Joel Franco
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Miami, FL, United States
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Miami-Dade gyms can reopen on June 8
MIAMI (WSVN) - Gyms in Miami-Dade will be allowed to reopen on Monday. Mayor Carlos Gimenez made the announcement during a virtual press conference, Thursday.... → Read More
Broward County lifts nightly curfew after days of protests
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Broward County has lifted its emergency curfew after days of protests following the death of George Floyd. The 9 p.m.... → Read More
Rapids Water Park to reopen on Friday with restrictions
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — Rapids Water Park has announced that it will reopen on Friday with several safety measures in place. The park said... → Read More
Latest COVID-19 numbers: Over 57,000 Florida cases as deaths surpass 2,500
(WSVN) - There are now more than 57,000 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,530 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Tuesday, the Florida... → Read More
Miami Beach to reopen beaches, hotels on Monday
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - The City of Miami Beach has released guidelines ahead of its beaches and hotels reopening next week. Beaches Starting Monday,... → Read More
At least 2 hurt after shooting in Nordstrom at Aventura Mall
AVENTURA, FLA. (WSVN) - - Authorities have responded to a shooting that left at least two people hurt at a department store in Aventura Mall.... → Read More
Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases pass 53,200 as deaths eclipse 2,300
(WSVN) - There are now more than 53,200 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,364 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Wednesday, the Florida... → Read More
Zoo Miami to reopen to members on May 27, general public on June 1
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Zoo Miami is planning to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The zoo announced special... → Read More
Universal Orlando to reopen parks on June 5
ORLANDO, FLA. (WSVN) - Universal Orlando has announced a reopening date for its parks after being forced to close for months due to the coronavirus... → Read More
Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 48,600 as deaths eclipse 2,100
(WSVN) - There are now more than 48,600 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,144 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Thursday, the Florida... → Read More
NOAA forecasts above-average hurricane season
(WSVN) - NOAA has issued its first forecast for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, and it’s expected to be above-average. The agency released its outlook,... → Read More
Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 46,900 as deaths eclipse 2,000
(WSVN) - There are now more than 46,900 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 2,052 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Tuesday, the Florida... → Read More
Malls reopening across South Florida
(WSVN) - As Miami-Dade and Broward enter phase one, local malls are preparing to reopen their doors after spending months closed due to the coronavirus... → Read More
Gov. DeSantis gives green light for Miami-Dade, Broward to reopen
Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved Miami-Dade and Broward’s request to reopen. The governor made the announcement during a press conference in Doral, Thursday. Both counties... → Read More
Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 43,200 as deaths near 1,900
(WSVN) - There are now more than 43,200 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 1,875 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Thursday, the Florida... → Read More
Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 41,900 as deaths near 1,800
(WSVN) - There are now more than 41,900 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 1,779 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Tuesday, the Florida... → Read More
Florida’s state of emergency extended for 60 days
TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - Gov. Ron DeSantis has extended Florida’s state of emergency for an additional 60 days. DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-114, Friday afternoon. The extension allows the state to continue to receive federal assistance and resources to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Florida has almost 40,000 total cases and nearly 1,700 deaths, as of Friday morning. → Read More
1 in custody after police chase ends in crash along I-95 near Golden Glades
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman has been taken into custody after a police chase came to a crashing end along Interstate 95 in... → Read More
Latest COVID-19 numbers: Florida cases top 37,400 as deaths near 1,500
(WSVN) - There are now more than 37,400 reported cases of the coronavirus in Florida, with 1,471 deaths. As of 11 a.m., Tuesday, the Florida... → Read More
Legendary Dolphins Coach Don Shula dies at 90
MIAMI (WSVN) - Hall of Famer and former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula has died at the age of 90. Shula passed away at his... → Read More