UM graduate student accused of striking Miami Beach officer with scooter, leading police on pursuit

WSVN 7News 11/18 6:16A Kathleen Ditton

A 29-year-old University of Miami graduate student was arrested after, police said, he intentionally struck a Miami Beach officer with a motorized scooter and led multiple units on a pursuit through city streets. According to the arrest report,...

BSO: FLL’s Terminal 4 evacuated after man claimed to have bomb in bag

WSVN 7News 11/18 5:39A Kathleen Ditton

Authorities have evacuated Terminal 4 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after, they said, a man claimed to have a bomb in his bag, leading deputies to take the man into custody. According to the Broward Sheriff s Office, deputies...

71-year-old man arrested after brandishing firearm at a college in Coconut Creek, police say

WSVN 7News 11/18 5:25A Sebastian Cuervo

A man was arrested after he caused a scare at a school in Coconut Creek. Seventy-one-year-old Leonard Levy is accused of bringing a firearm to Atlantic Technical College, Monday. According to Coconut Creek Police, Levy lifted his shirt to reveal...

1 hospitalized after fire at South Miami-Dade townhome

WSVN 7News 11/18 12:49A Sofia Zarran

Rescue crews took one person to the hospital after a fire broke out inside a South Miami-Dade townhome. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze at the two-story structure near Southwest 286th Street and 132nd Court, just...

Public memorial service for MDSO Deputy Devin Jaramillo held at loanDepot Park after Mass,...

WSVN 7News 11/18 12:37A Rubén Rosario

A public memorial service for a fallen Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office deputy has wrapped up at loanDepot Park following a somber procession and a private Mass for loved ones, as a procession takes him to his final resting place. The service for MDSO...

Police search for 79-year-old man reported missing from Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood

WSVN 7News 11/17 5:59A Kathleen Ditton

Police are searching for a 79-year-old man who was reported missing from Miami s Allapattah neighborhood. According to City of Miami Police, Orlando Escoto was last seen on Monday wearing a burgundy colored shirt and plaid pants. Escoto stands at...

Man dead after wall collapse at Coconut Grove construction site, police say

WSVN 7News 11/17 5:07A Patrick Chalvire

A man was killed when a wall collapsed at a home under construction in Miami s Coconut Grove neighborhood, police said. Miami Police said the man was pinned when the wall gave way at a property along the 2900 block of Southwest 22nd Avenue,...

At arraignment, Antonio Brown’s lawyer enters not guilty plea in Miami shooting, requests jury...

WSVN 7News 11/17 3:55A Rubén Rosario

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown went back before a MIami-Dade County judge to enter a not guilty plea in his case for attempted murder. Brown, 37, and his attorney, Mark Eiglash, appeared before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa...

Crutchfield Court: NSU Rick Case Arena to also be named after head men’s basketball coach as season...

WSVN 7News 11/17 3:17A Rubén Rosario

Nova Southeastern University s men s basketball is known for its powerful performance season after season, and now the coach behind their triumphs has received a high honor on the home court. Entering his eighth season, head men s basketball...

A South Florida girl was last seen on a bus with her mom in June. Now the mom is in jail as police...

WSVN 7News 11/17 2:50A Kathleen Ditton

(CNN) —  Gordon Terrelonge says it has been more than six months since he has seen or heard from his 10-year-old daughter, Gabrielle Terrelonge. He lost touch with Gabrielle and her mom, Passha Davis , this past spring after a dispute with Davis...

Massive turnout expected for slain MDSO deputy’s funeral service at loanDepot Park amid final preps

WSVN 7News 11/17 2:14A Rubén Rosario

The Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office is preparing to host a funeral service at loanDepot Park for a young deputy who was gunned down in the line of duty , and organizers expect the somber occasion to draw a massive turnout. Final preparations were...

Miami mayoral candidates Gonzalez, Higgins lay out plans to improve housing, public transportation...

WSVN 7News 11/17 12:00A Rubén Rosario

Voters in the City of Miami will have a chance to voice their choice again after elections earlier this month failed to elect a new mayor. Next month, voters will head back to the polls for a mayoral runoff election, with two candidates vying to...

Dozens ride through Miami in annual Best Buddies Challenge

WSVN 7News 11/16 7:10A Steven Cejas

MIAMI (AP) — Dozens of cyclists took to the streets of South Florida on Saturday for the Best Buddies Challenge, a charity ride aimed at supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dozens of riders launched from the Four...

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...