Children ages 3 and 5 wandered into traffic while teen caregiver slept in, deputies say
Two children, ages 3 and 5, wandered into traffic and were nearly struck by a vehicle while the teenager watching them slept inside their home,...
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2 injured, 1 believed dead after small helicopter crashes into water off Key Biscayne
Two people were injured and a third person is believed dead after a small helicopter crashed into the water off Key Biscayne. 7Skyforce hovered above...
Flood advisories issued in parts of Miami-Dade and Broward lifted as heavy rain floods Davie, Plantation neighborhoods
A neighborhood in Davie dealt with significant flooding as a result of nearly three days’ worth of torrential downpours, as lingering inclement weather led to...
Authorities release 911 call from the man who killed a shooter inside an Oregon elementary school
(AP) — A frantic 911 call from the man who fatally shot a 16-year-old shooter who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school last...
Democrats usher in new era with sweep of the House and the Senate, and Johnson won’t seek reelection
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle...
US stocks rally, and the Dow soars more than 1,000 points
NEW YORK (AP) — Most of the U.S. stock market is rallying Wednesday as Wall Street tries to sort the winners from the losers following...
Experts say ‘Super El Niño’ will bring heavy rainfall to South Florida through winter
With hurricane season reaching its end, the Atlantic Ocean is seemingly set to stay how it has mostly been for months: quiet. November marks the...
Fire breaks out at Fort Lauderdale hardware store; no injuries reported
A hardware store in Fort Lauderdale went up in flames. Heavy smoke filled the building at West State Road 84 and Southeast 24th Street, Tuesday...
Search underway for 79-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade
Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for an elderly man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office,...
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
WASHINGTON (AP) — Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party’s...
No swim advisory issued for Key Biscayne after main break leads to sewage spill
Officials in Key Biscayne issued a no swim advisory following a sewer main break. Village officials said a contractor hit the six-inch line along the...
Democrats win the US House and Senate as voters deliver a strong rebuke to Trump and Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new...
Democrats have won the US Senate, ending Republican dominance in Washington by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in...
North Beach Village offers a retro escape in Fort Lauderdale
When you think of Fort Lauderdale Beach, you probably picture the hustle and bustle of A1A, the mega-resorts and, of course, Las Olas. But what...
Democrat Adam Hamilton wins election to U.S. Senate from Kansas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Adam Hamilton wins election to U.S. Senate from Kansas.
Video shows lightning strike hitting roof of home in NW Miami-Dade
It was an electric night outside a Northwest Miami-Dade home when a thunderous bolt struck the roof during severe storms in the area. Surveillance footage...
Democrat Sherrod Brown wins election to U.S. Senate from Ohio
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Sherrod Brown wins election to U.S. Senate from Ohio.
Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas and sends a shock through the GOP
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrat James Talarico flipped a U.S. Senate seat in Texas on Tuesday, defeating Republican Ken Paxton to pull off the party’s...
Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat James Talarico wins election to U.S. Senate from Texas.
Race between Salazar and Rodriguez for Florida District 27 seat remains too close to call
The race between Democrat Eliott Rodriguez and incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar is too close to call, with both sides locked in a...
Race between Salazar, Rodriguez neck-and-neck for Florida District 27 seat
The race between Democrat Eliott Rodriguez and incumbent Congresswoman Republican Maria Elvira Salazar is neck and neck, with both sides locked in a tie. As...
Republican James Uthmeier wins reelection for attorney general
Republican James Uthmeier has won re-election against José Javier Rodriguez for the office of Florida’s attorney general. The Republican incumbent beat Rodriguez in a 51%...
Mario Diaz-Balart likely to win reelection for Florida District 26 seat but race remains too close to call
Republican Mario Diaz-Balart is likely to win the election for Florida District 26 in the United States House of Representatives, but the race still remains...
Democrats win in South Carolina and North Carolina as they aim to retake Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Annie Andrews has won an upset victory over Republican Darline Graham for a Senate seat in South Carolina, a sign that...
Florida voters approve Amendment 3, upending property taxes, budget cuts across Florida
Amendment 3 was approved by Florida voters, upending property taxes and budget cuts across the state. The amendment, which takes effect in January, will raise...
Pia Dandiya wins election for Florida District 22 seat
Democrat Pia Dandiya has won the election for Florida’s 22nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Republican challenger Casey Askar. Dandiya beat...
Republican Byron Donalds is elected Florida’s first Black governor
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds was elected Florida’s first Black governor on Tuesday in a race that was seen as unexpectedly competitive down the stretch, defeating...
Republican Byron Donalds wins election for governor in Florida
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds was elected Florida’s first Black governor on Tuesday in a race that was seen as unexpectedly competitive down the stretch, defeating...
Miami-Dade, Broward approve renewal of school tax for teacher pay, student safety
Voters across Miami-Dade and Broward have decided to renew a tax measure that would boost teacher pay and fund school safety. Miami-Dade County voters showed...
Miami voters reject Virginia Key deal to lease public waterfront to developers
VIRGINIA KEY, FLA. (WSVN) – City of Miami voters rejected Referendum 3 which would’ve allowed nearly 28 acres of public waterfront to be leased over...
Republican Ashley Moody wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Ashley Moody wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Florida.
Democrat Chris Pappas wins election to U.S. Senate from New Hampshire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Chris Pappas wins election to U.S. Senate from New Hampshire.
Carlos Gimenez wins re-election to District 28 seat
Congressman Carlos Gimenez won re-election in Florida’s 28th Congressional District. The incumbent Republican won his fourth term on Tuesday night, defeating Democrat Phil Ehr and...
Jared Moskowitz wins reelection for Florida District 25, defying Republican redistricting
Democrat Jared Moskowitz has won the election for Florida District 25 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The house race was between Democrat Jared Moskowitz,...
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff wins reelection, defeating Rep. Mike Collins to hold a key Democratic seat
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff was reelected Tuesday to a second term, holding a key seat for Democrats by defeating Republican Rep. Mike...
Democrat Oliver Gilbert wins District 24 in landslide to replace Democrat Frederica Wilson in Congress
Democratic Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert is expected to cruise to victory to represent Florida’s District 24 in Congress. Gilbert, who earned the endorsement of outgoing...
Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida’s 20th District
MIAMI (AP) — Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida’s 20th Congressional District, defeating Republican Brent Andersen....
Repeated Rains
Chances are you’ve encountered periods of heavy rain in recent days. Much of it has been a real nuisance for flood prone areas, or spots...
After Election Day, Trump stares down the specter of Democratic probes and the race to succeed him
WASHINGTON (AP) — For Donald Trump, Tuesday’s elections will chart the course for the final two years of his presidency. If his party loses control...
South Florida voters set to decide on fate of Amendment 3, Virginia Key referendum and more
South Florida voters are now heading to the polls and are set to decide on several key decisions on the ballot, including an overhaul to...
Coast Guard detains MSC cruise ship in Port Miami, cancelling voyage for passengers
The U.S. Coast Guard detained an MSC cruise ship after identifying issues during an inspection. Officials halted the cruise, hours before its departure, on Sunday...
Lyft driver arrested after touching passenger and forcing his way into her apartment, police say
A Lyft driver repeatedly touched a passenger without her consent, exposed himself and followed her to her Homestead apartment, where he tried to force his...
Jason Derulo, Victoria Monét and others set to hit So-Flo stages in November
Tons of people start listening to Christmas music in November. But for those of you screaming, ‘Noooo! Too soon,’ We’ve got you covered. Here’s a...
Byron Donalds casts ballot as poll numbers show narrow lead over Jolly in gubernatorial race
This Election Day, all eyes are on who will take the Governor’s Mansion in Florida. Republican candidate Byron Donalds plans to gather at the Seminole...
Polls begin to close in midterm elections as voters pass judgment on Trump’s second term
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first polls were closing on Tuesday as voters, fed up over high prices and angry over the direction of the country,...
Authorities recover stolen Miami Police cruiser in North Miami; 1 in custody, sources say
A stolen Miami Police cruiser was recovered by Miami Police officers after it was reported stolen in Miami. According to Miami Police, the vehicle was...
Authorities recover stolen Miami Police cruiser in North Miami
A stolen Miami Police cruiser was recovered by Miami Police officers after it was reported stolen in Miami. According to Miami Police, the vehicle was...
New film, ‘Ebenezer,’ starring Johnny Depp offers a spooky twist on Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol
Bah humbug! Johnny Depp is giving Christmas a creepy makeover as “Ebenezer.” He’s the star of the new twist on Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.”...
Search underway for 25-year-old man reported missing from Pompano Beach
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s help locating a 25-year-old man reported missing from Pompano Beach. Aubrey McCoy...
Man arrested after rolling garbage bin containing body through Miami neighborhood, police say
A man’s body was found folded inside a residential garbage bin in a Miami neighborhood, leading investigators to a nearby home where they discovered a...
Malachi Toney vs. Leonard Moore is the showdown within the Miami vs. Notre Dame showdown
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — There’s a subplot to No. 1 Miami vs. No. 4 Notre Dame this weekend. It’s Malachi Toney vs. Leonard Moore....
‘Severance’ star John Turturro honored during GEMS at MDC’s downtown campus
Miami Film Festival GEMS is in full effect. The fall event featured “Severance” star John Turturro at Miami-Dade College’s downtown campus. Turturro was presented with...
MDC announces reopening of historic Tower Theater in Little Havana
After almost a century of magic, a historic theater is passing the torch to new ownership. Miami-Dade College has announced that Tower Theater Miami is...
Salazar and Rodriguez make final push in tightly contested race for Florida’s 27th Congressional District seat
Former journalists Elvira Salazar and Elliott Rodriguez are competing for Florida's 27th congressional district seat in a closely watched race.
Florida State receiver Duce Robinson to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State receiver Duce Robinson, the team’s leading receiver, will have season-ending knee surgery, a person familiar with the decision told...
Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US following months of Trump pressure
ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) — Greenlandic lawmakers on Tuesday voted to approve an agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark and the United States to strengthen security...
Man hospitalized after shooting near RaceTrac gas station in NW Miami-Dade
Authorities are investigating a shooting near a gas station in Northwest Miami-Dade that officials said sent a man to the hospital. 7Skyforce hovered above the...
Man recorded attorney at Broward courthouse despite stalking injunction, deputies say
A man filmed an attorney who represented his ex-wife inside the Broward County Courthouse despite a court order restricting his contact with the lawyer, deputies...
Downtown Miami’s E11EVEN nightclub receiving special ‘GTA VI’ makeover for one night
Miami's E11EVEN Nightclub is set to host a one-night transformation into Grand Theft Auto VI's NINE1N9 club featuring rapper Flo Rida this Friday.
‘Mayday, mayday.’ A flight from Texas to the Bahamas ended in tragedy. What investigators are examining
(CNN) — It took about 90 seconds for a routine report of ice and turbulence to be replaced by a desperate “Mayday, mayday!” and then...
‘He would wind her up’: Democratic anger at Haley Stevens’ fiancé boils over after her endorsement reversal
(CNN) — Late last fall, Haley Stevens decided to get off social media. The Michigan congresswoman told staffers working on her Democratic Senate campaign to...
Christmas enthusiasts are skipping Thanksgiving and decking the halls. Is it too early?
Many consumers have already begun decorating for Christmas following Halloween, driven by social media trends and expert advice suggesting that holiday preparations can boost moods.
Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats
BERLIN (AP) — Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in...
Electric aircraft company Pivotal hiring for expansion to South Florida
The aerospace company Pivotal is expanding to South Florida and scouting potential new members for its Miami-based team. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company, which designs...
Rain clears but flood risk remains high after destructive storms swamp normally arid US Southwest
(AP) – The skies were clearing, but the risk of flooding remained over parts of the U.S. Southwest after powerful downpours sent massive amounts of...
Flooding at Amerant Bank Arena, Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise leaves hundreds of cars stranded after Panthers game
A torrential downpour of rain and severe flooding near the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise forced several Florida Panthers fans to leave their cars in...
US will halt $4B in aid to Israel as the Mideast ally shifts to buying military hardware, Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its...
Powerball jackpot jumps to $835 million months after winning ticket sold in Illinois
The Powerball jackpot jumped to $835 million after no one matched all six numbers in Monday night’s drawing. Those numbers were seven, 23, 29, 64,...
Thomas Hauck’s 19 points and 10 rebounds lead No. 1 Florida past No. 14 Miami, 77-67
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Haugh had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 1 Florida to a 77-67 win over No. 14 Miami...
Severe flooding hits areas in Central, South Florida; state of emergency declared in 7 counties
A flash flood emergency struck areas of Central and South Florida on Monday. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for seven counties...
Polls open across South Florida on midterm Election Day; system issue fixed in Broward, Davie precinct relocated due to flooding
Midterm Election Day got underway as polls opened across South Florida, but the start of the day was not without its hiccups. Miami-Dade and Broward...
Staying Soggy For Election Day
Happy Tuesday, South Florida! The forecast is looking wet at times for the big midterm election day. On and off scattered showers and storms are...
US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, official says, leaving unclear what comes next
(AP) — The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets, a U.S. official said, in what appeared to be a limited operation on the eve...
Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls
WASHINGTON (AP) — The final day of voting in this year’s midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which...
Jolly tests Florida’s status as conservative stronghold in governor’s race against Donalds
(AP) — Florida voters will choose Tuesday between Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly in a governor’s race that is testing the endurance of...
Car stolen 30 years ago leads to surprise lien on South Florida woman’s tag
When a South Florida woman went to renew her car’s registration, she found a lien on her tag. It was for a car she’d reported...
Coyote spotted roaming NW 58th St in Miami sparks concerns from residents
A Miami resident was doing some chores around the house when he came face-to-face with a coyote. Chenier Mosley told 7News he stepped outside briefly...
Faulk, Brandsegg-Nygård score early in 3rd, lift Red Wings past Panthers 5-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Justin Faulk and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård scored 45 seconds apart early in the third period, goalie Daniil Tarasov defeated his former team...
Flash flooding brings 15 to 20 inches of rain to Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — Flash flooding brought high levels of rain to Brevard County and nearby communities. On Monday, officials urged residents in Melbourne,...
Search underway for missing 89-year-old man from NW Miami-Dade
Deputies are seeking the public’s help in finding an elderly man. Eighty-nine-year-old Silvino Suarez was last seen on Monday in the 1800 block of Northwest...
Wynwood ofrenda trail celebrates Dia de los Muertos with altars to music stars
There’s only 363 days left until Halloween. I already started counting down. But Wynwood isn’t ready to say goodbye to spooky season this year just...
US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said Monday, on...
Too Much rain
We’ve had back-to-back days with very wet and unsettled weather across Florida. What’s the reason for all of the downpours? It can be traced to...
Mötley Crüe returns to Vegas for 4th residency at Caesars Palace
Rock legends Mötley Crüe head back to the Las Vegas Strip for a brand new residency. The “Carnival of Sins in Sin City” is coming...
Hi Voltage Video offers rare films and physical media in North Miami store
Hi Voltage Video has opened as South Florida's only standalone dedicated video store boutique in North Miami, offering a wide selection of physical media including VHS, laser discs, DVDs, and Blu-rays.
NASA offers opportunity for public to put name on microchip expected to launch to Titan
NASA is offering the public a special opportunity to put their names on a microchip that will be on a rotorcraft headed to Saturn’s largest...
Vance says US has had ‘good conversations’ with Iran on finding deal to end conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance offered measured optimism on Monday that a deal can still be struck to prevent President Donald Trump...
Lindsay Clancy returns to court in a bid to dismiss charges she killed her three young children
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer urged a judge Monday to either the dismiss the murder charges against her, or get on with the...
Dolphins build another lead, but youth shows in second-half collapse vs. Patriots
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins aren’t a team that’s used to holding a lead — let alone winning games. That was clear...
Florida theme parks redecorate for jolly Christmas season
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Florida’s largest theme parks have flipped the calendar to Christmas, featuring festive events and decorations. At the Happiest Place...
3 children found inside car while parents were playing inside casino, police say
A woman and man are behind bars after police said their three children were found inside a hot car parked outside a casino while their...
Martha Stewart says she ‘really screwed up’ with homeless Halloween costume
(CNN) — Martha Stewart has said she is “distressed” and “sorry,” after her choice of Halloween costume sparked a backlash. In a since-deleted image on...
Victims of Florida plane crash include a 20-year-old copilot and tech entrepreneur and his family
A 20-year-old woman who had been a licensed pilot since she was a teenager and a technology entrepreneur and his family were among nine people...
Parts of a Learjet may have broken off midair before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say
A business jet traveling from Texas to the Bahamas crashed in Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people on board after reporting severe icing and turbulence.
Evidence indicates parts of jet broke off before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say
A business jet traveling from Texas to the Bahamas crashed in Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people on board after reporting severe icing and turbulence.
Hundreds remain indefinitely displaced after deadly jet crash near mobile home community in Greenacres
A private jet crash in Greenacres, Florida, killed nine people on Sunday and left hundreds of residents displaced while a federal investigation into the incident continues.
Man spat on nurse after disturbance at MIA, deputies say
A man caused a disturbance at Miami International Airport while intoxicated and later spat on an emergency room nurse who was helping restrain him at...
Woman arrested after breaking into neighbor’s apartment with child’s help, police say
A woman broke into a neighbor’s Miami apartment and removed furniture and other belongings with help from one of her children while the residents were...
Parents arrested in Volusia County after son was found wandering in water alone
Two parents were arrested and charged with child neglect and animal cruelty after their four-year-old son was found alone in a Deltona retention pond while investigators discovered unsanitary conditions and a neglected dog at their home.
Floods swamp the arid Southwest, forcing evacuations and altering Election Day plans
A massive amount of water from unusually heavy rain was flowing through flood-weary parts of the Southwest on Monday, forcing hundreds of evacuations and keeping...