Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick’s arraignment again put off as lawyer retention remains an issue

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 1/20 6:35A David Lyons

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Broward County returned to a Miami federal courtroom Tuesday to be arraigned on charges related to her alleged theft of $5 million in government relief funds. But the law firm that has been temporarily...

Universal Orlando teasing possible ‘Fast and Furious’ roller coaster

WSVN 7News 1/20 4:36A Sebastian Cuervo

Universal Orlando Resort has teased a new thrill ride, and it might just have to do with a popular movie franchise about fast cars and big egos. A new post from the theme park featured a static speedometer moved to Tuesday s date and the sound of...

Miami Beach launches free water taxi service between Sunset Harbour, downtown Miami

WSVN 7News 1/20 4:23A Patrick Chalvire

Miami Beach has launched a free commuter water taxi service connecting the city’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood to downtown Miami, offering a new transit option across Biscayne Bay. The service began operating Tuesday, with departures from the...

‘We’ll be back next year’: Canes fans keep heads held high after heartbreaking national championship...

WSVN 7News 1/20 4:15A Sebastian Cuervo

It wasn t the outcome Miami Hurricanes fans hoped for, but they supported their football team every step of the way. However, Monday night s tough loss at the Colege Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium saw fans...

Search underway for 46-year-old woman reported missing from Margate

WSVN 7News 1/20 3:47A Rubén Rosario

Police seek the public s help in their search for a woman who was reported missing from Margate. According to Margate Police, Yannique Chauntee Clarke was last seen leaving her home to go for a walk, along the 6100 block Southgate Boulevard, at...

No plea entered as Cherfilus-McCormick, congresswoman accused of stealing $5M in disaster funds,...

WSVN 7News 1/20 2:51A Rubén Rosario

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the South Florida comgresswoman charged with stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds , headed back to court for her arraignment, but no plea was entered. Tuesday s morning proceeding had already been...

Fort Lauderdale scores high as landing spot for people moving to Florida, U-Haul survey says

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 1/20 12:00A David Lyons

Fort Lauderdale, the city that anchors Broward County, may not have been flying so far beneath the radar after all. Roughly a week after Visit Lauderdale, the county s tourism marketing agency, spent...

2 teens critical but stable after shooting in Opa-locka gated community; several people detained

WSVN 7News 1/19 11:26P Rubén Rosario

Two teenagers were airlifted to the hospital after, witnesses said, they were ambushed and shot in a gated community in Opa-locka in the overnight hours, leading police to take several people into custody. 7News cameras captured Opa-locka Police...

48-year-old woman has been missing from Coconut Grove for nearly 2 weeks, police say

WSVN 7News 1/19 12:51A Rubén Rosario

Police seek the public s help in their search for a woman who was reported missing from Miami. According to City of Miami Police, Punita Kevala Frey was last seen in an unspecified part of Coconut Grove on Jan. 6. Frey, 48, stands 5 feet, 5...

Hoosiers players preparing in Miami for big game; as players who grew up in South Florida share...

WSVN 7News 1/18 2:17A Jayme Berezdivin

As the Indiana Hoosiers prepare for the College Football Playoff National Championship, the quarterback of the Hoosiers and 2025 Heisman Trophy winner, Fernando Mendoza, shared his thoughts on the big game Saturday. This is the national...

Hurricanes and Hoosiers in final preparations ahead of big game as excitement for CFP championship...

WSVN 7News 1/18 1:04A Jayme Berezdivin

The Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers are getting ready to face off in South Florida for the College Football Playoff National Championship game at the Hard Rock Stadium, as excitement from both sides continues to grow. Both teams climbed...

Welcome to South Florida, Hoosiers fans! Who knew we had so much in common?!

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 1/17 12:30A Ben Crandell

Welcome to South Florida, Indiana football fans! We’re happy you’re here — and Notre Dame isn’t. During your visit to the area for the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock...

MDSO hosts vehicle safety demonstration ahead of MLK weekend events

WSVN 7News 1/16 8:32A Kevin Boulandier

Law enforcement officials held a demonstration to raise awareness for ATV and motorcycle drivers ahead of the holiday weekend. The Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office along with Florida Highway Patrol and the City of Miami Police officers issued tips on...

Warming shelters for the homeless are open as Florida experiences its coldest weather this winter

WSVN 7News 1/16 8:27A Kathleen Ditton

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tourists bundled up, warming shelters for the homeless opened and growers sprayed crops with water to create protective ice for their plants on Friday as sunny Florida shivered through the coldest weather that parts of the...

Man makes court appearance for drug charges after leading police on foot pursuit across Miami Beach

WSVN 7News 1/16 8:22A Kevin Boulandier

A man faced a judge, one day after a police pursuit ended in his capture . Antwan Moss faces several drug related charges after, Miami Beach Police said, he was in possession of illegal narcotics and attempted to run from them. Surveillance video...