Kenneth Griffin gifts $2 million to Miami organization fostering student leaders
The afterschool program Breakthrough Miami recently received $2 million from billionaire Kenneth Griffin's philanthropic and civic engagement initiative. The education program’s mission is to build and strengthen student leadership. It achieves that through a students-teaching-students model. Mentors grow as leaders, a
Urgent Need for Rare Blood to Save Florida Teen’s Life
Gigi Felix, an 18-year-old from Florida with sickle cell disease, urgently needs 50 units of rare blood for a bone marrow transplant. OneBlood is calling African Decent Donors to give.
Man critical after shooting in Wynwood
MIAMI (WSVN) - Rescue crews rushed a man to the hospital after, police said, he came under fire in a residential area in Miami’s Wynwood section just before the start of the Fourth of July weekend. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of...
Here’s what’s open and closed in Miami for July 4th weekend 2026
It’s officially the 4th of July weekend, which means we not only get a day off, but get to join in on all the fireworks and festivities around the city! It’s also a national holiday, meaning adjusted hours for businesses and county services. Are you wondering what will...
Glitzy Miami resort debuts outrageous $250 hot dog for Fourth of July… and it...
The over-the-top offering will make its debut as part of the hotel's Fourth of July celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Well-known Venezuelan actor arrested on indecent exposure charges in Doral
A well-known Venezuelan actor has been arrested on indecent exposure charges in Doral, records show. Franklin Jose Virguez-Dun, 72, was arrested Wednesday on two counts of indecent exposure, Miami-Dade jail records showed. According to an arrest report, Virguez-Dun was spotted in a vehicle in a parking lot near Northwe
Venezuelan telenovela actor arrested after police say he exposed himself near children’s playground in...
DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - A Venezuelan actor known for his roles in popular telenovelas was arrested Wednesday after police said he exposed himself while sitting inside his vehicle in the parking lot of Doral Park Country Club, near a playground and community pool where several young children were present. Franklin...
Woman killed after being struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A woman was killed after being struck by a Brightline train Thursday night in Fort Lauderdale, according to authorities. Officials said crews responded around 9:20 p.m. to the tracks just south of West Broward Boulevard after receiving reports that a woman had been hit by the train.
July 2: Another afternoon of thunderstorms producing frequent lightning and gusty winds
We started a stormy weather pattern yesterday and it continues today. Scattered thunderstorms will develop between noon-2 p.m. The highest chance of storms will be from 2 p.m.-7 p.m. The main threat will be numerous cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, but some could also contain strong wind gusts and minor flooding. Ahe
Fitness influencer accused of attacking man during gym workout changes his plea
A fitness influencer pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge stemming from a fight at a Miami gym that left a man with a face fracture, a concussion and black eyes. Wesley “Wes” Watson, 42, changed his plea and admitted to aggravated battery, a felony, after striking a deal with prosecutors. In exchange, the state dropped
