As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America’s oldest detention center in Miami

WSVN 7News 4/25 2:03A Tynisa Senior

MIAMI (AP) — As hundreds of migrants crowded into the Krome Detention Center in Miami on the edge of the Florida Everglades, a palpable fear of an uprising set in among its staff. As President Donald J. Trump sought to make good on his campaign...

Father of Parkland shooting victim launches dashboard to help combat school violence

WSVN 7News 4/25 1:02A Apage

A Florida father turned pain into purpose, launching a new school safety dashboard after the death of his 14-year-old son. Max Schachter, father of Parkland shooting victim Alex Schachter, launched Safe Schools for Alex, the first national online...

Campaign cash flows to state Rep. Cassel after her switch to Republican Party

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 4/25 1:00A Anthony Man

After state Rep. Hillary Cassel left the Democratic Party and became a Republican, special interests and Republican-aligned organizations in the state capital started filling her campaign bank...

Spirit Airlines stock to be listed — this time on the NYSE American exchange

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 4/24 9:48A David Lyons

Retail investors interested in the turbulent world of airline stocks will soon have a familiar name to trade again as Spirit Airlines will be listed on the NYSE American exchange starting April 29, the company announced Thursday. Listing our...

South Florida deputies respond to reports of a shooting at a warehouse area

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 4/24 9:05A Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — South Florida deputies found three people wounded Thursday after responding to reports of a shooting at a warehouse area, officials said. Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said during a news conference that all three wounded...

West Broward brush fire burns 700 acres, 50% contained; roadways reopen

WSVN 7News 4/24 6:45A Apage

A brush fire in West Broward County, now spanning over 700 acres, has been 50% contained, officials say. 7Skyforce hovered over Everglades Holiday Park, where the southbound lane of U.S. 27 has been reopened. The fire initially began Wednesday...

Police: Suspects flee after traffic stop involving stolen vehicle in North Miami

WSVN 7News 4/24 6:26A Patrick Chalvire

North Miami Police say suspects fled on foot early Thursday morning after officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle later confirmed to be stolen. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. near the 13500 block of NW 7th Ave. According to police,...

2 arrested in armed robbery at Wilton Manors smoke shop, police say

WSVN 7News 4/24 6:07A Kathleen Ditton

Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a smoke shop in Wilton Manors, police said. Jailyn Voigt and Sonjay Brown were taken into custody following a joint investigation involving the Wilton Manors Police Department,...

Our split housing market: See if prices have gone up or down in your neighborhood

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 4/24 5:35A Abigail Hasebroock, David Schutz

Home and condo values have begun to decrease in many parts of South Florida as inventory rises and homebuyers gain more options, according to an analysis of data from Zillow. Just don t call it a buyers market quite yet. Zillow analyzes home...

Hillsborough County officers fatally shoot man dressed in military gear

WSVN 7News 4/24 5:31A Apage

Hillsborough deputies were forced to fire on a man causing panic near Tampa in military gear after, they say, he did not comply with their demands. 34-year-old Vincent Morin was fatally shot by officers after appearing in public armed with a gun...

Man killed in Wilton Manors housefire identified; woman critical, 2 dogs missing

WSVN 7News 4/24 4:35A Apage

A family is grieving an immeasurable loss after a man lost his life after flames erupted from his home in Wilton Manors . The son of the man, a captain with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, told 7News his father, identified as Charles Bloch, would...

Panama City woman arrested after posing as ICE agent to kidnap ex-partner’s wife

WSVN 7News 4/24 4:19A Apage

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WSVN) — A woman in Panama City was caught and cuffed after being accused of pretending to be a federal agent to briefly kidnap her ex-boyfriend s wife. 52-year-old Latrance Battle went to the woman s workplace at a hotel chain...

Humane Iguana Control helps remove spiny tail iguana from home in downtown Miami

WSVN 7News 4/24 3:50A Apage

A community in downtown Miami is concerned after an invasive species of iguanas makes its way to their homes. Now some residents are calling for help. A Brickell homeowner called for a reptile roundup after he spotted an iguana in his home on...

Roadway reopens after chemical spill in Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 4/24 3:45A Apage

Crews have reopened east and westbound lanes after cleaning up a chemical spill over an intersection in Fort Lauderdale. According to authorities, a truck spilled an unknown chemical over Marina Mile 24th near State Road 84 and Southwest 4th...

Traffic reopens on MacArthur Causeway following deadly crash investigation

WSVN 7News 4/24 12:38A Apage

All lanes on the MacArthur Causeway have reopened after a deadly crash involving a motorcyclist and a sedan shut down part of the roadway early Thursday morning. According to Miami Beach Police, the crash occurred shortly after 4 a.m. between...