As part of National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1–7), Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) invited media partners to attend a training opportunity for a hands-on experience at its Training Facility located in Doral. On Monday, June 1, MDFR’s Health Emergency Life Protection (HELP) Team hosted an inter
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A 5-year-old child died while riding a bicycle after a pickup truck hit them early Saturday morning. Here's what we know now.
The NEXT Weather Team is monitoring the potential for scattered showers and storms, summerlike heat, and Saharan dust for the weekend.Saturday morning will feature scattered showers and storms possible along the coastlines of Broward and Miami-Dade in addition to the Keys. Heading into the afternoon
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Max Meyer gave up two hits in seven innings, leading the Miami Marlins over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Friday night to improve his record to 9-0. The Marlins scored two runs in the eighth when Graham Pauley and Kyle Stowers each drove in a run. Jakob Marsee’s two-out single off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues in earnest Saturday night in South Florida. Fans are expected once again to show up and show out as Portugal and Colombia face off on the pitch at Miami Stadium.Here's what you need to know about how to watch the match at home, where other celebrations are, and the
Some of South Florida's best search and rescue teams are en route to Caracas, Venezuela.Florida Task Force 1 and 2 sent 80 members to help find survivors of the deadly earthquakes that shook the Venezuelan capital on Wednesday.It is a mission deeply personal to many."We're getting mentally prepared,
Happy Saturday, South Florida! This weekend will be hot and humid with highs in the 90s and isolated storms. A plume of Saharan Dust will make the skies extra hazy and keep rain chances below average. To make matters worse, high humidity will make it feel like the triple digits setting up the stage
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
A five-year-old riding a bicycle was struck and killed on Friday. Investigators with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said that the child was riding in between two cars when a driver of a pick-up truck hit the victim. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rushed to the area on North Krome Avenue. However, aut
Haitian community in South Florida are continuing to be worried over their futures.
Hot temperatures and less storms in the forecast for South Florida
As humanitarian aid flows from South Florida to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, local Venezuelan Americans are navigating a desperate search for news of missing family members.Among those waiting for answers is Broward County resident Andreina Gandica, who has not heard from her 15-year
As humanitarian aid flows from South Florida to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, local Venezuelan Americans are navigating a desperate search for news of missing family members.
The Supreme Court's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 160,000 Haitians in South Florida and hundreds of thousands more nationwide has drawn sharp criticism from local officials and raised concerns about the future of families in the region.U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla
The task force involves GEM and will take trucks to the country of aid from the community.
The departments are planning to send aid to the country torn by earthquakes.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday, two days after Messi’s 39t
One of the most anticipated matchups at Miami Stadium pits Colombia against Portugal. While South Florida is home to a large Colombian community, Portugal's dedicated fan base is making its presence known.At the Old Lisbon restaurant in Aventura, fans have gathered to cheer on the Portuguese team."I
A fitness influencer has been cleared of all felony charges after being accused of assaulting a Miami Beach police officer. 7News first brought the story in May 2025. A year later, the fitness influencer is sharing his side for the first time exclusively with 7News. Armando Fogaça was arrested last
Community and faith leaders, immigration advocates and members of the South Florida Haitian community gathered in Miami on Friday morning to denounce the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that permits the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of people.The decis
This as some Venezuelans report their family members missing.
South Florida’s Venezuelan community is turning anxiety into action as many wait for word on loved ones who were impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela earlier this week. In Doral on Friday, a steady stream of supplies and aid packages poured into the parking lot of El Arepazo, where v
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., condemned the ruling, warning that it could devastate families. "These are Haitians in Broward and South Florida whose families will be torn apart," Wasserman Schultz said.
A 22-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly striking and killing a bicyclist Thursday morning in a hit-and-run collision, police said.Fort Lauderdale police announced the arrest of Don Janea Smith on Friday afternoon. She is facing a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident involving d
A group of high schoolers in Miami is clocking in for summer. Eighty Achieve scholars took part in Achieve Miami’s annual Best Look Forward event. The local education nonprofit organization aims to prepare students for life after graduation. “Simple things like how to introduce yourself, what is an
One of the most anticipated matchups at Miami Stadium is Colombia versus Portugal. And while south Florida has a large Colombian community, Portugal's fans are making some noise, too.
The Miami Marlins are throwing a canine celebration for a dog that struck out on getting a snack. The baseball team invited Jonah the dog and his owners to a fun day at the ballpark on July 12. Jonah’s owners posted a video to social media reading the Marlins’ offer. “We’re so sorry you didn’t get y
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a man who may have been struck by lightning in south Miami-Dade on Friday afternoon.Few details have been released, but officials with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that the incident took place in the area of Southwest 182nd Avenue and Southwest 248th Stree
Questions are swirling around on social media after a woman was found dead in a park in Gladeview, even though it was ruled a suicide.
Few details have been released, but officials with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said that the incident took place in the area of Southwest 182nd Avenue and Southwest 248th Street.
Many of those on Temporary Protected Status, also known as TPS, who have lived with it for years, are facing a fear that is closer to becoming a reality. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to revoke protected status for some 350,000 Haitian nationals and about 6,00
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed three bills late Thursday, his first rejection of legislation passed this year, and signed 15 others.The three quashed bills would have imposed new rules for riding electric bicycles (SB 382), allowed high school students to assist poll workers and get community service cred
One person was rushed to the hospital in Southwest Miami-Dade after a lightning strike. The incident happened on Friday in the area of 252nd Street and 182nd Avenue. Officials said they received a call about a lightning strike to a trailer. There is currently no word on the condition of the victim.
To aid in the ongoing search for survivors in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, two highly skilled search and rescue teams from South Florida are getting set to deploy. Officials announced on Friday that 80 members from Task Force 1 with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, along with K9 teams, are g
Soccer excitement is kicking into high gear as fans prepare for one of the FIFA World Cup’s most anticipated group-stage matches. Portugal and Colombia are set to face off on Saturday night at Miami Stadium in a battle between two soccer powerhouses, with a top spot in their group on the line. While
Sometimes, nothing hits the spot like a good sandwich, but we’re not talking basic bologna or ham and cheese. Deco’s checking out a new spot in Coral Gables that’s bringing a taste of Japan to the 305. The only thing standing between you and an authentic Japanese sando, is not hitting up “Stand” in
The final dinner service is here! FX’s “The Bear” is coming to an end. But before it does, the cast is saying their goodbyes. The kitchen is heating up, and “The Bear” is hearing its last calling. Jeremy Allen White: “Everybody’s on top of their game. All the characters are really able to shine.” Fo
After decades of declining costs, consumer electronics ranging from computers to video game consoles are jumping in price as the artificial intelligence boom drives a global shortage of memory and storage chips. "The vast majority of the chips are going to the AI buildout and the data center revolut
A United States Postal Service truck went up in flames in West Miami-Dade. The mail truck caught fire near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue on Friday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they arrived to find the unoccupied vehicle fully engulfed in flames and quickly put them out. No injuries were rep
A United States Postal Service truck went up in flames in West Miami-Dade. The mail truck caught fire near Southwest 48th Street and 104th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they arrived to find the unoccupied vehicle fully engulfed in flames and quickly put them out. No injuries were reported.
A man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he stabbed his girlfriend 34 times after she told him she wanted to end their relationship. Leisnier Mauri Garcia, 40, was arrested Thursday and charged with attempted felony murder with a deadly weapon, according to a Miami Police arrest
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