Miami Beach FL

The defense attorney for Jason Banegas who pleaded guilty to killing a Hollywood cop in 2021 asking the jury today to spare his life.

As my second and final term as mayor comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on a journey that began 16 years ago when I first entered public service. Miami has always been more than a city to me. It has been my home, my responsibility and my inspiration. Serving the Magic City has been the honor of my lifetime....

Driving in Miami-Dade is something that just about everyone will agree is frustrating — with bumper-to-bumper traffic jams, last-minute merges and inevitable road rage. Yet many residents would still rather spend nearly three full days a year stuck in traffic than take public transportation. Most people who use...

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Florida House Rep. Robin Bartleman held a news conference on Monday in Pembroke Pines to discuss a state bill that aims to expand protections for domestic violence victims. The failings before the murders in Tamarac of Mary Gingles, a 34-year-old domestic violence victim; her father,...

SOUTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Miami woman celebrated her 105 years on Earth, not just with her children, but her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and more. 7News cameras captured Rose Renaud as she pulled up in a vintage car to make an unforgettable entrance to her birthday party this weekend.

HIALEAH, Fla. — A 21-year-old man armed with a knife attacked a woman and tried to rape her in an apartment complex’s shared laundry room in Hialeah, according to police. A resident responded to the woman’s cries for help shortly before 2:40 a.m. on Dec. 9, and saw Luis Rodas holding a knife to her torso, according...

NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) — A home in Northwest Miami-Dade was badly damaged by a fire Saturday after an e-bike burst into flames. No fatalities were reported. Josue Paz, the homeowner’s son, said one of his birthday gifts sparked the fire that destroyed the family’s home. The incident happened near the 181st...

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A 29-year-old man faced charges after causing mayhem that was caught on video at a corner store in South Beach, according to police. Steven Zamora stole and damaged property at Friendz Food Market at the corner of Washington Avenue and Ninth Street, according to police.

Jai alai is staying in Miami-Dade County — and returning to its historic home at Casino Miami. Why it matters: The World Jai-Alai League, which says it is the only professional jai alai league in the U.S., had been considering leaving South Florida after its lease at Magic City Casino ended in late 2024.

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspectors ordered multiple restaurants shut down last week after uncovering disturbing conditions, including a live rodent that collapsed and died during an inspection, extensive rodent droppings in food prep areas, and kitchens overrun with live and dead...