Wildfire fight shuts down SB Turnpike between NW 41 St & Okeechobee Road; Over 18,000 acres burned

WSVN 7News 6/19 8:42A Sebastian Cuervo

Dry heat across South Florida keeping brush fires alive caused additional road closures in West Miami-Dade. All southbound lanes of Florida s Turnpike between NW 41 Street and Okeechobee Road are closed, according to officials. Additionally,...

Officials encourage fans to plan ahead for Miami World Cup matches amid heavy traffic

WSVN 7News 6/19 8:11A Sebastian Cuervo

Just days away from the next Miami matchup for FIFA World Cup, officials have several tips for fans attending the game about what they need to know before heading out. Another big matchup will take over Miami Stadium on Sunday as Uruguay returns...

Family of 3 displaced after fire ignites in Lauderhill apartment

WSVN 7News 6/19 7:15A Sebastian Cuervo

A family of three was forced out by flames at a Lauderhill home. According to Lauderhill Fire Rescue, the fire broke out inside an apartment unit at Northwest 21st Street and 43rd Terrace, Friday morning. Crews were able to determine the cause of...

4-year-old boy dead after being pulled unresponsive from swimming pool in North Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 6/19 6:29A Rubén Rosario

A 4-year-old boy has died after he was pulled unresponsive from a swimming pool in a North Lauderdale neighborhood, authorities said. North Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the drowning along the 1600 block of Southwest 63rd...

World Cup fans can travel the globe at InterContinental Miami’s themed experience

WSVN 7News 6/19 6:02A Kevin Boulandier

As fans trickle into South Florida to attend the seven World Cup matches being held at Miami Stadium, a hotel in downtown Miami is hosting an event where guests can travel the globe without ever leaving the city. InterContinental Miami s...

Man detained after man and woman found dead in farm area in SW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 6/19 5:26A Rubén Rosario

Authorities are conducting a death investigation in a farm area in Southwest Miami-Dade after a man and a woman were found dead, leading deputies to take a man into custody. Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office deputies responded to a call about a...

BSO: 14-year-old girl reported missing from Tamarac found safe

WSVN 7News 6/19 4:46A Rubén Rosario

Authorities said they have located a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Tamarac. According to the Broward Sheriff s Office Malaysia Edwards had been last seen near Northwest 62nd Avenue and 57th Street, Monday morning. Edwards stands...

1 in custody, several people hospitalized after string of armed carjackings and robberies in SW...

WSVN 7News 6/19 1:50A Rubén Rosario

A string of armed carjackings and robberies across Southwest Miami-Dade sent several people to the hospital and led deputies to take one person into custody, authorities said. According to the Miami-Dade Sherif s Office, the violent chain of...

Man accused of shooting at sister’s boyfriend near Sand Bar in Miami Beach faces judge

WSVN 7News 6/17 7:38A Rubén Rosario

A man accused of shooting at his sister s boyfriend in Miami Beach appeared in court. Christopher Brandi stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer on Wednesday morning following his arrest. The 38-year-old suspect has been charged...

40th Annual Conference of 100 Black Men of America to honor South Florida chapter, mentee in...

WSVN 7News 6/17 7:31A Matthew Garcia

The 100 Black Men of South Florida organization is taking mentorship to the friendly skies and beyond, with their sights set on New York City.  Members and chaperones along with 22 of the organization s middle school and high school mentees, who...

Fans eager to see Ronaldo, Portugal take on DR Congo at FIFA World Cup match

WSVN 7News 6/17 7:09A Matthew Garcia

A day after Argentine fans across South Florida witnessed an incredible hat trick by Lionel Messi , Portugal s supporters are eager to watch Cristiano Ronaldo lead his team in their first match of the World Cup against the Democratic Republic of...

George Pino’s defense highlights concussion suffered in fatal 2022 boat crash as trial enters 8th...

WSVN 7News 6/17 7:01A Matthew Garcia

On the eighth day for the criminal trial against prominent real estate developer George Pino, the defense started the day by bringing a witness to highlight injuries he suffered that led to the deadly boating accident over Labor Day weekend in...

Osceola County deputies find missing 7-year-old girl struggling to stay afloat in neighbor’s pool

WSVN 7News 6/17 5:52A Matthew Garcia

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) New video shows Osceola County deputies finding a missing girl struggling to stay above water in a neighbor s pool. It began as a massive search for the 7-year-old after she vanished from her mother s sight while...

Miami mother accused of helping son steal purse from Design District jewelry store, police say

WSVN 7News 6/17 5:32A Allyson Castillo

A Miami woman was arrested Tuesday after investigators said she helped her juvenile son steal a purse and other belongings from an employee-only area of a jewelry store in the Miami Design District. Linda Maria Palacio, 41, faces charges of...

Researchers try to recover scientific work after fire caused by lightning strike destroyed USF lab...

WSVN 7News 6/17 4:15A Matthew Garcia

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WSVN) Researchers at the University of South Florida are trying to recover years of scientific work after a crack of lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a lab building on campus last month. Officials later determined a...