Fitness influencer accused of attacking man during gym workout changes his plea
A fitness influencer pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge stemming from a fight at a Miami gym that left a man with a face fracture, a concussion and black eyes. Wesley “Wes” Watson, 42, changed his plea and admitted to aggravated battery, a felony, after striking a deal with prosecutors. In exchange, the state dropped
Bubby’s Fish Vanishes, Leaving North Miami Beach Kosher Diners Reeling
Bubby’s Fish & Chips in North Miami Beach appears to have quietly gone dark, with its storefront at 1129 NE 163rd Street no longer in operation. The low-key neighborhood spot was one of the area’s few kosher seafood options, so its sudden disappearance is hitting local regulars where it hurts: the fried-fish craving.
Cops Nab Miami Man After Teen Groped Behind Flagler Street Burger King
Miami police arrested a 22-year-old man Wednesday after they say he targeted a 16-year-old girl on her way to school, grabbed her, and made crude sexual advances behind a Burger King just off West Flagler Street. According to investigators, the encounter happened around 11:10 a.m. Monday near 2390 W. Flagler...
Miami fitness influencer pleads guilty in brutal 2024 gym beating
A Miami fitness influencer has pleaded guilty in a 2024 gym beating that left another man with a fractured face. Wes Watson, 42, pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated battery in the Dec. 29, 2024 incident as part of a plea deal. Under the deal, Watson would be sentenced to 21...
Aventura Bus Stop Horror As Lynn Man Nabbed In Brutal Attack On 62-Year-Old
What should have been an ordinary wait for a bus at the Aventura Mall transit depot turned into a violent nightmare earlier this year, when a 62-year-old woman was punched so hard she landed off the curb and in the roadway, according to police. She was rushed to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital as a trauma alert and was l
Coral Springs man thought he was meeting teen at hotel, but cops were waiting
The 32-year-old said he was “down to make out” in a message to an undercover detective he believed to be a 14-year-old girl, records show.
ESPN moves Miami up even further in brand new way-too-early top 25 rankings
ESPN placed the Hurricanes at No. 18 in its updated way-too-early rankings, moving Miami up two spots from No. 20 and naming Villanova transfer Acaden Lewis as the program's impact newcomer.
UM raises tuition nearly $3,000, but cost of attendance barely rises
Tuition for the 2026-2027 year increased by 4.5%, but the total cost of attendance for on-campus students increased by much less, well under 1%. This school year’s tuition will cost $66,312, up from last year’s $63,456, consistent with the 4.5% increase UM students have seen over the last two years.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Miami
Miami is gearing up for a lively July Fourth as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. The big picture: From live music to fireworks, here are some of the free celebrations going on this weekend. 🎤 Milander Park: Hialeah is hosting live performances from Wisin, Cedric Gervais and more. Expect...
Surveillance shows officer deploying Taser on suspect during South Beach drug bust
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Surveillance video obtained by 7News shows an officer pursuing a suspect and deploying a Taser to bring him down during an impromptu drug bust. The video, provided by Sherbrooke Hotel owner Mitch Novick, shows an officer spotting a man with illicit drugs. “You got the...
