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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...

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...

Florida’s food scene has never been more exciting, and the state’s cooking classes are one of the best ways to experience it from the inside out. With influences ranging from Cuban and Caribbean cuisines in Miami to fresh Gulf seafood traditions on the west coast, the culinary landscape here is as diverse as the state

In a move that students and their attorney allege is a gross violation of the First Amendment, Florida International University is moving forward with disciplinary actions against seven students who participated in a silent protest at a campus event in March. The students this week were given a written reprimand,...

MIAMI — A 22-year-old man is being praised after jumping into the Miami River near the Riverwalk in downtown Miami to rescue a man who was struggling in the water. Awab Metwally, who is an international student and champion swimmer from Egypt, said he didn’t hesitate when it sounded like someone was in danger.

If June proved anything, it’s that Miami’s restaurant scene never slows down. Just when you thought you’d finally crossed a few spots off your must-try list, another dozen opened their doors. Yay! (Not so “yay” for our wallets.) Unfortunately, we also saw some of Miami’s...

Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lessons for these kids.

MIAMI (WSVN) - Four men are behind bars after an undercover sting operation targeting the sexual exploitation of children in Miami-Dade County, part of a coordinated law enforcement effort launched ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Melvin Phillip Putney, 47, Henry Eduardo Castillo Martinez, 20, John Alcin, 30, and Ibrahim..

Newly released body-camera footage shows Miami police and paramedics charging into a Liberty City apartment building after gunfire erupted, where two brothers were later found dead. In the short clip, officers hurry through a tight hallway while neighbors peek from doorways, and medics work urgently to revive at least

MIAMI SPRINGS, FLA. (WSVN) - A man is getting a stiff lesson in the law after exposing himself in a Miami Springs hotel parking lot led to authorities finding several weapons and a stash of drugs inside of his vehicle. According to Miami Springs Police, officers responded to reports of...