Man runs away with Rolex from Miami jewelry store, suveillance shows
A man is in jail after police say he stole a luxury watch worth nearly $40,000 from a Miami jewelry store, an incident that was caught on surveillance. According to police, 59-year-old Felipe Llanoscolon ran off with a Rolex watch worth nearly $40,000 on April 13 at Franky Diamonds inside the flea market on Northwest 27th Avenue.
Michele Pommier made Miami Beach a modeling paradise. She has died at 78
Michele Pommier, who led a transformation of Miami Beach into a modeling magnet with her namesake agency, was an original Virginia Slims model in the 1970s’ “You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby” ad campaign. At the height of a modeling career that began in 1968, her face was one of the world’s most recognizable. She graced magazine covers like Town & Country, Mademoiselle, McCall’s and...
Aventura teen grateful to school resource officer who saved his life
AVENTURA, Fla. — The school resource officer at Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is being billed as a hero. Miami-Dade Schools Police School Resource Officer Anthony Davila said he treats the kids there as if they were his own. It was on March 11 when he put his life-saving skills...
Florida wildfire strands Amtrak passengers for over 24 hours
A massive wildfire in Putnam County in northern Florida left Amtrak passengers stranded on a train for more than 24 hours.
South Florida homeowner avoids house fire after wheelchair battery explodes
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (CBS12) — A South Florida homeowner heard clicking from a thrifted wheelchair—after moving it outside, the lithium battery exploded, narrowly avoiding a house fire. Firefighters with Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety say she was inside her residence when she heard an unusual clicking sound coming...
Key Biscayne woman loses $20,000 in bank scam
A 71-year-old Key Biscayne woman thought it was an ordinary call from her bank on a Wednesday morning in February. But the man on the other end of the phone, didn’t work for Chase Bank as he claimed. Instead that — identified later by a Chase Bank investigator —...
Meteorologist on a mission: Local 10’s Betty Davis fundraises for cancer research
She is a trusted voice in television news and leads Local 10’s Weather Authority team with grace, professionalism and distinction. She’s our very own Chief Certified Meteorologist, Betty Davis. But beyond the lights and cameras, Davis is also a steady shoulder for those navigating the toughest storms of...
Lawsuit over teens’ fatal 2018 Tesla crash in Fort Lauderdale resolved
A wrongful death lawsuit centered on a high-speed Tesla crash in Fort Lauderdale eight years ago that left two teens dead abruptly ended Monday while jury selection was underway. The lawsuit had been filed by the parents of Edgar Monserratt, who was a passenger in the 2014 Tesla Model S...
Hollywood stars roll into town, discuss what they love about the 305 during Miami...
Bright lights, big city! SoFlo always shines bright. But it sparkles even more when Hollywood stars roll into town for the Miami Film Festival. Here’s a look back at the best of the fest!. Fest assured. The 43rd edition of the Miami Film Festival was a star-studded success!. And...
Protesters hold vigil outside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to shine light on alleged claims of abuse,...
THE EVERGLADES, FLA. (WSVN) - Protesters stood outside the detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” to call for change. The vigil was held on Sunday as the participants demanded that the center be shut down and that those detained are freed. Protesters said their loved ones are experiencing cruelty...
