Future of Tri-Rail remains uncertain despite increase in ridership
WPTV is digging deeper into what the future holds for Tri-Rail and the more than 10,000 people who depend on it every day.
Crews put out apartment fire in North Miami; Red Cross helping family impacted
NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters rushed to keep a fire from spreading at an apartment complex in North Miami. The fire broke out Sunday inside of an apartment unit near Northeast Fifth Avenue and 123rd Street. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the blaze was put out quickly. Soot was...
This Florida Burger Spot Has People Lining Up Before They Even Open
On SW 8th Street in Miami, Florida, a simple counter draws a crowd before the doors even open. El Mago De Las Fritas announces itself in sound before flavor ever hits. The plancha crackles, potato sticks crunch, and lunch suddenly feels inevitable. This is where a Cuban burger turns everyday...
South Florida drops in health ranking of biggest U.S. metros
South Florida is apparently no longer one of the healthiest places in the U.S., according to a national ranking from the wellness software firm Mindbody. The Miami metro area — which ranked No. 2 in the 2024 ranking — finished No. 20 out of the 25 most populous U.S. metros that Mindbody studied.
‘Unchecked violence, impunity and abuse’: Floridians protest ICE tactics
Another ICE protest is planned in Florida following a weekend of rallies held all over the state attended by thousands of people. “ICE Out for Good” will take place in Miami, 3201 SW 1st Ave., from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Monday Jan. 12. The event, and those held over the weekend, is in support of Renee Nicole Good. The...
This island off Miami is now America’s most expensive ZIP code
Miami Beach's Fisher Island (33109) was the priciest U.S. ZIP code in 2025, with a median sale price of $9.5 million, according to a PropertyShark analysis. The big picture: Coastal communities continue to dominate the country's most expensive list, the real estate database found. State of play: Atherton, California...
1 airlifted to hospital after shooting outside popular Hialeah cafeteria
HIALEAH, Fla. — One person was airlifted to a hospital Sunday morning following a shooting outside a popular cafeteria in Hialeah, authorities said. According to Hialeah police, the shooting was reported at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday outside La Lunita Cafeteria, located at 2200 W. Eighth Court. Police said one...
1st Sam Leavitt domino falls for Miami and Mario Cristobal to win huge QB...
In some promising news for Miami and Mario Cristobal, LSU is hosting Husan Longstreet for a visit, which has people convinced the Canes are leading for Sam Leavitt.
North Miami Beach man accused of abusing girlfriend’s 5-year-old son with autism
A North Miami Beach man is accused of severely abusing his girlfriend's 5-year-old son with autism after he was hospitalized with serious injuries, police said. Daniel Eduardo Romero, 34, was arrested Sunday on charges including aggravated child abuse causing great bodily harm, child neglect with great bodily harm...
Near record warmth expected Sunday as highs climb into the 80s in South Florida
Sunday night lows will fall to the low 60s inland and the mid to upper 60s along the coast.
