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Construction begins on $280 million Homestead sports complex

Construction on a $280 million new sports complex is underway in Homestead.

2 days ago

Police: Man thought he was asking teen for sex act at Homestead park; it was an undercover detective

A 46-year-old man faced a felony charge on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County after sexually preying on an undercover officer who was pretending to be a 15-year-old boy, according to police.

3 days ago

Bodycam video shows arrest of Homestead cop charged with DUI in Florida City rollover crash

Body camera video obtained Tuesday by Local 10 News shows the moments a Homestead Police Department officer was arrested for DUI following a rollover crash that authorities say he caused in Florida City late last year.

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Police: Man accused of bringing gun onto MDC Homestead Campus returns to campus, gets arrested

A man was arrested Monday after he returned to Miami Dade College’s Homestead Campus after previously bringing a gun onto school property, authorities said.

Employee accused of stealing $10K worth of jewelry from Homestead pawn shop

A 32-year-old woman was arrested Sunday after Homestead police said she stole more than $10,000 worth of jewelry from a pawn shop where she worked at.

Missing Child Alert issued for 15-year-old boy last seen in Homestead

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old boy who authorities say was last seen on Tuesday in Homestead.

Homestead man accused of holding smoke shop employee at knifepoint during robbery

A Homestead man is accused of holding a smoke shop employee at knifepoint and then stealing cash from the register.

Homestead man thought he was texting teen for sex, but it was an undercover cop: Police

A South Florida man is facing serious charges after being caught trying to meet with an underage boy for sex acts.

‘I followed you last week’: Man accused of stalking, threatening ex-wife in Homestead

A 59-year-old man is accused of repeatedly stalking and threatening his ex-wife in a series of incidents reported to the Homestead Police Department and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators find clues in South Florida after fatal shooting at sea in Cuba

As more comes to light after the shooting at sea in Cuba, investigators are finding links to Homestead, Miami Lakes, Big Pine Key, Tampa, and other areas of South Florida.

Judge orders Miami-Dade tax return preparer to stop work after accusations of scam

Homestead mother accused of assaulting daughter during argument

A 43-year-old Homestead woman was arrested Wednesday night after police said she attacked her daughter during a domestic dispute.

Dirty Dining: 46 violations force Original Pancake closure in South Florida

Last week, inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered three restaurants shut down, including The Original Pancake House in Miami-Dade County, which racked up an alarming 46 violations.

Miami-Dade caretaker accused of stealing $1,000 in jewelry from woman in Cutler Bay

A 57-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday on a grand theft charge after deputies said she stole jewelry from an elderly woman she was caring for in Cutler Bay.

Woman accused of beating cat for ‘only about 30 minutes’ at Homestead motel: Cops

A Florida City woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she repeatedly struck her cat inside a motel room in Homestead last week.

Miami-Dade man accused of shooting victim to death during argument at Florida City hotel

A 21-year-old man from Miami-Dade County was arrested Wednesday after deputies said he shot a man to death during an argument at a hotel in Florida City last month.

Homestead police crack down on illegal parking in disabled spaces

The Homestead Police Department is cracking down on drivers parking illegally in disabled spaces.

Homestead farmer reports ‘tiresome’ and ‘stressful’ Florida freeze

Farmers in southern Miami-Dade County’s Homestead area reported on Monday that the Florida freeze had damaged some crops.

Nursery owner works to save tropical plants as temperatures drop

With a cold snap hitting South Florida, this plant nursery owner is doing everything he can to protect his tropical plants.

Miami Dolphins, local roofing company team up to help Army veteran in Homestead

A Homestead Army veteran and his family received an unexpected life-changing surprise when Action Roofing and the Miami Dolphins stepped in to replace their failing roof at no cost.

Masked Florida City woman shot man twice in chest through sliding door, cops say

Florida City police arrested a woman earlier this month for a shooting that occurred last summer.

Homestead police announce arrest of attempted murder suspect

Police in Homestead announced the arrest of a man for attempted murder on Thursday.

South Florida band director to march in Tournament of Roses Parade

When Joy Harden steps in front of the Keys Gate High School band, baton in hand, she is in her element. Music is more than instruction for Harden — it is expression, escape and passion.

Miami woman accused of stabbing ex’s cousin in Homestead as he slept

Homestead police arrested a woman last month in connection with a stabbing that left a man hurt at a home in the city, authorities confirmed.

Miami-Dade deputies: Men shoot law enforcement officers with paintball gun

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two men accused of shooting three off-duty law enforcement officers with a paintball gun.

Deputies: Man battered ex-girlfriend in a parking lot in Miami-Dade

A 51-year-old man faced charges after attacking his ex-girlfriend in Miami-Dade County, according to a deputy’s arrest report.

Police: Man arrested for sexually abusing toddler in Miami-Dade

A 23-year-old man stands accused of sexually abusing a toddler in Miami-Dade County, records show.

Miami-Dade deputies: Man with stolen gun arrested after hit-and-run crash

A 53-year-old man faced charges over a hit-and-run crash and possession of a stolen gun in Miami-Dade County, records show.

Man arrested in connection with double stabbing in Homestead, cops say

Homestead police have identified a man who they said is accused of stabbing two people Thursday near Wittkop Park.

Police: 2 suffer stab wounds in Homestead

Two people suffered stab wounds on Thursday in Homestead, police said.

Police: Suspect, victim hospitalized after Homestead stabbing

A woman is facing attempted murder charges after a stabbing early Saturday that left both the victim and the suspect hospitalized, according to the Homestead Police Department.

Police investigate double stabbing near Homestead park

Police are investigating a double stabbing that they say occurred near a Park in Homestead on Saturday morning.

Homestead police: Father arrested for domestic violence, child abuse

Man accused of yanking Miami Dade College student out of wheelchair during cellphone robbery

Police in Homestead announced the arrest of a man who allegedly snatched a cell phone from a person in a wheelchair.

Thanksgiving turkey giveaway turns into a celebration in Miami Gardens

Dade County Federal Credit Union employees turned a Thanksgiving event into a celebration on Tuesday in Miami Gardens.

November, December 2025 community events calendar

Here are some of the events in South Florida that you, family and friends can attend in November and December.

MDSO: 3 teens arrested following deputy shooting in Homestead had carjacked woman at gunpoint

More details were released Wednesday following Monday night’s armed carjacking and deputy-involved shooting in Homestead.

Homestead mother accused of beating daughter with belt, threatening to ‘cut her hands off’

A 39-year-old woman was arrested Monday morning after authorities say she beat her daughter with a belt during a dispute over household chores.

MDSO: Armed teen shot by deputy in Homestead following carjacking

Three teenagers were detained Monday night, one of whom was shot by a deputy, following a carjacking, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

Mother speaks to Local 10 after Homestead daycare teacher accused of abusing her 3-year-old son

A longtime preschool teacher in Homestead is facing a child abuse charge after police said she grabbed a 3-year-old student so hard it left visible bruising on his arm.

Homestead daycare teacher accused of grabbing boy’s arm, pushing him to the floor

A woman who works as a daycare teacher in Homestead was arrested Monday after she allegedly abused a young boy in her classroom, police said.

Man who got away from Homestead police arrested at home in Miami-Dade: Police

A man who had gotten away from police officers in July after a woman accused him of kidnapping was arrested and appeared in court on Friday in Miami-Dade County.

Man accused of 2 murders in Redland faces 71 charges over explosives near Homestead

Correctional deputies were holding Paul Koch without bond for two murders in Redland when he appeared in Miami-Dade County Court on Friday to face 71 more charges.

Celia Cruz’s fans mark centennial with ‘¡Azúcar!’ at Leon Medical Center exhibit in Homestead

Celia Cruz, the beloved star known as “La Guarachera de Cuba” and the world’s “Queen of Salsa,” was born 100 years ago on Thursday in Havana, Cuba. She was a frequent performer in Miami, and some of her fans are remembering her in Homestead.

Early voting locations in Miami-Dade, Monroe counties

Early voting begins Monday for part of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties ahead of the Nov. 4 election.

Daisy Link, whose jail pregnancy made global headlines, found guilty of murder

Jurors rendered a verdict Thursday in the murder trial of a 30-year-old Homestead woman.

Homestead woman on trial for murder takes stand in own defense

The murder trial for a woman accused of fatally shooting her romantic partner continued on Wednesday.

Murder trial begins for Homestead woman who got pregnant in jail

Testimony wrapped on Wednesday on the first day of Daisy Link’s murder trial.

Police: Man steals ambulance outside Homestead Hospital ER

A man was arrested overnight after he allegedly stole an ambulance outside the emergency entrance of Homestead Hospital, authorities said.

‘We need each other’: 6 organizations team up to fight hunger in Homestead

Hundreds of South Florida residents received meals and essential items this weekend as six local organizations joined forces to support families facing food insecurity.

LOW COST & LOCAL: Homestead Soup Kitchen to host uplifting community gathering this weekend

For nearly four decades, the Homestead Soup Kitchen has been a place where a warm meal comes with something extra: kindness, dignity and a sense of belonging.

Homestead detective uncovers domestic violence after woman’s hospital visit

A 49-year-old man was behind bars on Thursday in Miami-Dade County after hospital staff realized a woman claiming she had fallen was likely a domestic violence victim, according to police.

Homestead man uploaded 160 child sexual abuse videos showing victims as young as babies, police say

A Homestead man was arrested on 160 felony charges on Wednesday. Authorities said each count represents a video he uploaded depicting the rape and sexual abuse of young children.

Florida City police chase ends with 3 juveniles in custody, authorities say

Three juveniles were taken into custody after the driver of a stolen vehicle led police on a chase through Florida City late Tuesday night, authorities confirmed.

Homestead woman stabs man she invited to spend night at her house, cops say

A Homestead woman is facing an attempted murder charge after police said she stabbed a man she met through social media after he called her a derogatory term for people with mental disabilities Sunday night.

Police: Homestead cop arrested on DUI charge after 3-vehicle crash in Florida City

A Homestead police officer was arrested Tuesday on a DUI charge after allegedly striking two vehicles in Florida City, authorities confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.

Knaus Berry Farm to reopen in Miami under new ownership with longtime family involvement

Nearly five years after a hijacked UPS truck chase ended in a deadly Miramar shootout, prosecutors are preparing to present new images of the bloody truck and other evidence in Broward County court Friday.

Missing Child Alert issued for teenage boy last seen in Homestead

Police in Miami-Dade County are searching for a missing teenager.

Miami Heat official DJ co-hosts ‘Back-to-School Bash’ in Homestead

Michael "DJ M DOT" Hankerson, the Miami Heat's official DJ, hosted an event at the Overtown Youth Center to help children get what they need to go back to school.

Police seek 36-year-old man reported missing, endangered from Homestead

Police asked for the public’s help Sunday in locating a 36-year-old man who they said was reported missing and endangered from Homestead.

Damaged pipe affects Miami-Dade mobile home park community

Mobile home park residents reported their water service stopped early Thursday morning in southern Miami-Dade County.

Authorities release body camera video from fatal police shooting in Homestead

Newly released video shows a deadly interaction between police officers in Miami-Dade County and an armed suspect.

Missing Child Alert issued for 15-year-old from Homestead

A Missing Child Alert was issued Friday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a 15-year-old Homestead teen who was last seen on Wednesday.

Miami-Dade fire lieutenant accused of secretly recording coworkers in station bathrooms

A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue lieutenant has been arrested after investigators say he secretly recorded coworkers in fire station bathrooms using a hidden camera disguised as a phone charger over two years ago.

Miami-Dade deputies locate missing boy, girl

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert Tuesday morning for a boy and girl from Homestead.

Man stabbed by wife’s relative in Homestead over alcohol money, police say

Homestead police arrested a 23-year-old man on an attempted murder charge after they said he stabbed his relative’s husband on Tuesday.

MDSO: Homestead woman accused of faking armed kidnapping, told ex she ‘didn’t want to be a burden’

A Homestead woman is facing a felony charge after Miami-Dade deputies say she staged a violent, armed kidnapping and assault — and later left behind a letter to her ex-boyfriend suggesting she “didn’t want to be a burden.”

Homestead truck driver arrested after road rage shooting on New Jersey Turnpike: Report

A South Florida truck driver is facing an attempted murder charge after he shot and critically wounded another trucker on the New Jersey Turnpike, according to news outlets in the Garden State.

Police: Woman defrauds man of over $1.6M with promises of Miami-Dade real estate investment

A detective accused a 55-year-old woman of defrauding a 60-year-old man of more than $1.6 million in Miami-Dade County.

Police: Homestead man tried to bribe cops with $20 after hitting vehicle in motel parking lot

A Homestead man was arrested over the weekend after he struck a car with his SUV and then tried to bribe responding police officers with $20, authorities said.

Tribute to Teachers: ‘Pearl’ of a teacher is treasured at Leisure City K-8 Center in Homestead

Every year, Local 10’s Tribute to Teachers campaign recognizes the best educators in South Florida, with only five honorees selected from hundreds of nominations.

‘Wrong turn’: Lyft driver accused of locking Starbucks worker in car in Homestead

A Lyft driver who allegedly locked a Starbucks employee in his car and later returned to her workplace multiple times earlier this month was arrested, Homestead police confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.

Homestead woman accused of stabbing daughter-in-law in front of grandchildren

A Homestead woman was arrested Wednesday after she stabbed her daughter-in-law, authorities said.

Man suffers burns while working on boat in Miami-Dade

A man suffered burns after an explosion while working on a boat on Friday in southern Miami-Dade County.

Talented art students bring creativity, culture to hallways of Cutler Bay Senior High

A group of talented and creative students are keeping with a long-standing tradition of brightening the hallways of their South Florida high school.

Man accused of killing 65-year-old outside Homestead food store

A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a 65-year-old man outside a Homestead supermarket, an attack investigators say was captured on surveillance video and witnessed by multiple bystanders.

Miami-Dade deputies find domestic violence suspect on house arrest running naked in the street, records show

Deputies reported finding a convict who was supposed to be on house arrest walking naked in a gated community and there was violence when they arrested him in Miami-Dade County, records show.

Redlands Dog Sanctuary works to save dumped pups

Dakota and Savannah are the big girl puppies being featured this week by the Redland Dog Sanctuary, a South Florida rescue organization dedicated to saving animals abandoned in the Redlands and Homestead areas.

Miami Grand Prix doctors bring racing passion, trauma expertise to trackside care

If there’s a serious crash during a race at the Miami Grand Prix, drivers need the best care as quickly as possible.

Mother charged after two children nearly drown in Homestead lake, cops say

A Homestead woman is facing a child neglect charge after two of her children were rescued from nearly drowning in a lake behind their apartment, police said.

Homestead man accused of raping 97-year-old woman

A Homestead man was arrested Wednesday on accusations that he raped a 97-year-old woman who is a hospice patient, authorities said.

Man accused of hurting pregnant woman, arson at daughter’s Miami-Dade house

A 59-year-old man appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges after a recent arson at his daughter’s home in Miami-Dade County.

Man behind bars on arson charge after allegedly setting fire to his daughter’s Homestead home

The smell of fire still filled the air Monday night in a newer Homestead neighborhood after an early morning fire on Sunday.

Police: Driver flees scene after killing pedestrian in Homestead

An 18-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after he struck a pedestrian with his vehicle in Homestead and then fled the scene, authorities said.

Homestead woman accused of attacking man with beer bottle during argument

A Homestead woman was arrested on an aggravated battery charge after police say she attack a man with a beer bottle around noon Thursday.

Miami-Dade man wins $1M prize playing lottery scratch-off game at RaceTrac

A Miami-Dade County man is $1 million richer after hitting it big on a Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Dogs dumped in record numbers across South Florida, advocates warn

Ten frightened puppies were found huddled under a woodpile in rural Homestead, part of what advocates say is a growing and heartbreaking epidemic across South Florida: pets abandoned and left to die.

Knaus Berry Farm closes for the season on Saturday

Knaus Berry Farm will close this Easter weekend, bringing cinnamon roll season to a close.

Teens reported missing from Homestead found safe

Authorities activated a Missing Child Alert for two juveniles from Miami-Dade County.

Husband of South Florida woman killed in carjacking pleads guilty in drug ring case

The South Florida man whose wife was killed last year after a brazen carjacking that was caught on camera near Winter Springs, pleaded guilty Friday as part of the larger investigation into a massive drug ring and money laundering scheme, WKMG in Orlando reported.