Driver arrested in connection with Miami-Dade hit-and-run that left senior dead
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 69-year-old pedestrian in northwest Miami-Dade earlier this month, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Jose Alvarez, 51, was taken into custody Tuesday and is facing charges of leaving the scene of a crash...
Leaders from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood vow to fight after $60 million Underdeck Project funding...
Overtown, once known as Colored Town, was a thriving hub for Black culture, dining and entertainment.
Prosecutors Drop Battery Case Against Boxing Champion Gervonta Davis
Miami prosecutors declined to file charges against champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis over Father’s Day assault allegations, citing no further action.
14-year-old girl dead, another fights for life after slamming into dock on watercraft
A 14-year-old girl is dead and another is fighting for her life in the hospital after the personal watercraft they were riding tandem on crashed into a Fort Lauderdale dock Tuesday, authorities said. The girls were riding in the Intracoastal Waterway near the 2800 block of Northeast 24th Court when the crash happened...
Puppy looks for new home after recovering at hospital from near drowning in Fort...
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A dog is looking for a furever home after nearly drowning in a pool in Fort Lauderdale. Eleven-week-old Leo remains shaken up but hopeful for the future after he was rushed to an animal hospital by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue on Friday. The dog fell...
Miami Police officer suspended after arrest stemming from 2020 littering incident in Broward, source...
MIAMI (WSVN) - The City of Miami Police Department has suspended one of its officers in connection to littering incident in 2020 that led to the officer’s arrest in Broward County, a 7News source said. 7News cameras captured Miami Police Officer Arteaga as he walked out of the Broward...
Ancient meat, mold on food and equipment at a Miami-Dade Presidente Supermarket
Deli meat that’s too old, and produce and equipment with mold and roaches that took kitchen processing areas out of action caused a Miami Gardens Presidente Supermarket to fail Monday’s state inspection. Before Monday, the Presidente at 18350 NW Seventh Ave. hadn’t had a full inspection since July 27, 2022. And that...
BSO: Man arrested after shooting reported at Pompano Beach business
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — A 63-year-old man was arrested Monday after a shooting was reported at a business in Pompano Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed. According to BSO, the shooting was reported at 1:44 p.m. Monday at a business near 1 North Andrews Ave. “When deputies arrived,...
Royal Caribbean passenger plans to file lawsuit after water slide partially breaks, injuring him
MIAMI — A man who was a passenger onboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas cruise ship last week has hired an attorney after he was injured on the “Frightening Bolt” water slide. The man’s attorney, Alex Perez, confirmed to Local 10 News Tuesday that they...
Police officers find 7-year-old boy alone in South Beach, involve DCF after probe
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A 7-year-old boy who said he was lost on Monday night in South Beach was alone, carrying a box of candy, and couldn’t provide his home address or a working phone number for his parents, according to police. Miami Beach police officers reported finding...