Elderly man hospitalized after fire breaks out in NW Miami-Dade home

WSVN 7News 9/24 2:49A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

A fire broke out at a home in Northwest Miami-Dade that left an elderly man trapped inside. Fifteen Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the home located on Northwest 101st Street and 35th Avenue, at around 5:45 a.m. on Thursday. About 15...

2 killed after car slams into light pole in Davie, catches fire; EB Nova Drive closed between...

WSVN 7News 9/24 1:39A Rubén Rosario

Two people were killed after a car crashed into a light pole in Davie. 7 Drone Force captured the mangled remains of one of the vehicles involved along the 6500 block of Nova Drive, early Thursday morning. According to Davie Police, fire rescue...

Woman stole cruiser from BSO headquarters, drove nearly 80 miles before getting caught in Port St....

WSVN 7News 9/23 1:56A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) Authorities took a woman into custody after, they said, she stole a marked Broward Sheriff s Office cruiser from BSO headquarters near Fort Lauderdale, then drove it out of South Florida. According to the Broward...

FDLE arrests Tavernier man after child sexual abuse material investigation

WSVN 7News 9/21 7:04A Allyson Castillo

A nearly three-year investigation that began with a cybertip led to the arrest of a Tavernier man after investigators said they found files depicting the sexual abuse of children on electronic devices from his home. Saylor DiMartino, 25, was...

2 people found dead in Pembroke Pines home, triggering investigation

WSVN 7News 9/21 6:48A Rubén Rosario

Authorities are investigating after officers found two people dead inside a Pembroke Pines home. According to the Broward Sheriff s Office, they received a report of two people found unresponsive at a home near the 8300 block of Pine Drive, just...

Hearing held in Miami courtroom for suspects in Haitian President Moïse’s killing transferred to US

WSVN 7News 9/21 6:32A Rubén Rosario

A hearing was held in a downtown Miami courtroom for the 18 men who were transferred to the United States to stand trial for their alleged role in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, as federal prosecutors promise justice...

1 dead, 1 detained for questioning after shooting during possible break-in at Miami home, police...

WSVN 7News 9/21 6:20A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

Police said they are investigating a deadly shooting in Miami that took place during a possible break-in. According to City of Miami Police, one person was found dead at a home on the 4600 block of Northwest Fifth Avenue, Monday morning....

Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks

WSVN 7News 9/21 4:38A Rubén Rosario

NEW YORK (AP) — Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue fever in decades, and the toll now includes a death. The Florida Department of Health confirmed the death Friday, though it didn t provide further details. It s one of more...

Vivienne Westwood bringing London fashion to South Beach with new flagship store on Collins Ave

WSVN 7News 9/21 4:18A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

British luxury fashion label Vivienne Westwood was approved for a new flagship in Miami Beach. Image renderings showed the fashion label s signature giant pink sign and orb sculpture. The store, which will be located on Collins Avenue, near...

Wilton Manors taking applications for city’s first-ever dog mayor

WSVN 7News 9/21 3:26A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

Wilton Manors is looking for its first-ever dog mayor. The prospective top dog needs to be up to date on vaccines, have good social skills and be ready for a two-year term. Its owner must be at least 18 years old and live in Wilton Manors or have...

People with disabilities enjoy sand and surf during Sabrina Cohen Adaptive Beach Day

WSVN 7News 9/21 2:43A Rubén Rosario

A beach day adapted to fit everyone s needs aimed to let more people have fun in the sun in South Florida. The Sabrina Cohen Adaptive Beach Day made fun in the sun accessible to everyone on Sunday. Since 2016, the foundation has hosted monthly...

MDC’s 10th Annual Pink Walk 5K Run and Walk supports breast cancer awareness

WSVN 7News 9/21 2:19A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

Miami Dade College collaborated with The Women s Breast & Heart Initiative to host the 10th Annual Pink Walk 5K Run and Walk at the college s Kendall campus to support breast cancer awareness. Hundreds of participants including students,...

Winter Garden couple struck by lightning speak out amid recovery

WSVN 7News 9/21 1:54A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. (WSVN) A couple struck by lightning in Central Florida are sharing their survival story. Clare and Aaron Walenga are still alive today after their near-death experience on a trail in Winter Garden on Sept. 2. This gift of life...

2 dogs in MDAS custody after woman mauled by pack of terrier mixes in NW Miami-Dade; 1 remains on...

WSVN 7News 9/20 5:08A Jayme Berezdivin

Two dogs are now in the custody of the Miami-Dade Animal Services after a woman was attacked by a pack of dogs in Northwest Miami-Dade, with one remaining on the loose. Officials said that a trap was put out to capture the remaining animal and...

8-year-old boy hospitalized after being struck by car while riding scooter in Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 9/20 3:53A Jayme Berezdivin

An 8-year-old was hospitalized after he was struck by a car while riding his scooter in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday. Fort Lauderdale Police officers cordoned off part of Southwest 27th Avenue while the investigation was ongoing. The child was...