Steve Litz joined NBC 6 South Florida in October 2007 as a general assignment reporter. He is the station's political reporter. Having grown up in Miami Beach, Steve loves driving around his ‘hometown’ reporting on significant news events.
Before joining NBC 6, Steve spent about ten years covering politics, education and general news for WSOC-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina. Other cities on his TV tour include a one-year stint in Akron, Ohio, and two years in Dayton. His broadcasting career started in radio at WINZ-AM in Miami.
A graduate of Georgia State University, Steve earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. When not on the job, he likes to watch the news and spend as much time outside as possible.
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City of Miami votes to enter ICE agreement despite opposition from hundreds of residents
The City of Miami has agreed to partner with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement. The federal program, known as 287(g), allows local police officers to perform certain federal immigration enforcement functions. This would include allowing officers to question, arrest and detain people who are suspected of violating immigration law. Commissioners Joe Carollo, Miguel Angel Gabela and Ralph “Rafael” Rosado...
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4 Miami officers suspended pending investigation: Chief
Four Miami officers have been suspended pending an investigation, Police Chief Manny Morales confirmed on Tuesday, the details of which he would not disclose. The officers have been relieved of duty and are suspended with pay, Morales said. The officers are “individuals that took actions that betray the badge, that are not acting within guidance and policies and procedures of…
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Miami commissioners to vote on agreement with ICE
A commission meeting is being held in Miami on Tuesday morning, where city leaders could vote to partner with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement.
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Woman killed in police-involved shooting in Wynwood had just celebrated 28th birthday
A woman, who had just celebrated her 28th birthday, died Saturday after a police-involved shooting in Wynwood. Now, through a GoFundMe page, Evelyn Valdes’ family is planning her funeral. Valdes was among the two people shot and killed outside a nightclub in the heart of Wynwood around 3 a.m. Saturday, right about the time clubs were closing and people were…
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Ahead of ‘No Kings' protests, DeSantis says Florida drivers can hit protesters to ‘flee for your safety'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on a podcast this week that drivers in Florida who encounter protesters and feel threatened have a right to hit them with their cars.
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Shakira concertgoers experience rideshare chaos to Hard Rock Stadium
Shakira concertgoers complained of a long trek to Hard Rock Stadium over the weekend after their rideshares dropped them off far away from the venue.
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Miramar Police to conduct home visits for officers who call out sick
Police officers in Miramar who call out sick will now get a home visit from a supervisor, a move the police union president is calling a morale killer.
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Former Hialeah Police chief arrested on fraud and grand theft charges: Officials
A former Hialeah Police chief was arrested on Monday on allegations of committing organized fraud and grand theft during his tenure, officials said.
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Miami Beach man gave 15-year-old money and drugs in exchange for sex: Police
A Miami Beach man is facing serious charges after police said he paid his 15-year-old neighbor with money and drugs in exchange for sex on multiple occasions.
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Detectives seek knife-wielding woman who threatened Pompano Beach restaurant employee
Detectives are searching for a knife-wielding woman who was caught on camera threatening a worker in a Pompano Beach restaurant.
