Eden Checkol

Miami

Anchor at WPLG-TV (Pembroke Park, FL)

Anchor at WSFL-TV (Ft Lauderdale, FL)

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Intento de exorcismo en el centro de escalofriante investigación sobre muerte de niño en Florida

3 days ago | local10.com | Ryan Mackey |Eden Checkol

Published: June 3, 2025 at 6:19 PMTags: EspanolUna madre de Florida acusada de matar a su hijo de 6 años dijo a los agentes que estaba tratando de “exorcizar los demonios” de él, según nuevas imágenes de la cámara corporal obtenidas por Local 10 News el martes.
Exorcism attempt at center of chilling Florida child death investigation

3 days ago | local10.com | Ryan Mackey |Eden Checkol

Published: June 3, 2025 at 5:21 PMTags: St. Lucie County, CrimeST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son told deputies she was trying to “exorcise the demons” from him, according to new body camera footage obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday. Bodycam video shows a St. Lucie County deputy confronting Rhonda Polynice, 41, outside her home on May 30, asking why her son, Ra’Myl Pierre, hadn’t been to school in nearly two weeks.
Rescatan a un hombre de aguas en el Parque Nacional Biscayne

1 week ago | local10.com | Ryan Mackey |Eden Checkol

Published: May 30, 2025 at 5:28 PMTags: EspanolCONDADO DE MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – Un hombre fue rescatado después de ser sacado de las aguas cerca de Elliott Key en el Parque Nacional Biscayne el viernes por la tarde luego de un ahogamiento reportado que provocó una respuesta de rescate a gran escala, confirmaron las autoridades. La llamada llegó inicialmente como un posible ahogamiento, lanzando un esfuerzo coordinado que involucró a múltiples agencias, incluida la Oficina del Sheriff de Miami-Dade.
Man rescued from waters in Biscayne National Park

1 week ago | local10.com | Ryan Mackey |Eden Checkol

Published: May 30, 2025 at 5:16 PMTags: Miami-Dade CountyMiami-Dade County, Fla. – A man was rescued after being pulled from the waters near Elliott Key in Biscayne National Park on Friday afternoon following a reported drowning that prompted a large-scale rescue response, authorities confirmed. The call initially came in as a possible drowning, launching a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies, including the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
Trappers catch 2 alligators after woman dies during attack while canoeing in Florida

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.