A woman was struck and killed while crossing the street in Northeast Miami-Dade by a driver who kept on going, leading officers to take a man into custody, police said. Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the hit-and-run along Northeast Sixth Avenue, near 152nd Street, just after 9:20 p.m., Friday. Paramedics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. 7News cameras captured a heavy police presence, crime scene tape and the victim’s body covered with a tarp. Detectives said they later located the subject’s vehicle and took a possible subject into custody. Police ..read more

An argument between two drivers led to shots fired in the parking lot of a Publix supermarket in Miramar, police said. Miramar Police units responded to the scene of what they described as a case of road rage at the Publix on Miramar Parkway and Palm Avenue, just before 7 p.m., Friday. According to investigators, two men got into an altercation shortly after they pulled into the parking lot. During the altercation, police said, one of the men pulled out a firearm and shot at the other, missing him. The incident happened during a busy time for the supermarket, as people were coming in and out a ..read more

Earth Day is just a few days away, but you don’t have to wait ’til Monday to bust out your green thumb. Deco’s checking out an eco-friendly spot in SoFlo that’s keeping things green all year long. Leaf your worries behind, because every day is Earth Day at Upper Buena Vista. Katherin Schultz: “Upper Buena Vista is a hidden gem in Miami. It’s a great outdoor space with micro boutiques and incredible restaurants that you can come and enjoy.” This outdoor oasis is all about going green. Katherin Schultz: “It was built and developed around these two incredible trees that are on property, one of th ..read more

Comedian Jay Pharoah is the host of the new Fox show “Quiz with Balls” … and we know what you’re thinking, America, but it’s not that. In the show, families must answer a multiple-choice quiz for a chance to win $100,000. But before the show’s debut, Deco caught up with Jay to talk about another show of his: his stand-up comedy tour. Jay Pharoah: “It’s explosive, and no energy, one of the best live shows you’re ever going to see in your life.[imitates Denzel Washington] I stand by my brand, I guarantee it. Like Pepsi, I guarantee it, you understand? I stand by it!” There are more laughs where ..read more

Being a queen means more than just wearing a crown. It is also a way of life — or at least that’s what Queen K tells us. Deco visited the star’s queendom to find out more about her. Queen K: “Q-U double E-N, I’m a queen, I was bound to win.” Winning is the only thing on Queen K’s mind. Queen K: “Believe in yourself like the world has never seen.” The Miami native sat down to tell us what being a queen means to her. Queen K: “It’s about who you are and what you believe in. Not saying it to be cocky, but I’m just very confident in who I am.” That confidence has led the young entertainer to be no ..read more

A woman who survived the shooting at CityPlace Doral that left a security guard dead shared her ordeal publicly for the first time, as she and her brother prepare to take legal action against the entertainment complex and the bar where the incident took place. In a video provided to the media on Friday afternoon, Yaniris Jerez spoke in Spanish about the April 6 shooting at CityPlace Doral’s Martini Bar that injured seven people, including herself and her brother Miguel. Representatives from The Ferraro Law Firm, who are representing Jerez and her brother, said they are seeking justice over neg ..read more

SoFlo’s got plenty of sun and surf. That’s why it’s important to do our part to help the environment, and sometimes that means mixing things up. Cheers to Earth Day! Vela Sky at YOTEL in downtown Miami is going green. The rooftop bar is honoring Mother Nature, one drink at a time. Aleshia Warner: “Our Sustainable Sips menu is a way of giving back for Earth Day and to the planet every day. If you purchase any drink on the sustainable sips menu, one dollar goes to the Beneath the Waves Foundation.” There are four specialty drinks available for Earth Day and they all benefit ocean conservation ef ..read more

Broward HealthPoint is giving back to mothers in and near Lauderdale Lakes who are seeking prenatal and postpartum care. The Maternity Care & Heart Community Resource Center was unveiled on Friday. The center will give women access to ultrasounds and lactation classes as they prepare to take on motherhood. One executive said it’s all worth it to support their community. “When everyone gets involved to meet the community’s needs, especially with maternal health, it is a winning day for all of the community and for Broward County,” said Melida Akiti, Corporate Transformation Executive at Bro ..read more

Crews battled fierce flames after a house caught fire in Miami Lakes. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze near Northwest 150th Terrace and 89th Avenue, Friday afternoon. Heavy smoke was seen pouring from the house. Firefighters arrived and managed to knock down the flames. No one was home at the time of the fire. The cause remains unclear ..read more

A South Florida family is heartbroken and outraged after, they said, their precious pet was shot and killed right in their backyard. Dalisia Durham showed 7News where her dog, Sierra, was shot and killed Tuesday morning in her Hallandale Beach backyard. She said the canine was just 5 years old. “She was shot initially on her left side, and it came out her right side,” said Durham. Durham said she adopted Sierra as a puppy. “I try to find the happiness that she brought me, but it hurts so much because she was a healthy, happy dog,” she said. Durham said Sierra and the other dogs in the house ha ..read more