What is the Tartan Army? Scotland's fans take over South Florida

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/24 7:05A Lilly Molina

From Boston to now Miami, the Tartan Army has been marching through the streets of South Florida preparing for the Scotland v. Brazil World Cup game at 6 p.m. Known for their crowd-drawing shenanigans, the term "Tartan Army" has been trending on...

Accused Byran Pata killer tried to bring drugs into jail in 2024, report says

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/24 6:45A Julian Quintana and Christian Co

A man accused of shooting and killing University of Miami football player Bryan Pata is accused of bringing in drugs while he was in jail in 2024, records show.

Suspect who fled from officers in Miramar arrested in Miami Lakes, police say

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/24 5:27A NBC6

A suspect was arrested on Tuesday after leading officers on a chase in Miramar before he was captured in Miami Lakes, authorities said.

Miami-Dade deputies uncover alleged staged crash meant to trigger insurance payout

WSVN 7News 6/24 5:23A Allyson Castillo

Two men were arrested Tuesday after Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office investigators said they helped orchestrate a staged crash in Miami in an attempt to make fraudulent insurance claims. Carlos Leyva-Sama, 36, and Nicolas Israel Caprile, 23, were...

Crews responding to call of dog in distress rescue coyote pup from Cape Coral lake

WSVN 7News 6/24 4:01A Rubén Rosario

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WSVN) First responders in Cape Coral saved a dog in need … or so they thought. Firefighters responded to a call about a dog stuck in Britannia Lake, Monday morning. After rescuing the animal from under a dock, crews realized it...

Man shot, rushed to hospital in Miami-Dade, authorities say

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/24 3:23A Briana Trujillo

It happened shortly before 11 p.m. in the 600 block of Northwest 118th Street, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.

Scotland eyes World Cup breakthrough against 5-time champion Brazil in Miami

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/24 2:20A Alanis Thames and John Marshall

Sitting third in Group C, Scotland needs a draw or potentially even a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group stage.

Survivors and loved ones mark 5-year anniversary of Surfside condo collapse, honor 98 lives lost

WSVN 7News 6/24 1:17A Rubén Rosario

South Florida is marking the fifth anniversary of the catastrophic condominium collapse in Surfside by honoring the victims memories. Loved ones gathered early Wednesday morning at 98 Points of Light Way to honor the 98 souls who perished when a...

Smoke triggers alert for ‘very unhealthy' air quality in parts of Miami-Dade

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/23 2:46A Briana Trujillo

According to the AirNow and the National Weather Service (NWS), in the areas of Doral, Sweetwater and Westchester, the air quality is "unhealthy" or "very unhealthy."

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Miami Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

WSVN 7News 6/22 11:19P Rubén Rosario

MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar. Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get , the Heat landed...

Uber driver charged with kidnapping and sexually battering woman in Miami-Dade, report says

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/22 9:07A Julian Quintana

An Uber driver accused of sexually battering a woman who said she was drugged was arrested in Doral on Thursday, authorities said.

World Cup concessions: $75 caviar-topped tots in Miami, a day's pay worth of beer in Mexico City

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/22 8:33A Tim Reynolds | The Associated Pr

World Cup tickets, flights and hotel rooms are expensive. Then there’s the price of beer. And what about $75 caviar-topped tater tots or $40 empanadas weighing 5 pounds? Prices aren’t all that different from what U.S. fans would experience on NFL...

Air quality alert in effect for Miami-Dade due to wildfire smoke

NBCMiami.com (Local) 6/22 7:39A Briana Trujillo

The Miami-Dade County Division of Environmental Resources Management issued the alert until 3 p.m.

Argentinian fans gather at Manolo in North Beach to watch World Cup match against Austria

WSVN 7News 6/22 7:25A Sebastian Cuervo

As Argentina takes the field to square off against Austria, fans gathered to watch the match at a Miami Beach staple. North Beach, specifically 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, is Argentina territory, and Manolo is a hotspot and fan favorite for...

Key Largo man arrested after teen girl found hidden in dryer, held against her will

WSVN 7News 6/22 7:07A Patrick Chalvire

A Key Largo man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he held a teenage girl against her will and hid her inside a clothes dryer when she tried to call for help. Christopher Michael Veit, 53, was arrested Sunday and charged with...