A heat advisory in effect for 7 regions in the area
See the complete list
In September 2017, WPLG-Local 10 welcomed multiple Emmy-award winning journalist Louis Aguirre back home to South Florida and the Local 10 family. Louis co-anchors the station’s weekday 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. newscasts. He also anchors the 10 p.m. Local 10 newscast on WSFL. On Earth Day 2021, Louis became WPLG Local 10’s Environmental Advocate and the face of a new station-wide campaign called Don’t Trash Our Treasure. A longtime and staunch defender of the planet, Louis brings awareness of environmental issues in South Florida with the purpose of seeking solutions. Louis has received numerous accolades for Don’t Trash Our Treasure, including four Emmy awards for environmental reporting, an Esserman-Knight Foundation Journalism award for the primetime series Saving Biscayne Bay and the “Good 2 Green” award from the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He’s also been recognized with a commendation from the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners, a commendation from the City of Miami Beach for efforts involving International Coastal Cleanup Day and induction into the Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame. Beginning his television career at Telemundo in 1989, as a Spanish-language reporter, Louis eventually made the jump to Local 10 as a reporter and then weekend anchor. Louis worked at Local 10 from 1989 to 1992, during which time he became one of the few American journalists allowed into Cuba to cover the 30th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis. Louis would later spend 14 years at WSVN in Miami before relocating to Los Angeles in 2014 to anchor the nationally syndicated program “The Insider.” Louis has worked for "Extra,” served as lead correspondent for "A Current Affair" and as co-host of "Fox and Friends.” In addition, Louis has guest starred on "Sex and the City," "JAG," "Burn Notice," "Guiding Light" and "All My Children." A native of Miami, Louis is a graduate of the University of Miami and the Universite de Paris at La Sorbonne. In his free time, Louis enjoys spending time at the beach with his two rescue dogs.
LATEST CONTRIBUTIONS
Ambientalistas de Florida llevan su lucha contra “Alligator Alcatraz” a los tribunales
Los Miccosukee se unieron a la demanda de Friends of the Everglades para cerrar el campamento “Alligator Alcatraz”, alegando daños ambientales y violaciones legales. Denuncian pavimentación reciente, contaminación y riesgos para el agua y la vida silvestre de los Everglades.
Florida environmentalists take fight against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to courts
Another powerful group has petitioned to join a federal lawsuit to shut down the Everglades migrant detention camp known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” given that the state has given no end date, and no assurances that this will not become a permanent facility.
South Florida company’s capture of protected manta ray sparks outrage: ‘That animal was in pain’
A video is blowing up on social media of an protected giant manta ray being taken from the waters off the Florida Panhandle and a South Florida-based company is behind the controversial catch.
Héroe ecológico local protagoniza nuevo programa que busca cambiar la percepción sobre los tiburones
MJ Algarra, activista ecológica de Miami Beach, protagoniza el nuevo reality de Netflix All the Sharks, que busca cambiar la percepción sobre los tiburones y promover su conservación. El equipo ganador recibe $50,000 para una organización benéfica.
Local eco hero in new show aiming to change perception of sharks
As the world’s shark population continues to rapidly decline, Hollywood is now looking to makeover the image of the ocean’s apex predator.
SPEAKTOMARK: Esto es lo que ‘no le va a favorecer’ a Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Sean “Diddy” Combs permanecerá detenido hasta su sentencia en octubre y enfrenta hasta 20 años de prisión por cargos de prostitución. También deberá enfrentar múltiples demandas civiles tras ser considerado un peligro para la comunidad.
SPEAKTOMARK: Here is what is ‘not going to bode well for’ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain behind bars in Brooklyn before his sentencing on Oct. 3 with Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan.
Plastic Free July provides great opportunities to form new planet-saving habits
For most of us, July means fireworks, barbecues, beach days and vacation, but it’s also the month in which everyone around the world is called on to reduce our plastic footprint.
En el sur de Florida crece un movimiento liderado por Sneaker Impact para recolectar, reutilizar y reciclar tenis usados y evitar que terminen en vertederos. La iniciativa ya cuenta con cientos de puntos de recolección y apoyo de la comunidad runner.
Second chance for old soles: Movement grows in South Florida to reuse, recycle old sneakers
Just after sunset, hundreds stretched and laced up for the weekly Tuesday night Brickell Run Club 5K through the streets of Downtown Miami.
La campaña “Leave No Trace” en las islas de la Bahía de Biscayne ha comenzado a dar resultados positivos tras un inicio difícil, con menos basura visible y mayor conciencia entre los navegantes. Sin embargo, autoridades y activistas coinciden en que aún se necesita más educación y vigilancia.
Is Miami’s ‘Leave No Trace’ campaign working? We spot-check cleanliness of Biscayne Bay islands
This week on Don’t Trash Our Treasure, Local 10 brings an update on Leave No Trace, a campaign launched by the city of Miami last year to try and get boaters, and all who visit the Biscayne Bay spoil islands, to pick up the trash they make and throw it away back on land.
World Oceans Day brings large crowd of all ages to event in South Beach
A celebration of all things ocean brought crowds of people to the shore off Collins Avenue and 34th Street in Miami Beach.
Orquesta latinoamericana crea hermosa música a partir de basura
La Orquesta Reciclada de Cateura, formada por niños de Paraguay que tocan instrumentos hechos con basura, visitó el sur de Florida para concientizar sobre la crisis de residuos. Su mensaje de reciclaje y creatividad ha inspirado al mundo y será llevado a Broadway en un musical producido por Gloria Estefan.
Latin American orchestra makes beautiful music out of trash
Miami-Dade County generates more than 5,000,000 tons of waste every year.