Three brush fires burning in West Miami-Dade are beginning to fizzle out. The fires have burned over 22,000 acres overall as they’ve raged on for over a week. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Forest Service said one fire is 97% contained while another is 85% contained. The third fire is 15% cont
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In his second term in office, President Trump has initiated a D.C. makeover, attempting to leave his mark on the capital and prompting multiple legal battles. Mr. Trump, a former real estate developer, has overseen the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a massive ballroom
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Gr
You don’t need a passport to visit the French Riviera. A new hotspot on South Beach is serving up some of its coastal cuisine and swimwear. Don’t believe us? Take a look! Miami, get ready to start speaking French… Moulin Rouge: “Voulez-vous Coucher Avec Moi, Ce Soir?” Close, but the phrase we were l
There won't be any fireworks ban imposed by the state for Independence Day, but because of lingering drought conditions Floridians and guests are being advised to be "responsible" when lighting devices that fly and explode.With 2,440 wildfires occurring across the state since the start of the year,
A Broward County police sergeant has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge last week.According to an arrest report, a woman arrived at the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office early Saturday morning to report a domestic violence incident that had taken place
Blue Road and Ilia Development Group plan to start construction on a condo tower with a pickleball roof deck in North Miami Beach by early next year, after city officials approved a new site plan for the 650,384-square-foot condo project Monday. The North Miami Beach City Commission approved the dev
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five week
The search is underway for a missing man from Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said Lehendrick McNair was last seen in the 10500 block of Southwest 149th Terrace on June 13. The 23-year-old stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair
A jury on Monday found Miami real estate developer George Pino not guilty of manslaughter or vessel homicide for his role in a boat crash off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in September 2022 that left one teenager dead and another with permanent disabilities. The verdict comes after an emotional and
Three brush fires burning in West Miami-Dade are beginning to fizzle out. The fires have burned over 22,000 acres overall as they’ve raged on for over a week. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Florida Forest Service said one fire is 97% contained while another is 85% contained. The third fire is 15% cont
Taste the true soul of Haiti in this elegant spirit.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.S. and Iran were in dispute Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites. As officials negotiated over how to permanently end the war in Iran, a separate plan emerged to break the shipping bottleneck through the Strait of Hormuz. The di
Teresa Troyer bought her three-bedroom townhome in a Central Florida subdivision five years ago, expecting homeowners to decide how their community is run. But she said it’s clear to her who’s in charge — the developer, not homeowners. Florida law mandates developers pass on control of residential a
The Tartan Army has taken over South Florida. Here's where Scotland fans are partying in Miami before the showdown with Brazil.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly headed to the 305, and fans have wasted no time in weighing in on the blockbuster trade. “Giannis is coming to the Heat! I know we’ve had a little bit of a rough patch, but wow, that’s going to be great for the city of Miami, how exciting,” said Robin Juchas. With
A Miami man was arrested Monday after police said he fled the scene of a crash that left a person riding an electric scooter critically injured near Allapattah. Stephen Erik Campos, 45, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving serious bodily injury, according to the City of Miami Poli
A day before Team Scotland takes on Brazil at the FIFA World Cup, the Tartan Army continued their South Florida takeover as they prepared for their second parade in in as many days. 7News cameras captured last-minute preparations along Ocean Drive, late Tuesday morning. Thousands of Scots are expect
Some scattered thunderstorms have started to pop up in parts of South Florida as temperatures rise with feels-like temperatures reaching into the triple-digits for another day.
Miami real estate developer George Pino stood trial in a case stemming from a 2022 boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed one of his daughter's teen friends and left another passenger with life-altering injuries. Pino faced manslaughter and vessel homicide charges in connection with the crash near B
The southbound lanes of the Don Schula Expressway have fully reopened after an early morning crash left one person dead in southwest Miami-Dade.
The southbound lanes of the Don Schula Expressway have fully reopened after an early morning crash left one person dead in southwest Miami-Dade.
Maybe the swamp was the friends we paid along the way?
Weekly Column and CNEWS TV Features Will Highlight Rescue Organizations, Pet Health, and Festival Programming Leading Up to the 2027 Event The Big Woof Festival, South Florida’s largest outdoor dog lovers’ celebration, today announced a strategic media partnership with Community Newspapers, one of t
The tournament could be your ticket to dual citizenship (or a fun summer fling).
More than any other age group, young adults are struggling to afford their prescription drugs, with 33 percent of adults between 18 and 29 reporting they can’t afford to pay for their medications, according to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Skipping prescriptions is a concern and health r
The partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside started roughly three weeks before the building fell, according to federal investigators. The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a report Monday concluding that a structural failure first occurred at two critic
A Miramar Police sergeant has been placed on administrative leave after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested him in connection with a domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend, authorities said. Devarious Holloway surrendered to authorities on Monday. The 32-year-old was charged w
Fans of the Scotland national team, called the "Tartan Army," have arrived in Miami and are ready to party. Here's where.
The Everglades Foundation brought dozens of partners, board members, and clean water advocates to Washington, D.C. for a powerful two days of celebration and conversation in support of America’s Everglades. From a memorable evening at the National Archives Museum to a full day of meetings on Capitol
A Florida man has been arrested after a teenage girl told deputies that he held her hostage and then hid her in a dryer when she wanted to leave his home, according to investigators.The terrifying ordeal took place on Sunday when the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said they received a 911 call from
Tartan Army, there's even a Scottish band booked just for you.
A great community does not fear scrutiny; it welcomes it. That is what separates a strong community from a weak one. Miami-Dade is one of the most important communities in America, home to nearly three million residents and a government managing more than $13 billion in taxpayer resources each year.
A member of 7News’ family spent an afternoon giving summer camp students a crash course in broadcast news. Today in Florida anchor Tavares Jones gave a career day presentation to students at the Learning Beyond Walls Summer Camp, Monday afternoon. “We love 7News!” the students shouted in unison. Jon
Families of victims in the Champlain Towers South collapse are expressing frustration after federal investigators released new findings that, they say, offer few definitive answers just days before the fifth commemoration of the disaster.The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said
A hazy, hot and humid day is ahead across South Florida.An air quality alert remains in effect for Miami-Dade County until at least 3 p.m. Tuesday due to smoke from the wildfires lowering air quality for much of Miami-Dade County.This graphic shows the air quality alerts in South Florida on Tuesday,
🏆 Residential: The priciest recorded home sale was in Manalapan, where an oceanfront parcel at 3070 South Ocean Boulevard sold for $15.1 million. The lot measures 0.3 acres and includes a 1,900-square-foot property. The seller was the Marston family, which had owned the site for decades. The buyer
Happy Tuesday, June 23, 2026, South Florida! Hopefully everyone had a nice start to the week. The heat was on once again on Monday as afternoon high temperatures reached into the mid to lower 90s while our feels-like temperatures reached into the 100s. And while showers and thunderstorms developed a
It’s going to be another scorcher across South Florida on Tuesday due to soaring temperatures, and air quality alerts remain in effect in Miami-Dade until at least Tuesday afternoon due to lingering wildfire smoke.
An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a fiery crash with a truck on the Don Shula Expressway in southwest Miami-Dade early Tuesday morning, according to officials.The Florida Highway Patrol said that a white Mercedes coupe was headed south on SR 847 (Don Shula Expressway), near Sout
Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, this year's Walk to Defeat ALS Champion, Lourdes Machado, was shining with hope.Diagnosed with ALS in May 2025, she's turned her journey into a mission to raise awareness and inspire others in the fight against the disease."Obviously there's no cure, an
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