Miami Springs

Deputies identify woman, 26, killed in Miami Springs crash

Authorities have released the name of a 26-year-old woman killed in a crash in Miami Springs on Wednesday morning.

Woman killed in Miami Springs crash involving multiple vehicles

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Wednesday morning car crash in Miami Springs that left a woman dead, authorities confirmed.

Police: Man busted for stealing electric scooter from backyard has done it before

An alleged repeat thief was arrested in Miami Springs.

Alleged getaway driver arrested in Miami Springs ‘porch pirate’ case

A man who is alleged to have driven the getaway car used during recent package thefts in Miami Springs has been arrested, police confirmed.

Miami Springs police officers arrest woman in porch pirate case, meth

The Miami Springs Police Department announced the arrest of Tania Blanco after accusing her of stealing packages that had been delivered to residents’ front doors.

Miami Springs special needs Pre-K teacher battling cancer wins special prize

At Miami Springs Elementary School, it’s no secret that Pre-K teacher Bianca Pereyra adores her students.

Man accused of entering ex-girlfriend’s Miami Springs home, dragging her out of bathroom by hair

A 30-year-old man was arrested Monday by Miami Springs police after he entered his ex-girlfriend’s home uninvited and then assaulted her, police said.

Miami Springs hosts backpack giveaway ahead of new school year

With the first day of school just around the corner, families gathered Saturday morning at Miami Springs Senior High for the River Cities Back-to-School Backpack and Resource Fair.

Man accused of paying girl $6 to keep sex abuse in Miami Springs quiet

A 62-year-old man stands accused of giving $6 to a 7-year-old girl, so she could keep quiet about his sexual abuse in Miami-Dade County.

Woman hit with car, pepper spray in apparent love triangle dispute, cops say; 1 arrested

A woman was arrested after a disturbing incident outside a Miami-Dade County hotel that was caught on camera.

ListCrawler’s adult classifieds help detectives net ‘pimp’ fugitive in Miami Springs: Police

Detectives used the ListCrawler’s adult classifieds during an undercover human trafficking operation Thursday in Miami-Dade County, police said.

Man says he survived Miami-Dade dating app meeting ‘by the grace of God’

A man said on Tuesday that he decided to talk about how a recent meeting through a popular dating app could have turned deadly in Miami-Dade County because he didn’t want anyone else to go through his nightmare.

Surveillance video shows Grindr meeting turn into armed robbery in Miami Springs: Police

A surveillance video provided clues about a dating app connection that recently turned into a frightening armed robbery at a hotel in Miami Springs, according to police.

Video shows teen’s Facebook Marketplace robbery in Miami Springs, police say

A Facebook Marketplace deal turned violent when a suspect snatched a $5,000 14 karat gold Cuban link bracelet from the victim’s hand in Miami Springs, according to police.

Winning Fantasy 5 ticket sold at Miami Springs market

A lucky lottery player who bought a Fantasy 5 ticket at a Miami Springs market is now about $55,000 richer.

Miami Springs police: Man with cocaine drives car with weapons, felon, 3 kids

A Miami Springs police officer found three kids in a car full of weapons with a driver who had cocaine, and a convicted felon on probation in the front passenger seat, records show.

VIEW RESULTS: 3 Miami-Dade municipalities hold elections

Elections were held Tuesday in three Miami-Dade County municipalities – Miami Springs, Surfside and Bay Harbor Islands.

Man jailed after hurling railroad spikes at Miami Springs police car, jumping into canal, cops say

A bizarre string of events Saturday morning led Miami Springs police officers to arrest a man on several felony charges, authorities said.

Ex-Miami Springs little league coach arrested on child porn, drug charges, police say

A former Miami Springs Little League coach is facing 20 counts of promoting a child’s sexual performance after police said a cyber tip led to his arrest, authorities confirmed Friday.

Man accused of injuring construction worker in Miami Springs hit-and-run

A man hit a construction worker over the weekend in Miami Springs, leaving him writhing in pain on the ground until a passing police officer stopped to help, authorities said. They said he shouldn’t have been driving to begin with — and is now facing charges.

Miami Springs man accused of illegally killing alligator in Big Cypress

A South Florida man is facing a felony and multiple misdemeanors after he illegally killed an alligator in the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.

Man accused of masturbating in front of boy in Miami Springs hotel stairwell

Police arrested a man for allegedly pleasuring himself in motel stairwell, and not stopping when a minor found him.

Smoke shop clerk speaks after suspect in attempted rape caught on camera turns self in

Police have made an arrest following an alarming attacking on a woman inside a South Florida business.

Police: Man turns himself in after attempting to rape Miami Springs smoke shop worker

A man who police said was caught on surveillance video dragging a woman into a back room and assaulting her inside a Miami Springs smoke shop has turned himself in, saying he wants to “make it right.”

Miami Springs smoke shop worker uses plunger to fight off would-be rapist; suspect at large

A worker at a smoke shop in Miami Springs used a plunger to fight off a man trying to rape her. The city’s police department is now looking for the suspect.

United Teachers of Dade gets overwhelming win in unprecedented union vote

Miami-Dade teachers overwhelmingly voted to retain their current union following an unprecedented challenge to its existence.

Man accused of choking stepson at Miami Springs hotel over food stamps

A 26-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he choked his stepson inside a hotel room in Miami Springs where they had been living, authorities said.

Votes being counted as United Teachers of Dade fights to maintain existence

The counting is underway in an unprecedented election for the Miami-Dade teachers union.

Miami-Dade teachers union celebrates Labor Day with its existence on the line

There was a Labor Day tribute to workers and those in the trenches Monday at the United Teachers of Dade headquarters in Miami Springs.

Man jailed for impersonating Miami Springs pizzeria, delivering disgusting pies, police say

A 55-year-old man is facing a felony charge in South Florida for a bizarre impersonation scheme that left pizza customers getting a raw deal, authorities said.

Retired South Florida cop stays on case of a lifetime: The 49-year search for her missing brother

A former South Florida police officer is armed with determination and hope and is on a personal mission to solve a mystery nearly five decades in the making.

Duo tied to Sinaloa cartel now charged federally in 2022 ‘execution’ at Miami Springs hotel

A man and woman tied to Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa drug cartel are now facing federal charges in connection with a 2022 “execution-style murder” at a “couples-only” hotel near the Miami International Airport, officials with the U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday.

Video shows air conditioner heist at Holiday Inn near Miami airport; couple jailed

Authorities released surveillance video of a couple accused of a hotel heist near Miami International Airport Thursday, but they said the pair weren’t after cash or valuables.

Burglar caught on camera helping himself to beer at Miami Springs home

An unwelcome visitor to a Miami Springs backyard wasn’t able to break into a home, but police said he did manage to pilfer some beer, getting swigs in before his arrest.

Police arrest porch pirate caught on camera in Miami Springs

A porch pirate was arrested after police said he was caught stealing packages from a Miami Springs neighborhood.

Car plunges into Miami Springs canal

A car plunged into a canal in Miami Springs following a crash Thursday evening, according to the city’s police department.

Police: Man faces charges after road rage incident gets physical in Miami Springs

A South Florida man is facing charges for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after police say he was involved in a road rage incident that turned violent.

Officers search for customer seen attacking Miami Springs gas station clerk

Police in Miami-Dade County are investigating a crime that occurred at a gas station.

Teen robs friend of Dior sneakers, then urinates on him, Miami Springs police say

A teenager thought he was selling sneakers to his so-called "friend" at a Miami Springs hotel, but was actually set up to be robbed, police say. They say the main robber urinated on the victim before making off with the loot.

Self-proclaimed Memphis ‘pimp’ trafficked woman, hit her at Miami Springs hotel, cops say

A Dallas woman’s chance encounter with a Memphis, Tennessee man at a South Florida mall would turn into a saga of forced prostitution across three states, ending with an incident at a hotel near the Miami International Airport, according to police.

Man, 35, tried to swap vapes for oral sex with 11-year-old girl, Miami Springs police say

Police arrested a 35-year-old Hialeah man Wednesday after accusing him of offering vape cartridges to a Miami Springs middle schooler in exchange for sexual favors; authorities say it all happened after he encountered her and a friend at a food store.

Dog in crate dies after fire erupts inside Miami Springs home

Miami-Dade firefighters responded to a house fire Thursday morning in Miami Springs.

South Florida couple arrested on human trafficking charges, police say

A Pembroke Pines couple was arrested Friday by the Miami Springs Police Department on charges that include human trafficking and prostitution-related offenses, authorities said.

Police: Man, woman flee on stolen motorcycle after stealing meat from Miami Springs supermarket

A man and a woman were arrested this week after they stole over $200 worth of meat from a Miami Springs supermarket, and then fled the scene on a stolen motorcycle, authorities said.

Man accused of burning McDonald’s employee released from Miami-Dade jail

The 64-year-old man who was caught on video attacking a McDonald’s employee in Miami Springs because he was allegedly upset over a penny was set to be released from jail on Tuesday.

VIDEO: Man swings machete in Miami Springs road rage incident

Dashboard camera video taken by a motorist shows a man swinging a machete at a scooter rider in a violent road rage incident in Miami Springs Friday.

Police officers arrest man over shooting outside Miami-Dade hotel

Dispute leads to man being fatally shot at ex-girlfriend’s Miami Springs home

A dispute between three people led to a fatal shooting Wednesday night in Miami Springs, according to police.

Police seeking information after man killed at Miami Springs hotel

Miami-Dade police are seeking information from the public after a man was killed at a Miami Springs hotel Wednesday morning.

Rubio sees parallels between canvasser injured in Hialeah, assault at Pelosi home

Sen. Marco Rubio said Christopher Monzon, the victim of a recent alleged politically-motivated attack, has changed his ways.

Arsonist arrested after fire at Miami-Dade warehouse, police say

Police and SWAT team members were spotted Wednesday morning outside a home in Miami Springs.

Missing man in Miami Springs found in good condition

According to police, Alvaro R. Bermejo was last seen Friday at 4 p.m. in the 500 block of South Royal Poinciana Blvd.

New details shed light on suspects following fatal shooting of Miami-Dade police officer

As a Miami-Dade police officer remained in critical condition after he was shot in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood Monday night, Local 10 News has learned more information Wednesday about the suspects connected to the incident, both of whom were killed by police.

Suspect killed at Miami Springs motel connected to fatal police-involved shooting

A major police response was observed in Miami Springs late Tuesday afternoon.

Marine Corps veteran goes home months after surviving crash as Miami-Dade police officer

Surveillance video shows the body of a police officer flying about 20 feet into the air and about 30 feet away from the sports utility vehicle that struck his Miami-Dade Police Department motorcycle.

‘Teachers for Crist’ endorses former Florida governor in favor of assault rifles ban

Rep. Charlie Crist called for the banning of assault rifles in Florida as a response to school shootings during a news conference about a new endorsement on Tuesday in Miami Springs.

Man who died after crashing into alligator-infested pond was beloved mechanic

There was a small tribute on Tuesday at a gas station in Miami-Dade County after a 56-year-old man who worked there died.

Jailhouse calls lead to charges of witness tampering in human trafficking case

A 32-year-old woman is accused of helping a man charged with human trafficking and prostitution by speaking with him in jail about how to intimidate a witness.

Man arrested on human trafficking charges in Miami Springs

A man was arrested early Thursday morning on accusations that he promised to save a woman from her pimp in Chicago, but instead brought her to South Florida, took all of her money and forced her to prostitute for him, authorities said.

Miami Springs police search for missing 85-year-old man with dementia

Miami Springs police are seeking the public’s help with locating an 85-year-old man who has dementia and has been reported missing.

SOS Cuba protesters from Homestead to Washington ask Biden for US intervention

Deep south in Miami-Dade County, among a small group of SOS Cuba protesters, a boy held up a sign Friday night in Homestead to ask U.S. President Joe Biden for military intervention in Cuba. He made it out of cardboard and paint so he could hold it up and show it to drivers Friday night.