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Local 10 Special: Freedom Day in Florida

Local 10 anchor Calvin Hughes hosts a special report highlighting a tradition honored for nearly 150 years right here in the Sunshine State -- “Emancipation Day,” or “Freedom Day” in Florida.

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Florida Senator wins award for constituent service

Senator Ashley Moody has been recognized for her office’s service to Floridians.

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Florida Republican gubernatorial primary deals with typo and ‘participation trophy’

It’s “achievability,” not “achieveability,” but that was the typo on a sign that was on display when U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds recently unveiled his new “Read to Succeed” education initiative in Jacksonville.

HCSO: Video shows Florida woman going berserk in backseat of deputy cruiser, spitting on deputy

A central Florida woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies said she caused multiple disturbances, removed most of her clothing in a mobile home park and spit on a deputy during her arrest.

Florida immigration arrests have quietly surged, with state and local agencies at the forefront

The surge in Florida immigration arrests during Trump’s second term has largely flown under the public’s radar, as many start as run-of-the-mill police traffic stops, the public seems more supportive of the initiative, and participating state and local agencies are roundly rejecting requests for arrest records and body camera video at the behest of the Department of Homeland Security.

University of Florida trustees select Stuart Bell as next president

The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the university’s next president, according to an article posted Wednesday by UF.

Could another earthquake in the Gulf hit? Here’s the aftershock forecast

A rare magnitude 6.1 earthquake near western Cuba that was felt across parts of Florida on Monday could be followed by aftershocks in the days and weeks ahead, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

U.S. Coast Guard search for Lynette Hooker continues in Bahamas

The search for a 55-year-old Michigan woman who vanished in the Bahamas while traveling with her 58-year-old husband continued on Thursday, as U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service special agents were investigating the case.

Video shows driver in ocean after fatal hit-and run Florida beachside crash

Witnesses recorded videos of Deanna Harrell driving a black Ford F-150 pickup truck with frontal crash damage seaside in Daytona Beach Shores.

Activists keep track of Alligator Alcatraz traffic in hopes of signs of a shutdown

Florida lawmakers pass plan to put property tax cuts on November ballot

Florida lawmakers fast-tracked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to put property tax cuts on the November ballot, with both the House and Senate passing it early Tuesday afternoon.

Over 70% of Colombians in U.S. vote for de la Espriella, pro-Trump presidential candidate

More than 70% of Colombian voters in the United States voted for Abelardo de la Espriella, a supporter of President Donald Trump, according to the country’s national registry.

Will Alligator Alcatraz shut down this week?

Alligator Alcatraz is reportedly on the brink of shutting down for good nearly a year after the facility opened.

Florida lawmakers weigh property tax cuts for homeowners

Florida homeowners could see lower taxes if Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed property tax plan moves forward, but local governments could face significant revenue losses.

U.S. Marshals capture Miami-Dade fugitive in Georgia after about 70 days on the run

A 37-year-old fugitive was in Georgia on Friday, waiting to be extradited to Miami-Dade County for allegedly trying to kill a father over their kids’ conflict.

Florida Keys couple in law enforcement recovers after surviving house fire killing 3 dogs

Mike Pettee and Tiffany Rodda are usually the ones responding to 911 calls for help in the Florida Keys, but a recent fire at their home changed that.

Coast Guard: Boat sinks with 700 gallons of fuel in Key West

The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a 48-foot boat that sank on Sunday with 700 gallons of diesel fuel at the Perry Marina in Key West.

Wildfire smoke affects drivers’ visibility in Broward, Collier counties

Heavy smoke from a burning wildfire affected drivers’ visibility on Sunday in Broward and Collier counties.

Miami Lakes woman says her brother vanished after Israel intercepted flotilla near Gaza

Rita Martinez was wearing a pink “Palestine” jersey by Wear The Peace on Friday in Miami Lakes, as she talked about her brother, a Global Sumud Flotilla activist.

Co-defendant listed in Raúl Castro’s indictment takes plea deal in separate case; sister of Cuban official arrested in Miami

New developments are unfolding in the federal case against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro as political and legal pressure on Cuba intensifies.

U.S.-Cuba tensions: Key West, the 1962 missile crisis front-line, remains vigilant

At the end of the Florida Keys island chain, Key West is closer to Havana than Miami. Tourists line up for a picture with the “90 miles to Cuba” concrete buoy on a seawall to prove it.

U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez warns ‘dangerous’ Cuban drones are capable of reaching Florida

U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez said on Monday that he had learned the Cuban military had drones that were a danger to South Florida.

Virtual reality and AI are transforming the classroom experience in South Florida

School is getting a high-tech makeover in South Florida, where students are stepping into virtual classrooms powered by artificial intelligence and virtual reality technology.

U.S. Army 19-year-old soldier from Florida found dead in coastal cave in Morocco

A 19-year-old U.S. Army soldier from Florida was found dead in a coastal cave in Morocco, and her remains traveled to the United States aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J, according to the Defense Department.

DeSantis on Alligator Alcatraz: ‘We knew it was going to be temporary’

Gov. Ron DeSantis was at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday in Titusville when he answered questions about Alligator Alcatraz.

Florida issues alert after 14-year-old girl vanishes in Miami-Dade

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement launched a “Missing Child Alert” on Saturday after a 14-year-old girl vanished in Miami-Dade County.

Wayward gator strolls into Tampa neighborhood

A Tampa woman found more proof this week that alligator mating season is in full swing as a wayward gator found its way into her neighborhood this week.

Third sloth death at Central Florida Zoo sparks calls for accountability, investigation

More grief and heartache at the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford after the death of a third sloth is sparking calls from Florida leaders for accountability and reform.

Report: Florida in talks with Trump administration to shut down Alligator Alcatraz

Florida is in talks with the Trump administration to shut down the Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility, according to a report from The New York Times.

Publix changes open carry policy, asks that only law enforcement open carry inside stores

Publix Supermarkets has changed its open carry policy, now allowing only law enforcement to openly carry firearms in its stores.

Rapper Kodak Black arrested in Orange County on drug trafficking charge

South Florida rapper Kodak Black was arrested Wednesday in central Florida on a drug trafficking charge, stemming from a 2025 investigation.

DeSantis signs Florida’s new congressional map into law, lawsuit follows

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the new Florida congressional map into law on Monday, and a lawsuit challenging its legality quickly followed.

Florida Republicans’ new congressional map forces Democrats to change midterm elections plans

While Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is preparing to sign the new congressional map that the Florida legislature recently passed, Democrats are preparing for the redistricting to cost them seats in the midterms.

A look at DeSantis’s new redistricting map: Changes from 2022 to 2026

Florida’s 2022 redistricting map, based on the U.S. Census, defined the 2024 election.

Community ‘Santa Claus’ among 19 arrested in Polk County child predator sting

Polk County deputies recently arrested more than a dozen men in a child predator sting, including a Florida man known in the community as Santa Claus.

FBI investigates death of missing Florida truck driver found in coastal Georgia

The FBI is working to solve the case of a missing Florida truck driver whose body was discovered in coastal Georgia.

Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year’s midterms.

Deputies: Video shows drunk driver who struck 3-year-old boy at the beach

After a driver struck a 3-year-old boy on the beach in Volusia County, deputies released a picture showing empty beer cans behind a white Jeep.

Sandhill crane scares gator that came too close to its family on golf course

Terri Wilson was enjoying a recent Sunday morning at the Swiss Golf and Tennis Club in Winter Haven, when she witnessed a confrontation that could only happen in wild Florida.

DeSantis wants property tax action, but lawmakers say show them a plan first: ‘I’m still waiting’

Florida lawmakers may be headed toward a third special session in the coming months.

Local 10 Editorial: Take action now if you want to vote in this year’s midterm election

The 2026 election season is upon us. This year, we will choose a new governor, a U.S. senator and our entire congressional delegation.

Florida regulators meet on FPL proposal for project in Broward and Miami-Dade

A state-level regulatory agency that oversees public utilities is considering a Florida Power & Light’s proposal for a new project in South Florida.

‘The pilot is a hero’: Pasco County deputies identify man in fatal Cessna crash

Christina Galbiati told reporters her kids were playing and she was drinking coffee when she saw a low-flying plane in the sky on Sunday in Florida’s Pasco County.

Florida woman survives rollover crash after hitting alligator on Easter morning

A 25-year-old woman is recovering after her authorities said her SUV struck a nearly 9-foot alligator and rolled several times before crashing into a pole in a rural part of Sarasota County before sunrise on Easter Sunday.

Body camera videos capture 2 fatal deputy shootings in Charlotte County

Newly released body camera video shows two separate deputy-involved shootings in Charlotte County that authorities say both ended in the deaths of the suspects.

Firefighters contain 70% of Collier County wildfire after more than 1,730 acres burn

The Florida Forest Service reported the Picayune Strand State Forest fire had burned more than 1,730 acres and remained active on Wednesday night.

Florida Democrats strategize in opposition to political mid-decade redistricting

On Tuesday, during a news conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he expects the Florida Legislature to pass a new map on congressional redistricting in the next “couple of weeks.”

Manatee takes a sip from Bradenton police boat

Police in Bradenton were treated to an unusual sight in the water.

Aspiring Florida governor faces domestic violence charges

Kevin Cichowski, an aspiring Florida governor who declared his candidacy for the Democratic primary, faced domestic violence charges on Monday.

FCGA director talks to This Week In South Florida about ‘most consequential issue in Florida for decades’

While in Miami-Dade County, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier did not answer a question about whether or not he had asked the court to keep a grand jury report about $10 million in public tax dollars.

NOAA’s 2026 Hurricane Awareness tour to kick off Tuesday in Florida Keys

Trump shares graphic video of Florida murder to spark outrage over TPS for Haitians

Immigration advocates said the actions of Rolbert Joachin in Florida shouldn’t affect every Haitian in need of protected status in the United States.

NASA Orion spacecraft on Artemis II moon fly-by mission starts journey back to Earth

The USS John P. Murtha, an amphibious transport dock ship, left port on Tuesday for the NASA Artemis II mission’s splashdown target zone.

South Florida congressional candidate switches to state Senate run

Miami entrepreneur Richard Lamondin announced Tuesday that he is running for Florida State Senate District 38, setting up a challenge against Republican incumbent Alexis Calatayud.

South Florida cat owner claims records show evidence of vet hospital’s malpractice

Sherry Kwartler Darcy said her 11-year-old cat Robert died in 2024 after a botched blood transfusion at the Leader Animal Specialty Hospital.

Miami teacher walks 120 miles in Spain to give students their first school dance

A Miami woman took a leap of faith on Easter Sunday.

Critically endangered Great Hammerhead sharks found mutilated and dead in Florida

Animal advocates were demanding justice on Friday for two critically endangered Great Hammerhead sharks recently found dead in Florida.

NASA Artemis II flight day 3: Astronauts travel away from Earth, prepare for moon flyover

The four Artemis II astronauts were traveling away from Earth and toward the moon on Friday night in NASA’s Orion spacecraft.

Meet Cecile the Croc, the grande dame of the Florida Everglades

Meet the grande dame of the Florida Everglades.

Artemis II flight day 2: Crew remains in Earth’s orbit ahead of outbound journey

After a successful rocket launch at Cape Canaveral, NASA’s first crewed mission of the Artemis program continued making strides on Thursday, while in the elliptical orbit around Earth.

Venezuelan-American entrepreneur announces run to challenge Giménez

The son of a Venezuelan pastor with experience as a Google executive announced he is running to challenge Rep. Carlos Giménez, a former Miami-Dade mayor who has served in Congress since 2021.

NASA Artemis II: Weather conditions needed for launch explained

NASA’s Artemis program focuses on the moon and Mars. Artemis I was a flight test.

NASA Artemis II: Here is the countdown timeline

A launch countdown includes “L Minus” to indicate how far away liftoff is in hours and minutes, and “T Minus” to show a sequence of events built into the launch countdown.

NASA Artemis II moon flyby mission includes 4 astronauts

NASA’s Artemis program focuses on the moon and Mars. Artemis I was a flight test.

DeSantis signs Florida voter ID bill; lawsuit filed minutes later

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill Wednesday requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, and within minutes, voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the measure.

NASA shares Artemis II moon flyby mission overview

NASA’s Artemis program focuses on the moon and Mars. Artemis I was a flight test.

NASA: Artemis II crew reaches orbit ahead of moon-flyby mission

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration was preparing to make history with a rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral.

WILD FLORIDA: Gator becomes tangled in soccer goal netting at Manatee County park

Acclaimed wildlife photographer Sheri Nadelman was walking her doodles in Bradenton last week when she got a call about a soccer pitch invader like we’ve never seen before.

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI with damage, refusal to submit to drug testing

Deputies who searched Tiger Woods reported finding “two white pills” inside his “left side pocket” after he was involved in a crash on Friday afternoon in Jupiter Island.

Deputies find 2 hydrocodone pills in Tiger Woods’s pocket after crash in Jupiter Island: MCSO

Deputies who searched Tiger Woods reported finding “two white pills” inside his “left side pocket” after he was involved in a crash on Friday afternoon in Jupiter Island.

1 dead, 9 injured in 3-vehicle crash in southwest Miami-Dade

A three-vehicle crash in southwest Miami-Dade triggered a large emergency response Saturday night, leaving nine people injured and another dead, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.

Florida lawmakers unanimously pass temporary HIV/AIDS drug funding amid cuts

Florida lawmakers are taking rare unanimous action to fund the state’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program, after more than 10,000 Floridians living with HIV-AIDS were told they would be cut off.

Florida man causing havoc at airport admits to getting high and drunk after AA meeting

After crashing through an airport’s gate and trying to hijack a plane, Bryan Parker admitted that he drank alcohol, snorted cocaine, and smoked marijuana after leaving an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, according to a video deputies released on Thursday.