild dashboard and body camera videos show the moments authorities say a South Florida attempted murder suspect stole a sheriff’s deputy’s cruiser, pulled up to a woman — apparently under the guise of a traffic stop — carjacked her and crashed her SUV.

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South Florida to enjoy mild temps, low humidity this weekend

Read full article: South Florida to enjoy mild temps, low humidity this weekend

It’s shaping up to be another beautiful weekend in South Florida, with perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

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Deputies arrest man for cocaine trafficking in Florida Keys

Read full article: Deputies arrest man for cocaine trafficking in Florida Keys

A 47-year-old man stands accused Thursday of trafficking cocaine and possession of cocaine in the Florida Keys, records show.

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Man jailed for attempted murder after charging Key West cop with ‘large knife,’ police say

Read full article: Man jailed for attempted murder after charging Key West cop with ‘large knife,’ police say

A man is facing attempted murder and aggravated assault charges after Key West police said he charged at an officer with a “large knife” and then barricaded himself in an apartment over the weekend.

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Nuclear plant ‘emergency’ message, sent by mistake, creates brief scare in Keys

Read full article: Nuclear plant ‘emergency’ message, sent by mistake, creates brief scare in Keys

Residents of the Ocean Reef area of Key Largo received a chilling message from the county on Tuesday.

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‘This is tragic’: 2 adults, 1 child die after fire erupts at Key West home

Read full article: ‘This is tragic’: 2 adults, 1 child die after fire erupts at Key West home

First responders rushed to the scene of a deadly fire in Key West.

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South Florida fisherman helps save vultures stranded over Gulf of Mexico

Read full article: South Florida fisherman helps save vultures stranded over Gulf of Mexico

It was raining turkey vultures over the Gulf of Mexico 35 miles off Isla Morada with land nowhere in sight.

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Man found guilty of murdering 14-year-old brother in Islamorada

Read full article: Man found guilty of murdering 14-year-old brother in Islamorada

A Florida Keys judge found a man guilty Thursday of murdering his 14-year-old brother in 2020 — and trying to kill his father.

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Video shows Cuban migrants make landfall near Key West airport

Read full article: Video shows Cuban migrants make landfall near Key West airport

A suspected migrant landing was reported along the seawall near Key West International Airport on Saturday afternoon.

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South Florida expected to see clear skies, warmer temps

Read full article: South Florida expected to see clear skies, warmer temps

South Florida residents and visitors can look forward to improving weather conditions as rain showers clear and sunshine begins to build over the weekend.

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Miami Springs man accused of illegally killing alligator in Big Cypress

Read full article: Miami Springs man accused of illegally killing alligator in Big Cypress

A South Florida man is facing a felony and multiple misdemeanors after he illegally killed an alligator in the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.

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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 8

A 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.

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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 texts

The 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.

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South Florida warms up after cold snap, but another chill is on the way

Read full article: South Florida warms up after cold snap, but another chill is on the way

After South Florida shivered through a rare cold snap, temperatures are rebounding quickly.

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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 say

A 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.

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Charges dropped against doctor in Florida Keys Trauma Star case

Read full article: Charges dropped against doctor in Florida Keys Trauma Star case

A longtime South Florida physician is no longer facing criminal charges.

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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 crash

The 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.

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Keys man faces homicide charge in drug overdose death, deputies say

Read full article: Keys man faces homicide charge in drug overdose death, deputies say

A 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.

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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 say

Deputies 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.

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Don’t Trash Our Treasure: Top 5 environmental stories of 2025

Read full article: Don’t Trash Our Treasure: Top 5 environmental stories of 2025

From 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.

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Rodent droppings spotted in breadcrumbs among violations found at South Florida restaurant

Read full article: Rodent droppings spotted in breadcrumbs among violations found at South Florida restaurant

Below is a list of places recently ordered shut by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

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South Florida ends 2024 on a hot and humid note after foggy start

Read full article: South Florida ends 2024 on a hot and humid note after foggy start

South Florida residents woke up Tuesday to dense fog on the final day of 2024, prompting a dense fog advisory for Broward, Miami-Dade, and surrounding areas until 10 a.m.

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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 West

Police 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.

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16 Cuban migrants come ashore near Key West airport; 2 hospitalized

Read full article: 16 Cuban migrants come ashore near Key West airport; 2 hospitalized

Authorities took more than a dozen Cuban migrants into custody late Sunday night after they landed near Key West International Airport.

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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 son

Prosecutors provided an update Monday on a boat crash off Key Largo that left a woman dead and three others badly hurt Friday evening.

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This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 29, 2024

Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 29, 2024

This Week In South Florida Host Glenna Milberg held a roundtable discussion with the mayors of Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties on Sunday to discuss the plans, priorities, challenges and concerns that South Floridians are facing as we head into 2025.

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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 rage

Deputies 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.

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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 system

South 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.

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Mild temps, minimal rain set stage for South Florida holiday celebrations

Read full article: Mild temps, minimal rain set stage for South Florida holiday celebrations

On Christmas Eve, South Floridians preparing for Nochebuena festivities — complete with lechón and family gatherings — are keeping a close eye on the forecast as moisture builds in the atmosphere, signaling rainier days ahead.

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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 say

In 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.

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South Florida begins holiday week with mild temperatures

Read full article: South Florida begins holiday week with mild temperatures

South Florida residents and visitors are waking up to a crisp and comfortable Monday morning as temperatures in Miami and Fort Lauderdale hover in the mid-60s, signaling a pleasant start to the holiday week.

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Humane Society offers low-cost pet spaying, neutering in Florida Keys

Read full article: Humane Society offers low-cost pet spaying, neutering in Florida Keys

One humane society down in the Florida Keys is helping to control the pet population with low-cost spaying and neutering.

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