Key Largo man gets prison for trying to ‘execute’ roommate with crossbow over vodka in trash
A Key Largo man was given a more than six-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to trying to kill his roommate with a crossbow.
Monroe County
Dirty 30! A list you can’t ignore!
When you walk into a restaurant, you’re trusting more than the menu. You’re trusting that the kitchen meets basic standards that keep you safe.
County’s $7.5 million affordable housing complex has a problem: Nobody’s living there
A new apartment complex purchased for $7.5 million by Monroe County in 2025 remains vacant.
Crash temporarily shuts down U.S. 1 southbound connecting Monroe to Miami-Dade
Southbound traffic on U.S. 1 from Monroe County to Miami-Dade County came to a halt on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities ID Key Largo remains as Miami man who vanished in 1988
Authorities in the Florida Keys announced the identification of human remains related to an unsolved case from the 1980s.
Tennessee tourist in hockey mask attacks stripper at Key West club, cuts her hair, cops say
A tourist believed to be drunk and high attacked a stripper at a club in Key West Tuesday night, leading to his arrest on three felony charges, authorities say.
2 Florida Keys restaurants ordered shut after rodent violations
Two Florida Keys restaurants were ordered shut down last week after inspectors uncovered serious rodent activity.
Woman breaks through home’s hurricane window, tries stealing German shepherd, car: Sheriff
A woman in Martin County is accused of trying to break a home’s hurricane window to try to steal a 90-pound German Shephard.
MCSO: Woman flees traffic stop, threatens deputy’s life, kicks another while using racial slurs
Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a Central Florida woman on several serious charges.
Multiple rounds of showers, storms to roll across South Florida this week
Over the next few days, multiple rounds of showers and storms are forecast to roll across South Florida.
Feeding South Florida hosts Outrun Hunger 5K during 45th anniversary year
Feeding South Florida hosted its 15th annual Outrun Hunger 5K in Davie on Saturday, drawing hundreds of participants to Vista View Park as the organization continues its yearlong 45th anniversary celebration.
Local 10 launches ‘Good News South Florida’
WPLG Local 10 has Good News to report. Beginning this Friday, April 3, Good News South Florida will premiere on the Local 10 morning news.
Wisconsin teen accused of DUI, fleeing on dirt bike in Islamorada
A 17-year-old from Wausau, Wisconsin, was arrested late Friday night in Islamorada after deputies say he fled from authorities on an electric dirt bike while under the inlfiuence of alcohol.
After ‘community outrage,’ man arrested for shooting rooster in Key West, police say
Key West police say video of a man shooting a rooster in a park Friday morning “garnered community outrage as it circulated on social media.” They say the suspect turned himself in Friday afternoon to face an animal cruelty charge.
Longtime Keys deputy arrested for clocking in on days ‘he never left his home,’ sheriff says
A Florida Keys sheriff’s deputy who retired while under investigation was arrested by his colleagues on several felonies Thursday after he was accused of falsifying his work timesheet.
Deputies arrest 2 felons for failure to register as sex offenders in Florida Keys
Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigators were hunting for sex offenders who failed to register in the Florida Keys, and so far, they have found two.
Woman yells ‘tourist’ before ramming Key West cyclist with minivan, fleeing, cops say
A woman is facing two felony charges after a witness said she purposely hit a cyclist with her minivan in a Key West road rage incident on Monday night, injuring her and fleeing the scene, according to the city’s police department.
Police: Man defrauds 84-year-old Hialeah woman while pretending to be licensed contractor
An 84-year-old woman in Hialeah trusted Lazaro Marquetti, gave him $11,500, and police officers, prosecutors, and state investigators had to get involved after she realized he had lied, records show.
Now-former South Florida firefighter accused of stealing fentanyl from ambulance
Sheriff’s deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a now-former firefighter and paramedic on Wednesday after accusing him of stealing fentanyl from an ambulance.
Much-needed rain hits South Florida through middle of next week
A stationary front over South Florida separates cooler, drier air to the north from warmer, more humid air here.
Keys deputy misused official databases to pursue woman he met on set of ‘Bad Monkey’: MCSO
An arrested Florida Keys sheriff’s deputy misused official law enforcement databases in pursuit of a woman he met on the set of the television show “Bad Monkey,” according to documents obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.
Florida Keys deputy arrested on computer crimes charge
A now-fired sheriff’s deputy in the Florida Keys was arrested by his former colleagues Tuesday afternoon “for misuse of law enforcement computers, computer networks, and electronic devices,” authorities said.
Total lunar eclipse turns moon blood red across several continents
A blood-red moon graced the skies early Tuesday during a total lunar eclipse — and there won’t be another until late 2028.
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.
Key West businessman gets life without parole for murdering man, 21, outside his building
A former Key West businessman is now set to spend the rest of his life as a state prison inmate.
Florida Keys boat-theft suspect listed among dead after shooting at sea in Cuba
On Thursday afternoon, Cuban officials reported Hector Cruz, who Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies listed as a boat-theft suspect, died after a shooting at sea on Wednesday morning off the coast of Cuba’s Villa Clara province.
Deputies arrest Keys wanted fugitive asking for protection from drunk sword-wielding son
A mother called 911 to say her 31-year-old son was armed with a sword and threatening to kill her, and she ended up getting arrested, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Cold weather advisory in effect for South Florida
Lows this morning are in the 50s, with wind-chill temperatures in the 40s.
Keys man accused of attacking relative with broom, threatening her with knife
A 22-year-old Islamorada man was arrested Friday after deputies said he struck a family member with a broom and then threatening her with a knife.
What a catch! Lower Keys captain snags 480-pound swordfish
A Lower Keys fishing captain recently reeled in a 480-pound swordfish measuring 86 inches during a charter trip this week after a five-hour fight offshore.
2 killed, 1 critically injured in Card Sound Road crash
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash Thursday involving three vehicles.
Key Largo woman accused of child neglect after toddler found wandering near US 1
A 31-year-old Key Largo woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies said a 2-year-old child was found wandering barefoot near U.S. 1.
Woman accused of leaving sick dogs in ‘deplorable conditions’ on boat moored off Key West
Authorities arrested a Florida Keys woman on Monday after they said state wildlife officers found three dogs left in “deplorable conditions” on her boat.
If voluntary water conservation fails in South Florida, an order with restrictions is next
The South Florida Water Management District, the government agency that manages water resources in 16 counties, met on Thursday in West Palm Beach.
Driver accused of Key West rampage injuring 2 in hit-and-runs, attacking bystanders
A Jacksonville man was booked into jail on Wednesday after being accused of a late-January road rampage in Key West involving multiple hit-and-run crashes and two victims needing medical treatment.
Mandatory water use restrictions remain on table for Miami-Dade, Keys as drought persists
Water worries are persisting across Miami-Dade and Monroe counties as a water shortage warning remains in effect.
Plant nursery in Miami-Dade suffers from freeze, drought, water shortage warning
The owners of the Plasencia Nursery in Miami-Dade County’s Kendale Lakes faced tough challenges.
Dry conditions prompt water supply concerns in Miami-Dade, Monroe
After dry conditions prompted supply concerns, the South Florida Water Management District issued a water shortage warning for Miami-Dade, Monroe, Collier, Glades, Highlands, and Lee counties.
Monroe County deputies link Tallahassee man to multi-county credit card fraud investigation
A Tallahassee man was arrested on multiple fraud and theft charges following a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the use of stolen and cloned credit cards across several Florida counties, authorities said.
All driver’s license tests in Florida now only offered in English
All driver’s license tests in Florida are now solely being administered in English, and without translation or interpreter services.
Cold-stunned green sea turtles get a hand in the Florida Keys
Temperatures in the Florida Keys have been at their lowest in 15 years, and without the ability to regulate their body temperature, the green sea turtles are suffering.
Cold front brings scattered storms and overnight chill to South Florida
A cold front moving through South Florida on Thursday is expected to bring scattered storms, increasing winds and a sharp drop in temperatures by nightfall, followed by a Cold Weather Advisory early Friday.
Cold weather advisory still in effect, but temps to warm up this afternoon
Tuesday morning marked another chilly start to the day, but temperatures will be rising in the afternoon.
Punxsutawney Phil’s track record — and the coldest Groundhog’s Day ever recorded for parts of South Florida
Every Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil emerges to predict whether winter will stick around or spring will arrive early.
FLORIDA FREEZE: Coldest weather in years brings mid-30s temps, mid-20s wind chills
South Florida was in the midst of its deepest cold snap in more than a decade on Sunday morning, with temperatures in the mid-30s and wind chills in the mid-20s.
Motorcycle gang member wanted on drug, gun charges arrested in Florida Keys, sheriff says
A 60-year-old Delray Beach man identified as a member of the outlaw Pagan motorcycle gang was arrested Friday on Grassy Key after deputies discovered he was wanted on drug and gun charges in another Florida county, authorities said.
MCSO: Keys man arrested after punching deputy at gas station
A 57-year-old Marathon man was arrested Friday after authorities say he punched a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy while intoxicated at a gas station.
Rare arctic cold front brings rain, cold weather advisory to South Florida
An arctic cold front is crossing South Florida on Saturday, bringing rain, gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures, with a cold weather advisory in effect for much of the region and freeze warnings posted for inland areas.
Coldest air since December 2010 expected to arrive this weekend
Cloudy skies and scattered showers are expected Friday as a weak disturbance moves across South Florida, with the best chance for rain across the Florida Keys and East Coast metros.
Manatee mother, calf released back into wild after treatment by Dolphin Research Center, FWC
A rehabilitated manatee mother and her calf were successfully released into the wild on Wednesday.
Duo accused of burglarizing Marathon aquarium, killing tarpon
Deputies announced two arrests on Wednesday after they accused a pair of fishermen of burglarizing a Florida Keys aquarium and killing a tarpon last May.
Cold front arrives in South Florida; chilly weather expected to last all week
Now that the cold front has cleared, we are waking up to a chilly change with lows in the 50s and wind chill temperatures in the 40s.
Wicked winter storm causes travel disruptions in South Florida
Flight delays and cancellations are affecting travelers in South Florida who are heading anywhere on the East Coast this weekend, where winter weather warnings are taking effect.
Key West businessman convicted of murdering 21-year-old man who urinated on his building
A jury of 12 convicted a Key West businessman of first-degree murder Wednesday for shooting and killing a 21-year-old man whom he had confronted for urinating on the side of his building in 2023, prosecutors said.
SUBMIT YOUR FISH PICS! Local 10 Wants to See Your Best Fishing Catches!
If you’ve been reeling in memorable catches on South Florida’s waters, Local 10 News wants to see them. From offshore trophy fish to impressive pier and shoreline catches, viewers are invited to share photos of their fishing success.
Man ditches hurt friend ‘like nothing happened’ during stolen golf cart ‘joyride’ in Key West: Cops
What are friends for? One man may be asking himself that after police said his friend ditched him in the middle of the road in “extreme pain” during a stolen golf cart “joyride” around Key West over the weekend.
MCSO: Charter boat captain accused of selling $10K worth of cocaine to undercover detectives
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested Monday by Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detectives on accusations that he was trafficking drugs, some of which were seized at sea.
Chicago-area lawyer accused of abusing Great Dane in Florida Keys
An Illinois lawyer spending time as a liveaboard in the Florida Keys is facing an animal cruelty charge after he was caught on camera abusing a dog, authorities said.
Florida Keys man arrested for having sick, malnourished dogs, deputies say
Deputies arrested a Florida Keys man early Thursday morning for having three sick and underfed dogs, according to an arrest warrant.
Boston man, speeding through Keys school zone in U-Haul, flips off deputies before chase: Cops
Drivers from Massachusetts ― Boston in particular ― have a bit of an unsavory reputation. A 29-year-old man from Beantown may have lived up to it while driving through the Florida Keys on Tuesday morning.
Dirty Dining: Who had the most violations in 2025?
Local 10 has compiled a list of the South Florida restaurants that racked up the most violations in 2025, according to state inspection records.
MCSO: Key Largo man armed with knives accused of stealing from vehicle, approaching teens
A 36-year-old man from Key Largo was arrested Thursday after he stole several items from a vehicle, authorities announced Friday.
New Year’s Eve: Celebrate with South Florida’s countdown and fireworks Coast to Coast
South Florida is at the epicenter of New Year’s Eve celebrations that include Miami’s Orange Drop in Downtown, Key West’s Red Shoe Drop on Duval Street, and Fort Lauderdale’s Anchor Drop at Southwest Second Street.
Man, woman accused of bringing children to Keys bar in golf cart while drunk
Two people from Tavernier were arrested Monday after attempting to enter a Florida Keys bar with three young children in their care while appearing heavily intoxicated, authorities said.
‘I’m a US citizen’: Body cam video shows Border Patrol stop in Keys that made national headlines
Newly-released body camera video from a Florida Keys deputy shows federal agents after stopping a driver in Key Largo earlier this month.
Pickup truck driver hits, kills 7-year-old girl on bike outside gas station in Marathon
A pickup truck driver hit and killed a 7-year-old North Carolina girl riding a bicycle with her mother in Marathon on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Grocery retailer’s take on ocean Christmas trees supports coral restoration
Borrowing from the classic Christmas carol, O Christmas Tree, Publix Super Markets partnered with military veterans from FORCE BLUE to plant coral trees in the Florida Keys.
Key West man accused of threatening to kill victim on Facebook Messenger
A 25-year-old Key West man was arrested on a felony charge Thursday after authorities said he threatened to kill another man in messages sent through Facebook Messenger.
Keys Winn-Dixie theft leads to arrest of 2 women, deputies say
Two women were arrested Friday for allegedly stealing more than $2,000 in groceries from a Winn-Dixie on Big Pine Key, authorities confirmed.
Key Largo crocodile rescued after being shot, speared dies after undergoing surgery
A Key Largo crocodile that was found with a spear injury and a gunshot wound has died, Zoo Miami announced in a news release Friday.
Crocodile found with spear lodged in head dies after undergoing surgery at Zoo Miami’s Animal Hospital
A crocodile found with a spear lodged in her head in October in the Florida Keys died on Friday afternoon after undergoing surgery at Zoo Miami’s Animal Hospital.
Dashcam video shows wild 122 mph chase in Florida Keys: FHP
Dashcam video shows what state troopers said is a man from an affluent Washington, D.C. suburb leading them on a 122 mph chase in the Florida Keys.
Florida Keys man accused of harboring runaway 17-year-old girl from Georgia
A Florida Keys man is facing a felony charge after authorities said he let a 17-year-old runaway from suburban Atlanta stay at his home.
Deputies: Gang member arrested for soliciting sex from detective posing as 14-year-old girl
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man on disturbing charges.
Ohio man tried to lure underage girl to Key West Holiday Parade for sex meetup, cops say
An out-of-state visitor is facing two felony charges in the Florida Keys after deputies said he was busted in an undercover sting trying to arrange a sexual meetup with an underage girl.
Woman in viral video of feds’ immigration inspection in Florida Keys releases statement
A woman, who asked not to be named and identified herself as an essential worker and a U.S. citizen, said on Friday that a Miami Herald video showed the third time that she had been stopped for an immigration inspection.
Marathon man accused of choking victim with umbrella in Home Depot spat
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Marathon man on Thursday after accusing him of using an umbrella as a weapon during a dispute that began in a Home Depot parking lot and ended inside the store.
MCSO: $35K worth of property, including guns, stolen in Key Largo; 2 arrested
Two men have been arrested in Hillsborough County in connection with the theft of a storage trailer in Key Largo that contained about $35,000 worth of property, including guns, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.
Video shows woman being forced from car by federal agents in Key Largo; 14 ‘illegal aliens’ arrested
Dramatic cellphone video shows a woman being forced from a car Wednesday by federal agents in the Florida Keys.
Miami Shores man accused of groping woman at Keys bar
A 48-year-old Miami Shores man was arrested Friday after authorities said he groped a woman at a bar in the Florida Keys.
Key Largo man accused of illegally dumping more than 6,000 pounds of trash
A 53-year-old Key Largo man was arrested earlier this week for illegally dumping more than 6,000 pounds of trash on Monroe County property, authorities confirmed Friday.
Stock Island man arrested after allegedly beating woman, burning hand
A 40-year-old man from Stock Island was arrested Wednesday after allegedly beating a woman and burning her hand during a domestic incident, authorities said.
Bank account takeover scams on the rise, FBI reports over $262M stolen
The FBI on Tuesday warned of a sharp increase in bank account takeover fraud schemes, with cybercriminals impersonating financial institutions to steal more than $262 million since the start of 2025.
‘Any Body Killer’ gang member arrested for bank scam targeting 84-year-old, deputies say
A member of a South Florida gang was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday after he was identified as the suspect in a bank scam, authorities said.
Ex-cop gets 3 years for using official systems to share info with ‘drug dealer’ 19-year-old boyfriend
A former South Florida law enforcement officer is headed to state prison, prosecutors announced on Monday.
Monroe County deputies warn of bank scams targeting residents
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers posing as banks or financial organizations, calling or texting to steal account information.
80+ rodent droppings force Key West restaurant closure, plus rat in kitchen at bar near FIU
Grand Café on Duval Street in Key West was forced to close after inspectors uncovered an alarming rodent infestation.
FBI investigates ‘violent’ human trafficking operation with link to farm in Miami-Dade
FBI Miami special agents are investigating a human trafficking operation that federal prosecutors announced on Friday, so far, has three suspects awaiting trial and three convicts in prison.
Marathon woman threw knife at boyfriend over $5 mobile payment to other woman, deputies say
A Marathon woman is facing a felony charge after deputies said she threw a knife at her boyfriend late Thursday afternoon, cutting him in the face.
Clean Plate: Here are the South Florida restaurants with ZERO violations
These South Florida restaurants earned a perfect score during their most recent unannounced state inspection.
South Florida temps drop to the 50s, with wind chill temperatures as low as the upper 40s
Lows are in the 50s Tuesday morning with wind chill temperatures in the low 50s and upper 40s.
Strong cold front to clear South Florida today
A strong cold front is expected to clear South Florida Monday afternoon, leading to a chilly change.
‘We thank you’: 12th annual Local 10 Day of Giving supports group of nonprofits
The Local 10 Day of Giving is back on Friday, celebrating 12 years of collecting non-perishable foods for nonprofit organizations spreading hope by fighting against hunger in South Florida.
Star of the Sea Foundation has helped feed Florida Keys families in need for decades
Did you know 43% of Monroe County residents live below the federal poverty line?
Man from wealthy DC suburb leads Florida Keys cops on 122 mph Range Rover chase, authorities say
A man from an affluent Washington, D.C. suburb is facing a bevy of charges in the Florida Keys after authorities said he led them on a triple-digit chase on U.S. 1 in a rented Range Rover on Tuesday.
Fake movie money turning up across Monroe County, deputies say
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Monday warned residents and businesses after reports of counterfeit movie money circulating in the Lower Keys, including Key West.
‘Britney’ the crocodile continues recovery at Zoo Miami after being shot with spear, bullet in Keys
An American crocodile named Britney Spears is continuing her recovery at Zoo Miami after a harrowing ordeal in which she was shot in the eye and impaled with a fishing spear in the Florida Keys earlier this month, officials said.
Clean Plate: South Florida restaurants with ZERO violations
These restaurants recently earned a perfect score during their most recent unannounced state inspection. Zero violations!