Broward prosecutors move forward with appeal of Miami-Dade deputy’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ immunity
MIRAMAR, Fla. — Rodolfo Mirabal remains the only one out of four Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies whose case was on appeal after dismissal over a 2019 fatal shootout in Miramar, according to the Broward State Attorney’s Office on Wednesday. There were two innocent bystanders dead after a...
Man arrested for North Miami Beach nightclub shooting near bystanders, police say
A 29-year-old man was arrested Sunday for shooting a man outside a North Miami Beach nightclub earlier this month while surrounded by innocent bystanders, police said. The incident happened on the evening of May 2 at the entrance of Taboo Miami, located at 337 NW 170th St., North Miami Beach Police Department said in a
South Florida in for a soaking for remainder of week
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — South Florida is in for a soaking Thursday and Friday as Caribbean moisture moves north and a disturbance along the Gulf Coast moves east. Typical widely-scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday, but the coverage will become more widespread and heavier Thursday as the disturbance c
Body camera footage shows violent arrest of woman by MDSO over tow truck dispute
MIAMI LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) - Body camera footage captured the takedown of a woman who was arrested over a tow truck dispute outside her home last year. 7News broke the story of Angelica Castro and her husband, Leroy, last September, when they filed a lawsuit against the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, saying the dispute qui
Florida to receive days of much-needed rain into the weekend amid persistent drought conditions
Another round of wet weather is headed for the Sunshine State in the latter part of this week, as heavy rain could bring relief to drought-stricken areas.
Teen Charged With Killing Stepsister on Carnival Cruise Could Be Jailed Until Trial
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge is expected to decide whether a teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship will remain free as he awaits trial following a hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning in Miami. U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin Torres ruled...
First Haitian American elected in Miami Gardens says her heritage informs her passion for...
May is Haitian Heritage Month, a time to honor the culture and contributions of the Haitian community. One South Florida leader says her story is deeply rooted in that legacy — and she hopes it inspires the next generation to persevere through any obstacle. Linda Julien says service is...
Man convicted of running cocaine trafficking ring out of Broward County, Florida AG says
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday that a 45-year-old Broward County man had been convicted of crimes related to cocaine trafficking. That man, Teddy McCall, Jr., was convicted of racketeering, conspiracy to racketeer, conspiracy to traffic cocaine, trafficking cocaine
Boat captain avoids jail in 2024 death of teen wakeboarder in Biscayne Bay
A boating captain admitted he broke two Florida navigational rules in connection with the death of a 15-year-old who was struck and killed by a passing boat after falling into Biscayne Bay while wakeboarding two years ago. The incident happened during what began as a fun day on the water...
‘I was scared’: Victim of Miami Beach knife attack recalls Memorial Day incident
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A 18-year-old man from Miami-Dade County is facing charges after police said he chased a woman around with a knife. The incident happened Sunday on the sand in Miami Beach as many were enjoying the Memorial Day holiday. According to police, a group of friends...
