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Man arrested on second indecent exposure charge in matter of weeks, South Miami police say

A Pinecrest man who was arrested last month on an indecent exposure charge is back behind bars after South Miami police say a second woman came forward with similar allegations.

Man accused of following woman in his Tesla, exposing himself to her in South Miami

A 50-year-old man was arrested Wednesday, nearly a week after he followed a woman who had just left a gym in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood and then exposed himself to her while she was stopped at an intersection in South Miami, authorities said.

South Miami police seek ‘career criminal’ burglary suspect

Walter Tyson Gervais has a Miami-Dade court record that reads like a CVS receipt. The 48-year-old has an arrest history in the county dating back to at least 1995 and has spent multiple stints in state prison after convictions for burglary and grand theft. Now, SMPD is asking for help looking for Gervais in connection with yet another burglary.

Man surrenders to South Miami police over accusations of stealing from employer

A 21-year-old man faced charges on Thursday afternoon in Miami-Dade County over accusations that he had stolen from his employer in South Miami.

Miami-Dade detectives continue investigating apparent murder-suicide between married men

Residents in a South Miami neighborhood off Twin Lakes Drive and Southwest 64th Avenue were shocked after hearing two of their neighbors were killed in what investigators said was an apparent murder suicide.

2 men killed in apparent murder-suicide in South Miami, deputies say

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred Sunday at a South Miami home.

South Miami band director named Grammy Music Educator of the Year

Cheers erupted inside a classroom at South Miami Senior High School when students learned their band director, Jennifer Jimenez, had been named the 2026 Grammy Music Educator of the Year.

USPS worker accused of stealing, cashing rent money orders from South Miami apartment tenants

A United States Postal Service employee working out of the South Miami area has been arrested for allegedly stealing and cashing multiple rent money orders from apartment dropboxes, South Miami police confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.

Man accused of robbing woman near South Miami Market while armed, masked

A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery reported earlier this month at an apartment complex near South Miami Market, police said.

Woman accused of ordering Lyft ride in South Miami, then stealing driver’s car

Authorities arrested a woman on grand theft auto and drug charges after they said she ordered a Lyft ride from a South Miami store and then took the driver’s car herself after distracting him.

South Florida welcomes first babies born in 2026!

South Florida hospitals were celebrating the births of the first babies born in the new year on Thursday.

Woman accused of injuring boyfriend with machete in South Miami, records show

A 49-year-old woman was in jail on Monday morning after police officers accused her of domestic violence with a machete in South Miami, records show.

Man arrested after woman found dead under Metrorail in Miami-Dade

A man who detectives reported confessed to a woman’s murder appeared in court on Friday morning in Miami-Dade County.

Drunken man with ‘Money’ neck tattoo tries to rob gas station near South Miami, deputies say

A man with a neck tattoo that says “Money” tried to rob a cashier at a gas station off U.S. 1 near South Miami over the weekend, but left with no cash, sheriff’s deputies said.

Former employee accused of defrauding South Miami restaurant out of $50K+

A former employee of a South Miami restaurant was arrested Thursday after it was revealed that he defrauded his ex-boss out of more than $50,000 while handling catering orders and deliveries, police said.

Construction worker injured after wall collapses in South Miami, fire rescue says

A man was injured on Wednesday afternoon at a two-story building in South Miami, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel

Police seek woman who swiped credit card from South Miami business, racked up over $6K in charges

Police in South Miami are searching for a woman they said visited 15 different stores across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, racking up more than $6,000 in purchases over the course of six days.

Mother accused of leaving child unattended, without food at South Miami hotel

A 52-year-old Hallandale Beach woman was arrested Thursday after police say she left her child unattended and without food at a South Miami hotel.

‘Wipe all of y’all from existence’: Miami man accused of mass shooting threat to hospital

A Miami man is facing a felony charge after authorities said he threatened to shoot up a hospital because of a phone call that wasn’t transferred.

South Miami mayor hopes lawsuit will help cities decide ‘without fear’ if ICE agreement works

South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández said he was disappointed that Key West officials had decided to allow an immigration law enforcement partnership.

Alleged victims confront fake broker in Miami-Dade courtroom as bond set at $1.25 million

A fraud case involving two men accused of posing as real estate brokers to scam renters took a dramatic turn in Miami-Dade bond court Saturday, as several alleged victims confronted one of the suspects on Zoom, and a judge raised serious concerns about what detectives might be a growing scheme.

Fake brokers ran South Florida rental scam, cops say; detectives seek additional victims

Two men scammed a woman out of $1,800 after claiming to be real estate brokers who could help her move into a new apartment, South Miami police said. But police said the woman was never able to move in because there was no apartment.

Whip n Dip in Miami turns 40

A Miami staple is celebrating a big anniversary on the 4th of July.

Man threatens shooting at South Miami strip club: Police

A man accused of threatening to shoot a security guard at the door of a strip club was behind bars on Monday in Miami-Dade County, records show.

Miami firefighter accused of exposing himself to woman while driving in South Miami

A 34-year-old firefighter from the City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue, was arrested Tuesday by South Miami police after a woman reported that he had exposed his penis to her, authorities confirmed.

‘We need to change that’: Giménez says employers suffer with migrant work permit revocations, deportations

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and President Donald Trump’s U.S. military deployment to Los Angeles riots prompted protests on Saturday in South Florida and around the nation.

This Week In South Florida: U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida's Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112; South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández; and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez.

This Week In South Florida episode: South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández.

This Week In South Florida episode: Florida Reps. Kevin Chambliss and Alex Rizo

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida’s Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; and Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112.

This Week In South Florida episode: June 15, 2025

Local 10 News This Week In South Florida's Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Rep. Kevin Chambliss, a Democrat who represents District 117; Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, a Republican who represents District 112; South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández; and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez.

Miami-Dade man facing charges for allegedly threatening lives of couple who provide him money

Authorities in Miami-Dade County took a man into custody for allegedly threatening the lives of a man and his wife over money.

Man who burglarized same South Miami home multiple times takes plea deal

A plea agreement was reached Monday between the state and a South Florida man who was charged in a series of burglaries

‘That dog is getting ran over’: South Miami man accused of ramming ex’s friend, pet after threats

A South Miami man is behind bars after police say he sent a series of violent threats to his ex-girlfriend, then intentionally rammed her friend and the friend’s dog with his car earlier this month.

DeSantis administration responds to South Miami’s challenge on immigration law enforcement

Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration asked a judge Friday to dismiss a lawsuit by the city of South Miami challenging having to deputize police officers to enforce immigration law.

Sharp-dressed serial dine-and-dasher had taste for Sports Grill wings, beer, staffers say

A serial dine-and-dasher targeted a South Florida sports bar chain, hitting up five locations over two weeks and racking up $650 in unpaid tabs, according to police.

South Florida storms topple trees, leaving damage behind

A large tree narrowly missed a home in South Miami when it fell during Sunday’s storms, but it did crush a brand new car.

Delivery driver upset over Taco Bell delay ends up arrested in South Miami: Police

A 43-year-old man was working as a delivery driver in South Miami when a spat with a Taco Bell employee got him arrested, records show.

Local auto, lumber businesses preparing for impact of Trump tariffs

In his 28 years as owner, Jose Gil of SS Performance Automotive in South Miami has survived the great recession and pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, and now comes the era of Trump tariffs.

‘Gunshots’ reported at South Miami apartment were actually ‘swatting’ call, police say

South Miami police surrounded an apartment building Tuesday after “three gunshots” were reported there.

South Miami police searching for slick pickpocket crook caught on camera

A pickpocket was caught on camera in Miami-Dade County.

South Miami brother-sister duo missed a detail when they got caught in crimes, investigators say

The devil is in the details felt real for investigators in the case of a 30-year-old man and his 23-year-old sister who were both facing felony charges in Miami-Dade County.

Local 10 personalities chow down on chicken wings for a good cause

The Make-A-Wish “Wings for Wishes” chicken wing eating contest was held on Saturday.

Man attempts to kidnap woman outside hospital before trying to kidnap teen in South Miami, police say

The same man who tried to kidnap a 16-year-old last week in South Miami had attempted to kidnap a 38-year-old woman about 35 minutes before nearby.

‘He grabbed me’: Girl, 16, speaks after suspected kidnapping attempt in South Miami

Local 10 News spoke with the victim of a suspected kidnapping attempt in South Miami, who described what happened Thursday morning.

Police: Teenage girl fights New York man who tried to kidnap her in South Miami

Police officers accused a 32-year-old man of trying to kidnap a 16-year-old girl who fought back early Thursday morning in South Miami.

South Miami to offer new free app-based ride-share service

South Miami announced Tuesday that the city will have a new free door-to-door ride-share service.

Man, woman arrested in connection with South Miami package theft

Two “porch pirates” were arrested Monday, exactly one month after a package was stolen from the front of a home in South Miami, authorities said.

Porch pirate caught on camera snatching package from South Miami home

A porch pirate was caught in the act last week in South Miami.

15-year-old fatally shot outside South Miami apartment building

The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Homicide Bureau is investigating a shooting in South Miami that left a teenager dead Sunday.

Miami-Dade woman accused of assaulting 75-year-old mother

A Miami-Dade woman faces multiple charges after police said she assaulted her 75-year-old mother and battered two police officers while resisting arrest, authorities said.

New program in South Miami designed to help find endangered people who go missing

When a loved one disappears, every minute counts, and a South Florida police department is taking a groundbreaking step to protect our most vulnerable residents.

Ghost town Sunset Place mall set to be torn down, transformed: ‘It brings hope’

The Shops At Sunset Place was once an iconic South Florida retail destination, but has been a ghost town for years. Now, what’s set to come is expected to change that.

Burglars cut off power at several Miami-Dade houses targeted on Labor Day weekend

Detectives are investigating several home burglaries during the Labor Day weekend in Coral Gables, South Miami, Pinecrest, and other Miami-Dade County neighborhoods.

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.

South Miami installs cameras to catch drivers speeding in school zones

Drivers in South Miami could find themselves facing a ticket if they speed in a school zone thanks to a new camera system.

Delaney Benson brings Ariel to life in ‘The Little Mermaid’ at South Miami’s Area Stage

Delaney Benson steps into a role with deep family roots, bringing Disney’s beloved Ariel to life in Miami’s Area Stages’ immersive production of The Little Mermaid.

Missing child alert canceled for South Miami 3-year-old

A missing child alert was canceled Tuesday for a 3-year-old girl from South Miami.

Police: Man repeatedly breaks into woman’s South Miami home before arrest

South Miami police on Thursday announced the arrest of a man who they said has been breaking into a woman’s home for the past two months.

Police: Woman recognizes brother as serial thief in Miami-Dade County

A woman told police officers she wouldn’t be surprised if her troubled brother was the thief they were searching for in Miami-Dade County. According to a police report, evidence would later show she was right.

Woman accused of running unlicensed post-op recovery home in South Miami

A Miami woman is facing several charges after police said she operated an unlicensed post-operative recovery home catering to cosmetic surgery patients.

South Miami caretaker seen on video beating woman with Alzheimer’s, police say

South Miami police arrested a 77-year-old woman on a felony elder abuse charge Tuesday after they said she was caught on camera beating a woman she was caring for.

Vote 2024: Local elections take spotlight as voters head to polls

With Donald Trump as the presumptive Republican nominee and Democrats not holding a presidential primary in Florida in 2024, local races will be the most consequential items on the ballot in Tuesday’s Florida elections.

Police ID pair dead in South Miami murder-suicide

Authorities have identified the man and woman found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at a South Miami apartment complex Thursday afternoon.

Video shows South Miami smash-and-grab suspect wanted in at least 3 burglaries

South Miami police are looking for a man suspected in at least three business burglaries.

Woman terrorized South Miami family with series of ‘swatting’ calls, police say

A woman is facing 67 criminal charges after police accused her of making “numerous” false calls claiming murder and mayhem at a South Miami family’s home, prompting “high-risk” police responses in what authorities described as cases of “swatting.”

Police: Woman suffering from mental disorder vanishes in Miami-Dade after hospital release

Tania Pender Charles — who is about 5 feet, 8 inches tall, and weighs about 220 lbs. — suffers from a mental disorder, according to the South Miami Police Department. Larkin Community Hospital South Miami

South Miami police officer injured during pursuit of fugitive

A few blocks away from South Miami’s City Hall and the headquarters of the South Miami Police Department, heavily armed police officers stood around an apartment building.

Trafficker lured woman to South Florida, then ‘pimp’ held her 1-year-old hostage, prosecutors say

Miami-Dade prosecutors announced Thursday that they arrested a man and woman in a human trafficking investigation they said played out like a spy movie script.

South Miami man accused of leaving son bruised, in tears after hitting him with cable

Police say they rushed to a South Miami home over the weekend and found a boy “crying hysterically” with a bruise on his hip. They’re blaming his father for the injury.

Charges dropped against woman accused of South Miami yoga studio theft

Miami-Dade prosecutors dropped charges against a 24-year-old Bay Harbor Islands woman accused of stealing a purse from a South Miami yoga studio and going on a high-priced shopping spree.

GOP candidate Chris Christie rips Trump, DeSantis at town hall event in South Miami

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke at a town hall event in South Miami on Friday morning ahead of the opening face-off of the 2024 presidential campaign.

Purse thief’s mantra after targeting South Miami yoga studio? Spend, cops say

Police say a purse-snatcher is shattering the peace of yoga studios across South Florida, including one in South Miami, where she was caught on video stealing a woman’s handbag.

Video shows thief with sleight of hand skills targeting stores in Miami-Dade

A man and woman showed up at a store to buy gift cards and handed over a pile of $20 bills. They stole from the store and nobody noticed at first.

South Miami man jailed after shooting father, claiming self-defense, police say

A 32-year-old South Miami man faced an attempted murder charge after police said he shot and wounded his father Tuesday morning.

Unsolved mystery: Where is Nick Diaz? The 20-year-old was last seen in South Miami

Police were searching for a missing man Monday after they said he left a residence in South Miami and never made it back home to Hialeah.

Man arrested on stalking charge after South Miami break-in attempt, police say

South Miami police arrested a 42-year-old man Monday on a stalking charge after they say he harassed victims through text messages and phone calls — then tried to break into their home.

Where is beloved late father’s body? Science proves identity error amid ‘painful’ blaming game

A pair of grief-stricken sisters have been searching for their late father’s body for months. Investigators recently validated their fears while a funeral home and a hospital in Miami-Dade County blamed each other.

Police: 2 more teens arrested in parking garage shooting at Dadeland Mall

Miami-Dade police have arrested two additional teens involved in a shooting that took place inside a parking garage at Dadeland Mall in Kendall, authorities said.

Miami-Dade charter school temporarily evacuated due to hoax threat

18-year-old charged with attempted murder in Dadeland Mall shooting

Miami-Dade police officers were searching for two suspects on Tuesday after a shooting injured one person on Monday night at the Dadeland Mall’s parking garage in Kendall.

Videos show crooks test security of Pinecrest homeowner with military experience

William Alger said his security system recently had a group of crooks looking like fools in Pinecrest. Alger said watching the surveillance video made him laugh.

Hurricane Ian’s havoc forces hospital to transfer newborn babies in need of intensive care

Newborn babies in need of intensive medical care were among the Hurricane Ian victims who have been transferred to South Florida hospitals after the Category 4 storm.

Teenage girl’s death after boat crash prompts outpouring of grief

Rev. Matthew Gomez has been praying for the teenage girl who died after a recent boat crash in the Florida Keys. He spoke to students and teachers during a service on Friday afternoon in Miami-Dade County.

Man accused of exposing himself to Uber driver, threatening to rape, kill her

A man is accused of exposing himself to an Uber driver, then threatening to rape and kill her as she drove him from Cutler Bay to his home in South Miami early Monday morning.

South Miami tired of panhandlers and is making moves to do something about it

South Miami's city commission wants to make it illegal to panhandle.

Unethia Fox is Miami-Dade’s new Teacher of the Year

Unethia Fox is Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ new Teacher of the Year. She graduated from South Miami Senior High and she has been teaching there for 19 years.

South Miami gym owner says nuisance ordinance has led to dozens of unfair citations

The gym's owner said the definition of the ordinance is too broad, lending itself to being used by residents in the area and the city to target his business.

‘This is all I have’: Stunna’s FIT owner wants South Miami officials to stop harassment

Stunna’s FIT in South Miami is a popular gym that focuses on high-intensity interval training. Gabriel “Stunna” Varona, a retired mixed martial arts fighter, runs it.

Police: Man arrested after fleeing from officer, running into home in South Miami

A career burglar was arrested Tuesday morning after he fled from an officer during a traffic stop in South Miami and then broke into a home, authorities said.

There is hope for Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern in South Miami

The Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern in South Miami is facing an eviction threat and the bar’s lease ends on Nov. 30 risking about 20 jobs.