https://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/community/miami_newsThe latest news and information from Miami.https://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9O1G/Miami-Dade_deputies_uncover_alleged_staged_crash_meant_to_trigger_insurance_payout.html(WSVN 7News) Two men were arrested Tuesday after Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office investigators said they helped orchestrate a staged crash in Miami in an attempt to make fraudulent insurance claims. Carlos Leyva-Sama, 36, and Nicolas Israel Caprile, 23, were taken...Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:23:40 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9O1O/Crews_responding_to_call_of_dog_in_distress_rescue_coyote_pup_from_Cape_Coral_lake.html(WSVN 7News) CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WSVN) First responders in Cape Coral saved a dog in need … or so they thought. Firefighters responded to a call about a dog stuck in Britannia Lake, Monday morning. After rescuing the animal from under a dock, crews realized it was...Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:01:23 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9O1H/Survivors_and_loved_ones_mark_5-year_anniversary_of_Surfside_condo_collapse_honor_98_lives_lost.html(WSVN 7News) South Florida is marking the fifth anniversary of the catastrophic condominium collapse in Surfside by honoring the victims memories. Loved ones gathered early Wednesday morning at 98 Points of Light Way to honor the 98 souls who perished when a...Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:17:51 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9LGH/Giannis_Antetokounmpo_getting_traded_to_Miami_Heat_in_blockbuster_deal_AP_source_says.html(WSVN 7News) MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar. Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami get , the Heat landed...Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:19:23 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9JMJ/Argentinian_fans_gather_at_Manolo_in_North_Beach_to_watch_World_Cup_match_against_Austria.html(WSVN 7News) As Argentina takes the field to square off against Austria, fans gathered to watch the match at a Miami Beach staple. North Beach, specifically 73rd Street and Collins Avenue, is Argentina territory, and Manolo is a hotspot and fan favorite for...Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:25:50 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9JMR/Key_Largo_man_arrested_after_teen_girl_found_hidden_in_dryer_held_against_her_will.html(WSVN 7News) A Key Largo man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he held a teenage girl against her will and hid her inside a clothes dryer when she tried to call for help. Christopher Michael Veit, 53, was arrested Sunday and charged with...Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:07:32 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9JML/Closing_arguments_begin_as_trial_of_George_Pino_nears_a_decision.html(WSVN 7News) Closing arguments have begun in the trial of George Pino, the prominent real estate developer accused in connection to a deadly 2022 boat crash. The mogul s fate will be in the hands of a jury, in the trial over the Labor Day weekend wreck that...Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:30:07 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9JMG/Real_Housewives_of_Miami_star_Lisa_Hochstein_completes_diversion_program_charge_dropped.html(WSVN 7News) Reality TV personality Lisa Hochstein has had a criminal case against her dismissed after successfully completing a pretrial diversion program, according to Miami-Dade court records. A court filing dated Thursday states Hochstein successfully...Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:27:29 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9JMN/Search_underway_for_25-year-old_man_reported_missing_from_NW_Miami-Dade.html(WSVN 7News) Authorities seek the public s help in their search for a 25-year-old man who was reported missing from Northwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office, Ryan Jackson Howland left an unspecified location along the 2400 block of...Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:54:56 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9JME/Tartan_Army_to_party_at_Ball_Chain_before_marching_to_loanDepot_Park_to_catch_Marlins_game.html(WSVN 7News) Team Scotland s biggest fans are getting ready to take over the 305 ahead of a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup showdown with Brazil. The Tartan Army will be pre-gaming at Ball & Chain in Miami s Little Havana neighborhood, beginning at around 2...Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:16:30 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9F88/Wildfire_fight_shuts_down_SB_Turnpike_between_NW_41_St_Okeechobee_Road_Over_18000_acres_burned.html(WSVN 7News) Dry heat across South Florida keeping brush fires alive caused additional road closures in West Miami-Dade. All southbound lanes of Florida s Turnpike between NW 41 Street and Okeechobee Road are closed, according to officials. Additionally, Krome...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:42:42 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9F82/Officials_encourage_fans_to_plan_ahead_for_Miami_World_Cup_matches_amid_heavy_traffic.html(WSVN 7News) Just days away from the next Miami matchup for FIFA World Cup, officials have several tips for fans attending the game about what they need to know before heading out. Another big matchup will take over Miami Stadium on Sunday as Uruguay returns to...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:11:37 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9F83/Family_of_3_displaced_after_fire_ignites_in_Lauderhill_apartment.html(WSVN 7News) A family of three was forced out by flames at a Lauderhill home. According to Lauderhill Fire Rescue, the fire broke out inside an apartment unit at Northwest 21st Street and 43rd Terrace, Friday morning. Crews were able to determine the cause of the...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:15:26 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9F8G/4-year-old_boy_dead_after_being_pulled_unresponsive_from_swimming_pool_in_North_Lauderdale.html(WSVN 7News) A 4-year-old boy has died after he was pulled unresponsive from a swimming pool in a North Lauderdale neighborhood, authorities said. North Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the drowning along the 1600 block of Southwest 63rd...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:29:44 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9F84/World_Cup_fans_can_travel_the_globe_at_InterContinental_Miamis_themed_experience.html(WSVN 7News) As fans trickle into South Florida to attend the seven World Cup matches being held at Miami Stadium, a hotel in downtown Miami is hosting an event where guests can travel the globe without ever leaving the city. InterContinental Miami s experience,...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:02:57 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9F86/Man_detained_after_man_and_woman_found_dead_in_farm_area_in_SW_Miami-Dade.html(WSVN 7News) Authorities are conducting a death investigation in a farm area in Southwest Miami-Dade after a man and a woman were found dead, leading deputies to take a man into custody. Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office deputies responded to a call about a deceased...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:26:51 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9F8I/BSO_14-year-old_girl_reported_missing_from_Tamarac_found_safe.html(WSVN 7News) Authorities said they have located a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Tamarac. According to the Broward Sheriff s Office Malaysia Edwards had been last seen near Northwest 62nd Avenue and 57th Street, Monday morning. Edwards stands 5...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:46:51 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9F8D/1_in_custody_several_people_hospitalized_after_string_of_armed_carjackings_and_robberies_in_SW_Miami-Dade.html(WSVN 7News) A string of armed carjackings and robberies across Southwest Miami-Dade sent several people to the hospital and led deputies to take one person into custody, authorities said. According to the Miami-Dade Sherif s Office, the violent chain of events...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:50:39 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9BC2/Man_accused_of_shooting_at_sisters_boyfriend_near_Sand_Bar_in_Miami_Beach_faces_judge.html(WSVN 7News) A man accused of shooting at his sister s boyfriend in Miami Beach appeared in court. Christopher Brandi stood before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy S. Glazer on Wednesday morning following his arrest. The 38-year-old suspect has been charged with...Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:38:59 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9BC0/40thAnnual_Conference_of_100_Black_Men_of_America_to_honor_South_Florida_chapter_mentee_in_Manhattan.html(WSVN 7News) The 100 Black Men of South Florida organization is taking mentorship to the friendly skies and beyond, with their sights set on New York City.  Members and chaperones along with 22 of the organization s middle school and high school mentees, who are...Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:31:39 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9BC5/Fans_eager_to_see_Ronaldo_Portugal_take_on_DR_Congo_at_FIFA_World_Cup_match.html(WSVN 7News) A day after Argentine fans across South Florida witnessed an incredible hat trick by Lionel Messi , Portugal s supporters are eager to watch Cristiano Ronaldo lead his team in their first match of the World Cup against the Democratic Republic of...Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:09:52 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9BC6/George_Pinos_defense_highlights_concussion_suffered_in_fatal_2022_boat_crash_as_trial_enters_8th_day.html(WSVN 7News) On the eighth day for the criminal trial against prominent real estate developer George Pino, the defense started the day by bringing a witness to highlight injuries he suffered that led to the deadly boating accident over Labor Day weekend in 2022....Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:01:25 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9BC7/Osceola_County_deputies_find_missing_7-year-old_girl_struggling_to_stay_afloat_in_neighbors_pool.html(WSVN 7News) OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) New video shows Osceola County deputies finding a missing girl struggling to stay above water in a neighbor s pool. It began as a massive search for the 7-year-old after she vanished from her mother s sight while playing...Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:52:45 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9BC1/Miami_mother_accused_of_helping_son_steal_purse_from_Design_District_jewelry_store_police_say.html(WSVN 7News) A Miami woman was arrested Tuesday after investigators said she helped her juvenile son steal a purse and other belongings from an employee-only area of a jewelry store in the Miami Design District. Linda Maria Palacio, 41, faces charges of burglary...Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:32:30 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y9BC9/Researchers_try_to_recover_scientific_work_after_fire_caused_by_lightning_strike_destroyed_USF_lab_building.html(WSVN 7News) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WSVN) Researchers at the University of South Florida are trying to recover years of scientific work after a crack of lightning sparked a fire that destroyed a lab building on campus last month. Officials later determined a...Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:15:17 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y98P9/Florida_sues_TikTok_over_platform_allowing_children_under_14_to_open_accounts.html(WSVN 7News) The State of Florida is suing TikTok in their latest move against tech giants. State Attorney General James Uthmeier argued this week that the platform violates Florida s child protection law by allowing children under 14 to create accounts. The...Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:20:01 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y969D/2_FHP_troopers_hospitalized_after_crash_on_Turnpike_in_Doral_NB_lanes_closed_near_NW_106th_St.html(WSVN 7News) A crash along the Florida Turnpike in Doral sent two Florida Highway Patrol troopers to the hospital and led to the closure of all northbound lanes. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene of the wreck off Northwest 106th Street, just before 11 a.m. on...Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:40:26 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y969G/Teen_shot_in_leg_outside_Miami_convenience_store_triggering_search_for_gunman.html(WSVN 7News) Police are searching for the gunman who they said opened fire in a Miami neighborhood, sending a teenage boy to the hospital. City of Miami Police units responded to a call from the victim alerting them that he had been shot near Southwest Seventh...Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:58:36 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y969F/Coral_Gables_to_celebrate_Americas_250th_birthday_with_music_drones_and_fireworks_at_Biltmore_Hotel.html(WSVN 7News) The City of Coral Gables will celebrate the United States 250th birthday with a festive extravaganza for all ages. A Gables Fourth Celebration and Fireworks Extravaganza is set to delight residents and visitors at the historic Biltmore Hotel on...Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:15:05 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y94T9/MDSO_motorman_in_stable_condition_after_crash_in_SW_Miami-Dade.html(WSVN 7News) A Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office motorman is recovering after a crash in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Southwest 248th Street and 112th Avenue. Video from the scene shows a Miami-Dade...Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:51:33 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y94TB/Woman_fatally_struck_by_car_in_Sunrise_police_investigating.html(WSVN 7News) A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway in Sunrise. Police said a gray SUV hit a woman who was crossing the road. The accident happened on West Commercial Boulevard near Northwest 102nd Avenue on Saturday. She was rushed to...Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:14:30 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y93EX/Helicopter_crash_in_Pembroke_Pines_leaves_4_hospitalized_in_stable_condition.html(WSVN 7News) A helicopter crash in Pembroke Pines left four people hospitalized in stable condition, according to officials. Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue crews and Pembroke Pines Police Department officers responded to the scene on the grounds of North Perry...Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:22:05 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y93EY/Police_searching_for_14-year-old_girl_reported_missing_from_Hallandale_Beach.html(WSVN 7News) Police seek the public’s help in their search for a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Hallandale Beach. According to authorities, Ta Liyah Ellison was last seen in the 800 Block of Northwest Tenth Street on June 7. Ellison stands 5 feet,...Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:13:44 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y93EV/US_Coast_Guard_puts_temporary_security_zone_on_south_entrance_of_Miami_River_for_FIFA_Fan_Fest.html(WSVN 7News) A security zone has been put in place for boaters by the U.S Coast Guard. The zone is on the south entrance of the Miami River near Bayfront Park, where FIFA Fan Fest is set to take place Officials said that vessels will be required to transit around...Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:49:37 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y93EZ/Hollywood_PD_Car_crashes_into_Hollywood_house_after_collision_with_another_vehicle_no_injuries_reported.html(WSVN 7News) Deputies from the Hollywood Police Department responded to a crash between two cars that caused one vehicle to crash into a Hollywood home. The incident took place on Hollywood Boulevard and North 14th Avenue early Saturday morning. It was like a...Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:26:31 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y93EW/Search_underway_for_23-year-old_man_missing_from_Miami.html(WSVN 7News) City of Miami Police are looking for a missing 24-year-old man. Police said Akin Liverpool was last seen in Miami s Brickell area on Friday. Detectives said Liverpool stands 5 feet 8 inches, and weighs 150 pounds. Liverpool has black hair and dark...Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:45:25 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y93F2/FDLE_cancels_Missing_Child_Alert_after_13-year-old_boy_found_safe.html(WSVN 7News) WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (WSVN) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement cancelled a Missing Child Alert for a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing from Pasco County. According to detectives, Emanuel Olivo was found safe by the Pasco County Sheriff...Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:35:05 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y93F3/16-year-old_girl_reported_missing_from_Homestead_found_safe_police_say.html(WSVN 7News) The Homestead Police Department said that 16-year-old Normayia Mayfield was found safe. Homestead Police Department officials said that Mayfield was safely recovered and reunited with her family.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:22:50 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y93F0/Child_hospitalized_in_unknown_condition_after_being_struck_by_car_in_Lauderhill.html(WSVN 7News) A 5-year-old child was struck by a car on Friday evening in Lauderhill. Deputies from the Lauderhill Police Department responded to a scene on Northwest 56th Boulevard and West Oakland Park. The 5-year-old was taken to the hospital with minor...Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:09:26 Zhttps://pinecrest.bubblelife.com/v/35143520/Y93F1/2_detained_no_injuries_reported_after_police_set_up_perimeter_in_Coconut_Creek.html(WSVN 7News) Deputies from the Coconut Creek Police Department responded to possible shots fired on Friday night, according to officials. Police set up a perimeter near Sample Road between State Road 441 and Lyons Road. Authorities said that two people were...Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:46:32 Z