Miami Book Fair kicks off this weekend: Here are some highlights

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 11/15 1:00A Ben Crandell

The Miami Book Fair kicks off on Sunday at Miami Dade College’s downtown Wolfson Campus for a run through Nov. 23, culminating in the signature three-day street fair beginning Nov. 21. Perhaps even more so this year, the depth and diversity of...

FSU freshman Ethan Pritchard returns to campus nearly 3 months after getting shot

WSVN 7News 11/14 7:26A Kevin Boulandier

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard, who was shot in the back of the head following the team’s season opener in August, is expected to attend the Seminoles home finale Saturday. Pritchard rang a bell and got...

3 arrested after kidnapping man in Davie, pursuit and bailout in Pompano Beach, police say

WSVN 7News 11/14 6:25A Rubén Rosario

Police said they have arrested three men in connection to a kidnapping in Davie that led to a pursuit that ended in a bailout in Pompano Beach . According to Davie Police, 30-year-old Tracy Ross, 18-year-old Lamar Perry and 18-year-old Timothy...

911 calls capture panic in wake of fatal Coral Springs plane crash; crews continue removing...

WSVN 7News 11/14 5:41A Rubén Rosario

Newly released 911 calls captured witnesses panic when they saw a small plane crash into a lake behind a Coral Springs home , as crews continue removing pieces from the wreck that claimed the lives of a father and daughter. Callers raced to call...

Truck overturns and spills debris, shutting down SB I-75 exit ramp at Pines Boulevard

WSVN 7News 11/14 5:22A Rubén Rosario

Crews are working to remove debris from an Interstate 75 exit ramp in Pembroke Pines after a truck overturned, leading to the ramp s closure and causing major traffic delays. 7Skyforce hovered above crews as they attempted to upright the truck...

Miramar to host $50 grocery gift card giveaway for residents experiencing SNAP, WIC interruptions or...

WSVN 7News 11/14 4:37A Rubén Rosario

The City of Miramar will host a grocery gift card giveaway this weekend for residents who are experiencing interruptions in their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Program or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits. Miramar Vice Mayor...

SB I-95 reopens after multi-vehicle crash near Hallandale Beach Blvd.; 5 hospitalized

WSVN 7News 11/14 3:17A Rubén Rosario

Rescue crews took five people to the hospital following a violent multi-vehicle crash along Interstate 95 in Pembroke Park that shut down almost all southbound lanes in the middle of rush hour. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, seven...

Listen to Dolphins Deep Dive with Perk: The Miami Dolphins Podcast

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 11/14 1:15A Chris Perkins

South Florida Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins is joined by Dave Hyde and David Furones to go head-to-head over the ups and downs of the Miami Dolphins in their live show, now available as a free podcast. Shows include game analysis,...

Veteran newsman stepping away from anchor desk at CBS Miami

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 11/14 12:02A Madelaine Marr

CBS Miami is losing another icon, the Miami Herald reports . Roughly two weeks after entertainment reporter Lisa Petrillo announced she was leaving the station, her colleague Eliott Rodriguez is signing off, too. The anchorman, 69, has been with...

Proposed referendum to change Broward’s name to Lauderdale draws opposition, suffers setbacks

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 11/14 12:00A Anthony Man

The idea of changing Broward County’s name to Lauderdale County is still alive — but it’s in big trouble. Opponents came forward Thursday, most significantly from state lawmakers who represent the...

Former Marine who killed 6-year-old girl more than 4 decades ago set for execution in Florida

WSVN 7News 11/13 3:16A Kathleen Ditton

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A former Marine convicted of killing a 6-year-old girl more than four decades ago is scheduled Thursday to be executed in Florida, which would be the record 16th death sentence carried out under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis....

Travelers at MIA react to end of government shutdown amid uncertainty over flight cuts, Thanksgiving...

WSVN 7News 11/13 1:37A Rubén Rosario

With the government shutdown over, airports across the country are hoping operations return to normal in time for the holidays, and travelers in South Florida are no exception. 7News cameras on Thursday morning captured long lines at Miami...

Crews prevent shed fire from spreading to Lauderhill home; no injuries

WSVN 7News 11/12 11:30P Rubén Rosario

Danger sparked close to a home in Lauderhill. Lauderhill Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of a shed fire in the area of Northwest 85th Avenue and 46th Street, just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Cellphone video captured the shed fully...

Shop, learn & eat: Here are Jewish events in South Florida through December

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 11/12 7:53A Jessica Tzikas

The year may be winding down, but our calendars are filling up. With Hanukkah less than a month away (it starts at sundown Dec. 14), local holiday boutiques are a must for unique gifts. And if you...

Weekend things to do: Hasan Minhaj vs. Ronny Chieng, ‘Silent Night,’ new ice cream in Boynton

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 11/12 6:29A Ben Crandell

This is the time of year when Miami (the effects reach us all) is overwhelmed by another horde of pop-culture “stars” (psst: we haven’t heard of most of them either), with their big-city ways (that...