New video shows moments before man allegedly shot woman in Miami Beach apartment
New video shows the moments before police said a man accidentally shot a woman while showing off his gun in his Miami Beach apartment. Leonardo Amezcua, 51, was arrested on charges of culpable negligence and tampering with evidence in the incident, which happened back on July 19 at his apartment in the 100 block of...
Wellness centers in two Broward schools pave the way for healthier students and families
Broward schools and a human services nonprofit have launched health care centers in medically underserved areas in the county, offering a lifeline to community members with limited access to essential care. Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach and William Dandy Middle School in Fort Lauderdale are the first...
$1.5M bronze and steel sea turtle sculpture unveiled in Dania Beach
DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida city is showcasing a new marine life sculpture. An 8,000-pound bronze and steel sea turtle statue was unveiled in Dania Beach, Tuesday evening. Titled “The Sea Turtle Beach.” the sculpture was designed by acclaimed marine life artist Wyland and will be permanently...
Police: Woman arrested after man targeted for Rolex, money at Miami liquor store
MIAMI — Miami police have arrested one of two women who are accused of robbing a man after making him a drink at his home, authorities announced. According to an arrest report from the Miami Police Department, Hugana Davis, 49, of Dania Beach, was arrested Monday in Miami Gardens on charges of burglary of an occupied...
Over 6 tons of seized drugs worth $94.5 million offloaded in Fort Lauderdale
A massive haul of seized cocaine and marijuana with a street value of $94.5 million was offloaded in Fort Lauderdale by the U.S. Coast Guard, officials said. The 12,750 pounds of drugs were offloaded at Port Everglades on Tuesday by the crew of the Cutter Seneca, Coast Guard officials said.
‘He doesn’t stop’: Alleged serial vandal on the loose at South Florida Mall
An alleged serial vandal who has repeatedly caused damage at a South Florida mall is being sought. Security guard José Padrón pointed out the damage on a back door at a Michaels store at Dadeland Station on Wednesday. "You can still see the dents from him hitting with...
USCG seizes nearly 13K pounds of drugs, arrests 29 in recent busts
PORT EVERGLADES, FLA. (WSVN) - The United States Coast Guard is highlighting some of their recent work out at sea. Agents said they have stopped some smugglers in their tracks and seized their drug cargo. In 11 recent drug busts in the Pacific Ocean, Coast Guard officials say 29 people...
Broward schools must end Latino leadership course or lose $30M grant, feds say
Broward County Public Schools received an ultimatum from the U.S. Department of Education: end a Latino leadership course or lose a $30 million grant. Now, Latinos in Action courses have been canceled for the spring 2026 semester. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights sent a letter to...
Witness’s video shows men fighting at Costco’s parking lot in Davie before shooting
DAVIE, Fla. — A witness’s video shows two men arguing and getting into a fight before there was a shooting in the parking lot of a Costco on Wednesday morning in Davie. Police officers responded to 1890 South University Drive and used crime scene tape to block areas of the parking lot near the membership-only...
Spirit Airlines announces furloughs of nearly 800 Florida flight attendants, workers
The company said last month that it would furlough 1,800 flight attendants before the end of the year.
