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Volunteers clean up Biscayne Bay shoreline as part of 44th annual Baynanza in NE Miami-Dade

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:41:47 Z

(WSVN 7News) Thousands of volunteers worked around Biscayne Bay to help clean up the shoreline. Miami-Dade County hosted the 44th annual Baynanza cleanup day in Northeast Miami-Dade. It s really an opportunity for residents across the region to come together and...

Residents speak out as BSO continues pleas for help to find man caught assaulting woman in Weston

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:48:20 Z

(WSVN 7News) Weston residents are reeling after a man was caught on camera violently attacking a woman in broad daylight. When I walk out, I carry my Taser with me. Even in this parking lot because you just don t know. It s scary. said Tina McMahon, a Weston...

Miami Southridge Senior High School teacher accused of battery; MDCPS responds

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:10:40 Z

(WSVN 7News) A teacher at Mother of Miami Southridge Senior High School is spending time behind bars. 53-year-old Rudolph Infante has been charged with four counts of battery and one felony charge of offenses against students by an authority figure. Details on...

Emergency crews free trapped person after accident on Florida Turnpike; condition unknown

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:36:07 Z

(WSVN 7News) A person was freed from their SUV after being trapped during an accident that caused trouble on the Florida Turnpike. The accident took place Saturday near Caribbean Boulevard in Southwest Miami-Dade. Emergency crews freed the person from the SUV,...

3 hospitalized after shooting in Miami Gardens; police investigating

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:04:59 Z

(WSVN 7News) Three people have been hospitalized after a shooting took place in Miami Gardens. First responders arrived late Saturday night to reports of a shooting near a Checkers restaurant near Northwest 27th Avenue and Miami Gardens Drive. It was a good night...

Mandarin Oriental Hotel demolished in implosion; residents and visitors react

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:32:21 Z

(WSVN 7News) An iconic hotel that graced the Miami skyline has been demolished, with residents and visitors reacting. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, a 23 story building, came down early Sunday morning. This side, because of the other side, it was probably going to...

Miami Heat hold Earth Day celebration with students at Driftwood Middle School

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:40:16 Z

(WSVN 7News) Students and teachers at Driftwood Middle School in Hollywood celebrated Earth Day with the help from the Miami Heat. The event hosted a pep rally from the Heat mascot Burnie and the Hoop Troop, and students bounced basketballs. The school won the...

Music star Pitbull makes surprise appearance at FIU house party

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:51:47 Z

(WSVN 7News) A house party at Florida International University had a surprise guest after the major music star Pitbull made a special appearance. Video on social media showed the moment that Pitbull walked into the small gathering, hosted by FIU Athletics...

Students share plant research, take part in symposium at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:26:39 Z

(WSVN 7News) Students from across the country shared their research and ideas at a symposium at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables. The Growing Beyond Earth event, a classroom based science program, was made to empower students to come up with...

Patients at Niklaus Children’s Hospital meet UFC superstars ahead of upcoming event

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:55:50 Z

(WSVN 7News) Patients at Niklaus Children s Hospital met with UFC fighters ahead of an upcoming event. Alexandre Pantjoba and former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk played tic-tac-toe with patients. The stars also donated toys and sat in on radio interviews inside...

Father charged with lewd conduct involving 13-year-old daughter

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:05:42 Z

(WSVN 7News) A 39-year-old man was arrested Thursday and charged with lewd and lascivious conduct involving a child under 16. John Jairo Mendez was taken into custody on April 9 following an investigation into an incident involving his 13-year-old biological...

Search underway for 67-year-old man missing from Little Haiti since February

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:33:15 Z

(WSVN 7News) Police seek the public s help in their search for a man who went missing from Miami s Little Haiti neighborhood two months ago. According to City of Miami Police, 67 year-old Kenneth Jones was last seen in an unspecified part of Little Haiti on Feb....

SUV hits cement wall at Plantation senior living community

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:59:44 Z

(WSVN 7News) Police are investigating a crash that sent a driver careening into a cement wall outside a building in a Plantation senior community. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene of the crash at The Pointe at Plantation Senior Living along the 8500 block of...

Miami Lakes woman faces multiple felony charges in alleged car loan scam

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:47:52 Z

(WSVN 7News) Dunia Sierra is facing multiple felony charges, including organized fraud, grand theft and vehicle-related fraud, following an investigation into an alleged auto loan fraud scheme, authorities said. The arrest stems from an ongoing investigation by...

Man arrested for spitting on McDonald’s drive-thru employee

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:17:22 Z

(WSVN 7News) A Key West man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly spitting on a McDonald s drive-thru employee in Marathon. The incident occurred on March 17, at approximately 10:14 p.m. According to the Monroe County Sheriff s Office, the victim told deputies...

Miami-Dade condo association manager arrested for allegedly forcing vendor to pay $21,000 in kickbacks

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:01:37 Z

(WSVN 7News) A Miami-Dade condominium association manager was arrested after investigators said she forced a contracted vendor to pay thousands of dollars in kickbacks to keep his business at a local condo complex. Maria Del Alvarez-Concepcion, 57, faces charges...

The Easy Lemon Dessert Our Readers Can’t Stop Making This Spring

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:50:42 Z

(Love and Lemons) As the weather warms up this spring, I’ve noticed my dessert cravings shifting. So long, chocolate—right now, I want all things bright and citrusy. I’m clearly not alone in this, because of all the desserts on Love & Lemons, there’s one our readers...

Unpacking the House Farm Bill: Part 4

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:54:38 Z

(National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition) Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final post in a four-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on March 5. The first post provides an overview of the...

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Earns 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces Award

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:15:51 Z

(Restaurant News) Chicago, IL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Lou Malnati s Pizzeria has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award winner, a national recognition for organizations that foster exceptional, people-first workplace cultures. The recognition is based on...

Barberitos Brings Back Cinco de Queso Promotion with Free Queso and a Chance to Win Free Burritos for a Year

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:07:28 Z

(Restaurant News) Fan-created menu items and seasonal promotions put guests in the spotlight St. Petersburg, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Barberitos , known for its better-for-you, Mexican-inspired dishes, is kicking off its Cinco de Mayo campaign, which began on...

Restaurant Realty Company Celebrates 30 Years as California’s Largest Restaurant Brokerage

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:13:06 Z

(Restaurant News) 30-year milestone highlights 3,400+ clients served, $1B+ in transactions, and 1,700+ restaurant, bar & nightlife business sales/leases across 375+ California cities. San Rafael / Los Angeles, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Restaurant Realty Company ,...

Taco Bell Unlocks a New Dimension of Heat With Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:42:15 Z

(Restaurant News) Taco Bell reimagines its iconic Crispy Chicken Nuggets with the first-ever transformation of cult-favorite Diablo Sauce into dust, available April 16 for a limited time TLDR: Taco Bell introduces Diablo Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets, marking the...

South Block Expands Into Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood Neighborhood, Marking Milestone 25th Location

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:47:06 Z

(Restaurant News) Fast-growing acai and smoothie brand expands Southeast footprint with grand opening of second North Carolina location Charlotte, NC ( RestaurantNews.com ) South Block is continuing its multistate expansion with the opening of its newest location...

Miami Police need to ID boy found wandering alone in Allapattah

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:24:36 Z

(WSVN 7News) Police seek the public s help in identifying a boy who, they said, was found wandering alone in Miami s Allapattah neighborhood. According to City of Miami Police, the child was spotted in the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 17th Street, at...

Artemis II’s return to Earth will test Orion’s biggest flaw: the heat shield that keeps its astronauts safe

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:11:14 Z

(WSVN 7News) (CNN) — As four astronauts complete their historic trip around the moon in NASA’s 16.5-foot-wide Orion spacecraft, they’ll be testing a known flaw — one that had some experts urging the space agency not to fly the mission with humans on board. NASA...

27th annual Miami Riverday festival offering free family fun, live music and river boat rides at Lummus Park

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:00:00 Z

(WSVN 7News) The Miami River comes alive Saturday with the return of Miami Riverday, a free, family-friendly festival now in its 27th year at the Lummus Park Historic District. The event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. at 250 NW North River Drive and features river boat...

Just Say “Stuff It!” – Panera Bread Launches Latest Innovation, All-New Salad Stuffers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:36:31 Z

(Restaurant News) The Bread Bowl Meets Salad in Panera s Newest Innovative Menu Category St. Louis, MO ( RestaurantNews.com ) Salads just got bread-er at Panera Bread . Today, the brand famous for its iconic soup bread bowl is launching its freshest menu innovation:...

The Franchise Game 2026 Returns to Yum! Brands Headquarters for Its Fourth Year

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:51:24 Z

(Restaurant News) Tarji Carter (CEO, The Franchise Player), alongside partners Daylon A. Goff (Founder, It s Just Day Strategic Consulting) and Dessie Brown Jr. (Director of Marketing, Feng Cha) A premier franchise symposium and trade show connecting top brands,...

Nick the Greek Debuts in Inland Empire With Ontario Location

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:26:08 Z

(Restaurant News) Nick the Greek is Now Open in Ontario Fast-Growing Greek Chain Brings Authentic Greek Street Food to San Bernardino County San Jose, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Nick the Greek , a national chain serving up authentic Greek street food, is now open in...

Krispy Kreme Celebrates ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Return with Exclusive Specialty Pack

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:59:12 Z

(Restaurant News) Fans tuning into revival of the beloved family comedy can enjoy Malcolm in the Middle Mix Pack doughnuts this weekend, April 10-12 Charlotte, NC ( RestaurantNews.com ) Krispy Kreme ® will make the “middle” a little sweeter this weekend for fans...

South Florida insurance brokerage firm admits to $141.5M ACA fraud scheme

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:00:00 Z

(WSVN 7News) AP of South Florida, LLC, an insurance brokerage company, has agreed to plead guilty for its role in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment fraud scheme. The scheme resulted in $141.5 million in unwarranted federal subsidies. The Department of...

Southbound I-95 closures scheduled for concrete pavement work

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z

(WSVN 7News) The Golden Glades Interchange Project will require continuous lane closures on southbound Interstate 95 at NW 135 Street during two upcoming weekends. The closures are scheduled for the weekends of April 10 and April 17 to allow crews to perform...

Traffic alert: Southbound I-95 to close overnight in parts of Broward

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:00 Z

(WSVN 7News) All southbound lanes of Interstate 95 between Griffin Road and Stirling Road will close overnight Wednesday, April 8. The closure is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. and last until 5 a.m. to allow crews to install vehicle detection loops. The work is...

Shawarma Press Introduces Sumac Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:43:29 Z

(Restaurant News) The launch of the Sumac Chicken Wrap reflects a commitment by Shawarma Press to bring time-honored Middle Eastern flavors to a modern audience. Inspired by Authentic Middle Eastern Ingredients Irving, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) Shawarma Press , the...

Now Even Cheesier: Applebee’s Adds MORE Cheese to O-M-Cheese Burger for $11.99

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:04:24 Z

(Restaurant News) Plus, Applebee s Adds 5 NEW Menu Items: Loaded Potato Waves, Sesame Salmon Bowl, Lemon Parmesan Chicken, and Two Salads Under 600 Calories Pasadena, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Cheese, please! Applebee s viral NEW O-M-Cheese Burger – for only $11.99...

Sip into Spring with Applebee’s $6 Mucho Beach Break Cocktails

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:58:29 Z

(Restaurant News) Applebee s celebrates 25 years of Mucho cocktails with NEW Adiós and Watermelon Mana Margarita; plus, NEW Prickly Melon Rush and Watermelon Lime Rush Red Bull Refreshers Pasadena, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) Start your Spring Break with Applebee s...

Restaurant Menu News from Del Taco, Bonchon, Bread Zeppelin, and More!

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:50:40 Z

(Restaurant News) Del Taco is bringing back its fan-favorite Big Fat Tacos featuring double the protein alongside new Mini Sweet Cream Churros tossed in cinnamon sugar. Bonchon is elevating its menu with a mozzarella-filled Pork Cheese Katsu served with savory dipping...

CaliTacos Heats Up Phoenix Metro with New Franchise Signings and Maryvale Debut

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:42:00 Z

(Restaurant News) The rapidly-growing street-style taco brand, CaliTacos, announces multiple new locations in Arizona as it continues U.S. franchise expansion. Phoenix, AZ ( RestaurantNews.com ) CaliTacos , the fast-casual concept known for its authentic...

IHOP, the OG Restaurant of Acronyms, Makes BLTAF (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato… And Fries) Canon with New Trademark

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:29:39 Z

(Restaurant News) Here’s the Short Stack: Bet. One of the most iconic sandwich classics – the BLT – has joined IHOP’s Value Menu. That’s a whole BLT and fries for a budget-friendly price of $6*. BLT And Fries = BLTAF. Math is mathing. FR. For the glow up, IHOP is...

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Continues Strategic Expansion in Texas

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:02:04 Z

(Restaurant News) Expanding the Bayou-Inspired Experience Across the Lone Star State Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch is bringing more of its trademark “Southern Cookin’ with a California Twist!” to the Lone Star State. The brand recently announced a significant...