Authorities find no danger after shooting threat forced evacuation at Walmart in Miami Gardens

WSVN 7News 7/3 11:42A Matthew Garcia

A scary moment turned into a false alarm after shooting threats forced everyone to evacuate a Walmart in Miami Gardens. It happened at the store located along Northwest 167th Street and 37th Avenue near Hard Rock Stadium, Monday morning. Following...

Man hospitalized after lightning knocks tree down onto car in North Miami

WSVN 7News 7/3 11:16A Matthew Garcia

A man is recovering in the hospital after harsh weather caused a tree to fall onto his car in North Miami. Surveillance video obtained exclusively by 7News shows the moment an intense lightning strike snapped a pine tree, causing it to topple...

2 fawns recovering at wildlife sanctuary after being rescued from Pasco County wildfire

WSVN 7News 7/3 8:28A Rubén Rosario

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) Cellphone video captured the moment a first responder came to the rescue of a fawn trapped underneath debris, one of several rescued days apart as a wildfire raged near Tampa. Pasco County Fire Rescue firefighter Cameron...

Florida’s tallest flagpole raised in Cape Coral park ahead of July 4th festivities

WSVN 7News 7/3 7:38A Rubén Rosario

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WSVN) The tallest Florida flagpole marked a patriotic milestone ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. The 250-foot flagpole was raised earlier this week at Bernice Braden Park in Cape Coral. The flagpole was under construction...

Bicyclist fatally struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale, shutting down WB State Road 84

WSVN 7News 7/3 6:42A Sebastian Cuervo

The death of a bicyclist is under investigation after a tragedy on the tracks in Fort Lauderdale. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, the victim was struck and killed by a Brightline train along the 200 block of State Road 84, Friday morning....

South Florida rapper who became first hip-hop artist to join US Army Field Band shares career...

WSVN 7News 7/3 6:01A Sebastian Cuervo

A U.S. Army staff sergeant from South Florida is opening up and sharing the story of how he became the first hip-hop artist to be hired by the Department of Defense as a member of the U.S. Army Field Band. Speaking with 7News earlier this week,...

Crews put out mobile home fire in Davie, prevent it from spreading; no injuries

WSVN 7News 7/3 4:02A Rubén Rosario

Crews battled fierce flames after a mobile home caught fire overnight in Davie. Davie Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the blaze at a mobile home park in the area of Southwest 116th Way and 13th Place, at around 4:40 a.m. on Friday....

Man critical after shooting in Wynwood

WSVN 7News 7/3 2:17A Rubén Rosario

Rescue crews rushed a man to the hospital after, police said, he came under fire in a residential area in Miami s Wynwood section just before the start of the Fourth of July weekend. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the...

Venezuelan telenovela actor arrested after police say he exposed himself near children’s playground...

WSVN 7News 7/2 10:38A Allyson Castillo

A Venezuelan actor known for his roles in popular telenovelas was arrested Wednesday after police said he exposed himself while sitting inside his vehicle in the parking lot of Doral Park Country Club, near a playground and community pool where...

Experience art and nature with Wynwood Walls and Zoo Miami discounted combo deal

WSVN 7News 7/2 10:25A Litzy Grijalba

Want to visit two of Miami s biggest attractions for the price of one? Well, now you can. This summer, you can see both places without breaking the bank with a new discounted combo ticket. So grab your sunscreen and walking shoes because spending...

Grammy winner Lizzo enters bold era with new album, ‘B****’

WSVN 7News 7/2 10:21A Litzy Grijalba

Lizzo is back with a brand new album, and the title is making the truth hurt. It s called B****, and she s spilling the tea on what motivates her. Deco s Alex Miranda, who s 99% that [expletive], has all the juicy details. From bold lyrics to big...

Middle-schoolers learn hands-on legal lessons, stage mock trial in 100 Black Men of South Florida’s...

WSVN 7News 7/2 7:41A Rubén Rosario

Several South Florida students received a hands-on lesson in the law this summer, thanks to one organization s mission to keep young people engaged and active while sparking their interest in the legal profession.  The 100 Black Men of South...

Ring video captures man armed with long gun approaching Miami Shores home

WSVN 7News 7/2 7:26A Sebastian Cuervo

New doorbell video captured what appears to be an armed man approaching a home in Miami Shores. According to Miami Shores Police, the man, who was seen carrying what appears to be a long-barreled rifle or shotgun, rang the doorbell of the home,...

Miami-Dade officials urge boaters to prioritize safety ahead of July 4th weekend

WSVN 7News 7/2 7:20A Sebastian Cuervo

Local agencies teamed up ahead of the Fourth of July to share tips on how to keep everyone on the water safe during the holiday weekend. With thousands of visitors and residents set to hit the waterways over the the next several days, Miami-Dade...

Man accused of making sexual advances toward a 16-year-old walking to school in Miami

WSVN 7News 7/2 6:41A Allyson Castillo

A 22-year-old man has been arrested after Miami police said he approached a 16-year-old girl as she walked to school, grabbed her by the wrist and made sexually explicit advances before she was able to get away. According to an arrest report, the...