Calle Ocho Music Festival returns to Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood

WSVN 7News 3/13 12:31P Matthew Garcia

It s almost time to dance your way through the streets of Little Havana. The Calle Ocho Music Festival returns on Sunday. The world s largest Latin music festival will stretch across 15 blocks from Southwest 12th Street to 27th Avenue in Miami....

North Miami Beach Police announce arrest in 2024 murder case; investigation ongoing

WSVN 7News 3/13 12:30P Matthew Garcia

Officials in North Miami Beach announced a break in the case of a barber who was murdered in 2024 . Authorities released a statement announcing the arrest of Ryan Sutton, who they say shot and killed 36-year-old Wilton Mena in October 2024....

Police search for missing woman out of Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood

WSVN 7News 3/13 12:28P Kevin Boulandier

Authorities are seeking the public’s help finding a missing woman. According to Miami Police, 46-year-old Rolnachelle Alexandre was last seen in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood, Thursday. Alexandre stands at 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 260...

Lauderhill Police officer fired after being charged with hit-and-run in Davie

WSVN 7News 3/13 12:17P Matthew Garcia

A Lauderhill Police officer is off the force after being accused of betraying the badge. Investigators with the Davie Police Department say Thomas Manfredi, an officer in Lauderhill, struck a motorcyclist in the area of 5410 South University...

Search underway for missing 17-year-old teen from SW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 3/13 12:10P Kevin Boulandier

Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a 17-year-old boy who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Caiden Miller, also known as Caiden Anderson, was last seen on Wednesday...

Li’l Abner Foundation helps dozens of children experiencing difficult medical conditions visit...

WSVN 7News 3/13 11:32A Matthew Garcia

Several South Florida families got to take a trip they thought would never happen. The families of 64 children fighting life-threatening illnesses boarded buses in Sweetwater bound for The Happiest Place on Earth on Friday. Among those heading to...

Lyft driver says ride from Pompano Beach turned into carjacking, pursuit in West Palm Beach

WSVN 7News 3/13 7:57A Sebastian Cuervo

What started as a rideshare from Broward County to northern Florida soon escalated into what a Lyft driver and police described as a carjacking, a pursuit and a crash. Speaking with 7News on Friday, Miguel Molina said he had recently begun driving...

Fire under control after blaze erupts on 2nd floor of Plantation home

WSVN 7News 3/11 9:01A Kevin Boulandier

Firefighters were able to get the upper hand on a home fire in Plantation. Plantation Fire Rescue responded to the area on Northwest Eighth Court on Wednesday morning. 7News cameras captured smoke billowing into the air as fire crews swarmed the...

Lakeland teen suffers bone fractures after 900-pound golf cart flips, ends up atop her

WSVN 7News 3/11 6:35A Sebastian Cuervo

LAKELAND, Fla. (WSVN) A 17-year-old girl ended up with broken bones on her birthday after she went out for a ride on a golf cart with her friends. One second, Lizette Vega was celebrating her 17th birthday with her five friends, riding on her...

1 dead after shooting near Hialeah apartments; gunman on the loose

WSVN 7News 3/11 3:31A Rubén Rosario

Police are searching for the gunman responsible for an early morning shooting outside an apartment complex in Hialeah that left one person dead. Hialeah Police said they received multiple calls from residents saying they heard up to 10 gunshots...

Miami Beach leaders say state bills would allow approval of water park at Fontainebleau Hotel...

WSVN 7News 3/10 7:14A Rubén Rosario

Miami Beach officials are pushing back on a proposal by state legislators that would pave the way for a water park to be built at an iconic hotel. City leaders and members of the miami beach community spoke out at a news conference held Tuesday...

Police arrest 21-year-old man accused of bringing gun to MDC Homestead Campus

WSVN 7News 3/10 6:37A Sebastian Cuervo

Police arrested a young man accused of causing a scare at a college in Homestead. Christian Richards was taken into custody after, police said, he brought a gun on to the Miami-Dade College Homestead Campus, Monday afternoon. The 21-year-old...

Martin County deputies rescue quadriplegic man strapped to wheelchair who fell into water after ramp...

WSVN 7News 3/10 5:48A Sebastian Cuervo

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) A quadriplegic man was saved from sinking thanks to the quick work of Florida deputies and some help from good Samaritans. Footage from a body camera worn by a Martin County Sheriff s deputy shows the victim in the...

Fishermen spot 15-foot great white shark off Florida’s Space Coast

WSVN 7News 3/10 5:31A Rubén Rosario

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (WSVN) A group of fishermen were treated to a rare sight off Florida s Space Coast: a 15-foot great white shark circling their boat relatively close to shore. Sunday s fishing trip off Cape Canaveral became a...

‘One of the best days of my life’: Winter Park youth coach honored with lifetime award, gifted new...

WSVN 7News 3/10 4:47A Sebastian Cuervo

A Central Florida youth coach was surprised and recognized for his years of serving his community. What started as a surprise reunion with current and former players ended with a game-winning drive for Kenny Hodges. Cameras captured the moment...