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Pennsylvania felon accused of $2 million murder threat in Aventura

A Pennsylvania man with multiple violent felony convictions in the Keystone State is now in trouble in South Florida after threatening to murder a man at an Aventura shopping center over the weekend, according to police.

Foundation honors boy’s memory with events for children with cancer in Broward

Before his death at 4 years old, Salvatore “Sal” Vanni underwent 12 surgeries, 55 cycles of chemotherapy, and 50 rounds of radiation.

Black Friday bargain hunters shop well into the night at Aventura Mall

Black Friday bargain hunters were out well into the night at Aventura Mall in Miami-Dade County.

Thieves steal high-end GPS units from Aventura marina, hitting nearly a dozen boats

Surveillance video captured two thieves covered from head to toe as they made their way onto the property of Hi-Lift Marina early Thursday morning, moving from boat to boat and targeting high-end GPS electronics.

Video shows man hitting woman with SUV in Aventura after she wouldn’t let him sniff her feet, cops say

Newly released video shows the moments a hotel meet-up to purchase used shoes took a violent turn after a man struck a woman with his car.

Missing Child Alert issued for 14-year-old girl last seen in Aventura

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl who authorities say was last seen Friday in Aventura.

Aventura brothers funded ‘lavish’ lifestyle with $920K investment scam, cops say

Two brothers from Aventura are accused of running an investment scam that bilked at least four victims out of nearly $1 million; investigators said they used the funds to finance a “lavish” South Florida lifestyle.

Police: Former Tap 42 employee accused of burglarizing Aventura business

A former employee of Tap 42 in Aventura was arrested Monday, months after he allegedly burglarized the business, police said.

Man accused of hitting child with phone, causing disturbance at Aventura Mall restaurant

A Hollywood man was arrested Tuesday night after police said he struck a child with a cellphone and caused a disturbance at a restaurant inside Aventura Mall.

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade launches new fragrance

A basketball legend near and dear to the hearts of South Florida sports fans is following his intuition, literally.

NSU baseball player accused of attacking 2 in Mount Sinai Aventura ER waiting room

A baseball player for Nova Southeastern University faced a judge on Wednesday on aggravated battery charges.

Dad, brother of man fatally shot by Aventura police question their arrests at salon where it happened

As family members continue to seek answers regarding the death of Troy Cannata, who was shot and killed by Aventura police on July 10, Cannata’s brother and father are questioning their arrests at the salon where it happened.

Brother of man killed by officer at Aventura salon jailed after harassing workers there, cops say

The brother of a man killed in a police shooting at an Aventura salon in July was arrested Friday after he went to the salon to harass workers, according to an arrest report.

South Florida teen celebrates Sweet 16, remission from cancer

The Make-A-Wish Foundation, along with doctors from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, spent the evening celebrating her 16th birthday — and the fact that she is now in remission from cancer.

Video voyeurism charge dropped against man following arrest at Aventura Mall

A video voyeurism charged was dropped against a man, months after his arrest at Aventura Mall, Local 10 learned Tuesday.

Woman cops say was run over after spurning man’s request to smell her feet: ‘I’m still standing’

A woman police said was the victim of a bizarre crime in Aventura is speaking to Local 10 News. Authorities said a 28-year-old man hit her with his SUV soon after she declined to let him smell her feet.

Man accused of ramming woman with SUV after dispute over smelling her feet in Aventura

An Aventura man who police say asked to smell a woman’s feet at a hotel meeting arranged through a dating app is accused of later ramming her with his SUV.

Senior cops say got slapped in Eataly chair dispute speaks: ‘Had my grandson in my hand’

The senior police say was slapped by a Miami woman in a dispute over a table and chairs at Aventura Mall’s Eataly food hall spoke to Local 10 News on Tuesday.

Aventura founder Don Soffer laid to rest at his beloved golf course

Those walking the Don Soffer Exercise Trail, much like the rest of South Florida, had no idea where the man who founded, built and named Aventura will be forever laid to rest.

Donald Soffer, developer of Aventura, has passed away

A well-known South Florida developer has passed away.

Cities get ready for another round of storms in South Florida

After storms brought flooding on Monday, cities prepared for the possibility of more waterlogged streets on Tuesday.

Man shot by police at Aventura hair salon was 36-year-old father

Family and friends are grieving Troy Cannata, a father who died during a police shooting in Aventura, which remained under investigation on Monday.

Miami Beach hosts watch party for local Wimbledon sensation Amanda Anisimova

Amanda Anisimova, who could become Wimbledon’s eighth consecutive first-time women’s champion, trained at the Miami Beach Tennis Center.

Charge dropped against woman accused of attacking mother at Aventura hospital

Prosecutors have dropped the felony charge against a Hallandale Beach woman who was accused of attacking her 81-year-old mother inside a hospital room at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital earlier this year, according to court records obtained by Local 10 News.

1 dead after police shooting at Aventura salon

An Aventura police officer opened fire during an incident at a shopping center Thursday.

Fourth of July celebrations light up cloudy skies in South Florida

The United States of America is turning 249 this year, and there are plenty of celebrations happening across South Florida to celebrate the Fourth!

Here are the Fourth of July events happening in Miami-Dade, Broward counties

The United States of America is turning 249 this year, and there are plenty of celebrations happening across South Florida to celebrate the Fourth!

Man illegally performed butt injections, liposuction in Aventura, police say

A 56-year-old man was apparently a doctor in Brazil but not in Florida, leading to his arrest after cops caught him performing multiple cosmetic procedures without a license at an Aventura office, according to an arrest warrant.

South Florida residents visiting Israel endure 3rd day of deadly Iranian missile attacks

South Florida residents visiting Israel endured the third day of the deadly Iranian missile attacks that prompted airports to close.

Eataly opens at Aventura Mall, bringing a taste of Italy to South Florida

A massive new Italian marketplace is now open in Aventura Mall, offering food lovers a one-stop destination for authentic cuisine, cooking classes, wine tastings and more.

More than 500 join Walk Against Antisemitism in Aventura

More than 500 people joined the Walk Against Antisemitism Sunday in Aventura, organized by Loving Moms and Run for Their Lives.

Fired Nordstrom loss prevention worker tried turning tables with $150K+ heist at Aventura Mall: Cops

A “recently-terminated” loss prevention employee at the Aventura Mall Nordstrom store caused a six-figure loss to the department store chain when she used her inside knowledge to steal designer handbags and jewelry, authorities said.

Grease fire inside restaurant leads to part of Aventura Mall being shut down

Cell phone video captured a large plume of smoke coming from a popular shopping venue in South Florida.

With public funds banking on its business, Brightline faces bad news from Wall Street

Brightline recently faced bad news from Wall Street: its bonds were downgraded due to concerns about its earnings.

Aventura residents mourn young Israeli embassy workers killed in DC attack

The community came together in Aventura Friday for the young couple killed in Washington, D.C. in what’s being called a stunning act of violence fueled by hate.

Charge dropped against man accused of leaving child alone in Tesla Cybertruck at Aventura Mall

A child neglect charge against a Pennsylvania man accused of leaving a young girl alone inside a Tesla Cybertruck at Aventura Mall nearly three months ago has been dropped, according to court records.

Woman accused of attacking elderly mother at Aventura hospital over financial dispute

A woman was arrested Thursday after police said she attacked her 81-year-old mother inside a room at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital back in February.

Aventura police seek thief who they say stole cat from pet store

Aventura police are investigating after they said someone swiped a black and white cat from a PetSmart adoption center off Biscayne Boulevard.

Colombian-American entrepreneur based in Miami admits to defrauding feds in 2 plea deals

A Colombian-American entrepreneur based in Miami-Dade County pleaded guilty to federal charges on Monday related to a tax-evasion conspiracy that prosecutors estimate involved $90 million in bank accounts in Andorra, Israel, Panama, and Switzerland.

Colombian man accused of Miami-Dade sex crimes with 2 teens and wife has long criminal record

For years, in several cases, court records show police officers accused Alvaro Jaramillo of taking advantage of both the elderly and teens in Aventura, where he lives in a condominium building.

Aventura woman back in jail on new child sex charge

Isabel Estrin was back before a Miami-Dade judge Friday morning, one day after turning herself in to face a new child sex charge. The 24-year-old Aventura woman was originally arrested, along with her husband, in late February.

Aventura couple sexually victimized 16-year-old girl they were ‘dating,’ police say

Police arrested a married Aventura couple on Tuesday after accusing the pair of having a sexual and “dating” relationship with a 16-year-old girl.

Bicyclist hospitalized after colliding with Brightline train in Aventura

A bicyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a Brightline train in Aventura on Thursday morning, police said.

Local officers collecting donations for Southern California wildfire victims

South Florida residents and visitors looking to support victims of the devastating Southern California wildfires can make a difference by donating at Aventura Mall.

Pennsylvania man accused of leaving child alone in Cybertruck at Aventura Mall

A 36-year-old man from Reading, Pennsylvania was arrested last week after police said he left a child unattended in a Tesla Cybertruck at a Macy’s parking garage in Aventura.

Man arrested in Sunny Isles Beach for arson at Aventura gas station

Police officers recently arrested a homeless man in Sunny Isles Beach for arson in Aventura.

Aventura carjacking suspects bail out of stolen Lamborghini in West Park; 1 of 2 in custody

Authorities say two suspects carjacked a Lamborghini SUV in Aventura and ditched the vehicle in a West Park neighborhood Wednesday.

Pedestrian hospitalized in Aventura crash

Authorities are investigating after they said a driver struck a pedestrian in Aventura.

Aventura raid tied to ‘violent’ drug trafficking ring ran by ex-Olympian, feds say

FBI agents in Los Angeles were scheduled to hold a news conference Thursday regarding a drug smuggling case that led to a raid on a multi-million dollar mansion on an exclusive island neighborhood in Aventura.

FBI raids $4.8 million home in Aventura’s exclusive Island Estates neighborhood

FBI agents conducted an early-morning raid on an exclusive private island community in Aventura on Wednesday.

South Florida relief drives mobilize aid for Milton victims

In a coordinated effort to aid Hurricane Milton victims, South Florida relief drives are mobilizing essential supplies with the support of local agencies and organizations.

Miami-Dade under state of emergency as Milton becomes Category 5; residents prepare for floods

As Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed residents on Monday, issuing a local state of emergency in preparation for potential impacts.

Miami-Dade mayor holds press conference on how county is preparing for Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton approaches, cities like Miami and Coral Gables have declared a state of emergency to brace for the storm’s impact. Flooding concerns are especially high across the county.

South Floridians still recovering from home flood damage wary of heavy rain forecast

There was fear and frustration among residents of Fort Lauderdale’s Edgewood neighborhood on Friday, knowing heavy rain is in the forecast.

South Floridians with Israel connections react to latest attacks

Joseph Waks recently arrived in Jerusalem from Miami to visit his son who is studying in Israel.

Police: Miami-Dade money laundering scheme had links to Venezuela, Cuba, Panama, Spain

A 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.

Aventura attorney arrested, accused of beating wife of 15 years

An attorney from Aventura was arrested Thursday on accusations that he beat his wife, and his wife told police that this wasn’t the first time it’s happened, authorities said.

Girl, 2, returns home on ventilator after nearly drowning in Aventura

A 2-year-old girl who nearly drowned inside her family’s pool in Aventura in early April returned home with her family on Thursday.

Video shows woman crashing Audi into boutique in Aventura

A 63-year-old woman was injured when she crashed her white Audi sedan into a business on Thursday in Aventura, police said.

Good Samaritan speaks after saving child from hot car in Aventura

Abraham Saad, a father of young children, said he was going shopping at an Aventura Target Saturday evening when he saw a 2-year-old boy screaming in a locked car that wasn’t running.

Parents accused of leaving 2-year-old in hot car while shopping at Target in Aventura

A couple is behind bars after police accused them of leaving their 2-year-old son inside a hot car while they shopped at a Target in Aventura over the weekend.

Miami Spice kicks off with mouthwatering deals

Foodies Rejoice! Miami Spice is here!

Scared puppies abandoned amid a crisis at Miami-Dade animal shelter

Jonathan Funez-Ruiz volunteered to care for a couple of scared puppies abandoned under a trash container without food or water in Miami-Dade County.

Aventura Commissioner Michael Stern dies after battling cancer

Aventura Commissioner Michael Stern died early Thursday morning after battling colon cancer for the past five years, his wife confirmed on social media. He was 57 years old.

Hallandale Beach hit-and-run victim ‘making huge strides,’ speaks from hospital as cops seek driver

Mere days after getting married, Lorena Santos was left for dead along Hallandale Beach Boulevard on July 13. She survived but remained in her hospital bed Wednesday as she spoke to Local 10 News amid a police search for the driver who hit her.

Copa America final in Miami: Aventura Mall hosts fan zone, watch party

Aventura Mall is co-hosting a Copa America 2024 fan zone with Master Card.

Surfside survivor, 91, reunites virtually with man who saved her: ‘Our lives will forever be linked’

At 91 years old, Esther Gorfinkel remembers everything that happened on June 24, 2021, including the man who carried her out of Champlain Towers when the building collapsed.

One week later, parts of South Florida still recovering from historic rainfall, flooding

Parts of South Florida still drying out after major storms last week, leaving many residents now wondering, why was the flooding so intense?

South Florida driver exasperated over $3K bill to tow car from flood waters

Tow companies have been working overtime to remove cars left stranded in flood waters.

Lakeside community faces flood damage in Aventura

The Biscayne Lake Gardens apartment complex remained flooded Thursday in Aventura after record rain Wednesday in South Florida.

Mayor’s message as portions of Miami-Dade flood: ‘Please stay home if you possibly can’

Parts of Miami-Dade County flooded Wednesday amid ongoing wet weather, with more rain in the forecast.

Aventura condo board president arrested for pepper-spraying senior in parking spat, cops say

Police said they arrested the president of an Aventura condominium board Friday after he pepper-sprayed a 65-year-old who was helping his daughter move in after an apparent dispute over where the man parked.

Aventura man accused of stalking former condo board opponent, brandishing weapons

An Aventura man is facing two criminal charges after police accused him of stalking a former condominium board opponent and brandishing weapons amid a months-long dispute.

‘We believe in prayers:’ Family remains hopeful after toddler nearly drowns in Aventura

A 2-year-old girl who nearly drowned inside her family’s pool in Aventura last month continues to fight for her life.

Miami-Dade blind woman says Uber driver refused her a ride over service dog

An Aventura woman shared a video showing the Uber driver who refused to give her a ride.

Woman accused of threatening husband with knife in Aventura

A 33-year-old woman was arrested Sunday after she threatened her husband with a knife inside their condominium unit in Aventura, authorities said.

Israeli diplomat in Miami-Dade talks about retaliation against Iran after attack

A prominent Israeli diplomat in Miami-Dade County said Israel will hold Iran accountable for the overnight attack.

Family, friends gather in prayer for 2-year-old who nearly drowned in Aventura

For the past several nights outside Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, a large group of people gathers to pray for a young girl.

Treatment for ischemic stroke may offer no benefit

Research has found that taking blood thinners after certain types of strokes does not improve outcomes.

Police officers follow large crocodile in Aventura

Police officers were on their midnight shift when they started to follow a crocodile.

Man grabs disabled victim’s penis in Aventura Mall bus station bathroom attack, cops say

A disabled homeless man trying to clean himself in a bathroom stall at the Aventura Mall bus terminal became the victim of a lewd attack by a convicted felon over the weekend, according to police.

Feds recommend $263M for new Miami-Dade commuter rail service

The Biden administration announced Monday that it is recommending roughly $263.7 million in its budget toward a new commuter rail service serving northeastern Miami-Dade County.

Woman dies after crash on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade

A woman died at the HCA Florida Aventura Hospital on Sunday after a crash on Interstate 95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

West Kendall raid leads to arrest in Aventura jewelry store smash-and-grab

A Tuesday morning raid in the West Kendall area of southwest Miami-Dade led to the arrest of a suspect police said was involved in a burglary attempt at an Aventura jewelry store in October.

Man, 19, stabbed in ‘random’ attack in Aventura Mall garage

Police investigated a stabbing inside a parking garage at Aventura Mall Wednesday afternoon.

South Florida women accused of trying to pull off broken tooth scam at eatery

A trio of South Florida women were caught in a toothy scam attempt at a West Palm Beach eatery, using fake dental bills and aliases, but authorities foiled the plot through some undercover detective work, police said.

Delivery driver hit man outside Aventura townhome, threw packages and bolted, police say

A driver delivering packages to an Aventura townhome complex in December struck a man with his car and took off soon after, according to police. Authorities arrested him Tuesday.

Fire crews extinguish flames on large yacht in Aventura

Authorities responded to a yacht fire in Miami-Dade County early Sunday morning.

Studies address cardiovascular risk factors

Recent studies are providing more evidence that depression and anxiety and stress can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Large crowds flock to malls across South Florida after busy Christmas holiday

Thousands of shoppers continue to flock to malls all across South Florida just one day after a busy Christmas weekend.

Chilling new video shows execution-style killing in Aventura

Newly-obtained surveillance video shows an execution-style killing outside of an Aventura condominium building early Halloween morning.

Aventura cop convicted of illegally pulling gun on men over wife’s misplaced phone

A Broward County jury convicted an Aventura police officer of multiple felony charges on Tuesday over a May incident where he was accused of pulling a gun on and illegally detaining a pair of men after his wife mistakenly left her cellphone in their car, according to prosecutors.

Big Bus Toy Express gets ready for Friday’s journey through South Florida

There is still time to drop off your new unwrapped toy donations.

Police: Aventura condo security director befriended senior, spent $20K on her Amazon account

A security director at an Aventura condominium building befriended a senior who lived there, compromised her Amazon account and bought more than $20,000 worth of items using the card linked to her account before her family members caught on and shut the scheme down, according to police.