5 pelicans released back into wild after undergoing rehab at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A group of birds is free to roam the wild again after undergoing rehab. Pelican Harbor Seabird Station released five pelicans in Miami Beach on Thursday morning. Four of them had been injured by fishing hooks, with the last one suffering from a respiratory illness.
Warmer weekend followed by Monday cool front
Onshore flow will bring some morning showers to South Florida with partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Afternoon highs reach the lower 80s. Meanwhile, warmer temperatures are expected during the weekend along with partly cloudy/partly sunny skies. Our next weather maker, a cold front, is currently taking shape over the Northern...
This Fort Lauderdale Wildlife Center Plays a Key Role in Rescuing and Rehabilitating Native...
Tucked away at 3200 SW 4th Ave in Fort Lauderdale, the South Florida Wildlife Center is doing some of the most important animal rescue work in the entire state. Every year, injured and orphaned native animals get a second shot at life thanks to the dedicated team working here. From...
7 Legendary Sunset Place Restaurants Miami Grew Up With
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Anna Kepner’s stepbrother faces arraignment in cruise ship homicide
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner i s set to appear in federal court next week in Miami for his arraignment on formal charges in the death of his stepsister during a family cruise. The teen, who is not being named by FLORIDA TODAY because of his age, will go before a magistrate judge at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, on charges...
South Florida-based Spirit Airlines may have to liquidate due to rising fuel prices
South Florida-based Spirit Airlines may be nearing a breaking point as soaring fuel costs deepen the financial strain on the Dania Beach-based carrier. The low-cost airline could be forced to liquidate its assets as soon as this week, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal. Spirit, a major presence...
Box truck driver runs over, kills woman crossing street in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The driver of a box truck struck and killed a woman crossing the street in Miami Beach on Thursday afternoon. According to Miami Beach police, the crash happened at around 1:27 p.m. at West 41st Street and Royal Palm Avenue. Police said the woman was...
Former Hialeah councilwoman Angelica Pacheco sentenced in false statement case
A former Hialeah City Council member who pleaded guilty to making false statements to authorities avoided jail time at her sentencing on Thursday. Angelica Pacheco was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay restitution of $54,946 during a hearing in federal court. She was initially charged with...
Sunny Isles Beach police use drone to find car connected to Lauderhill attempted homicide
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. — Police in Sunny Isles Beach used new technology to help bring two suspects into custody. Sunny Isles Beach police launched their drone just before 3 p.m. Wednesday. They were looking for a car that was wanted in connection with an attempted homicide out of...
Aldi testing new store format in Florida
Developed with Landini Associates, the model will undergo further testing and rollouts across the U.S.
