Law enforcement officials in South Florida are stepping up efforts to stop human trafficking ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which will begin Thursday, June 11. Seven matches of the six-week-long international soccer tournament will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Attorney General James U
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Just about everyone in South Florida has seen stray cats roaming around. A new clinic is hoping to be part of the solution. Courtney Allen has this 7Spotlight. It’s just another day at the office for Matthew Toscano and dozens of cats. He’s the executive director of Street Cat Clinic, which is dedic
Bodycam video obtained by 7News shows an officer making a tough takedown two years after suffering a leg injury in a friendly fire incident. Officer Fabio Bolanos still had shrapnel in his leg after being shot by another officer when he made the arrest of a suspected scooter thief on March 10. From
New body camera video released by Miami Beach Police shows the tough takedown made by an officer while dealing with an injury caused by a friendly fire incident with another officer. Officer Fabio Bolanos still had shrapnel in his leg after being shot by another officer when he made the arrest of a
Law enforcement officials in South Florida are stepping up efforts to stop human trafficking ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which will begin Thursday, June 11. Seven matches of the six-week-long international soccer tournament will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.Attorney General James U
The current police chief of Miami Springs will be leaving the city to take over the Doral Police Department, city officials announced Thursday morning. Chief Matthew Castillo, 42, will be replacing Chief Edwin Lopez, who is leaving Doral to replace Chief Manny Morales in the City of Miami police dep
North Bay Village dedicated a new sports complex on Thursday, just in time for the FIFA World Cup. The Brent W. Latham Community Center is also the new home of the Argentine Football Association International Center. The facility features a FIFA-approved soccer pitch, four multi-purpose athletic fie
Homicide detectives have identified the woman whose body washed ashore on Hollywood Beach Wednesday night, but investigators are still working to determine exactly how she died.Authorities said the victim, believed to be in her 30s, was apparently snorkeling or diving earlier in the day before her b
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation Thursday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. The legislation, spons
Former Spirit Airlines flight attendants said they are still waiting for back pay more than a month after the airline shut down for good.William Roman and Mauricio Valencia, both former Spirit flight attendants, said thousands of crew members received their final paychecks about three weeks ago &mda
We are facing a testosterone overload. We have Alex Miranda covering the opening of “Masters of the Universe.” The 1980s are back, now that He-Man is taking over movie theaters this weekend! “Masters of the Universe” isn’t just bringing the action, it’s bringing the camp and heart. So, with the powe
If you have plans to see Rosalía kick off the American leg of her Lux World Tour at the Kaseya Center in Miami this weekend, we’ve got two words for you: stay home. A family emergency is the reason being given for the cancellation of the Friday and Sunday gigs. Rosalía’s peeps have told fans to hold
Some combinations are a match made in heaven. Others are brought together by fate. We’re not talking about your love life. No, this is all about desserts that will bring a smile to your face. Deco’s checking out a mystical pop-up seeing what the future has in store for your stomach. Jennifer Tilly a
Colin Farrell is shooting for the stars once again. Apple TV’s mystery series, “Sugar,” is back for season two and exploring different worlds of Los Angeles. Deco sat down with the Irish heartthrob to get some of this worldly scoop, and find out what it’s like to have a milestone birthday in Miami.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with his wife and three other individuals, according to a filing Thursday from the U.S. Treasury Department. It's the latest Trump administration move to pressure the island's leadership.Included in the sancti
A Royal Poinciana tree The Royal Poinciana Festival will take place throughout Miami-Dade County from Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 14. This is the 89th annual celebration of our oldest continuing festival in South Florida, and it includes numerous events (many free) over the eight days. “The Roy
Several leaders from across the community and each level of government greeted FIFA officials at a red carpet dinner celebration in Miami Beach, Thursday night. As the final week before the start of the World Cup counts down, FIFA President Gianni Infantino along with other officials for the global
English This morning, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia held a press conference at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Florida Task Force 1 (FL-TF1) Training Site located in Miami, FL. Joined by MDFR Fire Chief Ray Jadallah, Department of Emergency Management
A look at how the Fins wrapped up their minicamp with new leadership.
Two top Miami-Dade County officials are out after the county's failure to permanently secure the only fuel depot for Port Miami.Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava announced that Chief Operations Officer Jimmy Morales and Port Miami Director Hydi Webb were retiring.In his resignation letter, Morales said to
The rain is set to be fewer and farther in between today.
Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava announced that Chief Operations Officer Jimmy Morales and Port Miami Director Hydi Webb were retiring.
Authorities revealed their plans to keep crowds safe in events such as FIFA fan fest.
Controversial livestreamer and influencer Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular, rented a penthouse in downtown Miami, sources told The Real Deal. Peters is known for his “looksmaxxing” content, where people go to extremes to “maximize” their physical attractiveness, including through the use of
A 50-year-old Pinecrest man was arrested for a second time after allegedly exposing himself to women and committing an obscene act while driving his gray Tesla southbound on South Dixie Highway, South Miami Police told CBS News Miami.The suspect, Rogerio Miranda De Souza, is a manager for an investm
New Weekly Experience Combines Salsa, Bachata, Latin Music, and South Florida’s Largest Line Dancing Venue The Berry Farm is adding a new rhythm to Saturday nights this summer with the launch of Salsa Nights, a new Latin dance experience featuring salsa, bachata, reggaeton, merengue, and popular thr
Selected for CCSU Alumni Association Community Service Award Jerry Libbin, a respected civic leader, business executive, community advocate, and former Miami Beach City Commissioner, is being recognized for more than four decades of extraordinary public service and community leadership through his n
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office released new details in the murder-suicide of a mother, father, and their two daughters found inside a Doral home on Tuesday night. MDSO posted an update Thursday afternoon about the incident in the Doral Isles neighborhood, near Northwest 111th Court and 72nd Terrace
A former Miami Beach mayor is under investigation in connection to the Jeffrey Epstein probe. The Justice Department is looking into sexual assault allegations against former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine. Levine served as the city’s mayor from 2013 to 2017. A woman made those accusations while te
In the latest case, South Miami Police Detective Jackie Del Sol said Rogerio Miranda De Souza followed a woman for dozens of blocks from South Miami to Pinecrest at approximately 8:30 p.m. on May 11.
Lawyers for what is currently called the Trump Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are instructing staff to immediately begin switching the name of the facility back to its original title.The instructions, laid out in a memo sent Thursday by the center's general counsel and obtained by CBS News,
A bronze statue of Glenn Curtiss, who founded Miami Springs in 1926, will be unveiled along with a monument on August 22nd in the Town Square as part of the city’s Centennial Celebration. The statue was the brainchild of Miami Springs City Councilman Jorge Santin, who recognized an opportunity to ho
Online pre-registration is required by Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The Town of Davie is hosting its annual resident-only Independence Day “Fun on the 4th” celebration at Pine Island Park (Bamford Sports Complex), located at 3801 S. Pine Island Road, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Activitie
Immaculata-La Salle High School senior Francisco Pages has won the school’s first Student Production Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter for his trailer for Chasing Zero, a 12-part documentary series about the 2024–2025 ILS varsity cheerleading team. Franci
In South Florida, water is both abundant and essential. From our sought-after beaches to neighborhood pools, canals, lakes, and marinas, water is woven into how we live, play, and connect with one another. With this amount of access comes a shared responsibility to recognize the risks around water.
Grant Miller Meets with Joe Sanchez. Joe is a Candidate for Miami-Dade Commissioner in District 5. Tune in for an insightful conversation on Joe and why he should be elected. For more shows, go to: cnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is your go-to source for Miami community news, offeri
Pedro Medina León is known as the author of Tour. Medina León has written half a dozen novels and anthologies, edited a multitude of fiction with the label he founded some five years ago with Hernán Vera Álvarez, “comandante” Eduardo Villanueva and Gastón Virkel – “Suburbano Ediciones.” Each new sto
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s longest-serving deputy resigned abruptly on Wednesday, a result of the fuel depot debacle on Fisher Island. Jimmy Morales, chief operating officer, and PortMiami Director Hydi Web are out of their county jobs, Political Cortadito reported. The county is
Welcome to the Chamber South Spotlight Podcast, presented by Miami Community News. In this episode, ChamberSouth Executive Director Rick Alberty meets with Ryan Noble of 4Kids Miami Together, they deep dive into 4Kids Miami. For more shows, go to: cnewstv.com ABOUT US: Miami Community Newspapers is
On this episode of Spotlight TV, host Emily Zubi welcomes guest Alyssa Ramos. Alyssa is the Chief Operations Officer of Que Belle. Que Belle is a Event Production and Marketing company. Together, they have an insightful conversation on the event production and marketing industry. For more show infor
Twenty-Two Young Women Earn Girl Scouting’s Highest Honor Through Transformational Community Service Projects Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida recognized 22 outstanding young women from Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River counties with the prestigious 2026 Girl Scouts
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