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01/12/2024

WATCH LIVE: Bond court hearing held for ex-Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro.

01/11/2024

WATCH LIVE: State attorney to discuss arrest of ex-Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro. http://tinyurl.com/5a8fcwvw

01/03/2024

: In light of more arrests in Nicaragua, Thomas Wenski calls Daniel government “off the rails.” On New Year's Day, Francis said he was concerned about what's happening in Nicaragua, adding “ and have been deprived of their freedom.”
For some political context and analysis, we also talked to vocal opposition leader Felix Maradiaga. FULL STORY on WPLG Local 10: https://local10.com/news/local/2024/01/02/archbishop-of-miami-follows-nicaraguas-persecution-of-catholic-priests/

12/16/2023

HOLLYWOOD: These are the current conditions along Beach, where this system continues to batter the coastline. Keep up with us on-air and online at WPLG Local 10

11/07/2023

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Esther Rolle, an actress who was best known for her role as Florida Evans on “Maude” and its spin-off series Good Times, was buried at a historic cemetery in Broward County.

11/01/2023

A little fun! (Watch till the end) Thanks to Calvin Hughes, Nicole Perez and Christian De La Rosa for playing along. STORY: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/10/31/annual-wicked-manors-halloween-street-party-promises-plenty-of-safe-ghoulish-fun/

10/10/2023

As conflict continues, heartbreak from our neighbors here at home who are losing loved ones. This is the story of Capt. Abraham Hankin, who was killed while fighting terrorists in Gaza. He was 38-years old and leaves behind a wife and four children, ranging in age between 5 and 11.

A family in Miami-Dade County was grieving after a 38-year-old father of four, a commander for the Israeli military, was killed during the Hamas attack.

07/27/2023

ACTIVIST IN IMMIGRATION COURT: Ramón Saúl Sánchez was 12 years old when his family in Cuba sent him to the United States, and his dream of becoming a legal resident just got a little closer.

Ramón Saúl Sánchez was 12 years old when his family in Cuba sent him to the United States, and his dream of becoming a legal resident just got a little closer.

06/19/2023

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The Local 10 Juneteenth Special Report airs at 7 p.m. Sunday on air and on Local10.com.

04/24/2023

Leopoldo “Pepe” Labrador said in Spanish that he feels like he has been abandoned. He was fixing a bedroom so he and his wife have a place to live with access to a bathroom and a washer and dryer.

03/24/2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis′ administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected pre...

02/02/2023

Broward County Public Schools welcomed Vickie L. Cartwright as superintendent on Feb. 24, 2022, and after months of uncertainty, her attorneys negotiated a separation agreement with the school board on Thursday.

01/24/2023

WATCH LIVE: Broward School Board to vote again on whether to fire Superintendent Cartwright. https://bit.ly/3kD1gwa

01/20/2023

: deeply concerned about yet another into South Florida waterways : https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/01/20/environmentalists-deeply-concerned-about-yet-another-runoff-into-south-florida-waterways/
WPLG Local 10

01/20/2023

: Miami-Dade County Public Schools board backtracks on classroom flag policy. Five members voted in favor of removing language that provides protections to some groups. :
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/01/19/miami-dade-school-board-backtracks-on-classroom-flag-policy/

01/18/2023

: Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the country’s third largest district is absorbing thousands of newly arrived surpassing figures from previous year amid ongoing in South . Students of , & origin make up the largest groups. STORY: http://bit.ly/3CXU8k2

01/09/2023

: Missed it? On This Week in South Florida my colleagues and I discuss crisis unfolding in our own backyard with and . Watch full video: https://www.local10.com/this-week-in-south-florida/2023/01/08/this-week-in-south-florida-reporter-debrief-with-janine-stanwood-hatzel-vela/

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01/06/2023

: We also found stories of heartbreak. Edenia Gonzalez is searching for daugther Gonzalez, 27, and 11 year-old granddaughter Brianna Rodriguez. They left Cuba Dec. 31. Still no signs. STORY: https://local10.com/news/local/2023/01/05/cuban-migrants-released-in-broward-after-few-days-in-detention/…
WPLG Local 10

01/06/2023

: At CBP Dania Beach facility we met Omar Tejas, 29, who left on a raft and spent 6 days at sea before reaching . Tejas, a doctor, reunited with relatives Thursday after 'difficult voyage.' FULL STORY: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/01/05/cuban-migrants-released-in-broward-after-few-days-in-detention/

01/05/2023

: Given historic exodus, we asked Biden administration what plan is in place to deal with crisis affecting South Florida? And when it comes to context and history, attorney, FIU Cuban Research Institute academic & activist agree on the cause. : https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/01/04/experts-activist-weigh-in-on-staggering-cuban-migration-crisis/

12/15/2022

Had so much fun being principal of the day at Sweetwater Elementary! Best part was meeting kids, many of them recent immigrants. The principal, Janet Olivera, had the right idea: allow the kids to see that you can come to this great country and do anything you want! Kristi Krueger Jenise Fernandez

11/23/2022

They ran for Board following the tragic events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where they lost loved ones. Tonight, Lori Alhadeff was elected chair of the Broward School Board. Debi Hixon was elected vice chair. FULL STORY: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/11/22/broward-school-board-members-sworn-in-pick-lori-alhadeff-as-chair-debbi-hixon-as-vice-chair/

11/15/2022

WATCH LIVE: Broward school board members reconvene after firing superintendent. https://bit.ly/3GcRTfk

08/31/2022

WPLG Local 10: Four Ron DeSantis appointed Broward County Public Schools Board members were sworn in today and that shifted power at Broward’s largest employer. Board now has a total of five members appointed by , a majority which they used to elect chair Broward County Commissioner Torey Alston, one of the appointees. STORY: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/08/29/newly-appointed-broward-school-board-members-prepare-to-take-seats/

08/26/2022

Can’t make this up! Empty migrant raft presumably w/ washes ashore on St. One of the witnesses is Jose Basulto, son of leader who rescued many during last crisis in 90s. STORY: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/08/25/landing-of-cuban-migrant-boat-on-hollywood-beach-causes-stir/

08/25/2022

: Incumbent board member, long time public servant Marta Perez talks to Local 10 about her loss to backed candidate. Her opponent, Monica Colucci, who won the race did not want to talk about her victory today. : https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/08/24/changes-coming-to-miami-dade-school-board-after-wins-by-2-desantis-endorsed-candidates/

08/19/2022

: Newly released record-breaking numbers show mass from continues to surpass prior historical mass migrations from the . We break down the latest numbers and provide context as to why it is happening. : https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/08/18/cuban-exodus-is-biggest-most-intense-since-1959-experts-say/

08/09/2022

As fire rages in , the government has publicly asked for help. Mexico and Venezuela are helping! But what about the USA? One high ranking Cuban government official said other than technical guidance they got NADA! Today, the National Security Council confirms Cuba hasn't asked for anything. FULL STORY: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/08/09/cuba-us-says-cuban-government-has-not-formally-requested-help-after-explosion/

The Cuban government has yet to formally request U.S. assistance for the ongoing massive oil storage facility fire in Matanzas, Local 10 learned Tuesday.