Monroe detectives track down fraud suspect in Florida
MONROE, Conn. — An attempt to defraud a Monroe woman out of close to $100,000 was foiled two years ago, but town detectives continued to investigate the case with U.S. Postal inspectors, eventually identifying a suspect and applying for an arrest warrant. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department arrested Antwon Tynes, 41,
Aventura Bus Stop Horror As Lynn Man Nabbed In Brutal Attack On 62-Year-Old
What should have been an ordinary wait for a bus at the Aventura Mall transit depot turned into a violent nightmare earlier this year, when a 62-year-old woman was punched so hard she landed off the curb and in the roadway, according to police. She was rushed to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital as a trauma alert and was l
Coral Springs man thought he was meeting teen at hotel, but cops were waiting
The 32-year-old said he was “down to make out” in a message to an undercover detective he believed to be a 14-year-old girl, records show.
Woman Arrested After Police Use Tourniquet to Save Bleeding Domestic Violence Victim
A man fleeing an alleged domestic violence attack was found bleeding so severely during a Coral Springs traffic stop that a police officer had to apply an emergency tourniquet before he was rushed to the hospital. According to a Coral Springs Police Department arrest report, the victim left a home...
UM raises tuition nearly $3,000, but cost of attendance barely rises
Tuition for the 2026-2027 year increased by 4.5%, but the total cost of attendance for on-campus students increased by much less, well under 1%. This school year’s tuition will cost $66,312, up from last year’s $63,456, consistent with the 4.5% increase UM students have seen over the last two years.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Miami
Miami is gearing up for a lively July Fourth as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. The big picture: From live music to fireworks, here are some of the free celebrations going on this weekend. 🎤 Milander Park: Hialeah is hosting live performances from Wisin, Cedric Gervais and more. Expect...
Surveillance shows officer deploying Taser on suspect during South Beach drug bust
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Surveillance video obtained by 7News shows an officer pursuing a suspect and deploying a Taser to bring him down during an impromptu drug bust. The video, provided by Sherbrooke Hotel owner Mitch Novick, shows an officer spotting a man with illicit drugs. “You got the...
14 Florida Cooking Classes Where The Meal Tastes Even Better Because You Made It
Florida’s food scene has never been more exciting, and the state’s cooking classes are one of the best ways to experience it from the inside out. With influences ranging from Cuban and Caribbean cuisines in Miami to fresh Gulf seafood traditions on the west coast, the culinary landscape here is as diverse as the state
FIU moves to discipline 7 students for ‘indoor’ silent protest on immigration policies
In a move that students and their attorney allege is a gross violation of the First Amendment, Florida International University is moving forward with disciplinary actions against seven students who participated in a silent protest at a campus event in March. The students this week were given a written reprimand,...
Champion swimmer dives into Miami River to rescue struggling man
MIAMI — A 22-year-old man is being praised after jumping into the Miami River near the Riverwalk in downtown Miami to rescue a man who was struggling in the water. Awab Metwally, who is an international student and champion swimmer from Egypt, said he didn’t hesitate when it sounded like someone was in danger.
