Miami Beach

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Duo accused of South Beach condo kickback scheme

On Tuesday, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office laid out what they said was a pay-to-play kickback scheme responsible for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Miami Beach condo building.

17 hours ago

New York man arrested in Miami Beach with stolen truck, 7 dogs in ‘inhumane conditions’: Cops

A New York man is facing multiple charges after Miami Beach police said he was found driving a stolen rental truck with seven dogs living in “unsanitary conditions” inside.

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Miami Beach Cupid Splash returns, raising funds and awareness for Biscayne Bay

The Miami Beach Cupid Splash returned for a second year Sunday, drawing about 100 South Floridians who plunged into the ocean off Collins Avenue for a good cause.

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‘El Enano’ awaits sentencing in Miami after ‘Operation Boujee Bandits’

On Saturday afternoon, Leroy Ortega, known as “El Enano,” Spanish for “The Dwarf,” was at FDC Miami, a federal administrative detention center in downtown, according to inmate records.

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Miami-Dade hosts lovers of boats and art on Valentine’s Day

Miami-Dade County was hosting a wave of lovers of boats and art on Valentine’s Day.

South Florida gears up for crowded President’s Day weekend of festivals, shows and races

As always, it’s a busy President’s Day weekend in South Florida.

Miami Beach SWAT raid leads to drug arrest after undercover meth sale, police say

A SWAT raid in Miami Beach led to the arrest of a man police say sold methamphetamine to an undercover officer earlier this year.

Luxury yachts take over Indian Creek waterway in Miami Beach

About 300 luxury yachts will remain parked in a section of the Indian Creek waterway during four days along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show 2026 begins with 4 areas

Andrew Doole, the president of U.S. Boat Shows at Informa Markets, which operates the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, was busy connecting marine manufacturers with enthusiasts on Wednesday.

Argument outside Miami Beach apartment ends in gunfire, attempted murder arrest

Miami Beach police arrested a 53-year-old man in connection with a shooting that they said occurred outside a Meridian Avenue apartment this past weekend.

Palace Bar in Miami Beach celebrates 38th anniversary

It’s a South Beach staple.

Former NFL player Desmond Bryant discusses viral arrest, his sobriety and life after football

Former NFL player Desmond Bryant’s world felt upside down not that long ago, and it came crashing down in the most public way.

Illinois man accused of assaulting manager, cops at Mango’s Tropical Café in Miami Beach

Miami Beach police arrested a 27-year-old man after they said he punched a restaurant manager and later assaulted multiple officers at Mango’s Tropical Café on Thursday evening.

Miami Beach launches new spring break campaign, eases some restrictions

Miami Beach is rolling out a new advertising campaign ahead of spring break, signaling a shift in tone two years after the city went viral for publicly “breaking up” with rowdy spring breakers.

Critic of Miami Beach mayor speaks at commission meeting after police visit over Facebook comment

A Miami Beach Commission meeting took a tense turn during the public comment period on Thursday.

Miami Beach prepares for next waves of tourists on spring break, boat show

Miami Beach residents know that the “I live where you vacation” flex takes a whole different meaning every year during spring break. It’s what gave birth to the city’s “quality of life” committee.

Police: Man’s Washington Avenue encounter with ‘Delilah’ ends with 2 injured, 2 arrested

When a 21-year-old Texan woman walking along Washington Avenue in South Beach flirted with a man and offered to go to his apartment, the man said he thought he had gotten lucky, according to police.

Visitors expecting fun in the sun instead bundle up during South Florida chill

Many visitors expecting to get South Florida’s warm sunshine instead had to don heavy jackets as the area experienced a cold snap.

Police officers arrest New Yorker 45 days after armed robbery in South Beach

After using license plate readers and surveillance video, Miami Beach police officers arrested a 38-year-old felon who was born in New York on Wednesday, 45 days after an armed robbery in South Beach, records show.

South Florida celebrates Bad Bunny ahead of Super Bowl Halftime performance

A Miami Beach rooftop has become a haven for Bad Bunny fans counting down the days until the Super Bowl, all while playing one of America’s oldest and longest running pastimes.

Vance visits Venetian Islands for private fundraiser

A large motorcade traversed the Venetian Causeway on Wednesday as Vice President JD Vance visited South Florida.

Intermittent, extended road closures implemented on Venetian Islands during Vance visit

Drivers traveling through the Venetian Islands experienced significant traffic impacts Wednesday afternoon as the Secret Service coordinates intermittent and extended road closures in the area.

More than 18,000 runners join Life Time Miami Marathon and Half events

Thousands of runners from all over the world participated in the Life Time Marathon and Half event on Sunday morning in Miami-Dade County.

FIU hosts event for students ahead of South Beach Wine and Food Festival

Before the tents go up for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, all the fun started at the Florida International University campus in North Miami Beach.

Fontainebleau employee accused of stealing UM championship ring

Miami Beach police arrested an employee at the famed Fontainebleau hotel on Monday after they said he swiped a Miami Hurricanes championship ring from its lobby the previous night.

White House appointee explains FIFA World Cup preparations in Miami-Dade

President Donald Trump’s appointee to lead the White House task force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 said he expects the matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami-Dade County will result in an economic output of at least $3 billion.

AT&T Playoff Playlist Live continues under increased security after fan disruptions

Security was tightened Sunday night at AT&T Playoff Playlist Live after chaotic scenes unfolded during the previous evening’s concert, even as a smaller crowd gathered along the beach.

Pep rally held for Indiana Hoosiers fans in Miami Beach

The College Football Playoff National Championship is fast approaching, and it’s getting all the fanfare it deserves.

Canes fans show out for Hurricanes pep rally at Playoff Fan Central in Miami Beach

It’s all about The U.

Fans of Miami, Indiana having a blast in South Florida ahead of CFP title game

Miami Hurricanes fans are confident that an incredible playoff run will be capped off with a national championship.

CFP Trophy Trot 5K, 10K held in Miami Beach

The excitement is building in South Florida ahead of Monday’s CFP National Championship game between the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers.

Indiana fans pack Miami Beach as Hoosiers chase national title

Indiana Hoosier fans have swamped the Playoff Fan Central in the Miami Beach convention center ahead of the championship game.

Miami Beach police boost staffing for College Football Playoff weekend

Miami Beach, the hosting city for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, is preparing for thousands of visitors and fans attending weekend events, including Playoff Fan Central at the Convention Center and the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live concert series.

Media day kicks off at Playoff Fan Central ahead of Miami-Indiana national title game

Fans packed Playoff Fan Central on Friday as the Miami Hurricanes took center stage during media day ahead of Monday’s College Football Playoff national championship game.

Miami Beach police chief defends detectives’ visit to activist over Facebook post about mayor

Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne A. Jones issued a statement Friday explaining why detectives visited the home of a local political activist earlier this week following a social media comment about Mayor Steven Meiner.

Playoff Fan Central draws college football fans to South Florida ahead of title game

College football fans from across the country began to arrive South Florida as Playoff Fan Central opens at the Miami Beach Convention Center ahead of Monday night’s national title game between No. 10 Miami and No. 1 Indiana.

Prosecutors drop domestic violence, other charges against Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley

Prosecutors have dropped the charges against U.S. Olympic sprinter Fredrick “Fred” Kerley, including domestic violence and battery on a law enforcement officer, according to court records obtained Friday by Local 10 News.

Visitors shrug off South Florida cold snap

Cold temperatures by South Florida standards are not stopping visitors from enjoying South Beach.

Megan Thee Stallion opens new Popeyes location in Miami Beach

There’s a new fast-food location in South Florida and if you head inside, you may run into a Grammy award winner!

‘This is America, right?’: Critic of Miami Beach mayor gets police visit over Facebook comment

A Miami Beach political activist got an unexpected knock on her door Monday over a comment she made to and about Mayor Steven Meiner on Facebook.

Miami-Dade cracks down on drivers using fake disabled parking placards: ‘We’re going after you’

Miami-Dade County officials say the use of bogus disabled parking permits has spiraled “out of control,” prompting a stepped-up crackdown aimed at drivers who abuse a system meant to help those who truly need it.

Video shows Miami Beach man exposing himself outside senior’s apartment, police say

Newly-released video from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office shows the moments police say a man exposed himself and masturbated outside the door of an elderly Miami Beach woman’s apartment.

Suspect in ‘random’ stabbing at South Beach park also had child, animal sex abuse files, police say

A Miami Beach man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he went to a South Beach park on Sunday morning and set out to randomly stab a person. But he’s facing even more charges after police said they made disturbing discoveries on his phone.

Man accused of slashing victim on South Beach after asking for cigarette, phone

Police arrested a man who they said is accused of slashing another man in South Beach late last year.

Miami Beach condo board president accused of swiping tenant’s dreidel wreath

Miami Beach police arrested the president of a condominium association after they say he was accused of taking a tenant’s dreidel wreath from her apartment door last month.

Police: Man arrested years after robbing tourist of $14K Rolex in Miami Beach

A man was arrested Wednesday, nearly four years since he allegedly robbed a Turkish tourist of his $14,000 Rolex while the victim was visiting Miami Beach, authorities said.

Local 10 gets inside look as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits South Florida synagogue

Local 10 News got an inside look Wednesday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare South Florida visit at the Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside amid tight security and large crowds.

Man named ‘Innocent’ accused of sexually assaulting woman after attacking her boyfriend in Miami Beach

A 28-year-old man was arrested this past weekend after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman and then kidnapping her moments after allegedly attacking her boyfriend in Miami Beach, authorities said.

Watchdog: No-bid, $600K Miami Beach ferry deal never should have happened

A new Miami Beach Office of Inspector General report concludes that a taxpayer-subsidized ferry service launched last year between South Beach and downtown Miami never should have been approved ― and collapsed after just 21 days due to a lack of oversight, due diligence and competitive bidding.

Blaze breaks out on 60-foot yacht at Miami Beach marina

A total of six Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units joined Miami Beach and City of Miami firefighters to battle a fire on a 60-foot yacht on Saturday morning.

Surveillance video shows burglar at Jewish Deli in Miami Beach

Surveillance video shows a recent burglary at the Jewish Deli in Miami Beach.

O Cinema South Beach to open on Christmas with ‘Marty Supreme’

O Cinema South Beach plans to open on Christmas.

Here is a list of 10 New Year’s Eve 2026 parties in Miami-Dade

Here is a list of New Year’s Eve parties for 21 and up in Miami-Dade County:

Firefighters from Miami Beach hold holiday toy giveaway

Miami Beach firefighters are making sure no child is left without a smile this holiday season.

‘I did everything right’: Legal immigrants face forced departure under policy change

A picture of a dream come true now feels crushed for Maria.

Miami Beach commissioners vote to move firehouse to community center

Miami Beach Fire Station Number 1 was built at 10th Street and Jefferson Avenue in South Beach in 1967. There had been talks about moving it or building a better one for about a decade.

NYC man crashes stolen Ferrari into light pole in Brickell, cops say

A Ferrari was stolen early Tuesday morning before the suspect crashed it into a light pole in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, causing power outages in the area, authorities confirmed.

Police: Video shows man causing mayhem at South Beach corner store

A 29-year-old man faced charges after causing mayhem at a corner store in South Beach that was caught on video, according to police.

Gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

A mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney left at least 11 people dead and 29 injured, prompting authorities to label it an act of terrorism. In response to the attack, the Miami Beach Police Department has increased security at local synagogues, schools, and other key locations to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.

Man accused of vandalizing Miami Beach market, assaulting cop while allegedly intoxicated

Chaos erupted at a Miami Beach market Thursday evening when a man, allegedly intoxicated, damaged property, stole merchandise, and got into a confrontation with police, according to police.

South Beach Wine & Food Festival set to celebrate 25 years with special offer

It’s almost that time of year again: the South Beach Wine and Food Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and founder Lee Schrager says the festival has far exceeded his early expectations.

Forgotten Auschwitz photos inspire haunting new docudrama at the Colony Theatre

At the Colony Theatre, a long-forgotten album of photographs is bringing an intimate and unsettling look at history to the stage.

Developer peeved over parking steals $80K air compressor from South Beach building, cops say

A Treasure Coast developer who also owns a condo on South Beach was arrested by Miami Beach police on two felony charges on Wednesday after they said he stole a piece of expensive construction equipment in a parking dispute just before 1 a.m. last Friday.