Here’s what could be next for the animals after Miami Seaquarium closes

The Miami Seaquarium is set to close its doors for good this week.

Health officials issue poor beach water quality advisory at park in Key Biscayne

The Florida Department of Health reported poor water quality at two beaches in Miami-Dade County this week.

‘Devastating consequences’ feared during hurricane season if Miami NOAA lab shuttered

Ahead of an appropriations committee meeting, several scientists are raising a red flag about a NOAA proposal to shutter all its weather and climate research labs.

FWC announces charges for 2 boaters in crash that killed teen off Key Biscayne

Two boat operators are facing charges in connection with a deadly 2024 boat crash off Key Biscayne.

Cape Florida Lighthouse marks 200th anniversary

Standing tall since 1825, the Cape Florida Lighthouse (aka El Farito) has witnessed centuries of change—from guiding mariners to illuminating stories of freedom. As we approach its 200th anniversary, let’s honor its enduring legacy.

Protected bird flies free in Key Biscayne after recovery; fisherman accused of injuring it gets deported

After months of recovery from surgery, a great white heron that witnesses reported suffered a broken wing during a dispute with a fisherman was free on Thursday in Key Biscayne.

Local 10 Special: ‘The Cape Florida Lighthouse at 200’

The iconic Cape Florida Lighthouse may stand 95 feet in the air, but it's an often overlooked gem in Key Biscayne. This year, it turns 200 years old. Local 10's Louis Aguirre explains the lighthouse's history and the preservation efforts underway in the Local 10 special "The Cape Florida Lighthouse at 200.”

Key Biscayne residents pushing for changes as traffic issues remain prevalent

Driving onto the Rickenbacker Causeway toward Key Biscayne is usually problem free outside of peak times.

Hundreds to be unemployed during Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne renovation

Gencom, a Miami-based investment firm, plans to close the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne for a $100 million renovation.

Man once accused of posing as security at Taylor Swift concert in trouble again

A man once accused of impersonating a security guard to get into a Taylor Swift concert at Hard Rock Stadium found himself back in jail over the weekend facing even more serious charges.

FWC: Man arrested for throwing rocks at great white heron at Bill Baggs State Park

A 34-year-old man was arrested last week on accusations that he threw rocks at a great white heron at Bill Baggs State Park, seriously injuring the bird.

Authorities search for fisherman who badly injured federally-protected great white heron

A furious fisherman was seen throwing a rock at a Great White Heron.

County reviews renderings of possible Rickenbacker Causeway safety changes

Renderings for the Rickenbacker Causeway master plan were printed in a publicly-available agenda from Tuesday’s meeting of Miami-Dade’s Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, photos members of the committee have been able to review.

Memorial to be held for family’s hero after tragedy hit beaches in South Beach, Key Biscayne

Miami Beach police confirmed Friday afternoon that the human head that washed ashore on Key Biscayne earlier in the week belonged to a 19-year-old swimmer who disappeared off South Beach over the weekend.

‘Quite disturbing’: Human head washes ashore on Key Biscayne, police investigating

A shocking discovery Tuesday morning left residents and beachgoers on Key Biscayne concerned: A report of a human head washing ashore.

Vote 2024: Republican Maria Elvira Salazar keeps U.S. House of Representatives seat for 3rd term

U.S. House District 27, which covers areas of downtown Miami, Key Biscayne, Little Havana, Coral Gables, Kendall, and Cutler Bay

‘I was in fear for my life’: Man accused of 2019 Rickenbacker cyclist’s murder testifies

During his testimony Thursday in Miami-Dade County court, Kadel Piedrahita said he shot a 48-year-old father of three along The Rickenbacker Causeway over five years ago — but he did not intend to kill him.

South Florida attorney, once a prosecutor, gets 15 years for child sexual abuse material

A now-disbarred South Florida attorney — who once served as a prosecutor — is set to spend more than a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors announced on Monday.

Opening statements begin in Miami-Dade trial of man who killed Rickenbacker cyclist

The opening statements in the Miami-Dade County trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a 48-year-old father of three about five years ago were on Thursday.

Arrest made in case of Key Biscayne cyclist randomly struck by passing jogger

Police have made an arrest in the case of a cyclist who police said was attacked by a runner while both were exercising in Key Biscayne.

Fire rescue responds to Key Biscayne Yacht Club after shark bite report

Fire rescue personnel treated a shark-related injury on Thursday in Key Biscayne.

Avoid swimming at 2 public beach parks in Miami-Dade, officials warn

The Florida Department of Health warned Saturday that the bacterial levels in tested water samples showed swimming at two public beach parks in Miami-Dade County posed health risks.

Cyclist wants man who assaulted her on Key Biscayne brought to justice

A woman who was out cycling in Key Biscayne over the weekend says she was assaulted by a man who was jogging.

Key Biscayne hosts 65th annual Fourth of July parade

Key Biscayne is hosting its 65th annual Fourth of July Parade on Thursday morning.

La Guardia Costera suspende la búsqueda del joven desaparecido visto por última vez en Key Biscayne

La Guardia Costera de EE. UU. ha suspendido la búsqueda de un joven desaparecido que fue visto por última vez el lunes en Key Biscayne.

Paddleboard belonging to missing man found; search for man continues

The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Wednesday morning that the paddleboard belonging to a missing man has been located by a Good Samaritan.

US Coast Guard searches for missing paddle boarder last seen in Key Biscayne

The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public’s help in finding a paddle boarder who has been reported missing.

Officials: 2 injured after explosion causes fire on boat at Key Biscayne marina

Two people are recovering after an explosion on a boat in Miami-Dade County.

Fire rescue: Boat fire injures 2 at Crandon Park Marina

Firefighters, police officers, and state law enforcement responded to the Crandon Park Marina on Sunday near Key Biscayne and Virginia Key.

Video allegedly shows Coral Gables boater after fatal collision off Key Biscayne

Surveillance video allegedly shows Carlos Guillermo Alonso with his 42-foot Boston Whaler in Coral Gables after he unintentionally struck and killed Ella Riley Adler off Key Biscayne.

‘Pretty dangerous’: Yacht captain lends insights on area where teen killed in boat crash

A Key Biscayne yacht captain is sharing insight into the area where 15-year-old Ella Adler lost her life over the weekend.

Boater, 78, IDed in crash that killed teen off Key Biscayne; Lawyer: ‘He is absolutely devastated’

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation identified the boater they said was involved in a deadly crash off Key Biscayne over the weekend.

FWC locates boat of interest in hit-and-run that killed teen off Key Biscayne

Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Tuesday that they’ve identified a boat of interest in a fatal hit-and-run near Key Biscayne over the weekend. It’s since been taken into investigators’ custody.

Funeral held for teen killed in hit-and-run on the water off Key Biscayne

A funeral was held Monday in Miami Beach for a 15-year-old girl who was killed by a boater over the weekend.

Search continues for boater who killed teenage girl off Key Biscayne

A boater struck and killed a waterskier on Saturday off Key Biscayne and did not stop to help after the collision in the Nixon Beach Sandbar area.

Girl who was wakeboarding dies after boat collision off Key Biscayne

A boater struck and killed a waterskier on Saturday off Key Biscayne and did not stop to help after the collision in the Nixon Beach Sandbar area.

In response to eviction notice, Miami Seaquarium files federal lawsuit against Miami-Dade County

The Miami Seaquarium has filed a federal lawsuit against Miami-Dade County.

Man busted smuggling 31 migrants on boat, feds say

A man appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court Monday after federal authorities busted him smuggling nearly three dozen migrants on his boat off the coast of South Florida, according to a criminal complaint.

Flyover bridge’s ramp connecting Rickenbacker Causeway to U.S.-1 southbound reopens in Miami

The Florida Department of Transportation announced that the flyover bridge’s two ramps in Miami near the Rickenbacker Causeway were open Tuesday morning.

Miami traffic nightmare ‘got so crazy’ there was dancing, domino tables, shortages at supermarket

Fifteen-year-old Paul Perez said he and his family had a beautiful beach day at Crandon Park.

Miami flyover ramp partially re-opens after closure causes traffic nightmare

The Florida Department of Transportation partially reopened a flyover on Monday after closing it on Sunday prompting traffic delays out of Key Biscayne and Virginia Key.

Florida blames Key Biscayne-Virginia Key traffic nightmare on amount of cars, warns ‘disruption’ is inevitable

After a traffic nightmare on Sunday left drivers from Key Biscayne to Virginia Key and Hobie Island stranded for hours, drivers accused state and local authorities of poor planning.

Traffic nightmare: Construction closure causes delays leaving Virginia Key, Key Biscayne

A concrete pavement project caused westbound traffic delays on the Rickenbacker Causeway that affected drivers starting Sunday from Virginia Key to Key Biscayne.

Robinson R-44 helicopter crashes into water off Key Biscayne

A Robinson R-44, a four-seat light helicopter, crashed into the water on Saturday afternoon near Key Biscayne.

'She's a scumbag': South Florida detective caught on hot mic demeaning parent of alleged sex abuse victim

There is controversy surrounding the Key Biscayne Police Department after one of their detectives was caught on a hot mic.

Recordings played in gymnastics coach sex crimes case: ‘It all happened so fast’

A Key Biscayne gymnastics coach, who is accused of sex crimes against two of his students, was back in court Wednesday for a critical hearing.

Judge scolds prosecutors as gymnastics coach hearing likely pushed back again: ‘A little ridiculous’

The Key Biscayne gymnastics coach accused of committing sex crimes against two of his students went before a judge again on Tuesday and, again, his pre-trial release hearing appeared likely to be postponed another day.

Hearing delayed for Key Biscayne gymnastics instructor charged with sex crimes

The Key Biscayne gymnastics coach who was arrested last week on allegations of committing sex crimes against two of his students went before a judge on Monday.

Judge orders Key Biscayne gymnastics coach held without bond on sex crimes charges

A Miami-Dade judge ordered a gymnastics coach accused of committing sex crimes against two students during and after lessons in Key Biscayne remain held without bond Thursday.

Key Biscayne gymnastics teacher accused of sex crimes against teen students

A man who taught gymnastics in Key Biscayne is accused of committing sex crimes against two teenage girls he taught in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

Miami-Dade attorney arrested by FBI over child porn gets court’s petition granted

The Florida Supreme Court recently disciplined 21 attorneys, including four based in Miami-Dade County and two based in Broward County.

US Fish and Wildlife assisting with ‘transport effort of manatees from Miami Seaquarium’

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confirmed Monday that it is working with “an experienced team of manatee rescue and rehabilitation experts to assist with the transport effort of manatees from Miami Seaquarium.”

Inaugural Country Bay Music Festival draws big crowds to Miami Marine Stadium

The first-ever Country Bay Music Festival at Miami Marine Stadium was a big hit this weekend.

Country Bay Music Festival increases Miami traffic on Rickenbacker Causeway

The Country Bay Music Festival opens on Saturday at Miami’s Virginia Key. The lineup includes Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson, Chris Young, Lee Brice, and Elle King.

After troubling report, county gives Miami Seaquarium 45 days to fix ‘specific violations’

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces sent a letter to the Miami Seaquarium on Wednesday in the wake of a Local 10 News report documenting the troubling findings outlined in the USDA’s most recent inspection report.

USDA report reveals disturbing details about animal health at Miami Seaquarium

The United States Department of Agriculture has outlined troubling findings at the Miami Seaquarium, indicating numerous facility failures and a dolphin with rib fractures while another had cement in its digestive tract.

Rallies held in support of both Israel, Palestine across Miami-Dade and Broward

Simultaneous rallies for Israel and Palestine were held on Sunday across South Florida.

Boaters rescue sea turtle choking on fishing line off Key Biscayne

Video shot by a group of boaters shows the rescue of a struggling sea turtle entangled in fishing line off the coast of Key Biscayne.

Self-proclaimed ‘weirdos’ protecting Biscayne Bay, one bag at a time

Every week on Local 10 News' Don't Trash Our Treasure report, we show you ways your neighbors are taking action to protect our fragile Biscayne Bay.

Key Biscayne police chase suspect was on probation over Miami Gardens weapon charge

Ashanti Earp, who detectives identified as the suspect of a police chase after he wielded an AK-47 in Key Biscayne, was on probation over a Miami Gardens weapon charge, court records show.

Detectives investigate shooting injuring man in Miramar

Miramar police officers and Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies were working together to investigate a shooting on Friday that injured at least one person.

Miami-Dade reports fecal pollution at Crandon Park near Key Biscayne

Two tests indicated there is fecal pollution at the beaches of Crandon Park near Key Biscayne, The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County announced on Thursday.

Woman accused of stealing while working as property manager in Key Biscayne

A woman stands accused of stealing while working as the property manager of Emeraldbay at Key Colony, a condominium in Key Biscayne.

Police: Videos show dumb thieves in Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne Police Chief Frank Sousa said some of the dumbest thieves he has ever seen dared to show up in his village and he had the videos to prove it.

Miami Seaquarium’s captive orca Lolita may soon head back to wild

The Miami Seaquarium's famed killer whale could soon be on the move as there are plans in the works to free Lolita from captivity.

Bicyclist in critical condition after hit-and-run on Key Biscayne

Police in Miami-Dade County are investigating after a bicyclist was struck by a car that did not stop.

DeSantis visits Bill Baggs park to announce $22.7M in grants for Biscayne Bay

The staff at the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park was expecting Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday in Key Biscayne.

Pollution alert: Rain causes sewer overflow at wastewater treatment plant in Miami

The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department reported heavy rain caused the sewer overflow at the Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant on Wednesday in Virginia Key.

Protesters gathered outside Miami Seaquarium following report of dolphins being underfed

Dozens of PETA supporters protested outside Miami Seaquarium Saturday.

Migrant landings up 200%, officials say, as 43 arrive in South Florida Friday

Local and federal authorities responded to a migrant landing on Key Biscayne Friday morning.

Miami commissioner responds to criticism over proposed Virginia Key homeless community

A controversial proposal to create pop-up communities for the homeless across Miami, including on Virginia Key, was approved by commissioners last week.

Green sea turtle dies after rescue; officials ask boaters to watch for marine life

U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Miami sector patrolling the waters off Key Biscayne noticed something unusual floating in the water Thursday afternoon.

Pregnant woman among Cuban migrants to make landfall in Key Biscayne

Authorities have detained a group of migrants who arrived on a boat Tuesday morning in Key Biscayne.

Victims identified as investigation continues into deadly boat crash near Key Biscayne

New details are emerging about a deadly boat crash off the coast of Key Biscayne that left two people dead and nearly a dozen others hurt.

2 dead, 10 injured after boat crash near Key Biscayne

Authorities recovered the bodies of two people following a boat crash off the coast of Key Biscayne that left 10 others injured, according to a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday afternoon.

Health of Miami Seaquarium’s Lolita has improved, independent assessment finds

The much-awaited independent assessment of Lolita's health says the beloved 56-year-old orca is doing much better.

Issue of bicycle safety on Rickenbacker Causeway front and center at Miami-Dade Commission meeting

The cycling community unloaded at the Miami-Dade County Commission on Tuesday, demanding more protection, and saying that painted unprotected lanes are not enough

Cyclists hold Ride of Silence on Rickenbacker Causeway to honor those killed while riding

Cyclist and cycling activist Eli Stiers joined the ride, calling attention to the deadly dangers along the Rickenbacker Causeway.

Miami-Dade County announces Lolita the Orca will be examined by third party vets

Miami-Dade County announced that with the Miami Seaquarium under new ownership, third party veterinarians will be allowed onto the property to examine the health of the famed Orca.

South Florida students hold walkouts against ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

South Florida students hold protests against Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill Thursday, which lawmakers passed earlier this week and which the governor is expected to sign into law.

USDA inspectors back at Miami Seaquarium with final report expected this week

USDA inspectors were back at the Miami Seaquarium Tuesday following last June's scathing 17-page report citing numerous serious animal welfare violations.

Conflicting reports emerge about health condition of Miami Seaquarium’s Lolita the orca

There are conflicting reports about the health of Lolita, the 56-year-old orca that lives at the Miami Seaquarium.

Underwater memorial honoring Surfside condo collapse victims placed at reef off Key Biscayne

Family members and loved ones took part in a memorial service off the South Florida coast.

Heavy rain causes flooding in Miami, Miami Beach

Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms caused power outages and flooded roads on Thursday evening in areas of Miami-Dade County.

Group of 42 Haitian migrants taken into custody after coming ashore in Key Biscayne

U.S. Border Patrol and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were among the responding agencies.

Lucky dog: Owner grateful after saving rescue pup from shark attack off Virginia Key

The dog's owner was playing with her rescue, Boobie, at Darwin Beach on Virginia Key.

Coast Guard ends search for man who vanished after boat crash off Key Biscayne

Search for man continues in Mashta Flats area after boaters crash off Key Biscayne

The search for a 33-year-old man continued on Tuesday after two Open Fisherman, a 19-foot boat and a 21-foot boat, collided on Monday evening near the Bear Cut Bridge, which connects Virginia Key with Key Biscayne.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $20 million for Biscayne Bay protection

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $20 million will be invested in protecting Biscayne Bay, with $10 million of that funding coming from the state and $10 million coming from Miami-Dade County.

Police: Officers arrest 2 suspects after Key Biscayne carjacking, Crandon Park-area crash

Key Biscayne police officers said an officer who was chasing two suspects in a stolen car crashed Thursday afternoon on Crandon Boulevard.

To honor his wife, widower creates ring to raise funds for breast cancer cure

A widower turns the pain of his loss into a passion to help find a cure for breast cancer.

Search ongoing for paddleboarder missing off Key Biscayne

Crews are searching for a missing paddleboarder off Key Biscayne. The board has been recovered, but not the 57-year-old man who was onboard.

Key Biscayne police chief tests positive for coronavirus

Key Biscayne Police Chief Charles R. Press announced on Wednesday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Boat collision off Key Biscayne leaves 3 injured

Two adults and a child were injured Friday after two boats collided off the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne.

Officers warn Key Biscayne drivers to plan ahead of long weekend with heavy traffic

Police officers are warning Key Biscayne residents about the upcoming Miami International Boat Show's traffic delays from Thursday to Monday on Virginia Key.

Police respond to reports of men with rifles in Key Biscayne, find 3 teens

Police respond to a Key Biscayne school after reports of men with rifles but instead find three teens with airsoft guns.