Hollywood man charged with setting home ablaze represents himself in court
A man accused of barricading himself inside his home and then setting it on fire Source: Hollywood man charged with setting home ablaze represents himself in court
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Family files lawsuit urging for more safety measures after teen’s drowning in Florida City lake
The family of a 14-year-old boy who drowned in a Florida City lake has filed a lawsuit against the developer, property owner,…
Utah judge to decide whether there is enough evidence for trial in Charlie Kirk killing
A multiday preliminary hearing began Monday in the case of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk…
84 – year – old man arrested for setting car on fire with woman inside
An 84-year-old man appeared in court on Monday after he was accused of setting a car on fire with a woman inside…
Man accused of setting car on fire with woman inside in Broward
A man appeared in court on Monday after he was accused of setting a car on fire with a woman inside in…
Prosecturs argue Tyler Robinson should stand trial for Charlie Kirk’s killing
A Utah judge will determine if there is enough evidence to put Tyler Robinson on trial for the shooting death of Charlie…
Northwest Miami – Dade street takeovers under investigation
Authorities are investigating two illegal street takeovers in Northwest Miami-Dade. One incident left a deputy with minor burns after a firework was…
Fitness influencer enters guilty plea in case of Miami – Dade gym beating
Social media fitness influencer Wes Watson pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated battery in connection with a violent confrontation at a Miami-Dade County…
Suspect in Lauderhill fatal double stabbing appears in court
The man accused of stabbing and killing two men in Lauderhill appeared in court on Wednesday where he was ordered held with…
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children…
Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after bond set in Florida kidnapping, robbery case
The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold Monday, just hours after a Hillsborough County judge set his bond at $1 million in…
Judge sets January 2027 date for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial
Opening statements are set to begin on Jan. 25, 2027 for the federal case against Luigi Mangione. NBC News’ Misty Maris explains…
Supreme Court allows states to count mail – in ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court has ruled that states are allowed to count mail-in ballots that arrive late as long as they were sent…
Mistrial declared in case against accused Palisades fire arsonist
A surprising twist in the case against the man accused of starting the massive – and deadly – Palisades fire in California…
74 – year – old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history
A 74-year-old man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife became the oldest person executed in Florida’s modern history on Thursday, and the…
Supreme Court hands Trump Administration two major immigration victories
The Supreme Court handed the Trump Administration two major victories on Thursday, voting 6-3 in decisions regarding Haitian and Syrian immigrants. NBC…
Supreme Court ruling opens door for Exxon to sue government over seized property
The Supreme Court said Exxon can sue Cuban government companies in U.S. courts over property Cuba took decades ago. NBC6’s Hatzel Vela…
South Florida mother accused of drowning toddler found not guilty
A judge decided the case of Precious Bland on the second day of her bench trial, meaning without a jury, agreeing with…
Jury finds George Pino “not guilty” in deadly Miami boat crash
After emotional testimony, the jury ruled the 2022 crash that killed Lucy Fernandez a tragic accident. Families now turn to advocacy for…
Uber driver arrested in Miami Beach, accused of raping passenger
42-year-old Yusel Perez-Leyva faces charges after a woman says she was drugged and assaulted following a night out. Detectives found video evidence…
Miami – Dade Commision approves mental health center
More than two decades after voters were promised a new facility to treat people with mental illnesses, rather than warehousing them in…
Nightclub owners to stand trial after deadly roof collapse kills 236 in Santo Domingo
The owners of Santo Domingo’s Jet Set Nightclub, Antonio and Maribel, will face trial for involuntary manslaughter after last year’s tragic roof…
Florida sues TikTok: State AG accuses app of endangering kids, violating new online safety law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the platform illegally allows children to create accounts and exposes…
911 call, video captures moments before man’s Miami Beach high – rise murder
Newly released body camera footage obtained by Local 10 News captures the moments after a man fell from a 25th-floor balcony at…
Judge dismissed case against wildlife enthusiast for handling python
The man was issued a $180 citation for the incident Source: Judge dismissed case against wildlife enthusiast for handling python
Judge dismissed case against wildlife enthusiast for handling python
The man was issued a $180 citation for the incident Source: Judge dismissed case against wildlife enthusiast for handling python
South Florida mother speaks out on lawsuit against private school over child grooming case
The mother and her attorney, Bernardo Pimentel II, announced the lawsuit against My Life My Power Alpha Foundation Academies following the arrest…
Mother of child shot, killed in Florida City arrested on separate charge
The mother of a 5-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Florida City has been arrested on an unrelated charge and…
MDSO marine officer testifies in George Pino trial about the aftermath
The officer responded to the scene and explained how he tried to resesitate Lucy Fernandez. Source: MDSO marine officer testifies in George…
Cuba ex – President Raúl Castro makes first appearance since US charges to celebrate birthday
Raúl Castro, Cuba’s low-profile former president and revolutionary guerrilla, appeared in public for the first time since being indicted by the United…
Judge denies request to delay George Pino trial
Jury selection is expected to be finalized Friday in the vessel homicide trial of real estate developer George Pino. But not before…
Dramatic Texas high school murder trial involving teen stabbed at track meet
A teenager is on trial for murder after stabbing another teen at a high school track meet. Today tensions boiled over outside…
Man accused of throwing other man off high – rise balcony faces judge
A man accused in a high-rise homicide is seeking to be bonded out of jail. Source: Man accused of throwing other man…
South Florida teacher faces judge after being accused of having sexual relationship with student
A South Florida faced a judge on Tuesday after he was arrested after bring accused of having a sexual relationship with a…
Jury selection resumes in trial over 2022 crash that killed Miami teen
A new group of prospective jurors was questioned Tuesday in the trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino, who is…
Florida attorney general announces lawsuit against OpenAI
Speaking in West Palm Beach Monday morning, Uthmeier said Florida is the first state in the country to file a lawsuit against…
Jury selection to begin in trial against man accused in deadly 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay
Jury selection is expected to get underway Monday afternoon in the trial of real estate mogul George Pino, who is accused of…
Convicted felon accused of overnight shooting in Pompano Beach
BSO said it received a report of the shooting at 598 NW 15th Street shortly before 1:30 a.m. When deputies responded, they…
Homestead police officer takes plea deal in DUI hit and run crash
As part of the deal, the officer will avoid jail time. Source: Homestead police officer takes plea deal in DUI hit and…
Fort Lauderdale teacher arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a student
New court documents have been released about Basil Billings, a reading teacher at Dillard High School. Source: Fort Lauderdale teacher arrested for…
Judge considering several motions in vessel homicide case against real estate mogul George Pino
A hearing is underway for prominent real estate developer George Pino, who is asking a judge to move his criminal case out…
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Miami plastic surgery business for the deaths of two patients
One of those patients was a 19 year old and the other was a 35 year old mother of two. Source: Wrongful…
Truck driver in illegal Turnpike deadly crash returns to court
Three people were killed in the accident that the immigrant truck driver is accused of Source: Truck driver in illegal Turnpike deadly…
Prosecutors want teen accused of killing Anna Kepner to remain in jail until trial
Prosecutors are requesting that a teenager accused of killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship last November to remain in jail…
Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of interview tapes
Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to prevent the release of audio from interviews that he…
BREAKING: Matthew Perry’s former assistant sentenced to 41 months in actor’s overdose death
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry’s former assistant, was sentenced to 41 months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute ketamine resulting in death.…
Prominent community members band together, offering to help David Rivera post $7 million bail
After former Republican South Florida U.S. Rep. David Rivera was convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela, prominent members of the South Florida…
Daughter of Fidel Castro joins Local 10, reacts to her uncle Raúl Castro’s indictment
Source: Daughter of Fidel Castro joins Local 10, reacts to her uncle Raúl Castro’s indictment
U.S. continues to put pressure on Cuba after Raúl Castro indictment
This as the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a U.S. company that had its property seized in the island nation. Source:…
Gimenez on Castro’s indictment: It should have happened 30 years ago
“It should have happened 30 years ago,” U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez said on Wednesday after the U.S. Justice Department announced that a…