Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in South Florida with parades, festivities, and fireworks

WSVN 7News 6/3 12:17P Litzy Grijalba

South Florida is kicking off Independence Day celebrations with festive parades, family-friendly events, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. From Miami to Broward, residents and visitors can enjoy a day filled with patriotic pride and...

130 Holocaust survivors receive medal of honor in celebratory tribute by nonprofit in Cooper City

WSVN 7News 6/3 11:59A Jayme Berezdivin

One-hundred and thirty local Holocaust survivors were recognized by a Broward nonprofit on Tuesday. In honor of Holocaust Survivor Day, Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County hosted a tribute in Cooper City for 130 local Holocaust...

Authorities in South Florida ramping up drone security ahead of FIFA World Cup

WSVN 7News 6/3 11:49A Sebastian Cuervo

With the World Cup just days away, authorities have ramped up security across South Florida, and drones are among their biggest concerns. I can confidently say that the work being done to ensure the safety and security of this event is strong,”...

JetBlue plane heading to FLL experiences near-miss with nearby aircraft; FAA investigating

WSVN 7News 6/3 11:33A Jayme Berezdivin

A JetBlue plane heading to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport experienced a near miss with another aircraft on Monday. The passengers aboard JetBlue Flight 1256 landed safely in Fort Lauderdale, and many did not know about the tense...

Authorities warn residents after scammers trick elderly woman out of $3,500 in Coconut Creek

WSVN 7News 6/3 10:57A Matthew Garcia

Authorities in Coconut Creek are warning residents to be cautious after an elderly woman was tricked into sending thousands of dollars to scammers. According to Coconut Creek Police, the son of an 85-year-old woman reached out to them after he...

Miami man accused of posing as police officer, pointing gun at teen cyclist

WSVN 7News 6/3 10:46A Allyson Castillo

A Miami man was arrested Tuesday after Miami-Dade detectives said he pointed a handgun at a teenage cyclist and falsely claimed to be a police officer during a confrontation in the Kendall area in February. Christian Quintero, 24, an active...

Miami Northwestern parent arrested after firearm found on school campus, police say

WSVN 7News 6/3 8:27A Allyson Castillo

A 33-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after police said she brought a firearm onto the campus of Miami Northwestern Senior High School while meeting with school officials about a fight involving her daughter. Apolonia Sindora Crumpton was...

Miami woman arrested after running unlicensed post-surgery recovery facility, collecting over $200K...

WSVN 7News 6/3 8:11A Patrick Chalvire

A Miami-Dade woman is facing fraud and licensing charges after investigators say she operated an unlicensed post-cosmetic surgery recovery facility out of a home, taking in more than $200,000 from unsuspecting patients. Kerri Lisa Smith, 38, was...

Bus driver charged with child neglect after 6-year-old left alone on school bus in SW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 6/3 5:50A Allyson Castillo

A Miami-Dade County school bus driver was arrested on a child neglect charge after authorities said she left a sleeping six-year-old boy alone on a bus, allowing him to wander through a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood. Patricia Barberena, 62,...

BSO detectives searching for 14-year-old girl reported missing from Lauderdale Lakes

WSVN 7News 6/3 5:46A Sebastian Cuervo

Authorities seek the public s assistance in their search for a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Lauderdale Lakes. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit, Georchel Cephas was last seen Saturday near the 3200...

Bodycam video shows moments after fatal toll booth crash; driver arrested and victim’s family...

WSVN 7News 6/3 5:37A Sebastian Cuervo

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. (WSVN) Body camera video captured the moments after a pickup truck crashed through a toll booth at a Florida beach, killing a worker and leading to the driver s arrest. Now, the victim s family is mourning the loss of...

Man, woman and 2 girls found dead inside Doral Isles home, police say

WSVN 7News 6/2 11:45P Rubén Rosario

A homicide investigation is underway at a gated community in Doral after four people, including two children, were found dead inside a home. Doral Police units responded to a welfare check in the area of Northwest 111th Court and 72nd Terrace in...

Memorial Healthcare System cuts ribbon on new emergency care facility in Miramar

WSVN 7News 6/2 12:02P Matthew Garcia

A new emergency room will soon be providing critical services for residents in Miramar. Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Memorial Healthcare System Red Road Emergency Room. The facility stretches across nearly 17,000 square...

Airbnb offers special opportunity for fans to play with MLS veterans at Miami Stadium

WSVN 7News 6/2 12:01P Jayme Berezdivin

The vacation rental company Airbnb has launched a special opportunity for soccer fans to meet and play with soccer veterans at Hard Rock Stadium, known as the Miami Stadium for matches, ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The contest allows fans to...

1 hospitalized after police respond to shooting in Miami Gardens

WSVN 7News 6/2 11:29A Kevin Boulandier

A person was airlifted to the hospital after a reported shooting in Miami Gardens. Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the area of Northwest 37th Ave and 195th Terrace on Tuesday afternoon. Details remain...