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Storm-induced flooding traps travelers in bumper-to-bumper traffic at FLL

The heavy rain and severe storms that rolled through South Florida caused flooding near the entrances and exits of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, creating widespread gridlock for travelers. 7News cameras captured heavy congestion along Perimeter Road and Federal...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

nightlife

Health officials lift swim advisory for Bark Beach in Miami Beach

A South Florida dog beach is now safe to swim again, officials say. Health officials have lifted the swim advisory for Bark Beach in Miami Beach. Earlier this month, officials found high bacteria levels and issued the water quality advisory. Since then, new tests have determined ...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Heat, Larsson agree on 4-year extension worth up to $60 million, AP source says

MIAMI (AP) — Pelle Larsson and the Miami Heat have agreed on a four-year contract extension that could be worth up to $60 million if the final year of the deal is included, a person with knowledge of the talks said Friday. Larsson’s starting salary for 2027-28 will be $13.5 milli...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

arts

Legendary Wailers Open 2026-27 Season at Moss Center’s Backyard Bash

Let the sounds of reggae whisk you away to the islands. The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center kicks off the 2026-2027 season with its celebrated Backyard Bash concert on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. The Legendary Wailers will headline the free concert event, joined by ...

Community NewspapersSep 18, 2026

arts

Ground stop issued for departures at MIA, FLL due to thunderstorms in the area

Officials at both Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport have issued a ground stop due to thunderstorms. The stormy weather has grounded all departures from both airports until at least 5 p.m. While the heavy rain has began to abate in Bro...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

miami

Crews working to repair water main break in North Miami

Crews are working to repair a water main break in North Miami. The rupture took place Friday morning along Biscayne Bay Drive, located near Northeast 135th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. Officials say residents in the area may experience low water pressure until around 3 p.m. on ...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Miami-Dade Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez Commits an Additional $20 Million to Fully Fund Police Payroll and Overtime, On Top of a Second Straight $20 Million Early Payback

In an extraordinary mid-hearing commitment, Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez pledged Thursday night to direct an additional $20 million from his own office’s budget specifically to fully fund the portion of the Sheriff’s budget covering deputy payroll and overtime...

Community NewspapersSep 18, 2026

real-estate

Miami Community Newspapers Supports Nikki Whiting for Coral Gables Commission

Miami Community Newspapers is supporting Dominique “Nikki” Whiting for Coral Gables City Commission Group V. We don’t make these decisions because somebody has a fancy résumé, knows the right people or can give a good speech. We look at the person, their background, their involve...

Community NewspapersSep 18, 2026

arts

Vote No on City of Miami Referendum 3

Our family has operated Rickenbacker Marina since 1983. Today I am proud to serve as its president. I’ve worked as a dockhand, driven forklifts, restored native habitat, and reinvested most of our earnings back into this City-owned property. We have faithfully served the local an...

Community NewspapersSep 18, 2026

arts

Nestor Menendez: A Focus on Moving Coral Gables Forward

Miami Community Newspapers supports Nestor Menendez’s involvement in the future of Coral Gables and his stated focus on moving the city forward. Menendez is a longtime Coral Gables resident, attorney and father who has served the community through several city advisory boards, in...

Community NewspapersSep 18, 2026

weather

Wet & Stormy Weekend Ahead for South Florida

South Florida stays unsettled heading into the weekend as an upper-level low crosses the state. Scattered coastal showers and storms this morning should become more numerous across the interior and Southwest Florida this afternoon. Stronger storms could produce 1–3 inches of rain...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

arts

$14.3 billion budget in Miami-Dade is now official

The $14.3 billion budget in Miami-Dade is now official. The City Commission discussed and debated until about 4 a.m. Friday. According to our news partners at The Miami Herald, bus riders will face cuts to late night service and there will be limited funding for the county’s envi...

CBS4 MiamiSep 18, 2026

arts

South Florida to stay wet, stormy through the weekend into next week

More flooding will be possible in parts of South Florida on Friday, and the wet and stormy conditions are expected to last through at least the weekend. CBS News Miami NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez breaks down the unsettled forecast....

CBS4 MiamiSep 18, 2026

safety

2 airlifted after stabbing in Florida City

A stabbing in Florida City sent two people to the hospital, officials said. Florida City Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the scene of the incident in the area of Lucy Street and Southwest Eighth Avenue, just after 9 p.m. on Thursday. First responders ai...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Man, woman stable after stabbing in Florida City; suspect arrested

A stabbing in Florida City sent two people to the hospital and led police to arrest a man, police said. Florida City Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a call of two victims who had been stabbed in the area of Lucy Street and Southwest Eighth Avenue, just ...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

arts

Local nonprofit Guitars Over Guns offers music mentorship to underserved youth

Sometimes the key to keeping kids out of trouble is keeping them entertained. A local nonprofit is doing that — using music. Their mentorship program shines in this 7Spotlight. This looks like a typical music class, but these kids are learning more than hitting the right notes. R...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

Woman critical after being mauled by pack of dogs in NW Miami-Dade

A woman was rushed to the hospital after she was attacked by a pack of dogs in Northwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and Fire Rescue units responded to the area of Northwest 11th Court and 145th Street on Thursday evening. When deputies arrived at the scene, ...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

safety

16-year-old shot after verbal altercation inside car in SW Miami-Dade

Rescue crews took a teenager to the hospital after a verbal altercation inside of a car triggered a shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade. According to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting near Southwest 203rd Street and 123rd Avenue at approximatel...

WSVN 7 NewsSep 18, 2026

government

Michael Miller Show: Suzy Lord on Running for Mayor of Cutler Bay

On the Michael Miller Show, he sits down with Suzy Lord, Cutler Bay Town Councilmember and candidate for Mayor of Cutler Bay in the November 3, 2026 municipal election. Lord discusses her background, experience serving the Cutler Bay community, and the issues she is focusing on a...

Community NewspapersSep 17, 2026