Miami Beach

A Miami Beach woman was assaulted by two men on April 9, with one suspect, Misael Vargas, later convicted of battery. The second suspect, Christopher Martinez, faced dropped charges but was arrested again for disorderly conduct. The victim, Fay Ramlawi Benton, continues to recover emotionally from the attack.

The Surfrider Foundation organized a beach cleanup in Miami Beach the day after Independence Day to address pollution. Hundreds of volunteers collected thousands of pounds of litter, aiming to protect marine ecosystems and gather data to influence waste reduction legislation.

Karen Marie Burnap-Graney, a 56-year-old Miami Beach woman, was arrested for allegedly spitting on a park ranger, kicking him, and attempting to bite a police officer during an encounter involving an open beer container. She was charged with battery on a police officer and resisting without violence, and was hospitalized before being jailed.

A convicted felon pepper-sprayed a loss prevention worker during a theft at a Nordstrom Rack store in Aventura. The suspect, identified as Pappy Tina Miller, fled the scene with stolen goods before being arrested nearby. Miller faces charges including armed robbery and evidence tampering.

A California man was arrested at a Miami Beach nightclub after claiming to be an FBI agent and causing a disturbance. He presented a fake ID from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services and was charged with impersonating an officer, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. A judge released him on his own recognizance.

A 61-year-old man was arrested in Miami Beach after falsely claiming to be an FBI agent during a disturbance at a South Beach nightclub. He was charged with impersonating an officer, disorderly conduct, and resisting an officer, and was taken to a correctional center with bond set at $3,150.

A pack of feral dogs has been roaming Miami Beach's Normandy Isles neighborhood for six months, killing three cats and alarming residents. Miami Beach Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt and Miami-Dade Animal Services are working to trap the dogs, with two already captured. Residents fear the dogs' behavior could pose risks to people, especially children.

A 30-year-old man named Hanzo Blue was arrested in Miami Beach after allegedly trespassing at the Chesterfield Hotel and resisting officers. Hotel staff reported he was sleeping in an employee-only area and refused to leave, leading to his arrest on charges of trespassing and resisting an officer without violence.

A 25-year-old man, Juan Luis Rivera Jr., was arrested in Miami Beach for swinging a knife and harassing patrons on Ocean Drive. Police reported he approached victims, displayed a pocketknife, and made incoherent remarks before fleeing when officers arrived. Rivera claimed he was 'just trying to get girls’ numbers' and was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

South Florida experiences a third consecutive day of heat advisories with peak heat indices reaching 112º in Miami Beach. Smoke from multiple brush fires near the Florida Turnpike and US-41 Tamiami Trail affects the region, while lightning sparks new fires. The weather pattern continues with above-average temperatures and potential for afternoon storms, with slight relief expected in Broward County due to shifting winds.

A 38-year-old man is accused of attempting to kill his sister’s boyfriend outside a Miami Beach bar, as shown by surveillance video. The incident occurred on May 27, resulting in damage to the victim’s car and nearby structures, with the suspect arrested without bond.

Cristian Diazmore, 21, was arrested in Miami Beach after being found naked in a burglarized apartment and fleeing during a foot chase that resulted in injuring a detective. He faces charges including battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling.

Corey Hutterli, 37, was released on a $150,000 bond after being charged with second-degree murder in the death of Justin Zelin, 35, who was allegedly pushed off a 25th-floor balcony in Miami Beach. His attorneys claim the case is circumstantial.

Two South Florida restaurants, Belle Cuisine Caribbean Restaurant and La Parrilla Liberty, were ordered shut due to recurring food safety violations and pest infestations. Inspections revealed rodent and roach activity, lack of employee training, and unhygienic conditions at both locations.

A bond hearing continued for Corey Hutterli, accused of throwing Justin Zelin off a 25th-floor balcony in Miami Beach. The defense argued the state's case is circumstantial and highlighted toxicology results showing Zelin had fentanyl, cocaine, and ketamine in his system.

A 27-year-old woman, Kihmanii McKenziee, was arrested in Miami for alleged armed robbery and kidnapping after a victim reported being robbed at gunpoint and forced to drive on Interstate 95. The incident began at a Miami Beach Airbnb following a meeting at Haulover Beach, where McKenziee allegedly demanded money, assaulted the victim, and fled after he stopped the vehicle.

Diego Pereira, 31, was fatally shot outside Sandbar sports bar in Miami Beach after a fight with Quayshawn West. West faces a second-degree murder charge and is being held without bond.

Corey Hutterli, accused of pushing Justin Zelin off a 25th-floor balcony in Miami Beach, appeared in court seeking bond. Zelin’s father testified about their final phone call, during which Zelin pleaded for help before the line disconnected. Surveillance video showed Zelin falling, and police reported a 911 call capturing a struggle prior to the incident.

A man was arrested in Miami Beach for second-degree murder after a fatal shooting that began as a bar fight at Sand Bar & Kitchen. The victim was found in an alley near the bar with a gunshot wound and later died at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. Surveillance video captured the shooter fleeing the scene following the altercation.

A suspect was arrested after a man was shot in the back of the head outside the Sandbar sports bar in Miami Beach. The victim, who was in a physical altercation inside the bar, was told to leave through the front door while the suspect went to the rear patio. Surveillance video showed the suspect shooting the victim in the back of the head, leading to his death.

A man was shot in Miami Beach and is in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Police are investigating the incident, which caused traffic closures on Collins Avenue near 67th Street. Updates are available on WSVN.com and 7News.

The Justice Department is investigating former Miami Beach mayor Philip Levine for alleged sexual assault in connection to the Jeffrey Epstein probe. A woman testified about these allegations before the House Oversight Committee, and Levine has denied them.

A white Corvette driver fled a Miami Beach traffic stop after being pulled over for loud music, striking a police cruiser before being arrested a day later. The 26-year-old suspect, Anthony Banks, faces charges including reckless driving and driving without a license, as his license is suspended.

Republican lawmakers are urging the Department of Justice to investigate former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine after allegations of sexual assault by former Epstein assistant Sarah Kellen during a House Oversight Committee hearing. Kellen claimed Levine, a close associate of Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, forced himself on her at a rented Saint Tropez house in 2002 or 2003. Levine's spokesperson denied the allegations, stating the encounter was consensual.

Two restaurants, Royal Palm Grill & Deli in Homestead and Coyote Taqueria in Miami Beach, were cited for 35 and 31 violations respectively during recent inspections. Royal Palm Grill & Deli was ordered shut in 2024 due to a roach infestation and multiple repeat violations, including mold, food debris, and improper storage. Coyote Taqueria previously met inspection standards in seven prior checks but failed its latest inspection with 31 violations.

A Miami biotech executive was followed into his skyscraper by a man accused of pushing him off the 25th floor, as shown in newly released surveillance video. Justin Zelin, 35, was seen entering the 47-story Akoya Condominium with Corey Hutterli, 37, on February 12.

Surveillance video shows a man falling from the 25th floor of Miami Beach's Akoya building on Feb. 15, leading to charges against Corey Hutterli for second-degree murder. Evidence including a 911 call, security footage, and physical items like Hutterli's sandals and blood samples support investigators' conclusion that a struggle occurred before the victim's fall. Hutterli remains in custody awaiting a hearing.

A man accused of throwing another man 25 stories to his death from a high-rise in Miami Beach appeared in court seeking bond. Police reported the victim, Justin Zelin, called 911 before his death, and the suspect, Corey Hutterli, was found in Zelin’s condo with injuries consistent with a fight.

The U.S. Coast Guard seized $11.6 million worth of cocaine, weighing 1,535 pounds, from a boat nine miles east of Government Cut off Miami Beach on May 6. A photo of the cocaine was shared on X by the Coast Guard, highlighting their counterdrug efforts.

Surveillance and body camera videos depict the events surrounding the death of Justin Zelin, a man police allege was thrown from the 25th floor of a Miami Beach condominium. Corey Hutterli, the suspect, faces second-degree murder charges after footage shows him entering the building days before the incident and leaving the apartment in an agitated state following a reported struggle. Physical evidence, including blood smudges and hair, was found in Zelin’s apartment.

A man was thrown from a 25th-floor balcony in Miami Beach, leading to his death. Surveillance video shows a condominium staffer responding to the incident, and Corey Hutterli is accused of pushing Justin Zelin after an altercation. Hutterli faces charges including second-degree murder and drug-related offenses.

A Steak 'n Shake in Sunrise, Florida, was ordered shut due to rodent activity, alongside several other South Florida restaurants for sanitation and pest issues. Establishments like Luv'n Oven Ale House and Mi Lindo Ecuador faced closures for roach infestations and 37 violations, respectively, but all reopened after cleanup and re-inspection.

Palm Beach Sheriff's deputies linked the 2023 Miami Beach murder of Dan’Vonte Nicolas Tarver to the Belle Glade-based Nawf Way gang, citing a rap song and gang symbols as evidence. The gang, involved in drug trafficking and over 60 shootings, was targeted in 'Operation Shark Bait,' leading to 19 arrests and the recovery of 100+ firearms.

Congressman Jared Moskowitz has announced his campaign for Florida’s new 25th Congressional District, focusing on lowering family costs, combating political extremism, and fighting antisemitism. The district, stretching from Palm Beach County to Miami Beach, will take effect in January 2027.

A Miami Beach charter boat owner, Kutay Satiroglu, is accused of sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl on drug-fueled yacht parties. Police responded to his home after the victim's mother reported her daughter being held against her will and physically and sexually abused. Bodycam footage from the arrest shows Satiroglu denying knowledge of the victim and claiming she was intoxicated.

The U.S. Air Force executed a historic 8-ship bomber-fighter formation over Miami Beach during the Hyundai Air & Sea Show, showcasing advanced aircraft like the B-52H Stratofortress and F-22 Raptor as part of a Memorial Day tribute. The event highlighted the Air Force Global Strike Command's long-range capabilities and featured over 150 new military enlistments.

Two boaters are safe after their vessel erupted into flames off Miami Beach. Nearby good Samaritans helped, pulling the pair to safety before the fire spread. The incident occurred in the waters near Miami Beach.

A Miami Beach city commissioner, David Suarez, hired billboard trucks to attack pro-Palestine activists, including members of Jewish Voice for Peace, labeling them as 'Jew Hater'. The lawsuit alleges that Suarez paid thousands of dollars for the trucks. The incident occurred during a protest outside the Art Basel festival in December.

A boat explosion has been reported near a popular party spot in Miami Beach. The incident is currently being investigated. No further details are available at this time.

A possible boat explosion near Miami Beach has resulted in 15 people being hospitalized. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Miami Beach, with multiple individuals requiring medical attention. Details regarding the cause and extent of injuries are currently limited.