Authorities say Donna Baxter, 71, was last seen near the 50 block of West Sample Road at approximately 9:05 a.m. on Dec. 23.

Baxter stands at 5 feet, 4 inches and weighs around 150 pounds.

Officials urge anyone with information on Baxter’s whereabouts to contact the Broward Sheriff’s Office at 954-321-4274 or 911.

Police said the shooting occurred along the 300 block of Southwest Second Street, in an area known as Himmarshee, which is home to multiple bars and nightclubs, at around 2 a.m. on Sunday.

Officers responding to the scene found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported the patients to Broward Health Medical Center for treatment.

Police have not released details on the victims’ conditions or the suspect’s identity, but investigators said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.

Fort Lauderdale Police posted a flyer on social media on Wednesday asking the public for assistance in the investigation.

Tips, photos or videos can be submitted to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 954-828-4900, to the FBI tip portal or anonymously to Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

Rewards of up to $25,000 may be offered for information given to the FBI that leads to an arrest and conviction.

City officials said they are implementing a revitalization plan for the Himmarshee Village Historic District to address late-night safety concerns and will take “additional steps to ensure a safe environment” for New Year’s celebrations.

City of Miami Police units responded to the area of 450 NE 77th St. following reports of a person floating in the canal, Wednesday morning.

William Vallenilla said he lives near Manatee Bend Park, where the body was found. He told 7News one of his neighbors was the one who first spotted the body in the water.

“One of our neighbors, who was out walking her dogs at Manatee Bend Park, told me that she found a dead body in the river here, Little River, and that it was like partially submerged, and then all of a sudden, like, we just saw all the fire trucks and all the fire rescue that were here, so I was, like, curious,” Vallenilla said. “I said, ‘I better go out and see what it is,’ you know? This is the first time anything like this, that I’ve known, that’s happened here at the park.”

Miami Police and Fire Rescue units were seen searching the water Wednesday morning before confirming that they found a body.

Police said the body appeared to be that of a Caucasian man, but details about the victim’s identity or condition were not immediately available.

Officials have not released information regarding the cause of death and said their investigation is ongoing.

As of early Wednesday afternoon, crews were working to remove the body from the water.

Authorities say Levene Smith has been found safe and reunited with his family.

Authorities said Paisley Fabila, 13, and Alenna Fabila, 15, had been last seen on Christmas Day in the area of the 1400 block of Casen Court in Wauchula.

Investigators said Paisley stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 126 pounds, and has brown hair and hazel eyes. Alenna stands 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 136 pounds, and has brown eyes and hair.

Paisley has been last seen wearing a black shirt and pink candy cane pajama pants. Alenna had been last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and blue jeans.

Due to an ongoing investigation, officials said, this case was upgraded to a Missing Child Alert.

Tuesday afternoon, FDLE officials confirmed the teens were found safe.

Willie Albert Gibbs was recovered in good health and was reunited with his family, according to Miami Dade Sheriff’s Office officials.

Authorities say Andres Felix Valles, 95, was last seen heading westbound on West 19 Street from West Third Avenue at approximately 9:00 a.m., Tuesday.

Valles was last seen wearing a navy blue T-shirt, navy blue shorts and a navy blue hat with “LAS VEGAS” on it.

He stands at 5 feet, 7 inches, weighs around 120 pounds and has white hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information with Valles’ whereabouts should contact Detective Salazar or the Hialeah Police Department at (305) 687-2525.

Authorities say Isaiah Edwards has been found safe and reunited with his family.

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office said Juwon J. McGraw was found safe, after being reported missing on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Investigators said he had been last seen at Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital.

According to investigators, McGraw was found by the Coconut Creek Police on Tuesday, Dec. 23. He has since been reunited with his family.

A Jeep burst into flames at around 11:15 a.m., Thursday.

Officials urged motorists to use the arrivals (lower) level for dropping off or picking up passengers while the upper level remained blocked.

The fire has since been extinguished, though it temporarily affected normal traffic flow into the airport.

Just before 12:20 p.m., the roadway was reopened to traffic.

Detectives say 39-year-old Eric Andrew Smith was last seen near Southwest 16th Street and 55th Avenue on the afternoon of Dec. 10. He left home in an Uber to run errands but never returned.

Police say his cell phone was found on the ground in Fort Lauderdale.

Smith stands 6 feet tall and weighs 185 pounds.

He has brown hair and hazel eyes. It’s unclear what he was wearing when he left.

Officials say he has a scar on his neck.

“The Greatest Show on H2O” happened Saturday night in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The parade featured boats decked out in dazzling holiday lights, cruising along the intracoastal waterway.

This year’s grand marshals, Montell Jordan and Romero Britto, helped set the festive mood as attendees enjoyed live musical performances and a spectacular fireworks show – making for a magical start to the holiday season.

Lisa Scott, Winterfest CEO: “I was just so proud of the boat that we put together as Winterfest as well as the community that really came out and showed their support in so many amazing ways.”

Lisa Scott/Winterfest CEO: “Now we are looking forward for 2026, so hopefully everybody is thinking about what they are gonna do December 12, 2026.

And if you missed all the fun, or want to re-live it, you can see the parade on WSVN 7 Friday, December 19th at 7 p.m. and on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day at 5 a.m. and noon.

We’ll also air the parade on ABC Miami 18 on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day at 5 a.m.

According to detectives, the alleged grand theft occurred near Northwest 126th Avenue outside of some warehouses in November.

Video shared by police shows the subjects entering the white pickup truck and driving north.

If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Police say 28-year-old Gena Yvonne Sims was last seen in the area of the 10700 block of Southwest 108th Avenue in Miami at approximately 3:00 p.m., Dec. 3.

Sims stands at 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighs around 130 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information on Sims’ whereabouts should contact Deputy F. Owens. at 305-715-3300 (Office), 305-715-3278 (Desk), email u305521@mdso.com or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477).

Officers responded to the area of Southwest 36th Street and South University Drive on Thursday. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said all drivers involved remained at the scene and are cooperating with investigators.

Traffic homicide detectives were called to investigate the cause of the crash.

Southbound lanes of University Drive were closed following the collision. Police urge drivers to use alternate routes, including South Pine Island Road and Davie Road.

Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Patrick Paul, Malik Washington, and Dan Brunskill helped pass out gifts and toys to patients at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The event was held in partnership with AutoNation.

The players engaged with families and young patients to uplift holiday spirits.

“Just seeing the kids smile when they’re getting their gifts was all you needed. Honestly, it’s a great day out here, and just to be able to be a part of it and interact with the kids and see them smile is enough,” said Dolphins’ Tackle Patrick Paul.

“For me, it’s just providing some light in a lot of people’s lives that, you know, maybe they are going through different things, and I don’t know what they’re going through, but they get to see us. We get to bring a smile to them,” said Dolphins’ wide receiver Malik Washington.

7News’ Sports Anchor Josh Moser was also in attendance at the event.

According to Sweetwater Police, Madelys Zamora-Fernandez was last seen after she dropped off her daughter at Sweetwater Elementary School located at 10655 SW 4th St., Tuesday morning.

Detectives said Zamora-Fernandez was driving a red 2022 Chevy Blazer.

On Thursday morning, City of Sweetwater Police confirmed that Zamora-Fernandez was found safe and unharmed.

City of Miami Police officers said 85-year-old Temistocles Feliz had been last seen in the Coral Way area on Monday.

Feliz stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, and has white hair and brown eyes, according to investigators.

Detectives said he had been last seen wearing a gray plaid shirt, beige pants and a green and orange hat.

Just after 7 a.m. on Tuesday, police confirmed Feliz was safely recovered.

Oasis Church in Pembroke Pines held its annual “Christmas at the Oasis” event.

The event featured nearly one million Christmas lights, festive displays, family activities and joyful holiday experiences for all ages.

7News cameras captured some guests driving through the light displays during the event’s Drive-Thru nights.

The event runs through Dec. 25.

The 3,715-pound haul marks the station’s largest cocaine seizure since 1995, according to Lt. Matthew Ross, commanding officer of Coast Guard Station Miami Beach.

The interdiction began when Coast Guard crews stopped the vessel on Tuesday and requested support.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations responded with multiple marine units and specialized search tools, officials said.

Once the vessel was brought to shore, CBP’s Office of Field Operations deployed a K9 team that alerted to several hidden compartments.

A subsequent search by AMO agents uncovered more than 1,000 packages of cocaine concealed throughout the boat.

Homeland Security Investigations agents took custody of three suspects.

Miramar Police said 45-year-old Marvin Durham had been last seen walking his dog near the 7200 block of Pembroke Road at approximately 8:30 a.m., Thursday.

Just before 6 a.m. on Friday, detectives said Durham and his dog were found safe at the Wawa along Douglas Road.

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies say 82-year-old Teleta Evadne Bailey went missing on Wednesday. Hours later, she was found and reunited with her family.

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old Clarence Flournory on Tuesday after identifying him as the suspect in the Nov. 25 shooting near the 600 block of West Sample Road.

Deputies responded around 7:30 p.m. to reports of gunfire and found 52-year-old Tyrone Holton lying in a food store parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.

Holton was transported to Broward Health North, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators later learned a second victim, Derek Floyd, had also been shot and was taken to a hospital by another individual for treatment.

Detectives said Flournory confessed to the shooting following his arrest.

He was booked into the Broward County Main Jail on charges of first-degree murder with a firearm, attempted first-degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a violent career offender.

James Varner, 55, was taken into custody on Monday and charged with aggravated assault and battery, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said the incident began around 3:35 p.m. when an adult male driver passed Varner’s slow-moving vehicle while heading to a residence on 12th Avenue in Stock Island.

Varner allegedly followed the victim to the home, approached him while yelling and head-butted him, sparking a fight.

Two family members came outside to intervene, investigators said.

Varner then returned to his vehicle, retrieved a large knife or small machete, and made verbal threats to kill all three people.

No serious injuries were reported.

Detectives said officers were called to a home located along the 11000 block of SW Lake Park Drive following reports of a disturbance, Monday afternoon.

Upon arrival, they encountered the armed man, and there was an exchange of gunfire.

Port St. Lucie Police Sgt. Erik LeVasseur was shot in the face and taken to a local hospital. His condition remains unclear as of early Tuesday night.

Officials say LeVasseur is a 27-year veteran of the Port St. Lucie Police Department.

The armed subject was shot and killed by officers.

Police said there is no threat to the community.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Sergio Marcelo Torres-Lara was found on Wednesday in good health and has been reunited with his family.

He went missing on Monday morning and early Wednesday, deputies released a new image of Torres-Lara captured from surveillance footage near his last known location.

According to Coconut Creek Police, Lawrence Weinberg was last seen Monday afternoon near his home in Wynmoor Village.

Detectives say Weinberg was wearing a blue T-shirt, blue sweat pants, beige sandals and a red hat. He is 5’9 and weighs around 180 lbs. He may be driving a tan or beige in color Buick Century with the Florida tag Y85-XIK.

A Silver Alert is issued in Florida when a senior adult diagnosed with dementia or an Alzheimer’s related illness is missing and may be driving a vehicle.

They urge anyone with information on Weinberg’s whereabouts to call 954-973-6700 or 911.

Authorities say Marlin Del Valle Betancourt Ferrer was found and reunited with her family.

The county is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation for its “Empty the Shelters: Holiday Hope Event,” which began Monday and runs through Dec. 15.

For two weeks, the foundation will cover all adoption fees, though the county’s standard $25 pet registration fee still applies.

“The need for adoptions among shelter dogs and cats remains significant. ‘Empty the Shelters’ allows us to remove financial barriers while highlighting the incredible pets waiting patiently for a second chance,” said Broward County Animal Care Director Doug Brightwell.

Brightwell said each adoption creates space for another animal in crisis and helps strengthen the community.

All adopted pets come spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home the same day.

The shelter said that staff will assist families in finding the right match, whether they’re seeking a laid-back companion or an active pet.

For information on adopting, fostering or supporting shelter pets, click here or call 954-357-9758.

Available pets can be viewed here.

The annual art fair will bring together nearly 300 galleries from across the globe at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

The fair will showcase modern and contemporary work, with a strong focus on voices from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Organizers said they aim to broaden cultural perspective and highlight how artists are responding to the world today.

Art Basel Miami runs Wednesday through Sunday. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Fort Lauderdale Police arrested 59-year-old Paul John, who is being held without bond on a charge of sexual battery against a minor.

According to the arrest report, the victim’s mother told police that the suspect was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro when he apprached her son along East Sunrise Boulevard on Dec. 6, 2024.

The report states John took the victim to a Wendy’s, where he offered work to the minor, who has a mental disability.

The report states John took the victim to his home, which the victim described as a white house with a boat in front, then gave the minor $15 to clean the boat.

The report states John invited the victim to play pool, then took him to a gay strip club located in the Flagler Village area.

The report states John took the victim back to his house, where he sexually assaulted the minor, then gave him a ride home.

Two days later, the report states, police responded to Imperial Point Hospital, where they made contact with the victim’s mother. She told officers that she had noticed a change in her son’s demeanor, and he later asked her to call her boyfriend. She said her son told her boyfriend about the assault, and that’s when she took him to the hospital.

The report states John kept texting the victim after ther incident because he wanted to give him more work.

The report states the victim invoked his right of confidentiality under Marsy’s Law. Police have not disclosed his age.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers said they could not confirm what caused the vessel to overturn on Saturday, but said windy conditions may have played a role.

A witness who recorded video of the aftermath said he saw the boat racing moments before it flipped.

“Yes, I just so happened to look out the window. I looked — those boats are racing — and then as soon as everybody looked, the boat was upside down,” he said.

The witness said he was on the opposite side of the river when he noticed the boat speeding.

“He was going real fast for that to happen,” he said. “It was up in the air for probably a good three, four seconds. I saw a crash, all the water was just all over the place. It was pretty wild.”

Additional witnesses shared video showing the vessel overturned in the water. Footage from shore captured first responders surrounding the Cape Coral Yacht Club.

Three people were rushed to a hospital, where two were pronounced dead, officials said. The body of the fourth person on board was recovered Sunday afternoon.

FWC continues to investigate the incident.

From candy land confections to ’90s nostalgia, Christmas tree decor is taking over TikTok. Searches for “Christmas tree decor” are up 1,000% in just a few weeks.

With supply steady, 84% of Christmas tree growers said they don’t plan on raising wholesale prices. In fact, some may even lower them.

“When you have the large supply that we have right now, you need to get the trees harvested and sold. We can’t leave them in the ground forever,” a tree growing expert said.

Eighty-seven percent of artificial Christmas trees, ornaments, and decorations came from China last year. The American Christmas Tree Association expects artificial tree prices to be 10% to 20% higher. A $299 tree in 2024 could go as high as $359 this year, in 2025.

Tree farmers like the Joneses in Shelton, Connecticut are optimistic their real trees can meet Americans’ needs.

“Anyone who wants to get a beautiful, real, freshly grown Christmas tree, they’ll be able to find it — not just where we are in the Northeast, but all across the country,” Jamie Jones of Jones Family Farms said.

The average Christmas trees are going to be about the same as last year: about $80 to $100. Artificial trees, however, might cost about 10% to 20% higher because of tariffs.

Police said 55-year-old Ann Evans was a guest aboard Holland America’s MS Rotterdam, which left Port Everglades on Nov. 16 and docked in Port St. Maarten on Nov. 20.

Evans disembarked around 10 a.m. for an organized island tour and stepped off the tour bus in Marigot, on the French side of the island, but never returned to the bus or the ship.

The Rotterdam returned to Port Everglades on Friday morning.

7News cameras captured passengers disembarking from the ship. Some who spoke with 7News were unaware about Evans’ disppearance.

“Oh, my God, that’s shocking, shocking,” said passenger Sarah O’Brien. “You hear these stories, but I didn’t think it would be this cruise ship. We had no idea anything was going on.”

“We were supposed to leave the Port of St. Maarten [at] like 5:30, and we didn’t leave, and we waited and waited and waited,” said passenger Renee Shepler. “We did hear we were waiting for one passenger, and finally — probably two and a half, three hours later — we finally left.”

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) said Evans was reported missing after she failed to return to the vessel.

Officers on both the Dutch and French sides of the island have launched a joint search.

Investigators said they have reason to believe a woman matching Evans’ description checked into a hotel on the French side of the island using her passport and may have been seen nearby.

KPSM has asked the French Gendarmerie to help verify that information.

As of Friday afternoon, police have yet to make contact with Evans. They urge anyone who may have seen her to contact them.

Ceuise passengers, meanwhile, remain in shock.

“We never heard an announcement like that, and non of the crew ever mentioned it,” said passenger Cindy O’Donnell. “This is shocking; I’m very surprised.”

Evans’ disappearance comes at a time when safety on cruise ships is in the spotlight. In an unrelated case, 7News continues to follow the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, a high school senior from Titusville, Florida, who was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon after it left PortMiami.

Authorities have ruled Kepner’s death a homicide. Her 16-year-old stepbrother is considered a suspect.

In a statement issued Friday, a spokesperson with Holland America wrote, “We notified local authorities [about Evans’ disappearance] immediately and we are working closely with them to confirm the guest’s whereabouts.”

KPSM said Evans is encouraged to contact her family or authorities if she sees the alert.

Molly the loggerhead finally returned to the water from a beach in Key West on Tuesday.

Three months ago, the marine reptile was found tangled in a crab trap line, covered in barnacles and suffering from a massive tumor. Her recovery did not seem possible, but vets say she refused to give up.

“When Molly was admitted to Turtle Hospital, her blood levels were critically low, that ginormous tumor was oozing blood, so it was a very risky surgery,” said Bette Zirkelbach, the manager of The Turtle Hospital. “We did the risky surgery. The veterinary team were able to remove that tumor. Once that tumor was removed, Molly started getting stronger every day, and her resilience was amazing.”

The tumor was the largest ever recorded on a sea turtle, making Molly’s recovery all the more miraculous. Before her release, she was fitted with a tracking tag so researchers can get data on the movement of loggerhead turtles.

According to Miami Beach Police, the impact knocked the officer to the ground and set off a dangerous pursuit that led to the arrest of 29-year-old Noah Aloush.

Detectives said Aloush, who is also a U.S. Marine veteran, was riding an electric scooter along the beachwalk near 71st Street, where e-scooting is not allowed, on Nov. 1.

Miami Beach Police Officer Julio Blanco tried to stop Aloush, who’s known for doing scooter stunts on social media.

“Striking me, knocking me to the ground and injuring my right elbow,” Blanco said in court. “When I was on the ground, I looked at him, he saw me, and instead of rendering aid, he decided to jump back on and flee.”

Investigators said Aloush ran from police until he hit a dead end at 77th and Bayside Lane, lost control of the scooter, and fell. He was taken into custody moments later.

7News caught up with Aloush after he bonded out of jail but he did not comment on the arrest.

Aloush faces multiple charges, including running from the police, reckless driving and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. He was released on bond on Nov. 19.

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies received reports of gunfire near the 600 block of West Sample Road, at around 7:30 p.m., Tuesday.

Deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded and found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

Paramedics transported the individual to a nearby hospital, where the victim was later pronounced dead.

Deputies later learned a second person had also been shot and was taken to a hospital by another individual before first responders arrived.

BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.

If you have any information on this shooting or the whereabouts of the subject or subjects involved, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

The lawsuit claims Milagro Cooper, a social media influencer also known as Milagro Gramz, posted false and harmful statements about her online.

Wednesday morning, 7News cameras captured Megan as she walked into the federal courthouse in downtown Miami.

She mostly remained quiet outside the building, but she did briefly respond when a photographer spoke to her.

“How are you holding up through all of this?” asked the photographer.

“I’m doing pretty good,” said Megan.

The Grammy winner, 30, is claiming defamation, invasion of privacy, emotional distress and the promotion of an deepfake porn video of the rapper generated with artificial intelligence.

In court, Megan testified that the AI-altered video cost her multiple brand deals, some worth more than a million dollars each.

The case is also one of the first to test Florida’s new deepfake law, which allows victims to sue over AI-generated explicit content shared without consent.

Another important question raised in court is whether Cooper qualifies as media under Florida state law. If so, Megan’s claim could be dismissed.

Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, alleges Cooper participated in targeted social media campaign to harass, intimidate and defame her alongside fellow rapper Daystar Peterson, better known as Tory Lanez.

Lanez was found guilty of shooting Megan in a separate trial back in 2020. He is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence.

Ahead of the trial, Lanez and his lawyer were held in contempt for refusing to answer questions in a deposition.

The rapper is seeking unknown damages. Her reputation and possibly a new AI legal standard are now in the hands of a jury.

The jury is expected to reconvene on Monday to continue deliberations.

City of Miami Police on Wednesday issued a missing person flyer for 76-year-old Salvador Pino.

Pino stands 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs around 170 pounds, is bald and has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt and blue jeans.

Monday morning, police confirmed Pino was found safe.

This means customers will receive one hour of free extended parking, starting Friday. The profram extends through Jan. 1, 2026.

Customers will be able to choose between the apps PayByPhone and ParkMobile to pay for parking.

When their parking session ends, they should receive a holiday courtesy citation which grants them up to one additional hour of parking beyond the expiration time.

The program applies to all on-street parking spaces managed by the parking authority across the City of Miami. For more information, click here.

The investigation prompted the shutdown of a section of NW 22nd Avenue on Tuesday as officers investigate an unfolding incident in the area of NW 22nd Avenue and 159th Street.

Aerial footage from 7Skyforce showed that the southbound lanes of NW 22nd Avenue are closed from 158th Street to 162nd Street, as well as crime scene tape surrounding the area.

Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and expect delays.

Officials have not released any details about the nature of the investigation or whether any injuries are involved.

Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Speaking with 7News, one of the victims said he still doesn’t know why their neighbor, Angelo Garcia, shot them.

According to City of Miami Police, the shooting took place along the 900 block of Southwest 12th Avenue in the early morning hours of Oct. 24.

Investigators said Garcia, a man with a lengthy criminal history, shot at the victims at his neighbor’s duplex. The 38-year-old is being charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and remains in jail without bond.

The family at the home where the gunfire erupted had just celebrated their mother’s 75th birthday when, they said, the suspect became angry and started shooting.

7News spoke with one of the victims after he was released from the hospital.

“The worst time of my life,” the victim said.

The 53-year-old victim, who asked not to be identified, said he has no idea why Garcia would target them.

The man described the injuries he suffered after he was shot, saying the bullet struck him from behind.

“It was from the back to the front,” he said.

The victim said Garcia had come to the home, asking about a car that was parked out in front of the home.

His 75-year-old mother and one of his friends were also struck by gunfire.

Miraculously, everyone survived.

Police later found Garcia hiding out in a hotel in West Miami-Dade.

The popular sand sculpture festival Sanding Ovations took place on Treasure Island, Thursday through Sunday.

The event was canceled after hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the area. Now, spectators get to enjoy the works of art like never before.

“It’s been a challenging year for all of us at the city, and then for all our people here, our residents, our businesses, and so to bring this event back, it was a challenge even to get some sponsors, because they’re all struggling,” said Treasure Island spokesperson Jason Beisel.

Dan Doubleday is an organizer of Sanding Ovations.

“It’s such a financial boost before Christmas that, you know, it’s become a very important thing to this island,” he said.

“It’s been hard,” said local vendor Sherri Evans. “To see everybody just having fun and enjoying and coming to the beach, and the weather has been amazing.”

Organizers plan to hold the festival for an encore weekend after Thanksgiving.

Detectives said Alec Treto was last seen around 2:30 p.m., Friday, near the 900 block of Northwest Third Terrace.

Treto is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, about 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen wearing a red hoodie, black shorts and black shoes.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact BSO Missing Persons Detective Kristina Luna at 954-321-4356 or call the sheriff’s office non-emergency line at 954-764-HELP (4357).

The investigation began Oct. 28, when deputies received a complaint that multiple horses on a property in the 12200 block of 200th Street South appeared severely underweight or hurt.

Detectives executed search warrants the next day and found ten horses in poor condition, several of them severely malnourished or suffering untreated injuries, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said.

Eight of the horses were secured and transported to Animal Care and Control for emergency veterinary treatment.

Two others could not be captured.

According to PBSO, equine veterinarians determined all eight seized horses suffered from long-term neglect, including malnutrition, dehydration, dental disease, overgrown hooves, rain rot, untreated wounds and other health issues.

One horse had a large, maggot-infested wound that required surgery, according to the sheriff’s office.

Detectives said the evidence established probable cause to charge the owner, James Marinakis, with eight counts of animal cruelty and neglect.

Marinakis was arrested Thursday on five counts of unlawful abandonment or confinement of an animal and three counts of aggravated animal cruelty.

The official FIFA World Cup 26 Miami host city poster captures the essence of Miami’s dynamic culture and community.

Artist Rubem Robierb, who is a part time South Florida resident, said he used some kickin’ creativity to fit all of South Florida’s magic into one frame.

“As an artist, it’s a huge honor to represent the City of Miami. It’s such a global stage,” he said.

Robierb said the poster showcases Miami as a city where art, culture, and futbol unite in a bold and diverse celebration.

“An image that everyone from all over the world, as soon as they see the image, they will immediately relate to Miami, and that’s what we did,” he said.

The artist said that making the poster was a bit of a challenge, as he tried to fit all that makes the city special into one artwork. But he believes the final product manages to do that very well.

“As an artist, it was really special that opportunity to do that poster because representing the City of Miami in such a global stage and connecting with such a big audience is a blessing for us, as an artist, because you are not close just in the art world, but you bring your art to everyone,” said Robierb.

He gave 7News a deep dive into what each part of the poster represents.

For example, the ball represents Miami as a cultural melting pot with every neighborhood represented. The background, including the crowd on the beach, depicts people welcoming those from around the world.

But he said the highlight of it all was the flamingo.

“For me, it’s the most unofficial symbol of Miami because people from all over the world relate flamingos with Miami, and I want to make the flamingo really fun, really playful, and that’s why I picture the flamingo as a soccer player,” said Robierb.

He said he put his own finishing touches on the poster, adding a splash of glitter to top it off.

Since its unveiling, the artist says he’s happy about what he’s heard about the poster and the opportunity to connect with people around the world.

“Me and FIFA Miami, we are really happy about the feedback we got from the poster, because we got to connect with people all over the world. Here in Miami, everyone feels represented, everyone. If you’re from Hialeah or from South Beach or from Coconut Grove, you will see yourself here in the poster because you know what represents you,” said Robierb.

The poster is one of 16 distinctive posters representing each host city in next year’s World Cup.

It’s the first time in World Cup history that each host city is commemorated with its own bespoke artwork.

The Cats hosted a Thanksgiving food distribution on Sunday at Amerant Bank Arena to provide holiday meals to over 500 families across Broward County.

John Colombo, Florida Panthers’ VP of Community Relations, said this event makes a difference in people’s lives.

“I think it’s great for us to be able to partner with organizations that are community-minded that are really trying to make a difference here in South Florida, so being out here and being able to support what’s going on and especially during the holidays when people are really feeling it the most, you know, being able to provide resources and make their holidays a little brighter,” he said.

This distribution was held in partnership with Feeding South Florida, Impact Group Project and Believer City Church.

7News cameras captured happy families taking in the day of holiday fun, Sunday.

The event, presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, featured boat rides, live entertainment and community booths.

7News is a proud sponsor of the event, helping bring the community together to kick off the holiday season.

Barbara Kepner told ABC’s Good Morning America that 18-year-old Anna Kepner‘s cause of death was asphyxiation, caused by an arm across her neck.

“The FBI contacted my son and family and told us her cause of death. Her cause of death was asphyxiation. They said when they took her body to the medical examiner’s office, it was in perfect condition,” said Barbara.

Authorities said a housekeeper discovered Anna’s body under a bed, wrapped in a blanket and covered by blankets, on board a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month. Sources said she died of asphyxiation caused by an arm across her neck.

Her body was removed from the ship after it docked in PortMiami, Nov. 8. prompting an FBI investigation.

According to court documents, Anna’s 16-year-old stepbrother, who shared a cabin with her and another sibling, is considered a suspect in the case.

Anna’s stepmother, Shauntel Hudson, appeared virtually in a Florida family court with her ex-husband in an unrelated custody matter. The investigation came up during the hearing.

“[Shauntel’s son] is a suspect in the death of the stepchild, an 18-year-old [step]daughter, that was in the same room,” said the ex-husband’s attorney.

A court filing in the unrelated family court matter noted the stepbrother could face charges. As of Monday morning, no charges had been filed.

“I can’t accuse him because I don’t know what happened in that room but the summation would be that he did something,” said Barbara. “Whatever happened in that room, the only person responsible is the person that was in the room with Anna.”

Josh Tew, Anna’s ex-boyfriend, said he planned to go on the cruise with Anna and her family, until the two broke up several months ago.

“She complained about him being uncomfortable, or her being uncomfortable around him,” he said.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. With no charges filed and no arrests made, Tew and his family are hoping they’ll see justice for Anna.

“I’m praying and hoping that this will come out, so that they will have a solid case and justice will be done for why she’s not with us today,” said Jim Tew, Josh’s uncle.

“Good Morning America,” on ABC Miami, Channel 18, aired the full interview with Anna’s grandmother, Monday morning.

The shots rang out Sunday morning near the 3100 block of North Dixie Highway.

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

Paramedics with the Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue rushed the victim to a local hospital with injuries that were not threatening.

No suspect has been caught as of late Sunday evening.

An investigation is underway into the incident.