Car bursts into flames, shutting down NB I-95 near NW 24th St. in Miami
MIAMI (WSVN) - A car burst into flames on Interstate 95 in Miami, shutting down all northbound lanes. A traffic camera captured the moment when the car exploded near Northwest 24th Street, just after 1:30 p.m., Friday. At least three passing cars were forced to travel through a wall of...
Miami-Dade teacher makes history as first GRAMMY winner in district
For the first time in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) history, a teacher has taken home a GRAMMY. Community members were impressed just last October, when local high schoolers became GRAMMY semifinalists. Now, we have a winner. After 19 years leading the band program at South Miami Senior High School,...
Ohio Fugitive Caught After 18 Years While Managing Hotel in Miami Beach
After 18 years on the run, U.S. Marshals apprehended an Ohio fugitive who was working as a hotel manager and personal trainer in Miami Beach. The fugitive, 68-year-old Craig Scanlon, was on the run since 2007, after disappearing while under federal supervised release. Scanlon was convicted in 2001 of money...
These Florida Bagel Shops Are Sold Out By Noon Nearly Every Day
There’s something magical about a fresh bagel straight from the oven, still warm and perfectly chewy. In Florida, bagel lovers know the struggle: if you don’t arrive early, you’re out of luck. These thirteen bagel shops have earned legendary status for selling out their entire stock before...
Why are these flowers under inspection at the Miami airport? Go behind scenes
Soon, more flowers will arrive at the supermarket and on the streets of Miami. With Valentine’s Day approaching, the flowers are arriving at Miami International Airport. But before they can go any further, federal inspectors look them over for possible pests and disease. Avianca Cargo is a leading carrier of flowers...
Illinois man accused of assaulting manager, cops at Mango’s Tropical Café in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Miami Beach police arrested a 27-year-old tourist after they said he punched a restaurant manager and later assaulted multiple officers at Mango’s Tropical Café on Thursday evening. The attack happened just after 6 p.m. at the restaurant, located at 900 Ocean Drive on...
Miami man arrested in vicious group attack that sent victim to ICU, cops say
MIAMI — Miami police have arrested a man in connection with a violent attack that they said left another man critically injured last month. The attack happened on Jan. 30 just before 5 a.m. near the 1100 block of West Flagler Street, in the city’s Riverside neighborhood. The...
Fort Lauderdale Financial Advisor Sentenced to 20 Years for $94 Million International Fraud Scheme
Andrew Hamilton Jacobus, a financial advisor from Fort Lauderdale, received a 20-year sentence on Monday for his role in a massive investment fraud scheme. Jacobus, 64, admitted guilt to charges of wire fraud and money laundering, which contributed to an international deception that swindled over $94 million from...
Broward health care worker searches for hope after fire destroys her home
A South Florida health care worker whose apartment was destroyed in a fire is relying on the kindness of coworkers and a community fundraiser as she faces an uncertain future.
Homeowner speaks out after Fort Lauderdale home ignites in flames after he turned on...
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A homeowner is speaking out after he says his home went up in flames moments after he turned on the central heat to try to get warm. Speaking with 7News, Dennis said he quickly smelled smoke and that the alarm went off. “When I switched...

















