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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 7h

The Palestinian embassy in Egypt says the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen Monday for people returning to Gaza.

Palestinian embassy in Egypt say Rafah crossing will reopen Monday for people returning to Gaza - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

CAIRO (AP) — The Palestinian embassy in Egypt says the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen Monday for people returning to Gaza.TheRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 8h

MATCHUP: The Miami Dolphins visit the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in a matchup of 1-5 teams desperately looking for a win.

Dolphins, Browns look to get back on track when they meet on Sunday - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Miami (1-5) at Cleveland (1-5)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS.BetMGM line: Browns by 5 1/2.Against the spread: Dolphins 3-3; Browns 2-4 Series record: Dolphins lead 13-9.LastRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 9h

TURBULENT TIMES: South Florida-based Spirit Airlines is going through some turbulent times and announced major changes to the organization.

Spirit Airlines plans to furlough additional pilots, reduce corporate team as part of bankruptcy reorganization - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - South Florida-based Spirit Airlines is going through some turbulent times and announced major changes to the organization.As part of itsRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 10h

A federal judge has approved a developer's plan to purchase Miami Seaquarium's lease from Miami-Dade County

Federal judge approves developer’s proposal to purchase Miami Seaquarium from Miami-Dade County - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

VIRGINIA KEY, FLA. (WSVN) - A federal judge has approved a developer’s plan to purchase Miami Seaquarium’s lease from Miami-Dade CountyDeveloper David Martin and aRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 11h

A family booked what they thought was a dream vacation at a beautiful home on the water, but they tell us when they got to the South Florida rental, it was a nightmare. They filed a lawsuit to get their money back

A pricey family trip was ruined when their dream vacation rental was canceled - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

A family booked what they thought was a dream vacation at a beautiful home on the water, but they tell us when they got toRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 11h

HAVE YOU SEEN HER?: Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a missing woman from downtown Miami.

Search underway for 51-year-old woman reported missing out of downtown Miami - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI (WSVN) - Authorities are asking for the public’s help finding a missing woman from downtown Miami.Fifty-one-year-old Kristin Balter was last seen Oct. 17 inRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 12h

A woman is behind bars after new video from inside a Hialeah daycare captured her hitting a child while she was changing his diaper.

Surveillance video captures Hialeah daycare worker hitting child while changing diapers - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - New video from inside a daycare captured a worker hitting a child while she was changing his diaper.The footage ledRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 13h

Months after a fatal double shooting, the older brother of one of the victims says his family won't rest until justice is served as the search for the shooter continues

‘They have no lead’: Older brother of 1 of 2 victims killed inside Hialeah apartment speaks out, asks for justice - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - Months after a fatal double shooting, Hialeah Police remain on the hunt for the person who pulled the trigger inside anRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 14h

A heartfelt moment for a young boy who got to meet the paramedics and his neighbor who helped save his life after he was found unresponsive in a pool in Palmetto Bay

Young boy reunites with paramedics, neighbor who saved his life after near drowning at Palmetto Bay home - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

PALMETTO BAY, Fla. (WSVN) — A heartfelt moment for a young boy who got to meet the paramedics and his neighbor who helped save hisRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 15h

More than 2,000 people displaced won’t be able to return to their homes for at least 18 months, Gov. Mike Dunleavy after damage to remote Alaska villages by flooding

Alaska storm damage so bad many evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Damage to remote Alaska villages hammered by flooding last weekend is so extreme that many of the more than 2,000 peopleRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 16h

La Liga players will protest this weekend the league’s decision to hold a regular season game in Miami, the Spanish soccer players’ union said.

La Liga players plan to protest league decision to stage a game in Miami - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — La Liga players will protest this weekend the league’s decision to hold a regular season game in Miami, the Spanish soccerRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 17h

Walt Disney World photographer Willie Jackson has been honored with the prestigious Walt Disney Legacy Award—an accolade given to only 1% of cast members.

Disney World photographer honored with prestigious Walt Disney Legacy Award - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

BAY LAKE, Fla.(WSVN)– A Walt Disney World park photographer received one of the rarest honors for a Disney employee. Walt Disney world cast member WillieRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 18h

A Florida man is facing kidnapping and grand theft charges after police say surveillance video showed him stealing a car with a baby inside from a gas station, then quickly returning it upon realizing the child was in the back seat.

‘I wouldn’t have taken it if I knew’: Florida man returns car with baby inside, after taking it - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

COCOA, Florida (WESH) — A man is facing charges of grand theft and kidnapping after video shows him driving away with a woman’s car —Read More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 19h

RECALL: Ford is recalling more than 290,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera system may not display images properly in certain lighting conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Ford recalls more than 290,000 vehicles in US due to issue with rearview camera system - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Ford is recalling more than 290,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera system may not display images properly in certain lighting conditions, whichRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 20h

A man has been identified and linked to a bike shop burglary in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

64-year-old man behind Lauderdale-By-The-Sea bike shop smash-and-grab identified - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, FLA. (WSVN) - A man has been identified and linked to a bike shop burglary in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives say 64-year-old AlexRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 21h

Publix Super Markets has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its ice cream products that may contain an undeclared egg allergen, the company said.

Publix recalls vanilla ice cream sold in Florida and other states - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Publix Super Markets has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its ice cream products that may contain an undeclared egg allergen, the companyRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 22h

Thunderstorms erupting in the South and Midwest to kick off the weekend could turn severe and produce dangerous winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain.

Severe thunderstorms with dangerous winds, isolated tornadoes threaten South and Midwest this weekend - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

(CNN) — Thunderstorms erupting in the South and Midwest to kick off the weekend could turn severe and produce dangerous winds, a few tornadoes andRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

JUST IN: President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges.

Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years inRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

Plans are underway for a historic new museum to be built in Florida.

Florida Memorial University holds lease-signing ceremony for state’s first ever Black History Museum in St. Augustine - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Plans are underway for a historic new museum to be built in Florida.Florida Memorial University held a lease-signing ceremony inRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

UNDEFEATED NO MORE: Louisville beats No. 2 Miami 24-21, handing the Hurricanes their first loss of the season and first at home since 2023

Louisville beats No. 2 Miami 24-21, handing the Hurricanes their first loss of the season and first at home since 2023 - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Louisville beats No. 2 Miami 24-21, handing the Hurricanes their first loss of the season and first at home sinceRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

DEATH INVESTIGATION: Fort Lauderdale detectives were seen going in and out of a home, Friday, as they investigated the death of an infant.

Detectives investigate death of infant at Fort Lauderdale home - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Fort Lauderdale detectives were seen going in and out of a home, Friday, as they investigated the death of anRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

Federal prosecutors in South Florida have charged Miami-based voting technology firm Smartmatic with money laundering and bribery, accusing executives of paying over $1 million to Philippine election officials to secure contracts and payments tied to the country’s 2016 presidential election.

US prosecutors charge South Florida-based Smartmatic in alleged $1M Philippines bribery case - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged voting technology firm Smartmatic with money laundering and other crimes arising from more than $1 million in bribesRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

ROAD CLOSURE: Drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes as crews begin working overnight on part of SR 836

All lanes of SR 836 near NW 12th St to close overnight for construction - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI (WSVN) - Drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes as crews begin working overnight on the expressway.Crews are expected to work on aRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

A local preservation group is pushing to designate part of Fort Lauderdale Beach as a historically significant archaeological site after discoveries linked to a 19th-century fort built during the Seminole Wars.

It put the ‘fort’ in Fort Lauderdale. Now an organization wants part of beach designated a historically significant archaeological site - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

The City of Fort Lauderdale has a hidden history beneath its sandy beaches. Now — there’s a new push to get a special designation forRead More

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WSVN-TV 7News @wsvn.bsky.social · 1d

FESTIVAL FRENZY: Nearly 30,000 people are expected to attend the III Points Music Festival in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood over the weekend.

III Points Music Festival expected to bring 30K to Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI (WSVN) - Nearly 30,000 people are expected to attend the III Points Music Festival in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood over the weekend.Thousands are ready toRead More

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