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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 7h

CARJACKING CHAOS: A man is opening up about the moments when, he said, his routine drive home in Volusia County turned into a life-threatening encounter with an armed carjacker that led to the pursuit and capture of the South Florida suspect.

Man carjacked at gunpoint in Daytona Beach Shores shares ordeal; Fort Lauderdale man charged - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. (WSVN) — A South Florida man who carjacked a driver at gunpoint in Volusia County was caught by deputies hiding inRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 7h

JUST IN: Police have detained an armed person outside Joe DiMaggio's Children Hospital. An investigation is underway into what happened.

1 detained after reports of shots fired near Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - One person has been detained as authorities investigate reports of shots being fired near Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.Hollywood Police responded toRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 8h

Families of victims of gun violence gathered to deliver a message of action to Florida Sen. Rick Scott.

Families of gun violence victims gather at Sen. Rick Scott’s Coral Gables office to demand action - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - Families of victims of gun violence gathered to deliver a message of action to Florida Sen. Rick Scott. The group,Read More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 9h

Texas’ top criminal court again paused the execution of Robert Roberson, just days before he was set to become the first person in the U.S. put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.

Texas appeals court again pauses execution of Robert Roberson in shaken baby case - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ top criminal court on Thursday again paused the execution of Robert Roberson, just days before he was set to become theRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 9h

DEADLY FIRE: Family members have confirmed that a child and a dog have been found dead inside a Margate home that erupted in flames

Child, dog dead after fire tears through home in Margate - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MARGATE, FLA. (WSVN) - A fire fight turned deadly after a child and a dog were found dead after flames tore through a Margate home.Read More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 10h

Authorities have released body camera footage showing officers rescuing four men off the coast in Miami after their boat capsized.

Authorities release video showing rescue of 4 men after boat capsizes in Government Cut - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI (WSVN) - Authorities have released body camera footage showing officers rescuing four men off the coast in Miami after their boat capsized.The four menRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 10h

NEW TONIGHT: A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion”Read More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 11h

TD Bank is opening Florida’s first “Dog ATM” on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, offering an interactive experience designed especially for four-legged visitors.

TD Bank to unveil Florida’s first “Dog ATM” in Coral Gables - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - TD Bank is opening Florida’s first “Dog ATM” on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, offering an interactive experience designed especiallyRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 12h

King tides that have caused flooding in neighborhoods across South Florida all this week are finally showing signs of receding.

King tide flooding slowly receding in coastal areas of Fort Lauderdale, other parts of Broward - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - King tides that have caused flooding in neighborhoods across South Florida all this week are finally showing signs of receding.MoreRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 12h

Billie Eilish is set to take the stage in Miami tonight for the opening night of “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour”.

Billie Eilish set to kick off ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour with three-day performances at Kaseya Center - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI (WSVN) - Billie Eilish is set to take the stage in Miami on Thursday for the opening night of “Hit Me Hard and Soft:Read More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 12h

DEVELOPING: Fire crews were battling fierce flames that erupted in the back of a home in Margate.

Fire crews battles flames that erupted in back of Margate home - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MARGATE, FLA. (WSVN) - Fire crews were battling fierce flames that erupted in the back of a home in Margate. Margate Fire and Coconut CreekRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 13h

A dozen students were taken to the hospital after pepper spray was released in a classroom at Blanche Ely High School, officials said.

12 students hospitalized after pepper spray incident at Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach, officials say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A dozen students were taken to the hospital after pepper spray was released in a classroom at Blanche Ely HighRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 14h

A Hialeah man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police said his wife died from a cocaine overdose linked to drugs he provided.

Hialeah man charged with murder after wife dies from cocaine overdose, police say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - A Hialeah man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police said his wife died from a cocaine overdoseRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 15h

DRIVE-BY DANGER: An 18-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after she came under fire in a Lauderhill neighborhood, police said. Her injuries are not life-threatening.

18-year-old woman hospitalized after drive-by shooting in Lauderhill - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - Drive-by danger in a Lauderhill neighborhood sent a young woman to the hospital with a gunshot wound, police said.According to LauderhillRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 16h

Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the choice to become the next coach of the U.S. men’s basketball team for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, two people with knowledge of the situation said.

Miami’s Erik Spoelstra top pick to coach US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics, AP sources say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the choice to become the next coach of the U.S. men’s basketball team for the 2027 WorldRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 16h

UPDATE: A domestic dispute between siblings in Miami escalated into a shooting that left two police officers wounded and ended with the gunman, 27-year-old Mason Triana, dead after an hours-long standoff with SWAT teams, authorities said.

2 City of Miami Police officers hospitalized after fight with siblings leads to shooting; 27-year-old aggravator dead - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI (WSVN) - An apparent fight between two siblings in a Miami neighborhood led to two City of Miami Police officers coming under fire duringRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 18h

In the digital age, it's important to keep track of important medical files, but for many older Americans, they simply don't know how. Now AARP is offering free courses to help older patients use doctors' portals and protect their identity online.

AARP offering free courses to help older patients use doctors’ online portals and protect their identity - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

(WSVN) - In the digital age, it’s important to keep track of important files, but for many older Americans, they simply don’t know how.Most hospitalsRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 19h

A South Florida woman bought a ticket to Istanbul and another ticket to another city in Turkey. Then the battle began. She lost the fight with the airline, so when she got back to South Florida, she called Help Me Howard and Patrick Fraser.

Battling Turkish Airlines - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

(WSVN) - A South Florida woman bought a ticket to Istanbul and another ticket to another city in Turkey. Then the battle began. She lostRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 19h

Two years after a couple was robbed at gunpoint outside a Brickell hotel, Miami police said they’ve solved the case, charging three men who were caught on video fleeing the scene, crashing their car, and leaving behind key evidence that tied them to the $30,000 robbery.

Video shows robbery suspects crashing car, fleeing scene after 2023 Brickell incident; 3 arrested - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI (WSVN) - Two years after a vacation in Miami turned into a nightmare for a couple, police said they’ve cracked the case of thisRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 20h

More details: Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza https://wsvn.com/news/politics/israel-and-hamas-will-exchange-hostages-and-prisoners-after-agreeing-to-a-pause-in-the-war-in-gaza/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for PalestinianRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 21h

BREAKING: A full-scale investigation has been launched following reports of a police officer possibly shot in Miami. https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/city-of-miami-police-officer-possibly-shot-investigation-underway/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_

City of Miami Police officer possibly shot; investigation underway - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI (WSVN) - An investigation has been launched following reports of an officer possibly shot in Miami.It appears gunfire rang out in the 1400 blockRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 22h

The white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine.

Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leadingRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

Theme park fans dread what has become an expected annual price increase for US Disney parks.

Disney pairs aggressive discounts with small price increases at US parks. Here’s why - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Los Angeles, California (CNN) — Theme park fans dread what has become an expected annual price increase for US Disney parks. But the new pricesRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

Authorities are on the lookout for a crook who stole several items from a smoke shop in Southwest Miami-Dade.

Police search for crook who stole $500 in merchandise from SW Miami-Dade smoke shop - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are on the lookout for a crook who stole several items from a smoke shop in Southwest Miami-Dade.The subjectRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

Deputies in Florida raced to rescue a missing nonverbal child with autism from a dangerous waterway, but when they arrived, they found the child’s 17-year-old brother already in the water, courageously trying to bring her back to safety.

Teen brother jumps in water to save 5-year-old nonverbal sister before Pasco County deputies arrive - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

PASCO COUNTY, Fla (WSVN) — Pasco County deputies raced to rescue a missing nonverbal child with autism from a dangerous waterway, but when they arrived,Read More

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