A suspect has been arrested in the attack on a woman and her 12-year-old son with disabilities on Tuesday, Fort Lauderdale police say. Police have charged Hutch Benjamin, 44, with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The attack occurred in a parking lot near Sunrise Boulevard and N
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Friday night was active with storms stemming from the coast.
The family of an innocent bystander killed during a police-involved shooting in Wynwood last year has filed a lawsuit against the city and other parties.Evelyn Valdes, 28, was fatally shot while in the backseat of a friend's car after an altercation at a nearby nightclub spilled into the street. Two
Evelyn Valdes, 28, was fatally shot while in the backseat of a friend's car after an altercation at a nearby nightclub spilled into the street.
A suspect has been arrested in the attack on a woman and her 12-year-old son with disabilities on Tuesday, Fort Lauderdale police say. Police have charged Hutch Benjamin, 44, with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The attack occurred in a parking lot near Sunrise Boulevard and N
The historical buildings in Miami are not taken care of enough, which tell the history of the city and should be preserved.
As South Florida continues to endure scorching temperatures, the intense heat is taking a toll on people who work outdoors. From construction workers to fruit vendors, many say the hottest parts of the day have become increasingly difficult to endure, yet stopping work is not an option.Juan Jose Leo
A Miami-Dade judge on Friday sentenced a former transit worker to life in prison plus 60 years for the 2009 rape and attempted murder of an 18-year-old woman.Gregory Martin, 56, was sentenced for the brutal attack that occurred in July 2009. During the hearing, prosecutors detailed the violence of t
After years of playing alongside each other as teammates, a new report from ESPN says Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo got into a physical altercation with former Heat star Tyler Herro. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Heat’s Bam Adebayo and Milwaukee Bucks’ Tyler Herro got into a physical alterca
It’s time to talk about what Shireen loves more than her shower caps, her co-host, or her perfect skin, and that’s shoes. There’s a new exhibit at a SoFlo museum that’s letting you step into the world of footwear and its history in a unique way. Every shoe has a sole, and every pair tells a story. F
MIAMI (AP) — Parker Messick gave up one hit and one run in six strong innings, Chase DeLauter hit a home run, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night. Messick (8-5) had a no-hitter going through five innings before Heriberto Hernández hit a solo home run in the sixth t
A Miami Beach man participating in Spain's annual San Fermín festival said he has no plans to stop taking part in the tradition despite suffering a compound ankle fracture during this year's event.Ander Etxanobe was injured on the fourth day of the week-long festival, which draws thousands of
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians has been extended for at least another two weeks after it was set to expire on Friday, giving those who have called South Florida home for more than a decade a bit more time to figure out what's next.Friday was set to mark the end of TPS for hundreds of
The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating this missing person. According to police, 75-year-old Francisco Muñoz was last seen in the Coral Way area in Miami. Muñoz stands at 5 feet, 7 inches, and weighs 190 pounds. He has gray hair and
Skip the TSA line; your next global destination starts in Wynwood. The hot spot is going international for its food festival. Deco’s international man of mystery, Alex Miranda, has the yummy deets. Alex? Ladies, do you like Argentine food? How about Korean food? Well, thanks to Wynwood’s Internation
Ander Etxanobe suffered a compound ankle fracture in Pamplona but says the injury won't stop him from going back.
Bam Adebayo reportedly punched Tyler Herro, according to ESPN.
The family is also suing the club where the shooting occurred for lack of security procedures.
A day after a nurse shared her story of being brutally attacked by one of her patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is now expected to reopen the case against her alleged attacker after dropping the initial charges. Yanira Eguileor, a registered nurse at Jacks
Fans will expect hot temperatures and low rain chances for the match.
Team England had no time for sightseeing in South Florida as they prepared in Fort Lauderdale for Saturday’s highly anticipated World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway. There are fewer than 24 hours from kickoff for the quarterfinal match, which will be held at Miami Stadium, and video footage s
Team England had no time for sightseeing in South Florida as they prepare in Fort Lauderdale for Saturday’s highly anticipated World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway. There are fewer than 24 hours from kickoff for the quarterfinal match, which will be held at Miami Stadium, and video footage sh
The game of Norway against England will be in Miami Stadium Saturday.
Hours before the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians have were set to end, USCIS granted a two week extension.
As South Florida is under heat advisory, outdoor workers are struggling with the unbearable temperatures.
For the second time this week, a child has drowned in Plantation, adding to a troubling trend of child drownings in Broward County.On Thursday, a 2-year-old nonverbal boy was recovered from a pond at an apartment complex off Northwest 208th Avenue."I'm devastated. I can't imagine losing one of my ki
The victim spoke at the sentencing, where he was given a life sentence plus 60 years.
Just over a year after a police-involved shooting killed an innocent woman while she was out celebrating her birthday, her family is now suing authorities for, what they say, was reckless actions. Evelyn Valdes, 28, was driving near Northwest First Place and 23rd Street in Miami’s Wynwood neighborho
Fort Lauderdale police are searching for a suspect in a Fourth of July shooting that injured a man near Fort Lauderdale Beach. Police say that the man was shot in the thigh at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the area of Seabreeze and Las Olas Boulevards. According to authorities, the victim did not know
A Hialeah Police officer is recovering at the hospital following a crash. According to Hialeah Police, the crash occurred in the area of Southeast Fourth Avenue and Okeechobee Road on Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene, capturing a damaged Hialeah Police cruiser and a Toyota Camry. D
An investigation is underway following a police-involved crash in Hialeah. The crash occurred in the area of Southeast Fourth Avenue and Okeechobee Road on Friday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene, capturing a damaged Hialeah Police cruiser and a civilian car. Police tape closed off a sect
A man was arrested and charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer after authorities say he was spotted driving a vehicle equipped with emergency sirens, lights, a spotlight, a push-bar, and a prisoner compartment.Enrique Perez-Palenzuela faced a judge Friday morning following his arrest Th
According to an arrest report, Miami-Dade deputies stopped Enrique Perez-Palenzuela after observing him exiting a shopping plaza in Homestead while ignoring traffic signals.
A South Florida man who was convicted of a heinous crime learns his fate. A former transit worker who was convicted of kidnapping and raping a teenager twice was punished for the crime and sentenced on Friday. The victim was 18 years old and pregnant when she was almost killed by 56-year-old Gregory
Dangerous beach bacteria have been reported across South Florida coasts. The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has issued a water quality advisory for Golden Beach, North Shore Ocean Terrace at 73rd Street, and Bark Beach at 79th Street in Miami Beach. Samples showed an above-average
OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WCBS) — Lightning apparently struck a home and sparked a fire in New Jersey amid torrential storms Thursday. It happened in Old Bridge Township around 3 p.m. Two women who live in the home managed to escape with their four dogs, but one woman said her three pet birds
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory on Friday. Merino was the late hero for the second straight match for Spain, which will face tournament f
As Norway and England prepare to take the pitch at Miami Stadium, it’s Norwegian central striker Erling Haaland who has cemented himself as a powerhouse in the tournament for his country and new soccer fans in the U.S. Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, Haaland is a hulking figure on the pitch, playing
Norwegian soccer fans transformed Ocean Drive into a sea of chants and celebration Friday as they prepared for their World Cup quarterfinal against England. The signature “Viking Row” chant, which has become one of the most recognizable traditions among Norway supporters, drew crowds and caught the
Two summer camp counselors were accused of abusing a 9-year-old camper after an intervention in a fight, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Antoinette McKay, 50, and Zaccheus Scott, 34, are accused of child abuse at the Cultivating Minds of Brilliance Visions summer camp program.Camp coun
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
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