As Miami weighs a proposed $450 million overhaul of aging public safety facilities, officials are considering a new framework to evaluate building conditions and create a long-term funding strategy for repairs and upkeep. Miami commissioners are set to vote July 9 on a pair of measures that would di
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A family is grieving the loss of a toddler who was hit and killed by an SUV in his own driveway Monday afternoon. The Broward Sheriff's Office confirmed the child's mother was behind the wheel.BSO identified the victim as 1 1/2-year-old Wilson Mathias Jr."The truth is, I have no words," said Mari Ca
A South Florida mother is calling for the public's help after she said a stranger brutally attacked her and her 12-year-old disabled son while they were walking to school Tuesday morning.The attack occurred in a parking lot near Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 5th Avenue. The mother, who identified
A South Florida mother taps into a state program to help pay for her child to go to a private school. She says while she followed the rules to get the money, things backfired and left her searching for answers for months. 7’s Heather Walker investigates. Education is important to Jackie Ramirez. She
MIAMI (AP) — Jakob Marsee hit a game-ending single off the wall in right field in the 10th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Tuesday night. With runners at the corners and one out, Marsee hit a high drive against Michael Rucker (0-2) to easily score automatic runner Xavi
A young Doberman found wandering the streets of North Miami Beach is getting a second chance after being rescued. The 1-year-old pooch, now nicknamed Legend, was found near Northwest 167th Street and Eighth Avenue, according to those at the Doberman Rescue League, which is currently caring for the d
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 Fourth of July trip to South Florida ended in tragedy after a 21-year-old North Carolina man was shot and killed inside a Hollywood Airbnb, according to police.Investigators say Jaydon Williams, 21, was shot multiple times early Saturday morning at a vacation rental in the 1900 block of Funston St
The Miami Marlins worked together with Global Empowerment Mission volunteers to pack supplies for Venezuelan earthquake victims. Both players and staff worked together at the GEM headquarters in Doral to prepare supplies as the South American country continues to recover from the devastating earthqu
Full disclosure: this story may cause severe cravings. “Taste the Gables” is back — and serving up a feast. From fine dining to a neighborhood gem — this year’s lineup has something for everyone. Forks up! For 100 years, Coral Gables has been satisfying SoFlo’s taste buds. Belkys Perez: “I believe t
A Hollywood family is pushing for a traffic light at the intersection where a 24-year-old man was killed nearly three weeks ago, arguing that existing stop signs are insufficient to ensure driver safety.Colt William Firth died in a crash at N. 21st Avenue and Garfield Street. His family believes a v
Halloween may still be months away but one spooky trend is brewin’. So grab your broomsticks and your sunscreen. Summerween is proving spooky season isn’t just celebrated in October, it’s a state-of-mind. The calendar says summer, but the vibes say Halloween. This is how SoFlo is celebrating Summerw
A Fort Lauderdale man is facing several charges after he's accused of setting his car on fire with his former partner of more than 40 years inside while parked at a Broward convenience store on Friday, according to investigators.According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, 84-year-old Franklin
The rain chances are also very low, unusual for this rainy season.
The stadium has been left abandoned for years, with a campaign to restore it.
Heat wave-breaking rain caused part of the roof of a New Jersey warehouse store to collapse Monday, sending a shopper, a cart and tables of baked goods skidding through rushing water. Two people were briefly trapped in debris at the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township but managed to escape, and no
Washington — President Trump began the NATO's summit in Turkey alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Tuesday with a clear message that Turkey is a better friend to the United States than many of its traditional Western allies. As a result, Mr. Trump said he's lifting sanctions and c
Argentina and Lionel Messi fans celebrated more than a World Cup victory on Tuesday.At George's Restaurant, fans draped in sky blue and white stripes filled the establishment, chanting and cheering throughout the match."For Argentinians, it's life or death," said Azul Iglesias, co-owner of George's
At least seven women were arrested in a Miami-Dade County undercover prostitution bust involving several local massage parlors, according to MDSO records. Arrest reports allege the women offered sex acts for money to undercover officers.Among those taken into custody on Monday were 52-year-old Junro
VANCOUVER, British Colombia (AP) — Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday. Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Ci
At George’s Restaurant, fans draped in sky blue and white stripes filled the establishment, chanting and cheering throughout the match.
Five of the arrested women attended bond hearings on Tuesday, where they faced additional charges of practicing massage without a license.
After two street takeovers occurred in Miami-Dade County on the Fourth of July weekend, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials denounced the act at a press conference in Northwest Miami-Dade on Tuesday. Videos across social media shows daredevil stunts, fire rings and fireworks being shot out of cars
Fans gathered at a Miami restaurant to cheer on Team Colombia and share their hope for victory as the game between Colombia and Switzerland commenced. Supporters inside Manantial Market had their eyes glued to the screens to watch the game between the two teams. “I feel that they’re gonna win becaus
A federal appeals court Tuesday kept in place a district court's preliminary injunction on Florida's law banning "woke" instruction at public universities.A 2-1 ruling from the three-judge panel on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Florida's assertion it could control the speech of its em
FIFA said Tuesday it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan in the stands during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday.IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said
Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested on drug possession charges in Alabama after police say they pulled him over for erratic driving and found marijuana and meth in his vehicle.It's the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narrowly lost to Republic
The Miami Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has changed numbers upon joining the team. Instead of wearing his usual number 34, which he’s done for his entire 13-year NBA career, he’ll now rock the number 7 for the Heat. The team has stated that shoppers who have already ordered a Giannis jersey online, i
Mexico said Tuesday it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, in the latest flareup of diplomatic tensions over Washington's war on cartels. The inquiry comes after the FBI displayed in an exhibition the p
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DAPHNE, Ala. (AP) — Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested on drug possession charges in Alabama after police say they pulled him over for erratic driving and found marijuana and meth in his vehicle. It’s the latest legal trouble for the ex-Tallahassee mayor, who narr
The fate of an iconic Miami landmark is at stake after decades of abandonment. The Miami Marine Stadium building holds decades of history, and now its fate lies in the hands of Miami voters. For the first time in years, the doors to the historic stadium were opened and offered a rare glimpse inside
Five women were arrested after they were accused of offering to perform sex acts in exchange for money at South Florida massage parlors.
Studies suggest that PFAS, otherwise known as "forever chemicals" have been linked to cancer and other diseases, and it's even found in fire stations.Florida is now taking on this possible health hazard to firefighters in a new law.Hialeah Fire Rescue trainer Eric Johnson said firefighters are ordin
Fans of Argentina’s national soccer team gathered at a popular restaurant in Miami Beach to watch and then celebrate the big win for their team in the Round of 16 match against Egypt. 7News cameras captured a full house at the Manolo location along Collins Avenue in North Beach, just after noon on T
Fans of Argentina’s national soccer team gathered at a popular restaurant in Miami Beach to watch them square off against Egypt in the World Cup. 7News cameras captured a full house at the Manolo location along Collins Avenue in North Beach, just after noon on Tuesday. The hotspot hit capacity even
South Florida could see more scattered showers and storms on Tuesday afternoon, and while it remains hot and humid, it’s starting to look like it could be even hotter next week.
Former Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was arrested on drug charges in Alabama.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating those who were involved in violent street takeovers that took place over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including one in which a person launched a firework at a deputy. CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has the report.
Frozen blueberries sold at Publix grocery stores in Georgia, Florida, and Southern states have been recalled as federal agencies investigate a possible E. coli contamination.The Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A has recalled the GreenWise-brand organic blueberries after the Florida Dep
Five women were arrested Monday after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office undercover detectives caught them performing sexual acts inside massage parlors across Miami-Dade County, authorities said. The arrests were made during simultaneous covert operations at multiple locations. Junrong He, 52, Youdi Zhuge
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