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Untreated water tied to salmonella outbreak in cucumbers that sickened 450 people in US
Untreated water used by a Florida cucumber grower is one likely source of salmonella food poisoning that sickened nearly 450 people across the U.S. this spring, federal health officials said Tuesday. But that grower doesn’t account for all of the cucumber-related illnesses and 125 hospitalizations that were reported from late...
South Florida widow says her husband thought he had lifetime pension but didn’t receive it after death due to mistake
(WSVN) - The widow of a South Florida firefighter thought her husband’s pension would be enough to take of her. But she says she’s left with nothing because of a major mistake. 7’s Heather Walker investigates. There were two things that Elizabeth Griffith says her husband, Doug,...
Police seek woman suspected of stealing from North Miami Beach condo storage units
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Police are searching for a woman they believe stole a plethora of items that do not belong to her. Video from the Gateway House Building North and South in North Miami Beach taken on June 26 and 30 show something very similar. The woman...
Fort Lauderdale’s $100M police HQ not done, but already has concerning crack: ‘I don’t understand’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Human error is the cause for a miscalculation that stopped some construction on Fort Lauderdale’s new police headquarters, and city leaders heard details about it Tuesday. Officials said a growing crack in the roof slab of the building isn’t a life safety issue, but...
Boynton Beach cucumber grower is one likely source of salmonella food poisoning
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Untreated water used by a Florida cucumber grower is one likely source of salmonella food poisoning that sickened nearly 450 people across the U.S. this spring, federal health officials said Tuesday. But that grower doesn't account for all of the cucumber-related illnesses and 125 hospitalizations...
Family demands answers after Miami Gardens police-involved shooting kills 27-year-old man
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - The family of a 27-year-old man killed in a police-involved shooting in Miami Gardens held a news conference to address the actions by the officers. The relatives of Daniel Lewis, who also went by Julio Trill, alleged that Miami Gardens Police and agents from the...
New video shows bloody knife attack inside Miami Gardens gym
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Newly released video shows a gruesome attack at a South Florida gym that nearly killed a man and left another behind bars. The attack happened at a 24-Hour Fitness in Miami Gardens back in May. Surveillance video shows off-duty police officers trying to keep...
Disney Cruise Line Moves Up Embarkation Times
You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has announced a change in the all aboard time for Disney Magic and Disney Wish sailings departing from Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Fort Lauderdale Police officer fired after internal affairs report details bad behavior
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Fort Lauderdale Police officer has been fired from the force. John Giga, a 16-year veteran officer, has been under investigation by internal affairs after he visited several bars late last year while off duty in his marked SUV. Body camera video captured fellow officers...
Puppy Shop Owner Apologizes After Parkland Couple’s Dog Loses Eye in Attack
A Parkland couple is heartbroken after their beloved family dog lost his eye when another dog bit him at a local puppy shop. Hunter, a sweet-natured, nine-year-old Cavalier-Poodle mix, was standing on a grooming table at Puppy Plus on North State Road 7 when a gray, mixed-breed dog – identified as a pit bull in a police report – suddenly leaped at Hunter and bit his right eye.
Hundreds of South Florida residents evacuate Jamaica due to Hurricane Beryl
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – As Hurricane Beryl barrels toward Jamaica, hundreds of evacuees arrived safely in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday, sharing stories of tense preparations and concern for those left behind. Thomas Oliver was among the hundreds of passengers who arrived safely at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Tuesday after evacuating...
Florida Panthers NHL Free Agency: Day 1 Recap
Sunrise, FL – Depth was the name of the game for the Florida Panthers on the first day of NHL free agency. As is par for the course on a Stanley Cup-winning team, guys that are lower on the depth chart played themselves into bigger contracts with other teams that are hoping to squeeze larger roles out of them.
Family questions law enforcement actions in deadly Miami Gardens shootout
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The family of a Miami Gardens man killed during a Miami Gardens police operation says protocol violations led to the death of an innocent man. They say they’re now seeking justice. Daniel Lewis, 27, was killed in late May during a shootout involving agents...
'Housing, not handcuffs': Lake Worth Beach residents rally in support of homeless people
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Community members are turning up the heat and putting pressure on Lake Worth Beach city leaders. Several people gathered outside Lake Worth Beach City Hall Tuesday with posters and megaphones in hand to protest the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision supporting Florida’s tough stance on homelessness.
Miami Beach real estate investor arrested in Los Angeles after leading police on a pursuit
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A Miami Beach real estate investor, known for his firearms and run-ins with police, has found himself in trouble again but this time in California. Patrick Carroll was arrested Monday night, out west, in Los Angeles for leading Los Angeles police officers on a pursuit and then attempting to flee on foot.
Florida woman living in Jamaica is preparing for Hurricane Beryl
"Fearful, absolutely. You’re thinking to yourself, what is more important? Is it the paperwork, is it the paintings? Is it you? So, you have to prioritize," Patricia Lewis, who lives in Lake Worth and Jamaica, told WPBF 25 News. , — For Patricia Lewis, who travels back and forth...
Fort Lauderdale cop fired after accusations of racial slurs, instigating fight
The city of Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday fired a police officer accused of shouting racial slurs at a group of Black men, instigating a fight with them, and then lying about how he wound up injured. It happened Thanksgiving weekend as 16-year veteran officer John Giga was off duty and...
From roller skating to hot dog eating contests, here’s some fun ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Miami
Oh say, can you see — July Fourth is coming up fast. If you’re looking for cool ways to celebrate Independence Day in Miami, don’t make a move. Deco’s found a couple of places that are ready to help you par-tay!. Skating the night away, under...
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