No Injuries Reported in Highway Shooting Incident on I-95 in Miami
Yesterday's commute took a dangerous turn when an individual in a silver Mercedes SUV opened fire on Interstate 95, targeting a gray BMW and a white Dodge Ram, authorities confirmed. The incident, which took place around 12:45 p.m. near Northwest 103rd Street, fortunately resulted in no injuries. The Florida Highway...
Bodycam video shows arrest of repeat offender after Beachwalk beating of journalist covering FIFA...
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Newly released body camera video shows officers arresting a man who, police said, brutally beat a German sports journalist who was visiting South Florida earlier this summer — and the suspect is no stranger to the law. The bodycam video, obtained exclusively by 7News,...
Miami Gets Lit Thanks to a Wave of New Bookstore Openings
It's a bright Saturday afternoon in Liberty City, and Roots Bookstore and Market is buzzing with activity. Two months after its Juneteenth opening, the shop on NW 15th Ave. across the street from the Liberty Square housing projects is hosting its first-ever book signing from local children's book author Kiara Young....
Doral Caretaker Charged with Exploiting Elderly Woman’s Finances in Miami-Dade
A 59-year-old caretaker, Monica Orta, is facing multiple charges after being accused of exploiting an elderly woman's finances in Doral, authorities say. According to WSVN, Orta allegedly used the victim's credit card to buy items at clothing stores around Miami-Dade. Doral police stated Orta was captured on...
2 Pembroke Pines Police officers paddle to rescue dog in distress using neighbor’s kayak
PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - Two Pembroke Pines Police officers are speaking out about the day they paddled to the rescue of a pup in peril, with a little help from some concerned neighbors. Officers Anthony Tello and Kayleigh Howell jumped into action on Monday after they received a call...
Police investigate after 25-year-old rapper shot to death in Hallandale Beach
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man, who they identified as rapper Brandon Wamley, in Hallandale Beach on Thursday night. Officers with the Hallandale Beach Police Department said they responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 500 block of Northwest Sixth Avenue.
Suspect arrested in North Miami Beach birthday shooting that left man dead
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that killed a man during his birthday celebration outside a North Miami Beach apartment complex just over a week ago. According to an arrest report, Jamoree Ahmad Pitts, 22, is facing one count...
Man accused of ramming woman with SUV after dispute over smelling her feet in...
AVENTURA, Fla. — Police say a man’s unusual request to smell a woman’s feet during a hotel meetup in Aventura turned violent when he rammed her with his SUV this past weekend. Jail records show Elmoncy Sercle, 28, was arrested by the Aventura Police Department on Thursday...
7-year-old boy injured in Memorial Day weekend boat blast released from Holtz Children’s Hospital
MIAMI (WSVN) - A 7-year-old boy is home from the hospital months after a deadly boat fire in Fort Lauderdale. Anthony Rivera was discharged Friday morning after spending 95 days at Holtz Children’s Hospital. The boy was the last person released after the boat he was on exploded over...
3 people hurt, including child, in Fort Lauderdale shooting, police say
Three people, including a child, were hospitalized after a Fort Lauderdale shooting that police say is linked to multiple nearby addresses.