Tri-Rail chief sees a ‘path forward’ despite $30M shortfall that could end services in 2027

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/30 5:47A Carlton Gillespie

Tri-Rail has a path forward despite a $30 million shortfall in state funding that counties appear unable to bridge, the chief of the agency overseeing the service told WLRN . The future of the train...

Weekend things to do: Shania Twain, Dine Out Lauderdale, Mo Amer, Monster Jam, Las Olas Hot Girls

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/29 9:07P Ben Crandell

As sort of a reward to you for sticking around during the stickiest summer months, hundreds of South Florida restaurants will begin offering deep discounts on Friday: opening day for Dine Out...

Does sailboat have right of way against barge in crash? Coast Guard rules to decide that

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/29 7:19A David Goodhue, Carl David Goette

MIAMI — The question of which vessel had the right-of-way is likely to be a major component of the Coast Guard’s investigation into the barge that crashed into a sailboat in Biscayne Bay off Miami Beach Monday morning, killing two children and...

Express lanes closed after car collides with tractor-trailer on Palmetto Expressway; 1 hospitalized

WSVN 7News 7/29 12:35A Apage

Officials were on the scene of a major crash on State Road 826 northbound after a car collided with a semi-tractor trailer. 7Droneforce hovered over the scene as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue extricated a man from his SUV after it became pinned...

Miami-Dade officials to conduct large-scale active shooter exercise at Coral Reef Senior High

WSVN 7News 7/28 11:58P Apage

Multiple people, including an off-duty police officer , are dead after gunmen opened fire in public areas in New York and Nevada. As investigators look into the circumstances surrounding these tragedies, South Florida schools have dedicated...

Spirit again shrinking pilot roster, this time with 270 furloughs, 140 captain demotions

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/28 10:26A David Lyons

Just months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Spirit Airlines is taking more measures to contain costs by furloughing another 270 pilots and demoting 140 others, management  confirmed Monday. We are taking necessary steps to...

Man who crashed into canal near Mack’s Fish Camp has been identified

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/28 8:49A Angie DiMichele

The 27-year-old man who crashed his car into a canal near Mack s Fish Camp in western Broward County on Wednesday night and died has been identified as a Hialeah resident. Ramiro Gomez-Diaz, of Hialeah, was driving a 2007 Chevy Tahoe shortly before...

Three buildings destroyed in major Miccosukee Reservation fire

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/28 8:25A Angie DiMichele

A three-alarm fire destroyed three buildings at the Miccosukee Reservation in Miami-Dade County late Sunday. Shortly after 8:30 p.m., more than two dozen Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the...

2 children killed at Miami sailing camp after barge hits their boat

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/28 7:15A The Associated Press

Two children were killed and two more are in critical condition after a barge struck their boat and sent them overboard during a sailing camp in Miami on Monday, authorities said. All six people on the sailing boat were pulled from the water by...

Search and rescue operation underway underway after sailboat sinks in Biscayne Bay near Miami Beach

WSVN 7News 7/28 5:45A Kathleen Ditton

A search and rescue operation is underway after a sailboat reportedly sank in Biscayne Bay near Miami Beach. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the boat sinking near Hibiscus Island just before noon, Monday. Officials said the call initially came...

Attorneys: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees held without charges, barred from legal access

WSVN 7News 7/28 4:56A Kathleen Ditton

Lawyers seeking a temporary restraining order against an  immigration detention center  in the Florida Everglades say that “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees have been barred from meeting attorneys, are being held without any charges and that a...

Kids argue cases in mock courtroom setting in front of Lee County judge

WSVN 7News 7/28 4:21A Tynisa Senior

All rise: A state judge is adding a fun twist to the justice system by letting these Southwest Florida youngsters take over the bench and cross examine their parents. The honorable Robert Branning is used to hearing pleas, but this time he s...

Sly Johnson and Premier Athletes are bringing aspiring stars from across the nation to South...

WSVN 7News 7/28 4:03A Apage

South Florida is known for producing more NFL talent than any other part of the country, but how do they get there? Who is their coach? Sly Johnson, the mastermind behind Premier Athletes, is one of the best area trainers that now has players...

Al Blades Jr., UM alumni and former NFL player, is bringing passion and dedication to the NASCAR...

WSVN 7News 7/28 3:41A Apage

In football route running, we always talk about having clean transitions in and out of breaks; now, for one former NFL player, clean transitions and brakes have a different meaning in his professional arena. Al Blades Jr. may look like any other...

Coworkers throw surprise bridal shower for 62-year-old bride-to-be

WSVN 7News 7/28 3:20A Apage

WINTER PARK, Fla. (WSVN) — A Central Florida bride-to-be went viral after a surprise bridal shower from her coworkers. Sheila works as a hospital housekeeper at the Advent Health Winter Park hospital near Orlando. She was celebrated and showered...