Insurer rebuts new attorney general’s claim he secured $30 million to resolve fraud claim

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 4/2 9:08A Ron Hurtibise

Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Corp. — the state s third-largest property insurer by policy count — has agreed to repay more than $30 million following an investigation into allegations it fraudulently submitted ineligible claims to the...

Key West couple posing as travel agents arrested in Cuba trip scam, authorities say

WSVN 7News 4/2 5:07A Kathleen Ditton

A Key West couple posing as travel agents was arrested after allegedly scamming seven people out of thousands of dollars for a trip to Cuba that never happened, according to authorities. Steven Carl Sanchez, 53, and Traci Leann Culiver-Sanchez,...

Man arrested in brutal attack outside Doral Twin Peaks restaurant that left victim with brain bleed

WSVN 7News 4/2 4:29A Patrick Chalvire

A 24-year-old man was arrested after police say he sucker-punched another man outside a Twin Peaks restaurant in Doral last week, leaving the victim critically injured and stealing his shoes before fleeing the scene. Jorge Zubigaray was charged...

Melbourne woman arrested after holding two teenagers at gunpoint

WSVN 7News 4/2 3:14A Apage

MELBOURNE, Fla. (WSVN) — A Central Florida woman found herself in handcuffs after being accused of holding two teenage boys at gunpoint. 15-year-old Brayden and his friend witnessed the frightening moments firsthand; the woman told them, multiple...

Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

WSVN 7News 4/2 1:41A Tynisa Senior

A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the federal government and the outsize role being played...

Cyclist taken into custody, struck by police cruiser after riding recklessly in Deerfield Beach

WSVN 7News 4/1 11:49P Apage

A group of young cyclists clashed with deputies after they were caught riding recklessly in Deerfield Beach. According to the Broward Sheriff s Office, a big crowd of juveniles was spotted recklessly riding down Hillsborough Boulevard on Monday...

320-pound loggerhead returns to water off Islamorada after being treated at Turtle Hospital

WSVN 7News 4/1 10:47A Kevin Boulandier

A reptile rescue is complete as a big turtle is back in the water. Lenny, a 322-pound loggerhead was saved from an attack in the Florida Keys in mid-March. He was taken to the Turtle Hospital with injuries to his head and front flipper. After...

Potential shooting at South Miami apartment complex was swatting call, police say

WSVN 7News 4/1 10:31A Patrick Chalvire

Authorities responded to a reported shooting Tuesday afternoon at an apartment complex in South Miami, but ruled it to be a swatting call. South Miami Police and the Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office responded to three gunshots that were reported near...

Investigation underway after body found floating in Miami River

WSVN 7News 4/1 9:30A Kathleen Ditton

An investigation is underway after a body was found floating in the Miami River, according to police. Miami police and fire crews responded to a call reporting a possible body in the water near Southwest 2nd Avenue and 4th Street, Tuesday. Units...

Homestead man wins $2 million from scratch-off game

WSVN 7News 4/1 9:03A Kathleen Ditton

A South Florida man hit the jackpot when he won $2 million from a scratch-off game. Kelvin Staggers, 58, of Homestead, claimed a $2 million top prize from the Florida Lottery s ULTIMATE VIP CA$HWORD...

Lawsuit accuses Boca mover of ‘hijacking’ Allied Van Lines’ name to get customers

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 4/1 8:44A Ron Hurtibise

Global moving giant Allied Van Lines is suing a similarly named Boca Raton-based moving broker for trademark infringement and accusing the smaller company of hurting its brand reputation by providing poor service that generates bad reviews. The...

Police search for 71-year-old man missing from North Miami Beach

WSVN 7News 4/1 8:34A Kathleen Ditton

Authorities are searching for a 71-year-old man who was reported missing from North Miami Beach. According to North Miami Beach Police, James Alvin Davis was last seen by his daughter at his home at around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. Police...

Pit bull rescued from I-595 given clean bill of health, set to be up for adoption

WSVN 7News 4/1 6:56A Tynisa Senior

After causing a brief highway shutdown during Monday s morning commute, the rescued dog that had troopers and drivers scrambling is now safe, and—today 7News is getting a closer look at the rush hour star. Florida Highway Patrol was in for a...

Coast Guard, police investigate migrants coming ashore in Miami

WSVN 7News 4/1 6:17A Apage

An apparent group of migrants was reported to have appeared ashore in South Florida, according to the City of Miami Police Department. Officers and the US Coast Guard were investigating near a boat ramp on Watson Island in Miami where, according...

Lady Gaga sets 3 summer concerts in South Florida: Here’s how to get tickets

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 4/1 6:14A Ben Crandell

Multi-hyphenate megastar Lady Gaga will close out the 2025 summer concert season in South Florida with three shows starting on Labor Day Weekend at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Part of The Mayhem Ball global tour, Miami concerts will take place on...