Eden Checkol

Miami

Anchor at WPLG-TV (Pembroke Park, FL)

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Trappers catch 2 alligators after woman dies during attack while canoeing in Florida

1 week ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol |Andrea Torres

Published: May 7, 2025 at 7:41 PMTags: Florida, Lake Kissimee, Polk County, AlligatorSign up for our NewslettersPublished: May 7, 2025 at 7:41 PMTags: Florida, Lake Kissimee, Polk County, AlligatorPOLK COUNTY, Fla. – An alligator killed a 61-year-old woman who was canoeing Tuesday in Polk County’s Lake Kissimmee area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
David Knezevich, acusado de matar a su esposa en España, fue encontrado muerto en la cárcel

2 weeks ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol

Published: April 28, 2025 at 4:25 PMSign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 28, 2025 at 4:25 PMFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Un hombre del sur de la Florida en espera de juicio en la cárcel ha sido encontrado muerto. David Knezevich es el hombre de Fort Lauderdale acusado del secuestro y asesinato de su esposa, Ana María Henao. Desapareció en España en febrero de 2024. Los fiscales alegan que Knezevich mintió sobre estar en el sur de Florida cuando su esposa desapareció.
David Knezevich, accused of killing wife in Spain, found dead in jail

2 weeks ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol

Published: April 28, 2025 at 4:21 PMTags: Crime, Fort Lauderdale, Broward CountySign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 28, 2025 at 4:21 PMTags: Crime, Fort Lauderdale, Broward CountyFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A South Florida man awaiting trial in jail has been found dead. David Knezevich is the Fort Lauderdale man charged in the kidnapping and murder of his estranged wife, Ana Maria Henao. She vanished in Spain in February of 2024.
Brigadas responden rápidamente tras incendio forestal en el oeste de Broward

3 weeks ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol

Published: April 23, 2025 at 6:29 PMBROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Un incendio forestal comenzó a arder el miércoles en el oeste del condado de Broward. El fuego se localizó en los Everglades de Florida, cerca de la autopista U.S. 27, en las cercanías de Weston. Hasta la tarde del miércoles, se habían quemado 15 acres y los bomberos informaron que las llamas aún no estaban contenidas.
Crews quickly respond after brush fire ignites in west Broward

3 weeks ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A brush fire began burning in western Broward County on Wednesday. It was located in the Florida Everglades off U.S. 27 near Weston. As of Wednesday afternoon, 15 acres had burned, and firefighters said the flames had yet to be contained. Fire crews were on scene battling the blaze, with bombardiers being used to help fight the fire. The fire isn’t near any businesses or homes.
Estudiantes de Florida State reaccionan tras tiroteo masivo en el campus

3 weeks ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol

Published: April 17, 2025 at 7:05 PMSign up for our NewslettersPublished: April 17, 2025 at 7:05 PMTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Un tiroteo masivo ocurrió el jueves en la Universidad Estatal de Florida (FSU, por sus siglas en inglés). Alrededor del mediodía, FSU envió una alerta advirtiendo sobre un tirador activo en el campus. La universidad pidió a estudiantes y personal docente refugiarse en el lugar y esperar nuevas instrucciones mientras la policía y múltiples agencias rodeaban el área.
Florida State students react to deadly mass shooting on campus

3 weeks ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol

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Florida Senate passes weather manipulation bill

1 month ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol |Veronica Crespo

Published: April 4, 2025 at 8:12 AMTags: Florida, Politics, WeatherTALLAHASSE, Fla. – The Florida Senate has passed a bill banning weather manipulation. SB 56, passed on Thursday, would make it illegal to release chemicals or substances to manipulate temperature, weather climate or sunlight. This would include things like cloud seeding and geo-engineering. Scientists use the practice to help bring rain to certain areas that need it.
Un gran incendio cierra Card Sound Road en el extremo sur de Miami-Dade

1 month ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol

Un gran incendio cierra Card Sound Road en el extremo sur de Miami-DadeCONDADO DE MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – Un incendio estalló en el condado de Miami-Dade el martes por la tarde. Fue a lo largo de Card Sound Road, en el extremo sur de Miami-Dade. Las unidades del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Miami-Dade fueron observadas en el lugar trabajando para controlar el incendio. Se pidió a los conductores que evitaran el área ya que Card Sound Road estaba cerrada en ambas direcciones.
Large brush fire shuts down Card Sound Road in far south Miami-Dade

1 month ago | local10.com | Eden Checkol

Large brush fire shuts down Card Sound Road in far south Miami-DadeMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A grass fire broke out in Miami-Dade County on Tuesday afternoon. 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 asked to avoid the area as Card Sound Road was closed in both directions. This is a breaking news story that will be updated a new information is made available.