Miami-Dade leaders say FIFA World Cup drew over 500,000 people to South Florida

WSVN 7News 7/20 7:22A Rubén Rosario

Miami-Dade County leaders touted the success of the FIFA World Cup as one of the host cities for the soccer tournament, saying the event brought more than 500,000 people to South Florida. Seven of the 104 matches that took place during this year...

Miami Gardens man charged with attempted felony murder after police say he chased, shot victim over...

WSVN 7News 7/20 7:02A Allyson Castillo

A Miami Gardens man is facing an attempted murder charge after police said he chased another man through an apartment complex parking lot and shot him following an argument that allegedly began because he believed the victim smiled at him....

130-foot yacht crashes into dock in downtown Fort Lauderdale; no injuries reported

WSVN 7News 7/20 6:57A Sebastian Cuervo

A yacht that was being towed veered off course and crashed into dock in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The 130-foot vessel, named Determination, crashed into a dock along the New River, near Andrews Avenue, Monday morning. According to the tow...

Deerfield Beach man arrested after fatally shooting 25-year-old following earlier argument

WSVN 7News 7/20 6:49A Patrick Chalvire

A Deerfield Beach man is facing murder charges after investigators say he tracked down another man following an argument and shot him multiple times outside a residence Sunday evening. Mauro Lopez, 27, was arrested and charged with second-degree...

Florida’s monthlong back-to-school sales tax holiday goes into effect

WSVN 7News 7/20 5:48A Rubén Rosario

There are savings to be had for parents who want to get a jump on back-to-school shopping this summer. Florida s monthlong sales tax holiday started Monday and runs through Aug. 20. Families can save money on a wide selection of items, purchased...

Homestead first-grade teacher arrested after allegedly swinging knife at boyfriend during argument

WSVN 7News 7/20 5:43A Allyson Castillo

A first-grade teacher at a Homestead private school was arrested after she scratched her boyfriend, took his cellphone and then swiped a knife at him during a domestic dispute, authorities said. According to an arrest report, Ada Caballero faces...

Man hospitalized, 7 cats believed dead after fire tears through Coconut Creek home

WSVN 7News 7/20 4:34A Sebastian Cuervo

One man was taken to the hospital and several pets are believed to be dead after a fire tore through a home in Coconut Creek overnight. According to officials, the house fire broke out at a home on Palmetto Drive, off of Northwest Ninth Street,...

101-year-old Miami-Dade man shows off salsa moves in viral video

WSVN 7News 7/20 4:03A Rubén Rosario

He s 101 years old, and somehow is still dancing circles around the rest of South Floridians Video shared by Only In Dade shows Manuel showing that he still has the salsa moves. Hundreds commented on the the video, expressing their astonishment...

The Tate brothers are expected in a Miami court following their arrest and a UK extradition request

WSVN 7News 7/20 12:28A Rubén Rosario

MIAMI (AP) Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday after they were arrested to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom. The Tates are being held in...

Search underway for missing 16-year-old girl from North Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 7/19 6:44A Jayme Berezdivin

Detectives from the Broward Sheriff s Office are asking the public for help locating a missing 16-year-old from North Lauderdale. According to detectives, Shana Miller was last seen around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, in the 4700 block of...

Man arrested, accused of assault and battery after attack on dog, owner in Wynwood

WSVN 7News 7/19 2:50A Jayme Berezdivin

A man has been arrested after being accused of an attack on a man and his dog in Wynwood. 44-year-old Jack Jonte faces multiple charges including aggravated assault, battery, and resisting a police officer. The incident happened on Wednesday,...

Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US

WSVN 7News 7/19 1:55A Jayme Berezdivin

MIAMI (AP) — A famous Cuban dissident artist and musician, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country. Alcántara, 38, was greeted at...

Mobile home destroyed in SW Miami-Dade fire following loud explosion

WSVN 7News 7/18 11:48A Litzy Grijalba

Emergency crews responded to trailer park trouble in Southwest Miami-Dade. A mobile home went up in flames on Saturday morning at Southwest 102nd Avenue and Southwest 174th Terrace. Neighbors said they heard a big explosion prior to the fire. My...

Miami Stadium erupts with fans as France, England face off for World Cup bronze

WSVN 7News 7/18 11:38A Litzy Grijalba

From the teams to the fans supporting their countries until the end, the FIFA World Cup battle between France and England for third place is underway in South Florida. The awaited match will be the final World Cup game hosted by Miami Stadium....

2 Hillsborough County deputies hospitalized, suspect dead after shooting in Ruskin

WSVN 7News 7/18 3:04A Jayme Berezdivin

RUSKIN (WSVN) Two Hillsborough County deputies were hospitalized and one suspect is dead after a deadly shootout in Ruskin. Authorities said that the deputies were responding to a domestic violence call in Ruskin, south of Tampa, when they came...