Coral Gables human smuggling operation suspects identified as Cuban citizens, federal documents say

CBS Miami (News) 1/22 5:55A Hunter Geisel

Keiner Cicilia-Rodriguez, Lucas Sedeno-Rodriguez and Jose Luis Villares Miami-Dade Corrections MIAMI Three Cuban citizens have been identified as the suspects involved in a human smuggling operation...

A South Florida driver said he fell asleep during a fatal crash. Why didn’t deputies test if he was...

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 1/20 9:39P Shira Moolten

Before a random Sunday morning last June, Ayal Chomsky had what he could only describe as perfection: marriage to the love of his life, 44-year-old Caryn Chomsky, who he met about 25 years ago on...

Which Florida congressional district has the highest household income? It’s not where you — or...

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 1/20 9:27P Anthony Man

It’s home to President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire neighbors in Palm Beach, but Florida’s 22nd Congressional District isn’t among the districts with the highest earnings in the country....

South Florida lawmakers and the top roles they’ll have on committees

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 1/20 9:26P Anthony Man

U.S. foreign policy will be dictated by President-elect Donald Trump. It will be influenced by Trump s pick for national security adviser, U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla. And policy will be implemented by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., once he’s...

Crews extinguish yacht fire in NW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 1/19 3:07A Apage

Fire crews have extinguished a yacht fire in Northwest Miami-Dade early Sunday morning. Heavy smoke filled the air near the 3600 block of Northwest South River Drive. Fire rescue crews were at the scene putting out the flames. The boat fire has...

Miami-Dade County hosts inaugural Beloved Community Public Market and Resource Fair

WSVN 7News 1/19 2:10A Apage

The inaugural Beloved Community Public Market and Resource Fair was launched Saturday night, helping to fulfill the dream for community and togetherness. Local vendors, live performances, food, giveaways, and resources were available for...

Office Depot, Domtar Paper Company donate $5,000 to Silver Bluff elementary to help students prepare...

WSVN 7News 1/19 1:11A Apage

Dozens of teachers from a South Florida elementary school stocked up on supplies in preparation for the upcoming semester after receiving a generous donation to enrich their classrooms. A $5,000 donation from Office Depot and Domtar Paper Company...

Camera store owner speaks out after robbers steal $4k worth of equipment

WSVN 7News 1/19 12:59A Apage

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (WSVN) — A camera store owner near Tampa is speaking out following an encounter with thieves determined to steal expensive items. Jim Smetzer, the owner of Pasco Camera Exchange, said it was the first time he d have to fight...

1 in custody following police-involved hit-and-run in NW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 1/19 12:20A Apage

One person is in custody following a hit-and-run involving a Miami-Dade Sheriff s deputy. The crash happened Saturday night in the area of Northwest 22nd Avenue and 87th Street. Deputies said a man in a stolen car was speeding when he struck the...

Changing your eye color is easier than you think. But should you?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 1/18 12:30A Cindy Krischer Goodman

Floridians are jumping on the newest TikTok trend: changing your eye color. The young and old have discovered that turning brown eyes blue or hazel eyes green can be as simple as putting in color...

Florida hotel discriminated against Arab American group after Hamas attack, Justice Department says

WSVN 7News 1/17 5:39A Kathleen Ditton

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The owner of a hotel in Orlando, Florida s tourist district has reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department after the agency sued alleging discrimination when the resort canceled a planned conference for an Arab...

Newly released bodycam video shows FLPD officers rushing to save toddler after drive-by shooting

WSVN 7News 1/17 5:07A Tynisa Senior

Newly released bodycam footage shows the emotional life-saving moments when two Fort Lauderdale Police officers rushed to save a toddler who d been shot in a drive-by shooting last July. The shooting left two people dead and three others injured....

Police search for suspect in fatal Hollywood shooting

WSVN 7News 1/17 2:20A Tynisa Senior

A man has died following a shooting in Hollywood. It happened just after 1:30 a.m., Friday in the 2200 block of Douglas Street. Police said they responded to a 911 call about a car in the middle of the street with a person inside. When officers...

Man arrested, charged in connection to deadly Downtown Miami attack

WSVN 7News 1/17 2:03A Tynisa Senior

Miami Police have arrested and charged a man in connection to the brutal Downtown Miami attack that killed two people and injured two others. Less than 24 hours after the brazen string of violence, detectives announced that they arrested...

Woman dead in ‘suspicious’ fire at townhouse in Deerfield Beach, authorities say

WSVN 7News 1/17 1:11A Tynisa Senior

A woman has died in a suspicious overnight fire at a townhouse in Deerfield Beach, authorities say. Just after 4:30a.m.,emergency personnel responded to a residential fire in the 4300 block of Northwest 4th Avenue after receiving several 911...