LAUDERHILL, Fla. (WSVN) – A fiery incident in Lauderhill left residents shaken Monday morning after multiple cars erupted in flames overnight. The fire, which started at 6850 Landings Drive, quickly spread, damaging four cars and causing nearby homes to be affected by...
Miami-Dade County Moves to Ban Single-Use Plastics and Styrofoam
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – On November 20, Miami-Dade County Commissioners approved a resolution spearheaded by Commissioner Eileen Higgins to ban single-use plastics and styrofoam at county facilities, including Miami International Airport, PortMiami, and county offices. The...
Hialeah Senior High Lockdown Lifted After False Bomb Threat
HIALEAH, Fla. (WSVN) – Hialeah Senior High School was placed on lockdown Monday morning following reports of a bomb threat and the possibility of a gun on campus. Hialeah Police responded swiftly to the school, located at 251 E. 47th St., bringing in a heavy police...
Doral Incinerator Decision Delayed Again as Miami-Dade Commission Considers Options
The future of the controversial Doral incinerator remains uncertain after Miami-Dade County's mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, confirmed that the commission will likely vote to defer a decision. This announcement came ahead of Tuesday's commission meeting, where the mayor...
Man Arrested for Brutal Attack, Carving Initials On Her After Accusing Girlfriend of Infidelity
Miami, FL – A Miami man faces serious charges after allegedly subjecting his girlfriend to a horrific ordeal. Yandy Sanpedro, 46, was arrested on Monday, November 21st, on charges including sexual battery with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, robbery, and...
Double Shooting at Hallandale Beach Luxury Condo Under Investigation
Police are investigating a double homicide after a man and woman were found shot dead in a luxury condo building in Hallandale Beach early on November 27, 2024. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 12:30 a.m. that detected multiple gunshots at the Beach...
Cocaine Brick Washes Up at Florida Keys Resort, DEA Investigates
A kilo of suspected cocaine washed up at a luxury Florida Keys resort over the weekend, sparking an investigation by local authorities and the U.S. Border Patrol. The brick was discovered by a passerby at Hawk’s Cay Resort in Monroe County and marked with a...
Passenger Injured by Severe Turbulence on American Airlines Flight
A serious injury occurred on an American Airlines flight from São Paulo to Miami on Saturday when severe turbulence struck during the flight. A passenger reportedly fractured their leg, and several others were injured, prompting medical evaluations upon landing. The...
Heat, Bills, and Health: Deadly Results In Bad Weather Situations
Anna Mae, an elderly woman with chronic respiratory conditions, faced a heartbreaking decision: pay for her medication or her electric bill. Living through a brutal Miami heatwave, she had been running her air conditioner day and night to manage her asthma and COPD....
Mother Shot While Driving on I-95 with Child in Car
A mother was shot in the neck Monday evening while driving on Interstate 95 with her 5-year-old son in the car. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. near Northwest 135th Street as the woman, driving a black Lexus, was struck by gunfire from another vehicle, according...
Mother Accidentally Shoots Daughter at Miami McDonald’s
Miami-Dade Police are investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Friday night at a McDonald’s in Miami. Authorities responded to a shooting report at the fast food restaurant on NW 7th Avenue around 10 p.m. and discovered that Melissa Valbrum had accidentally...
Florida’s Silver Tsunami: An Aging Crisis Looms
Florida, long a retirement destination, is facing a growing crisis as its senior population surges. By 2050, South Florida will see a 55% increase in residents aged 65 and older, with many living on Social Security alone, often below the poverty line. The challenges...