MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – A flood advisory was issued for parts of South Florida on Sunday as heavy rain and wind impacted the area Leer en español It happened in the area of Southwest 74th Street and 63rd Avenue “I was inside and suddenly I heard this whoosh,” said resident Connie Stieger very loud noise like a train coming through.” Stieger said she’s grateful the tree fell away from her home Stieger says she was shocked by how much power Sunday‘s storms had “I never thought it was this tree and when I saw it through my front window “I’ve lived here 40 years and it’s been through hurricanes Part of the tree did land on a different home The couple that lives there owns the car that was crushed They say they won’t know the full extent of the damage to their home until the tree is completely removed Miami-Dade County remained under a flood advisory until 6 p.m FLOOD ADVISORY - A flood advisory was issued for parts of South Florida on Sunday as heavy rain and even hail impacted the area. More: https://t.co/LF8YSmPVr8 pic.twitter.com/sYpXa91Rbd Officials warned that areas prone to flooding should brace for rising waters during the afternoon rain Stay up to date with all our local weather here Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Brett Knese joined the Local 10 News team as a general assignment reporter in March 2025 TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. FLOOD ADVISORY - A flood advisory was issued for parts of South Florida on Sunday as heavy rain and even hail impacted the area. More: https://t.co/LF8YSmPVr8 pic.twitter.com/sYpXa91Rbd SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – A large tree narrowly missed a home in South Miami when it fell during Sunday’s storms Leer en español I can’t believe that the car is underneath.’ I just couldn’t believe it,” homeowner Roberto Elizondo told Local 10 News on Monday The homeowner of the corner house said he could not believe his eyes when he stepped outside and I was going to go pick them up since it was raining because they had ridden their bikes and I just opened the door and … surprise!” Elizondo said Under the 70-year-old tree was a brand new car that was left smashed after lots of rain came down Hail also fell in parts of South Florida Sunday afternoon “I was inside and suddenly I heard this ‘whoosh,’” neighbor Connie Stieger said Back in South Miami where the banyan tree fell crews were getting ready Monday morning to remove all the tree limbs from the road as quickly and safely as possible I’ve lived here 40 years and it’s been through hurricanes I never believed this would happen,” Stieger said “It could have been that when my wife and kids told me to pick them up since it was raining I could have been in the car when this happened So the situation could have been a lot worse,” Elizondo said Neighbor George Padial had a friendly reminder for those who own trees “It’s important that you maintain the trees and cut them back as much as we can so when we have storms we are able to deal with it more easily,” he said More storms are expected to move through South Florida on Monday. 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For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com If you have any questions, feel free to email Michael@communitynewspapers.com or Grant@communitynewspapers.com and feel-good vibes right in the heart of South Miami chef-driven neighborhood favorite — is hosting a multi-day celebration designed to pamper moms and everyone who loves a good brunch with flair “We built Kitchen 57 to be a place where people celebrate life together,” says Chef Michael Altman a longtime local culinary favorite and the restaurant’s executive chef and owner “Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to go big — and go bubbly We can’t wait to host all the incredible moms in our community.” May 8 with an extended edition of Kitchen 57’s popular Ladies’ Night guests enjoy complimentary bubbly — and for moms It’s the perfect prelude to Sunday’s signature event Kitchen 57 invites families to treat Mom to a celebratory brunch experience filled with live tropical music by Ray Rangel (12–3 p.m.) offering guests a custom Champagne moment with fresh garnishes and your choice of sparkling sips — $15 per glass for the boozy version Guests can also indulge in a build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar loaded with savory fixings (think bacon and more) and bottomless mimosa carafes for $35 (up to 2 hours) The brunch menu delivers something for every craving from Crab Cake Benedict with whipped hollandaise to over-the-top Nutella French Toast and oversized slices of carrot cake worthy of any sweet tooth who previously led Town Kitchen and Bar in the same location and brings more than three decades of culinary passion to the table skip the flowers and give Mom what she really wants: great food Located at 7301 SW 57th Ct., Suite 100, Kitchen 57 encourages guests to make reservations early for Mother’s Day by visiting kitchen57miami.com/reserve MIAMI – South Florida Racing on the track is revving up this weekend and so are the parties This weekend’s events are not only bringing out the best in racing but A-list stars and world class DJs have come to South Florida for Grand Prix weekend South Florida turns into a non-stop celebration from trackside takeovers to high-speed parties “I don’t think the track has ever see anything quite like it,” Harbour Club owner James Julius said Harbour Club -- usually a members only joint -- is throwing open its doors for race week with after parties “We’ve been open for over four months and prepping for three months,” Julius said And they’re bringing the party to the track too “We are doing a very over-the-top takeover at the track,” Julius said We are bringing some of the crazy art here from Harbour Club along with our food.” “How much art work are you bringing?” Local 10’s Alexis Frazier asked “Roughly about $5 million worth of art,” Julius said free festival,” Swarm Vice President Michael Davidson said “We’re the largest event off the track happening for Miami Grand Prix weekend.” and a fan-favorite -- the pit stop challenge so you go head-to-head with somebody,” Davidson explained You will be able to race the circuit and compete against friends or somebody else The family-friendly event turns into a party at night The nightlife in Miami is also shifting into high gear for the weekend “It’s going to be huge -- we have Black Coffee we have a special performance which we haven’t announced yet,” Adam Borden You can catch it all inside LIV at the Fontainebleau hotel “The girls are going to be dressed up in F1 outfits with like race flags some of the lighting is going to be completely transformed and this room is going to feel insane and star-studded,” Borden said “So some of our nights are already sold out where you might just find yourself in the winner’s circle “We kicked that off Wednesday night with a live performance from Rick Ross And then the closing party is Afro Jack on Sunday where often the winners of the race end up showing up here with the racing teams so I hope we keep that tradition,” E11EVEN operating partner Gino Lopinto said “It used to be Disney -- now they come to E11EVEN!” For more information about the Miami Grand Prix, click here Alexis Frazier joined the Local 10 family in April 2020 The Fort Lauderdale native came to WPLG from the ABC affiliate in Columbia She's glad to be back in South Florida we want to make sure that we work together with the best partner we have and it is a sign of trust we have with the partner we have,’’ Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said Domenicali noted that the early announcement of such a lengthy extension for Miami was especially important for the wider F1 strategy to be present and impactful in the United States “This is a place where it is crucial to be,’’ he added calling it a “pillar of potential growth.” Currently there are three American races. Miami will host the fourth CRYPTO.com Miami Grand Prix on Sunday May 4 at the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium The Circuit of the Americas permanent road course in Austin 17-19 and the Las Vegas street circuit holds its grand prix Nov More: Miami Dolphins Pharaoh Brown eager to fly around Formula 1 track at Miami Grand Prix “Securing a 10-year extension with Formula 1 through 2041 is an extraordinary milestone for all of us at South Florida Motorsports and a true testament to the hard work of our team the support of our community and the growth of the sport in the United States,” said Tom Garfinkel “To have been granted this extension after only our third event speaks to what we have felt from the very beginning – the Miami Grand Prix is here to stay I want to thank Stefano Domenicali and Formula 1 for believing in our vision as well as (Dolphins owner) Stephen Ross for his investment and commitment to growing this event our goal has been to create a world-class race that also reflects the spirit of Miami — vibrant This long-term commitment allows us to continue innovating investing in the fan experience and deepening our impact across South Florida.” Garfinkel acknowledged the long-term extension allows for continued investment into the circuit and the event Domenicali emphasized the Miami market is vital to the international series calling the extension fundamental to both the series “stability and growth.” He reminded that signing Miami to its initial deal was his first in his current leadership position Already the Miami circuit has expanded its presence in the broader motorsport world and plans to continue that growth It now plays host to a precision driving club and is about to welcome the prestigious Ferrari Challenge next week– all in addition to the F1 race “The more around this incredible facility we can create a love for motorsport the more we are connected to the bigger motorsport "therefore we are very happy this will link the love of motorsport to the track and what we can do.’’ SOUTH MIAMI – A pickpocket was caught on camera in Miami-Dade County the thief got away with $25 dollars in cash before trying to make a more than $2,000 purchase at a Saks Fifth Avenue but the victim had already frozen her cards Now investigators are looking for the suspect The crime happened Wednesday at the Maman café located of Sunset Drive in South Miami the suspect is seen taking off his button down shirt and using it to conceal what officer’s say was a quick pickpocket reaching into the woman’s purse and fishing out her wallet The thief is caught leaving the restaurant on another camera South Miami Police are hoping someone recognizes the suspect and can help them identify him They said he is between 30 and 40 years old with a tattoo on his left shoulder and investigators believe he may have done this before and want to know if any other similar incidents have happened in the area recently Police also said he has a tattoo of a red minion character on his leg Anyone who thinks they recognize him is urged to call South Miami police or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS Bridgette Matter joined the Local 10 News team as a reporter in July 2021 Indiana and spent six years in Jacksonville as a reporter and weekend anchor The massive brush fire that began Tuesday in South Miami-Dade snarling traffic into the Florida Keys for days continues to challenge efforts by firefighters to contain it Card Sound Road remains closed, while the 18-Mile Stretch is open, said a spokesperson for Monroe County in a statement issued at 9:30 p.m. Thursday "There will continue to be the need for possible closures to make the necessary firefighting missions successful," the spokesperson said according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials and the Florida Forest Service which are working together to in south Miami-Dade to contain the fire Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service urged residents and tourists to avoid U.S The Florida Forest Service has 27 "personnel on scene and two fixed-wing airplanes," said Simpson who added that "strike teams" from other parts of Florida are also on the scene For the latest information on road closures in the area, motorists can visit fl511.com Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said they deployed multiple units and resources along with air rescue teams doing water drops in areas inaccessible to ground crews READ MORE: U.S. 1 in the Keys reopens as officials contain large brush fire There is no current threat to commercial or residential areas say MD-FR officials but they are warning that shifting winds may increase smoky conditions Authorities are advising local residents to limit their time outdoors Commuters are being told to be prepared for intermittent road closures as firefighters and others battle large blaze Meanwhile, the National Weather Service on Thursday afternoon issued a “red flag warning” to run through 8 p.m Miami-Dade officials late Thursday said the smoky conditions around Card Sound Road and the 18-mile stretch of U.S in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category," they warned The brush fire prompted Miami-Dade to suspend two bus routes into the Keys which travels from Florida City to Marathon and 302 Card Sound Express which goes from US-1 into Card Sound Road Both routes are out of service until further notice The fire broke out at a time when spring break is in full swing in Florida 1 is the major thoroughfare that connects the mainland to the Keys and Monroe County It’s also a heavily traveled road for thousands of people who live on the mainland and work at many of the hotels and restaurants in Key Largo and beyond Send us a message or voice memo to talktous@wlrnnews.org Chris Gothner FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – Firefighters have made progress battling a large brush fire in south Miami-Dade over the weekend Leer en español Officials at a makeshift staging area just before the 18-Mile Stretch of U.S is to keep the roads open and to contain it to the area it’s at now the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue incident commander said with a NASCAR race in Homestead and with three correctional centers nearby containment of these flames is extremely important Alvarez said the firefight has lasted days because of extremely dry conditions: it has not rained and winds have been changing drastically “Obviously there is still going to be a lot of smoke and fire out here because it’s over 27,000 acres that have burned so we are doing a good knockdown as far as the fire,” Alvarez said “There will still be smoke for days or weeks to go Even when the fire is out and everything is 100% contained you are still going to have smoke and that’s the reason for the concern and obviously respiratory issues MDFR officials said the fire was 65% contained Alvarez said Saturday’s efforts will also focus on dropping water into the fires via helicopters and small airplanes MDFR and Florida Forest Service also have crews on the ground also battling the flames so the strike team of engines from north and central Florida so we have more resources out there with engines,” Ludie Bond Officials in both Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys have asked residents to closely monitor conditions and avoid U.S Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist South Miami-Dade resident Nico Maldonado says commuting in and out of the Keys typically takes him 40 minutes on most days But the massive brush fire that broke out recently has added several hours to his drive to and from home Maldonado works for an audio visual contractor doing regular work at Ocean Reef Club live in the southern part of Miami-Dade County — areas like Florida City Homestead and Cutler Bay — and commute down to work in the Keys “Everything revolves around Card Sound to get to Ocean Reef,” Maldonado told WLRN “There was one point where I was looking to my right on U.S and I could see the fire tens to hundreds of yards away," he said Maldonado is among thousands of local residents coping with road closures and dangerous air quality with the breakout of a massive brush fire in southeast Miami-Dade The fire has burned about 26,400 acres of a non-residential area around Card Sound Road and the 18-mile stretch of U.S 1 — the only two routes in and out of the Florida Keys Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials reported that 65% of the fire has been contained They have teamed up with the Florida Forest Service to battle the blaze “I do know of some people who are a bit worried about what (the fire spreading) could mean,” said Angelica Salazar “Especially for the safety of their lives and also of their jobs.” Salazar said the smell of smoke has hung in the air since the fire began ramping up earlier this week Cars in the school parking lot are also covered in ashes The fire isn’t a threat to homes or businesses, authorities say, but they warn that low humidity and strong winds identified by the National Weather Service across South and Central Florida can cause wildfires to spread quickly They also say shifting winds may increase smoky conditions The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for Miami-Dade Broward and Palm Beach Counties that is in effect through Friday evening officials shut down Card Sound Road and the 18-mile stretch Card Sound has remained closed as crews work to quell the area and the 18-mile stretch has closed intermittently READ MORE: Fire officials: South Miami-Dade brush fire 30% contained. Expect traffic delays At the only entrance into the Florida Keys the sound of Miami Dade Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service trucks rumble in and out of an open field as helicopters swirl overhead It’s supposed to be a 3-hour drive but it turned into like an 8-hour drive,” he said The only two public bus lines traveling between South Dade and the Florida Keys were suspended until further notice They’re a lifeline for some South Dade workers who commute into the Upper and Middle Keys for work every day The Florida Forest Service had 27 personnel bulldozers and helicopters on scene as of Thursday as well as strike teams from across the state according to a release from Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Miami-Dade Fire Rescue also sent out 25 units The ongoing burn also temporarily impacted local internet services which operates the internet provider Xfinity and AT&T confirmed to WLRN that their network infrastructures were impacted The damage caused temporary wireless disruptions for some Monroe County residents The City of Homestead sent out a statement Thursday night saying that some customers may lose power due to infrastructure damage as well Miami-Dade Fire Rescue urges nearby residents to limit their time outdoors and keep the windows and doors to their homes closed They also advise motorists traveling near the area to keep vehicle windows closed and run the air conditioning on recirculate mode women who are pregnant and people with asthma chronic pulmonary disease or heart disease need to be especially careful about breathing smoke from a wildfire according to a spokesperson for the American Red Cross or aerosol sprays and not to fry or broil meat Gear up for a tech-tastic time at South Miami’s Tech Tuesday Hosted by the unbeatable team at Purple Horizons we’re shaking up Miami’s tech scene down south Join us for an electrifying evening of networking and good times in the heart of South Miami The action starts at 6:00 PM and rolls on until 9:00 PM ​​Bougainvillea’s charming atmosphere is the ultimate backdrop for mingling with Miami’s tech crowd Whether you’re a tech guru or just tech-curious Bougie’s Tech Tuesday is your hotspot ​​We’re jazzing things up at Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern in South Miami where you’ll be treated to something extra special Big thanks to our sponsor Blue Keys – “Your Network Unlocked” – for serving up tasty Cuban small bites from their partner ​​Special thanks to our our community partners Refresh Miami and Columbus Connects – specifically the tech and innovation gurus from CCHS Technology and Innovations Professionals They’re joining forces with us to bring you an even more dynamic experience Bougie’s Tech Tuesday is a monthly bash – A 43-year-old man was working as a delivery driver in South Miami when a heated spat with a Taco Bell employee escalated and got him arrested Leer en español appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges of attempted robbery by sudden snatching Inmate records show Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office correctional deputies booked Peraza shortly before 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday at the Turner Guilford Correctional Center a Taco Bell employee at 6310 South Dixie Highway reported that Peraza was angry because they were taking too long with a $14.49 burrito and quesadilla the Taco Bell worker told police officers that he was at a pickup window handing a $21.41 order to another driver when Peraza pulled on the bag until all of the food ended up on the floor The Taco Bell employee accused Peraza of breaking the latch of the window during the conflict Police officers responded to the restaurant at 11:20 p.m. A judge ordered Peraza to stay away from the victim and set his bond at $3,500 The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013 She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – The only ways in and out of the Florida Keys were once again closed due to a large brush fire in far south Miami-Dade County Thursday allowing a flow of cars to travel to and from the Keys Leer en español the flames are 30% contained and has now burned 25,000 acres Intermittent closures have kept people from going in and out of the Keys “I’m going to Miami from Cayo Largo,” driver Javier Diaz said Officials with the Florida Forest Service and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue say the fire owes its intensity to strong winds “I think it’s basically the ideal conditions” for a fire to burn Firefighters are using water trucks to reach remote areas without hydrants So what we’ve been doing is pretty much around the clock,” Vega said “We’re relieving crews and trying to basically end up putting (the flames) out as quickly as possible.” Florida Power & Light crews also made their way into the fire zone to areas where flames were affecting power lines Helicopter crews were using buckets of water to dump into the worst areas and while they tackled some flames carried by wind and falling embers from the sky “We have drones that are available to us,” Vega said we could end up seeing exactly where they’re at.” There were also concerns among those attending the NASCAR Cup series at the Homestead Miami Speedway according to those planning to work at the race trying to get with our trucks and they have to get on the field and they have to park at a certain time and then we have more work piled up and it kind of sucks for us because we have more work,” Jesus Curillo Officials in Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys have urged residents to closely monitor the rapidly changing conditions – South Miami announced Tuesday that the city will have a new free door-to-door ride-share service The app-based public service starts Feb. 27 and is linked to Miami-Dade County’s MetroConnect app It will run in South Miami from noon to 11 p.m Thursday to Saturday and from noon to 8:30 p.m It will also connect to Dadeland South and Dadeland North from 5:30 a.m To run it, the city switched tech providers from Freebe to Via, which promises a “highly efficient digital network.” South Miami started to offer “free point-to-point on-demand transportation” through Freebee in November 2020 For more information about the service, visit this page Section from city’s 2024-25 adopted budget More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter FLORIDA CITY – Traffic was steady Friday morning as the 18-Mile Stretch of U.S 1 reopened in south Miami-Dade amid an ongoing brush fire that’s burned 25,000 acres of land Leer en español But intermittent closures caused traffic issues as officials urged the public to stay away from the area if possible the only ways in and out of the Florida Keys have caused serious traffic tie-ups and have led to stranded drivers it’s pretty bad because I couldn’t work and provide for the family I had to turn around and get into all the traffic and it was just — ugh The stop and go traffic led to an accident just after 1 p.m Officials said a total of four people rushed to the hospital firefighters battled the flames from multiple brush fires it was the perfect combination for the fires to keep growing “This fire is a wind-driven fire,” Ludie Bond “And we’ve seen in a week it’s gone from 700 acres to 24,000 acres Officials are warning South Florida residents to plan accordingly for possible closures and lengthy stops over the next few days “This is a very swampy area and the ground doesn’t necessarily support our really heavy equipment so we’re choosing the areas where we’re able to go in on the ground very carefully to keep our firefighters safe,” Bond said officials are also warning residents to avoid throwing out anything that might ignite a fire They’re also asking people to refrain from flying drones in the area as crews are flying helicopters and their own drones to help tackle the flames and personal drones could hinder those efforts Join us for a day of inspiration and collaboration at our in-person event The Spark Summit aims to empower nonprofit organizations in Deep South Miami-Dade to amplify their voices and impact and gain valuable insights to fuel your mission The event will be held at the Town of Cutler Bay Don't miss out on this opportunity to spark change in your community RSVP Today Contact Us Andrea Torres – 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 Leer en español the teenage girl was “yelling and crying for help” while Brian Gamboa attacked her along Southwest 86 Street grabbed her by the shoulders and the back of her neck as she hit him with her cell phone at about 12:30 a.m The girl reported Gamboa was trying to get her into a blue car with a paper temporary tag but decided to flee leaving behind a Gucci hat who suffered lacerations and scratches all over her body told police officers Gamboa reeked of alcohol Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped Gamboa at Southwest 85 Street and 57 Avenue and noticed “lacerations on his face the victim fought back,” said South Miami Police Sgt Miami-Dade deputies detained Gamboa and when South Miami detectives asked him about the Gucci hat he said it belonged to him and deputies had “removed it” during the traffic stop “He suffered some injuries while trying to get the girl in the car,” Bosch said “And he gave a story that he was at a beach and he got the injuries from sea shells.” Local 10 News visited an address listed for Gamboa Inmate records show Miami-Dade correctional deputies booked Gamboa at 6 a.m. at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Gamboa faced charges of attempted kidnapping and battery of a child He also had a warrant case for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – A large brush fire continued to cause significant disruptions in two South Florida counties Wednesday Leer en español The fire broke out Tuesday in far south Miami-Dade leading to closures of Card Sound Road and the 18-Mile Stretch of U.S Drivers on both sides were stranded for hours Some camped out at a Winn-Dixie on Key Largo The well-known Gilbert’s Resort put up kitchen and front desk staff in the hotel “It’s difficult because so many of our workforce — people that work in the Upper Keys — live in Dade pick up kids,” Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay said it had burned 14,000 acres and was only 20% contained The FFS and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue are using significant air resources to combat the blaze complicated by dry air and marshy conditions but it’s probably going to get bigger,” Kevin MacEwen “We’re right here in between Miami and Key Largo So we have to use a lot of air resources and existing boundaries and natural barriers to check up the fire officials closed the 18-Mile Stretch again in both directions due to hazardous conditions according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office but officials said new closures could come at any time as conditions change rapidly “Expect continued disruptions in and out of the Florida Keys as the weather/fire mitigation efforts continue to impact traffic,” MCSO spokesperson Adam Linhardt said Residents of both south Miami-Dade and the Keys were being asked to closely monitor developments less-disruptive brush fire broke out Wednesday in Sweetwater There were “no reported injuries or threats to nearby structures,” Miami-Dade fire officials said Janine Stanwood joined Local 10 News in February 2004 as an assignment editor Before moving to South Florida from her Washington home Janine was the senior legislative correspondent for a United States senator on Capitol Hill The massive brush fire in south Miami-Dade that has burned more than 26,000 acres is now fully contained as of Sunday morning according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials and Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava which has been working with the Florida Forest Service to battle the blaze LevineCava later congratulated the firefighters Sunday afternoon, posting on X congratulations to “our heroic first responders for getting the South Dade brush fires under control and protecting our community.” READ MORE: South Miami-Dade brush fire wreaks havoc on traffic, air quality. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue chief Raied "Ray" Jadallah cautioned area residents that smoke conditions still persist in the area “While the fire is contained, you may still see smoke in the area, so please be cautious and take precautions as needed,” he posted on X bulldozers and helicopters on scene during the week The blaze — in a non-residential area around Card Sound Road and the 18-mile stretch of U.S 1 — shut down the only two routes in and out of the Florida Keys snarling traffic in and out of the region for days for tourists and commuters Christian De La Rosa – A grass fire broke out in Miami-Dade County on Tuesday afternoon Leer en español It was along Card Sound Road in far south Miami-Dade Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were observed at the scene working to get the fire under control drivers were being asked to avoid the area as all traffic on U.S and all Card Sound Road traffic in upper Key Largo was closed Traffic slowly began moving again in both directions on U.S hour while Card Sound Road remained closed Officials said they closed both Florida Keys vehicle entry and exit points with assistance from the Florida Highway Patrol Forestry spokesperson told Local 10 News the fire started as a grass fire last week Dry and windy conditions this week fueled the fierce blaze while the cause remains under investigation Eden Checkol co-anchors Local 10's 10 p.m weeknight newscast on WSFL and also reports on WPLG newscasts She’s a Minnesota native who is thrilled to leave the snow behind and call South Florida home Christian De La Rosa joined Local 10 News in April 2017 after spending time as a reporter and anchor in Atlanta A small blaze in south Miami-Dade County — initially reported on March 12 — spiraled out of control into an inferno that burned 26,000 acres by March 21.  Despite the flames remaining on the Miami-Dade side between the 18-Mile Stretch and Card Sound Road the wildfire brought the heat to the Florida Keys as the workday was ending on March 18 As the smoke and flames encroached on the only two thoroughfares between mainland Florida and Key Largo the rapidly-spreading wildfire closed Card Sound Road on four straight days Police were also forced to shut down the 18-Mile Stretch intermittently between Florida City and Key Largo from March 18 to March 21 to give crews space to fight the flames.  There were moments where no cars were entering or leaving via the 18-Mile Stretch or Card Sound Road Closures hindered locals from reaching their homes and outside workers from getting to and from their jobs in the Keys Visitors faced troubles reaching their destinations whether it be their hotel on the island chain or the airport in Miami.  Intense firefighting — from the ground and air — over the course of five days resulted in the wildfire being 80% contained by March 22 Road closures ceased as traffic moved again on the Stretch and Card Sound Road Smoky conditions remained for several days.  The cause of the blaze remains unknown as of press time on March 26 but weather conditions weren’t helping Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service crews’ battle The National Weather Service in Miami said a long spurt of dry weather mixed with low humidity and windy conditions aided the wildfire’s wrath on more than 26,000 acres of natural land in between the 18-Mile Stretch and Card Sound Road The forest service said its helicopters made roughly 1,435 water drops while large air tankers made seven retardant drops at 3,000 gallons per drop Miami-Dade Fire Rescue also had its helicopters conducting many water drops while tankers and fire trucks sprayed water on fires near the highways.  flames charred and damaged power poles spanning 4 miles While electricity never went out for Keys residents Comcast customers saw an internet and TV outage beginning the evening of March 18 due to downed lines Comcast crews deployed to restore service to customers The lines were back up and service was back by 9 a.m “It was a pretty big restoration,” said Jorge Nieves “The biggest obstacle was the fire and making sure it was safe for us to go in there and get to work.” Despite the fire being reported a week prior as minimal and 80% contained Monroe County emergency management officials didn’t receive notification that the wildfire was affecting Monroe County “We made contact with the State Watch Office to stress the importance that if there’s any impact Florida City south that is going to affect U.S that we need to be notified just as a precaution,” Cory Schwisow county emergency management deputy director said during a March 25 county commission meeting in Key Largo Schwisow said information coming out of Miami-Dade County was contradictory for the first 24 hours An incident command center was set up in Miami-Dade on March 19 which was when county emergency officials started receiving effective communication.  Get Keys Weekly delivered right to your inbox along with a daily dose of Keys News – 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 charges in Miami-Dade County Federal and state special agents reported Anthony Aleman worked for the U.S Postal Service out of the Country Lakes Post Office and Shirley Aguirre at a cardiologist’s office in South Miami during the crimes had called in sick with COVID-19 several times during the pandemic before his supervisor reported noticing two “test results had the same test numbers” as he attempted to get sick-time pay Investigators later reported finding that Aguirre forged a doctor’s signature and documents that falsely listed him as a patient at the cardiologist’s office where she worked According to an arrest warrant in the case Aguirre resigned from her job answering phones and Aleman vanished while ignoring U.S Postal Service letters asking him to report for an interview during an investigation Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigated the case prosecutors filed the cases and a judge issued an arrest warrant two counts of uttering a forged instrument and one count of fraudulently using or possessing someone else’s personal identification information Aguirre faced two counts of forgery and one count of fraudulently using or possessing someone else’s personal identification information Aguirre was arrested and correctional deputies booked her at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center She appeared in court on Friday and a judge set her bond at $15,000 correctional deputies released him on a $7,500 bond about two days later Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch is presiding over both cases The Miami Marlins have become the latest MLB team to unveil their City Connect uniforms that will be worn during the 2025 season The Marlins new uniforms will feature a similar pink and teal that the team currently wears but adds "bold pride" throughout the new threads there's an energy that runs through the streets that connects everyone The Marlins City Connect uniform embodies this spirit," the Marlins said in a statement about the uniforms The jersey is a symbol of Miami's identity - bold and united The jerseys feature a "MIAMI" wordmark on the front that offers a "classic elegance reminiscent of the Florida Marlins with lettering that is as energetic as the city's roots," according to a press release They also include horizontal pinstripes that are pink and teal going across the jersey A sleeve patch will also be included on the jersey that will feature a "ADT" shield as the team's official sponsor The Marlins' caps will feature "305," which is the area code of Miami It marks the first time that a city's area code will be featured on an on-field hat The caps will also feature more of the pink and teal colors along with the traditional Marlins logo converging with the "305" area code This is the second City Connect uniform that the Marlins will be wearing on the field. The Marlins debuted their first City Connect uniforms in May 2021 which were inspired by the Cuban Sugar Kings of the 1950s Bridgette Matter Roy Ramos Andrea Torres SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – The same man who tried to kidnap a 16-year-old girl last week in South Miami had attempted to kidnap a 38-year-old woman about 35 minutes before nearby surveillance video shows Brian Gamboa attacking a woman at 10:50 p.m. According to the arrest report in the case Gamboa placed his finger on the woman’s mouth and said Get in the car!” He punched her and dropped tie wraps “She ran to an office where the doctor came out and he got spooked and he left,” Bosch said Gamboa then went on to try to abduct the teenage girl who fought back at 11:15 p.m. “I was on the phone with my friends walking and then a car pulled up, 10 feet in front of me, and then some guy came out and tried to grab me,” the victim, who suffered cuts, and bruises, told Local 10 News. the teenage girl reported Gamboa reeked of alcohol Bosch said several witnesses did not intervene or call police the victim initially did not report the incident to police officers a doctor reported it after learning about the teen’s case is facing two counts of kidnapping and two counts of battery A new restaurant and neighborhood gathering place recently opened in South Miami on the corner space formerly occupied by the beloved eatery Town Kitchen and Bar Kitchen 57 is the brainchild of Michael Altman who was executive chef and managing partner of Town for 13 years Kitchen 57 features a New York industrial décor distressed brown couches and black barstools “South Miami has needed a place where you can see familiar faces after a school day or a baseball game for date night or a business lunch,” Altman said “Kitchen 57 is a warm and welcoming restaurant and bar where the food and service are great and the prices are reasonable.” Altman said he has created a menu that features some former Town favorites such as crispy Brussels sprouts with lemon garlic aioli there are some familiar dishes on the menu but also a number of my new creations,” he said with a smile “So many of our former customers have told us how happy they are that Kitchen 57 has opened in the spot where they used to see their friends on a regular basis.” Among the main plate favorites are Altman’s baby back ribs with hand-cut fries and house slaw and his chicken parmesan with linguini Kitchen 57 specializes in steaks such as ribeye A favorite lunchtime item is the popular short rib grilled cheese sandwich featuring aged white cheddar cheese brie and spicy tomato jam on challah bread helps behind the scenes while their daughter is a host and their son a busser Altman is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who honed his skills in fine Manhattan restaurants before moving to Miami in 2005 Kitchen 57 is open seven days a week from 11 a.m The restaurant also offers a separate room for private dining and events “My goal in opening Kitchen 57 was to give the people what they want a neighborhood gathering place serving terrific food and drinks.” Kitchen 57 is located at 7301 SW 57 Ct. in South Miami. For more information, visit www.kitchen57miami.com Editor’s Note: This is a Thursday evening update (5:23 p.m.) This story is developing and will be updated as more information comes in crews are battling a massive wildfire in neighboring southeast Miami-Dade County Card Sound Road remains closed as crews tackle the flames The 18-Mile Stretch was expected to reopen to vehicles just after 5 p.m according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office An alert by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office earlier in the morning stated the Stretch was closed in both directions as crews confronted the flames The Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and Florida Forest Service said in a press release that the fire is 24,000 acres and 30% contained The Florida Fire Service currently has 27 personnel on scene three helicopters and two fixed-wing airplanes FFS strike teams from north and central Florida were also deployed to the wildfire Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has deployed multiple units and resources including water tender trucks to provide extra water supply and Air Rescue teams are conducting water drops in areas inaccessible to ground crews MDFR Air Rescue’s aerial firefighting missions involves deploying Bambi Buckets to release water into the areas impacted by the fire Monroe County Emergency Services said Trauma Star is continuing to operate for critical transports without issue The Monroe County Tax Collector said the Key Largo office will be closed Friday due to a staffing shortage as a result of the wildfires shutting the main thoroughfares into the Keys The Key Largo Chamber of Commerce said Thursday afternoon that they’ve been receiving many calls from visitors seeking accommodation’s for the night due to the road closures Several restaurants said they’re operating with limited staff Old Tavernier Restaurant announced they were closed Thursday due to the wildfires The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for most of south and central Florida due to strong winds and low humidity — wildfires can spread fast in these conditions Traffic in and out of the Florida Keys was shut down for nearly five hours on Tuesday as a brush fire burned in southeast Miami-Dade County near the 18-Mile Stretch and Card Sound Road. Traffic had reopened on the Stretch on Tuesday evening Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Florida Fire Service arrived at the scene of a rapidly-spreading blaze just before 5 p.m With tankers and air support dropping water crews battled the ferocious flames well into the evening the 18-Mile Stretch was shut down with the emergence of flames and heavy smoke Dry weather and winds aided the fire’s ability to spread.  With closures lasting hours into Tuesday evening Key Largo and Florida City turned into a massive parking lot as cars were unable to traverse the two main thoroughfares in and out of the Keys store and business parking lots were filled as motorists waited it out The Winn Dixie parking lot at MM 105.3 filled up as people could be seen walking their dogs said Key Largo resident Emilie Caldwell Stewart.  vehicles were stacked northbound as far back as MM 99.  Traffic on the Stretch was eventually reopened around 9 p.m although the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office advised motorists to avoid traveling if possible due to the smoke The Stretch was closed for period of time on Wednesday due as crews battle flames Smells of smoke from the blaze in Miami-Dade went as far south as Islamorada on Wednesday and Thursday morning. Residents and motorists as far south as Plantation Key in Islamorada experienced some hazy conditions on Thursday morning The fires began last week as dry and wind conditions worsened the situation The cause of the blaze was not immediately known although the National Weather Service issued fire warnings earlier in the week for most of Miami-Dade with little to no rain failing in recent weeks and lower humidity levels The warning wasn’t active at the time of the blaze although conditions appeared ripe for increased risk of brush fires.  The National Weather Service in Miami said Wednesday that relative humidity values will be dropping as low as 30% with gusty southwesterly winds With most of South Florida under drought conditions the weather service said this will lead to critical fire concerns Thursday afternoon “Any fires that develop could spread rapidly,” the National Weather Service said No injuries to persons or threats to buildings have been reported SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – Local 10 News spoke with the victim of a suspected kidnapping attempt in South Miami who described what happened Thursday morning Leer en español described seeing a car pulling up about 10 feet in front of her when a man got out and tried to take her She said she was exercising late and admits she shouldn’t have been South Miami police said he pulled his car over near Southwest 86th Street and 62nd Avenue around 12:30 a.m The teenager claims Gamboa was telling her to be quiet as he was hitting her “He kept hitting me in the back of my head and punching my neck a lot and he tried to push me to the ground and I got back up as quickly as possible,” she said I didn’t have movement in this one for like a day or so and then I got movement back in it.” his fingerprints right there and a scratch from him And he ripped my shirt when I was trying (to fight him off) Police said Gamboa was involved in a minor hit-and-run later that night The victim was able to identify him at that scene and confirm that he was the man who attacked her The victim encouraged others not to walk that late and to always be aware of their surroundings Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018 Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City He attended Christopher Columbus High School Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St – Two “porch pirates” were arrested Monday exactly one month after a package was stolen from the front of a home in South Miami Leer en español 6 in the 6900 block of Southwest 63rd Avenue Police said the victim told officers that her neighbor found her empty package the following morning and delivered it to her The victim then reviewed her surveillance footage and saw a woman snatching the package from the front porch of her home and then jumping back into the passenger seat of a black Ford Mustang After surveillance video of the thief aired on local news outlets Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers received a tip identifying the thief as Leydis Vega detectives found her on social media and saw that she had photos wearing the same hair bows as she was wearing during the theft Police said the address listed on her driver’s license was the same address as that of her ex-husband Authorities said they spoke to her ex-husband when they went to the home on Dec 17 and he confirmed that Vega was the person seen in the video turned herself in to authorities on Monday and was arrested on charges of burglary and petit theft Police confirmed that they also arrested the alleged getaway driver who faces a charge of criminal solicitation Massip remained held at the Metrowest Detention Center While he was given a $2,500 bond in connection with the incident he is being held without bond for various warrants was being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center where her bond had yet to be set due to a domestic violence warrant Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com A new restaurant and neighborhood gathering place recently opened in South Miami in the corner space formerly occupied by the beloved eatery Town Kitchen and Bar for date night or a business lunch,” says Altman Altman says he has created a menu that features some former Town favorites such as crispy Brussels sprouts with lemon garlic aioli there are some familiar dishes on the menu but also a number of my new creations,” he says with a smile Kitchen 57 is a family affair; Altman’s wife Cari helps behind the scenes while their daughter is a host and their son a busser Kitchen 57 is located at 7301 SW 57th Court in South Miami. For more information, please visit www.kitchen57miami.com TrendingDevelopmentSouth FloridaARelated proposes 390-unit Live Local Act project for South Miami public housing redevelopment Firm plans 11-story building on a 3.3-acre site The Pérez family’s Related Group proposes a 390-unit Live Local Act project for the second phase of its redevelopment of a South Miami public housing complex The application comes as the Coconut Grove-based firm has seized on the state law that incentivizes development of apartments at affordable and workforce rents Related wants to build an 11-story building with 8,700 square feet of retail and 501 parking spaces on a 3.3-acre site at 5949 Southwest 68th Street according to the company’s application filed to Miami-Dade County last week would consist of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments Related is asking the county for a pre-application meeting to discuss building the project under the Live Local Act and Miami-Dade’s Rapid Transit System-Development Zone — SMART Corridor Subzone a regulation that gives wiggle room for development due to a site’s proximity to a public transportation station or major road Pre-application meetings are generally requested before a developer files an official proposal Gallery at SoMi Parc marks the second phase of Related’s redevelopment of a 6.2-acre county-owned site that was home to South Miami Gardens Apartments public housing complex The project’s first phase is the 172-unit Residences at SoMi Parc mixed-income building that opened last year at 5961 Southwest 68th Street adjacent to the Gallery at SoMi Parc development site Miami-Dade sought a request for proposals to redevelop the 58-unit South Miami Gardens Apartments complex and selected Related’s affordable housing arm according to a 2022 county commission meeting agenda item when the development agreement was approved 58 units at Residences at SoMi Parc replaced the 58 public housing units lost in the South Miami Gardens Apartments redevelopment SIGN UPRelated Urban signed a 75-year ground lease with the county for the Residences at SoMi Parc in 2022 It is expected that Related Urban will sign a similar ground lease for the Gallery at SoMi Parc site after securing project financing The county will receive a total of $101.7 million in payments over the term of the development agreement Related –– led by patriarch Jorge Pérez and his sons Jon Paul and Nicholas Pérez –– has ramped up its development pipeline. The firm for years partnered with the county to redevelop public housing, and in recent months has seized on Live Local Act for some of these projects developers can build bigger projects than a site’s zoning allows as long as at least 40 percent of apartments are for households earning no more than 120 percent of the area median income The law also provides tax breaks and a reprieve on floor area ratio and parking requirements In Miami’s Little Havana, Related wants to supersize the 1,379-unit Haley Sofge public housing complex with a 1,038-unit Live Local Act project in a pair of 21-story towers and a 12-story building 780 Northwest 13th Court and 1389 Northwest Seventh Street In Miami’s Health District, Related wants to replace the Claude Pepper age-restricted public housing building with a 398-unit Live Local project where all units will be at below-market rents This month, Related, New York-based LeFrak Organization and Coconut Grove-based 13th Floor Investments purchased a 2.5-acre development site 3650 Bird Road in Miami for $35 million The property has approvals for two 40-story towers with 748 apartments and 20,000 square feet of retail Samiar Nefzi – The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Homicide Bureau is investigating a shooting in South Miami that left a teenager dead Sunday the shooting was reported just after 5:30 p.m outside an apartment building at 5944 SW 64th St Leer en español Detective Andre Martin said in a news release Monday that officers arrived at the scene and found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound was transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital “I became his foster mom three years ago,” she said “He showed me nothing but love -- he showed love for his siblings.” a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) was issued for a vehicle that was believed to be connected to the shooting He said officers from the South Miami Police Department located a vehicle matching the description of the BOLO and tried to conduct a traffic stop on it but the driver and a passenger fled on foot in the area of South Dixie Highway and Southwest 104th Street both were taken into custody with assistance from Miami-Dade police “Preliminary investigation reveals that the subjects and victim are known to each other and were together at the incident location when a dispute occurred and a firearm was produced resulting in shots being fired,” Martin said in the news release One neighbor told Local 10 she was told the shooting stemmed from a robbery “I heard a big boom go off on the staircase,” Gisele Barrero said “I went to the last floor and I see the boy slumped over and his homeboy crying As crime scene tape was placed along Southwest 64th Street another police presence was established near U.S where authorities apprehended two suspects who had fled from the scene Martin later identified the subjects as Javari Omarion Jones He said while both are persons of interest in the case the investigation remains ongoing and no formal murder charges have been filed at this time on charges of resisting an officer without violence Jones also faces an additional charge of fleeing and eluding police at high speed told Local 10′s Joseph Ojo that he saw the group just before the shooting “They were all hanging out with each other,” he said “All of them were hanging in front of the elevator they all like looked at me crazy and then I went upstairs it got to be those kids downstairs -- it got to be.” Lopez said he left his apartment and saw the victim King’s foster mother told Local 10 that he leaves behind two young siblings “I have to explain to a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old that their brother is not coming back.” and police have not disclosed further details about the case Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Samiar Nefzi joined the Local 10 News team in August of 2023 TrendingDevelopmentSouth FloridaALennar proposes 192 single-family homes as south Miami-Dade development rush continuesRodan Estates will consist of 138 cluster houses Lennar co-CEOs Stuart Miller and Jon Jaffe along with schematics for the two proposed projects in south Miami-Dade County (Getty Listen to this article00:001xKey PointsAI Generated.✨This summary is reviewed by TRD Staff Lennar proposes 192 single-family homes in two projects in south Miami-Dade County Miami-based Lennar wants to develop Rodan Estates with 138 homes on a 20-acre site on the southeast corner of Southwest 220th Street and Southwest 133rd Court near Goulds as well as a second project with 54 homes on a 9.2-acre site on the southeast corner of Southwest 212th Street and Southwest 127th Avenue in Goulds according to applications filed to the county late last month Both sites are in unincorporated Miami-Dade led by co-CEOs Stuart Miller and Jon Jaffe has a purchase contract for the Rodan Estates site for an undisclosed price The property is owned by Redlands Grove –– led by Joel Franklin and Ilana Goldenstein and Luis Rodan –– and Citinet Aventura The Goldensteins and Rodan are based in Pinecrest Rodan Estates will consist of detached cluster homes on six adjacent lots including two at 13250 and 13330 Southwest 224th Street cluster homes are grouped together and share open spaces Rodan Estates will offer three-bedroom and four-bedroom homes with 25 percent of the site designated for open spaces asks for a rezoning from “agricultural” and “estate use modified” to “planned area development.” A separate application requests a land use change from “estate density residential” to “low-density residential with a DI-1 increase.”  Lennar is asking for a pre-application meeting with Miami-Dade administrators which is generally requested to gauge county staff’s input before an official application is filed a request to rezone the site from “agricultural district” to “modified single family residential district” will be filed The development site is owned by Orlando Villacis The homebuilder is among a crop of developers seizing on south Miami-Dade’s vast supply of buildable land available at a discount compared to sites in the county’s urban core. South Miami-Dade consists of Goulds as well as the municipalities of Homestead and Florida City In Homestead, Lennar wants to build 119 single-family homes on a 58-acre site on the southwest corner of Southwest 296th Street and Southwest 192nd Avenue. In September, the firm dropped $16.6 million on a 38.2-acre site at the intersection of Southwest 162nd Avenue and Southwest 276th Street in Homestead