North Miami woman accused in vehicle fraud scheme involving altered VIN, forged documents

WSVN 7News 5/5 7:01A Allyson Castillo

A North Miami woman is accused of participating in a fraud scheme involving a stolen vehicle, altered identification numbers and forged ownership documents, according to investigators. Miriam M. Alonso, 37, was arrested May 4 at 17301 NW 52nd Pl....

Car break-ins at Pembroke Park townhouse complex linked to 3 other burglaries, police say

WSVN 7News 5/5 7:00A Sebastian Cuervo

Police are investigating a series of car burglaries in Pembroke Park that, they said, are connected. Pembroke Park Police officers responded to a delayed report of suspicious activity of a townhouse complex located near Southwest 52nd Avenue and...

Guns N’ Roses returns to Seminole Hard Rock for second show

WSVN 7News 5/5 5:59A Sebastian Cuervo

Guns N Roses will be performing in South Florida again Tuesday night. The legendary rock group took the stage recently at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood Thursday night. Now they re returning with another show as part of their...

Man accused of using victim’s identity to obtain insurance, arrested in North Bay Village

WSVN 7News 5/5 5:52A Allyson Castillo

A man was arrested Monday in North Bay Village after police said he used a former friend’s personal information to obtain an insurance policy without permission, leaving the victim with an outstanding balance Bolton Ahimbisibwe, 24, was taken...

Colombian superstar Karol G adds 2nd Hard Rock Stadium show to upcoming global tour

WSVN 7News 5/5 5:50A Sebastian Cuervo

Colombian superstar Karol G has added a second South Florida date to her global tour. The artist sold over two million tickets in four days across the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America. So now, due to popular demand, the tour has...

Deputies rescue drifting boater in Tampa Bay

WSVN 7News 5/5 5:45A Sebastian Cuervo

Crews came to a man s rescue over the weekend after his boat malfunctioned and began drifting into dangerous waters in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay deputy marine units received call of a disabled vessel drifting into a commercial shipping channel. Video...

Volusia County student, 12, used ex-boyfriend’s account to send threats to shoot up school, deputies...

WSVN 7News 5/5 5:40A Sebastian Cuervo

DELEON SPRINGS, Fla. (WSVN) A 12-year-old girl in Volusia County was arrested after she allegedly made disturbing threats against her school. Deputies said the student threatened a teacher and to shoot up Louise S. McInnis Elementary School in...

Georgia man charged with setting fire to Orlando-area Buddhist temple, damaging van used by monks

WSVN 7News 5/5 5:20A Rubén Rosario

SANFORD, Fla. (WSVN) A Georgia man who was arrested over the weekend set fire to a Buddhist temple near Orlando, police said, and the unholy act was recorded on video. Surveillance cameras rolled as Singhasouk Danny Phanouvong damaged priceless...

Crews put out overnight house fire in Hollywood; no injuries reported

WSVN 7News 5/5 3:49A Rubén Rosario

Crews battled fierce flames after a fire broke out overnight in a home in Hollywood. Hollywood Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze at 6780 Harding St., just after 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Cameras captured massive yellow flames...

Deputies: Head of vigilante group Dads Against Predators slapped man he lured to Clay County...

WSVN 7News 5/5 2:38A Rubén Rosario

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) A social media influencer has found himself in trouble with the law and facing serious charges after he posted a video online claiming to catch a sexual predator in northern Florida, authorities said. Investigators said...

YMCA of South Florida hosts Little Builders Fun Fest in Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 5/3 5:51A Jayme Berezdivin

The YMCA of South Florida hosted the Little Builders Fun Fest in Fort Lauderdale. The event took place at the Holiday Park YMCA Family Center and the Broward Health Emergency Center on Saturday. Children sat in the driver s seat of construction...

MDSO: Walmart in Miramar evacuated due to bomb threat, discovered as hoax call

WSVN 7News 5/3 4:10A Jayme Berezdivin

Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office deputies responded to a Walmart in Miramar after reports of a bomb threat on Saturday. The store was evacuated as a precaution, according to officials, and a safety sweep was conducted. The store later reopened after...

U.S District Judge James Lawrence King passes away at the age of 98

WSVN 7News 5/3 3:36A Jayme Berezdivin

Judge James Lawrence King has passed away at the age of 98 at his home in Pinecrest on Saturday. The Miami native was a former U.S. District Judge in the southern district of Florida, and was appointed by U.S. President Richard Nixon. King was...

Report of a bomb threat at SWMD Walmart leads to police response; MDFR, MDSO say threat unfounded

WSVN 7News 5/2 4:43A Jayme Berezdivin

A report of a bomb threat at a Walmart at the 8400 block of Southwest Miami-Dade caused deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office to investigate Saturday morning. MDSO deputies conducted a security sweep, with officials saying that the search...

Bomb threat at Walmart in Miami’s Coral Way area leads to MDSO response; MDFR says threat unfounded

WSVN 7News 5/2 4:43A Jayme Berezdivin

A bomb threat at a Walmart at the 8400 block of Coral Way caused deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office to respond Saturday morning. MDSO deputies are currently conducting a security sweep of the area, until an all clear is given....