Family reels in 800-pound great white shark off Fort Lauderdale coast
It happened while aboard a Fishing Headquarters charter off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
Woman killed in Little Havana hit-and-run, Miami Police say
According to the arrest documents, the driver appeared to be drunk at the time of the crash.
Louis Ponce takes helm as Medley’s youngest police chief
MEDLEY, FLA. (WSVN) - There’s a new top cop in Medley—Louis Ponce was sworn in as the Chief of Police Thursday, becoming the youngest police chief in Miami-Dade. At just 36-years-old, he’s worked his way up the ranks in the department. He’ll be leading the town’s 49 officers.
Miami Woman Allegedly Makes Nearly 300 False 911 Calls in Six Months
A Miami woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly making hundreds of non-emergency 911 calls over a six-month period, despite previous convictions for similar offenses.
He changed laws and inspired youth. Now, this Miami Lakes grad is Harvard-bound
Hialeah-Miami Lakes grad has made his community proud.
Everglades scientist ordered to surrender to serve jail term
An Everglades scientist found guilty of contempt of court will surrender in July to serve a 10-day jail sentence, according to a judge’s order issued Thursday. Tom Van Lent was sentenced to time behind bars after the Everglades Foundation accused him of stealing trade secrets three years ago. Van Lent denied stealing...
Man accused of firing gun, threatening deputies in northeast Miami-Dade
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A 29-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he fired a gun into the air, pointed it at a woman, and later threatened to kill several deputies in northeast Miami-Dade. Jail records show Pierre Mendes Alcindor faces one count each of aggravated assault with...
The Soul Food At This Florida Restaurant Is So Good, It’s Worth A Road...
You haven’t truly experienced Miami until you’ve tasted the legendary comfort food at Jackson Soul Food in Overtown, where generations of locals and celebrities alike have been flocking for authentic Southern cooking that warms both belly and spirit. There’s something magical about a restaurant that has stood the...
Search underway for 84-year-old man reported missing from Flagami area
MIAMI (WSVN) - Police seek the public’s help in their search for an 84-year-old man who was reported missing from Miami. According to City of Miami Police, Angel Fernandez Rivas was last seen in an unspecified part of the Flagami area on Thursday. Fernandez Rivas stands 5 feet, 7...
Man accused of stabbing man, woman in necks at Sunrise apartment complex
SUNRISE, Fla. – A suspect who was arrested Wednesday following a double stabbing at an apartment complex in Sunrise refused to appear in bond court Thursday. Police identified the suspect as Jackson Julian Sagesse, Jr., 21, of Sunrise. Noon report:. According to his arrest report, one of the victims...
