18-year-old reunites with firefighter who saved him from near drowning as toddler

WSVN 7News 10/8 11:38A Kevin Boulandier

An 18-year-old man reunited with the first responder who saved him from drowning when he was a toddler and told her that he was ready to follow in her footsteps. The reunion, 15 years in the making, happened at Palmer Trinity School s Chapel in...

Hialeah man arrested after threatening to kill police officers through calls and texts, police say

WSVN 7News 10/8 9:23A Allyson Castillo

A Hialeah man was arrested after police said he threatened to kill officers in a series of text messages and phone calls to the department. Authorities identified the suspect as 40-year-old Ariel Pino, who was arrested Wednesday at his residence...

2nd man arrested for allegedly smuggling birds into the US after returning from Cuba

WSVN 7News 10/8 9:11A Kevin Boulandier

A second man is behind bars after federal officials said he tried to smuggle live birds into the United States after he arrived from a trip to Cuba. Roberto Perez Quincosa arrived on Tuesday to Miami International Airport from Havana. When he...

Elderly man critical after his truck crashed through a wall, plunging into canal in Sunrise

WSVN 7News 10/8 9:01A Kevin Boulandier

An elderly man is in critical condition following a crash that ended with his truck in the water. According to Sunrise Police, officials responded to the area near Oakland Park Boulevard and Northwest 94th Avenue in Sunrise on Thursday afternoon....

Second arrest made in suspected cockfighting ring involving thousands of roosters in SW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 10/8 7:08A Allyson Castillo

Authorities have made a second arrest in connection with a suspected cockfighting operation uncovered at a property in Southwest Miami-Dade. Sergio Ruiz-Osorio, 54, was taken into custody Wednesday after investigators discovered additional...

Seminole Tribe of Florida files lawsuit against DraftKings over exclusive sportsbook rights

WSVN 7News 10/8 7:06A Sebastian Cuervo

A legal betting battle is brewing as two of the most popular sports betting apps head to court. The Seminole Tribe of Florida filed a 70-plus page lawsuit against DraftKings Thursday in regards to sports betting in Florida. This lawsuit comes about...

New Disney cruise ship to sail out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 10/8 6:38A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

Disney announced its new cruise ship will sail out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. The Disney Believe offers four-night and five-night trips to the Bahamas and other Caribbean islands. Disney said the ship is inspired by the Disney...

Man arrested after girlfriend discovers video of her 13-year-old daughter in bathroom, police say

WSVN 7News 10/8 6:04A Allyson Castillo

A Hialeah man was arrested after his girlfriend discovered a video allegedly showing him secretly recording her 13-year-old daughter inside their home s bathroom, police said. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Yelier Alderete, had been...

Search underway for a 69-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 10/8 5:28A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 69-year-old man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office, Raymond Williams Carr was last seen near the 10200 block of Southwest 175th Street...

‘When we say it takes a village, it does’: South Florida breast cancer survivor emphasizes...

WSVN 7News 10/8 3:49A Isabella Fernandez de Cueto

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women develop breast cancer. Maria Velez, a South Florida local, survived the deadly disease. Velez had been on top of her health since her sisters had been previously diagnosed with breast...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosts news conference in Miami

NBCMiami.com (Local) 10/8 3:28A

Officials said the governor would speak at the Greater Miami Expressway Agency at 37th Avenue and Northwest 21st Street.

Fan accused of lighting flare during Colombia-Peru soccer match at Miami's Nu Stadium

NBCMiami.com (Local) 10/7 9:30A Brian Hamacher

Devany Primero, 42, was arrested on attempted arson and criminal mischief charges following the incident that happened during the Tuesday night soccer match, an arrest report said.

Woman accused of helping taxi driver target drunk Miami Beach clubgoers in thefts arrested

NBCMiami.com (Local) 10/7 9:03A Brian Hamacher

Dasheona Ford, 29, was arrested Tuesday on over a dozen charges including grand theft, strongarm robbery, organized fraud, money laundering, unlawful use of a communications device and fraudulent use of a credit card, Miami-Dade jail records showed.

Driver crashes into NW Miami-Dade store after mistaking pedals, deputies say

NBCMiami.com (Local) 10/7 7:52A NBC6 and Yvette Lewis

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, the crash happened after 6:15 p.m. at 727 NW 111th Street.

North Bay Village Police officer arrested, accused of biting boyfriend

NBCMiami.com (Local) 10/7 7:30A Brian Hamacher

Marcia Sangronis, 38, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, Miami-Dade jail records showed.