Man arrested in string of car thefts and burglaries in Coral Gables, cops say

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/17 7:51A Brian Hamacher

A man has been arrested in a series of car thefts and burglaries that targeted high-end vehicles in Coral Gables and Miami, police said.

Man accused of shooting at sister’s boyfriend near Sand Bar in Miami Beach faces judge

WSVN 7News 6/17 7:38A Rubén Rosario

A man accused of shooting at his sister s boyfriend in Miami Beach appeared in court. Christopher Brandi stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer on Wednesday morning following his arrest. The 38-year-old suspect has been charged...

40th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America to honor South Florida chapter, mentee in...

WSVN 7News 6/17 7:31A Matthew Garcia

The 100 Black Men of South Florida organization is taking mentorship to the friendly skies and beyond, with their sights set on New York City.  Members and chaperones along with 22 of the organization s middle school and high school mentees, who...

Fans eager to see Ronaldo, Portugal take on DR Congo at FIFA World Cup match

WSVN 7News 6/17 7:09A Matthew Garcia

A day after Argentine fans across South Florida witnessed an incredible hat trick by Lionel Messi , Portugal s supporters are eager to watch Cristiano Ronaldo lead his team in their first match of the World Cup against the Democratic Republic of...

George Pino’s defense highlights concussion suffered in fatal 2022 boat crash as trial enters 8th...

WSVN 7News 6/17 7:01A Matthew Garcia

On the eighth day for the criminal trial against prominent real estate developer George Pino, the defense started the day by bringing a witness to highlight injuries he suffered that led to the deadly boating accident over Labor Day weekend in...

Osceola County deputies find missing 7-year-old girl struggling to stay afloat in neighbor’s pool

WSVN 7News 6/17 5:52A Matthew Garcia

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) New video shows Osceola County deputies finding a missing girl struggling to stay above water in a neighbor s pool. It began as a massive search for the 7-year-old after she vanished from her mother s sight while...

Miami mother accused of helping son steal purse from Design District jewelry store, police say

WSVN 7News 6/17 5:32A Allyson Castillo

A Miami woman was arrested Tuesday after investigators said she helped her juvenile son steal a purse and other belongings from an employee-only area of a jewelry store in the Miami Design District. Linda Maria Palacio, 41, faces charges of...

Researchers try to recover scientific work after fire caused by lightning strike destroyed USF lab...

WSVN 7News 6/17 4:15A Matthew Garcia

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WSVN) Researchers at the University of South Florida are trying to recover years of scientific work after a crack of lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a lab building on campus last month. Officials later determined a...

Florida sues TikTok over platform allowing children under 14 to open accounts

WSVN 7News 6/16 4:20A Kevin Boulandier

The State of Florida is suing TikTok in their latest move against tech giants. State Attorney General James Uthmeier argued this week that the platform violates Florida s child protection law by allowing children under 14 to create accounts. The...

2 FHP troopers hospitalized after crash on Turnpike in Doral; NB lanes closed near NW 106th St.

WSVN 7News 6/15 5:40A Rubén Rosario

A crash along the Florida Turnpike in Doral sent two Florida Highway Patrol troopers to the hospital and led to the closure of all northbound lanes. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene of the wreck off Northwest 106th Street, just before 11 a.m. on...

Teen shot in leg outside Miami convenience store, triggering search for gunman

WSVN 7News 6/15 4:58A Rubén Rosario

Police are searching for the gunman who they said opened fire in a Miami neighborhood, sending a teenage boy to the hospital. City of Miami Police units responded to a call from the victim alerting them that he had been shot near Southwest...

Coral Gables to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with music, drones and fireworks at Biltmore...

WSVN 7News 6/15 4:15A Rubén Rosario

The City of Coral Gables will celebrate the United States 250th birthday with a festive extravaganza for all ages. A Gables Fourth Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza is set to delight residents and visitors at the historic Biltmore Hotel on...

MDSO motorman in stable condition after crash in SW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 6/14 4:51A Jayme Berezdivin

A Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office motorman is recovering after a crash in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Southwest 248th Street and 112th Avenue. Video from the scene shows a Miami-Dade...

Woman fatally struck by car in Sunrise, police investigating

WSVN 7News 6/14 2:14A Jayme Berezdivin

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway in Sunrise. Police said a gray SUV hit a woman who was crossing the road. The accident happened on West Commercial Boulevard near Northwest 102nd Avenue on Saturday. She was rushed...

Helicopter crash in Pembroke Pines leaves 4 hospitalized in stable condition

WSVN 7News 6/13 7:22A Jayme Berezdivin

A helicopter crash in Pembroke Pines left four people hospitalized in stable condition, according to officials. Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue crews and Pembroke Pines Police Department officers responded to the scene on the grounds of North Perry...