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MIAMI — Samantha Thomas, a convicted felon in Miami-Dade County, appeared in court on Wednesday after deputies accused her of stabbing a woman in May in Gladeview. Thomas, 42, whose long criminal record includes 13 convictions, has been in and out of prison since she was 25 years old, according to her Florida...

The narrative that Cubans are the sole foundation of Miami is being challenged by a Cuban woman in Miami, who has taken to social media to shed light on the city's diverse history of migration and cultural influences. She argues that the city's development was significantly shaped by Bahamian laborers in the 19th...

MIAMI (WSVN) - A subject is on the loose after stealing from a CVS Pharmacy in Downtown Miami. The incident took place Tuesday morning on Southeast Second Street and Third Avenue, where an employee was robbed at gunpoint. As of Tuesday afternoon, the store has not disclosed the exact amount...

For more than 100 years, three cemeteries in West Coconut Grove have been the final resting place for the men and women prominent in building and leading what had long been one of South Florida’s most vibrant Black communities. Among those buried in above-ground crypts are many of the...

The 11-year-old victim told police that while her mother and grandmother were attending a service, she was assaulted by Ochoa.

SOUTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a missing woman in South Miami. Joann Alvarez was last seen at her home near the 6000 block of Southwest 84th Street at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday. Authorities say Alvarez’s daughter arrived at around 11:00 a.m. to...

Newly obtained video sheds light on what happened on New Year's Eve in 2024, when a woman drove into a lake near an apartment complex in Hialeah Gardens. Julia Vega, 73, was charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide for causing the crash that killed her best friend and passenger, 69-year-old Elsa Pintor.

Florida is a haven for breakfast enthusiasts, particularly those with a penchant for pancakes. The Sunshine State is home to a host of eateries where pancakes are not just a breakfast dish but an indulgent experience. Whether you’re in the bustling streets of Miami or the scenic areas of Merritt Island, these...

From housing and taxes to climate and culture, Mamdani's bold ideas may ripple all the way to South Florida. When Zohran Mamdani takes charge in New York City, the effects could travel far beyond the Hudson River—and land right here in Miami. His ambitious policies on affordability, transit, and climate resilience...

MIAMI (WSVN) - A boat owner and his captain were arraigned on federal drug trafficking charges after U.S. Coast Guard crews intercepted their vessel carrying more than 740 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a hidden compartment, according to authorities. According to the Department of Justice, court records state that...