tray walker's family waits an prays outside jackson memorial. the corner back in critical condition and family said he's nonresponsive. his agent is devastated. >> he went through a long surgery late last night. it's really a situation where we're all kind of waiting to see what happens. >> reporter: walker was on a dirt bike when he collided last night. the driver of the suv stayed on scene. walker was rushedo jackson in critical condition. >> very strict in terms of, you know, motorcycle activity, in terms of the guys being on dirt bikes and motorcyclesful you really try to keep those guys

situations don't happen. >> reporter: walker was south florida alum and went onto play and released a statement oh my god this is devastating news. our prayers and hopes are with tray. >> thank god he hasn't passed away and we're definitely hoping for the best. and right now hehe really in a criticil stage. and they say there could be a witness to all of ts and they're looking for that man f. you have any information, call miami police. the performer who was burned at a stunt during a pep rally is talking about that frightening moment.

ma is being treated. >> reporter: with second-degree burns all over his body, ricky charles was very emotion falll and apologetic. he said he will nevere doing a fire eater performance ever again. he also mentioned trying something new and different may have been the reason things went horribly wrong yesterday. the school district is launching an investigation into who allowed this performance to happen and why. >> lie me, audiences watching. >> reporter: ricky scharls used to having all eyes on him and the student man and fire eater. he said thursday during a pep rally at an a pep rally at a confident. >> i light so fast it came back

this was new. >> reporter: more than 2,000 students watched as his fiery performance went out of control. >> his face caught on fire. >> reporter: he blew out flames as the basketball tries to score a slam dunk on the inflatable. he said thursday he decided to use coleman fuel instea of lighter fluid and never tried that bere. >> i should have practiced. >> a girl passed outut and two students had anxiety attacks. >> there were students on the ground. they were trereing kids. >> that caused seven to start tear spring break with a trip to the hospital with smoke inhalation and other issues. charles has... >> second-degree burns of varying deaths on his face a one forearm and part of thigh and calf. >> reporter: school district

inexcusable event and now calling the investigation how the performance was even lowed. they specifically asked for the fire trick. >> i asked my friends, we don't have to do the firere they like the fire. >> reporter: he'll have toet a new appetite because fire eating days are over. >> listen once a mistake, tce a habit. now those 7 students that wer brought here to the hospital. they'll all be okay. there were about a dozen treated at the scho. after the fire was out, all of those returned back to class for normal day of school and hearing from the school district about that investigation into why this happened. i was shocked. i wasn't happy. and i was a little confused about who had approve that had kind of activity. to me, it's common sense.

activity into a building any where, let alone a school auditorium, media center or gym filled with children. >> reporter: and, again, ricky charles said someone at that school did approve him being there and doing that fire technique. the fire investigation into all of this continues. he is expected to leave the hospital either today or tomorrow. for now life at delray beach, omar lewis, 7 news. students from the prez pi today. on business owner stepped up to donate theoney after crook week. >> i'm excited and thank the ople that prayed for the trip and donated the money.

particular -- burglar was caught breaking through the roof. he an appeared in bond court. he faces burglary, grand thehe an criminal mischief charges. 7 on the scene at northwest miami-dade apartment building where for the second time now a driver has slammed into the structure there. 7's elitsa bizios is live with morebout the latest on the crash and the driver. >> reporter: some really scary moments early this morning for the people living in this apartment complex here. you can see right where the car ran into this building over here right now. miami-dade fire rescue is on the scene working to secure this building. one man we talked to early this morning when that crash happed

killed. (inaudible) >> reporter: marvin s svens said he's lucky to be alive this friday. the woman speeding just after 3 in thehe morning when she lost control of her car and crashed right into this apartment complex. stevens telling 7 news@ he was the time. >aw it was coming towards me, i just hit the door hard going inside. >> repepter: he ducked for cover and was hit in the ankle. the driver running off and later arrested. she's charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. the owners shaken up and upset. >> we couldn't believe it when we got the causeful he could not believe it.. >> this really break my heart.

>> reporter: and back out here live, here is a difrment -- different perspective. this woman was traveling at a high rate of speed. behind. that man, of course, said he feels so blessed and lucky to be alive. miami-dade fire rescue going to ben the scene and making sure the building's secure. once they've done that, they will have to make sure everythingng okay and the people who have to leave will deemit's unsecure the get back in here. when it comes to the driver of that car, she is scheduled to go in front of a judge. in northwest miami-dade, elitsa bizios, 7 news. a news alert out of tampa. a small plane has crashed there. >> diana: ashley jones is live in the plex with more.

just crashed at peter o knight airport a. there was a lot of smoke coming out of there earlier. this airport is located in tampa. a spokesperson for tampa international airport just posted the following on twitter. there has been a plane crash. you can follow for more information updates on this. at this ti, we do not know about the passengers aboard that plane or where this small plane was headed. but, again, a small plane has crashed and burned in tampa. we w)ll continue to stay on top of the story and bring you the latest as soon as we get more information. live in the satellite center, ashley jones, 7 news. turning now to the president's upcoming trip to cuba. the island nation sprucing up the scenery and restoring landmarks ahead of the hisisric visit.

first by an a sitting president in nearly nine decades. alex diprato is live with the latest. >> the latest to visit was calvin cool lidge. p obama will arrive by air force one and preparations underway for the visit. roads that haven't been paved in decades are getting a new layer of asphalt. buildings getting a fresh coat of appellant ahead of president obama's visits sit. he will be the fst to visit in nearly 90 years.

and we have a new era and normal relations with cuba. the president will lay a wreath at the poet monument in fight for cuba's end with spain and will meet with human rights groups. there will be a meeting with raul castro. from the national theater that is home and stadium to watch the tampa bay rays to take on the cuban national team. raul castro will also be in attendance. >> there is excitememt the president's visit will usher in a sea of change, which is just 90 miles from the united states. she says it's very positive for them and us being so separated

the white house hasn't announced which dissidents to meet with but f f have been invited to havana. and stay wh continuing coverage. live reports havana. miami beach's phillip levine will be the first to head. and says he joined@ the islamic extremist group last year and turned himself to kurdish forces. he was the only in group of 70 forced to turn over his passport making it difficult to leave.

didn't meet with the americans. i didn't support their idealology. and at that point and decided i needed to escape. >> christine: he is from fair fax county, virginia and not sure why he needed to fight. more than 200 have tried to join or fight with syria or iraq. and police in belgium saying they may be on the trail of the surviving terrorist from the paris attacks. the shots were fired during a raid. investigators finding his fingerprint at the scene and been target of man hunt. coming up next on 7 news at noon, we continue to follow breaking news out of tampa.

they're trying to determine the fate of the pilot and if there were any passengers onboard. and certain people abusing federal law? some say it's going too farful hear what we learned in our special assignment report, disability deception. and spring officially starts sunday at 12:30 in the morning, south florida. what does this ultra weekend have in store?

after the break. welcome back, everyone. president obama is not the only one headed to cuba. phillip levine is headed there ahead of president's historic trip. >> it's a chance too investigate and reach out to cue pa and give them hope as much as we possibly can. >> reporter: with that, he will be the first to visit cuba since normalizing business relations. the mayor wanting to get a firsthand look at cuba for two reason, to meet the people and experience the culture and has business on the mind. miami beach is known for tourism. could opening up cuba have an an impact on south florida? >> many years before the revolution, cuba was an a significant touristst destination.

me to go down there and what we can expect in the future. >iana: earlier this year he took an executive position there and bonded with students and staff right away. >> students of international relations. they are interested in the broader scope of what diplomacy looks luke in action on this island for the first time if a long-time. we see the two countries working together for a brighter future. she hopes to be the change she wants to see on the island. >> we want too get a better understanding of what the people want, how the business client is and how with change. >> diana: and others not taking it lightly.

coincides with obama's will be exciting for not only us but for cuba. >> diana: they will leave this sunday. the students will meet from boston and meet the may kror in cuba. they hope to meet the president on the island and admit that most likely won't happen. >> vivian: good afternoon, south florida. we are sewing clouds at times. it continues to remain mostly dry in the key ss that chance is higher going into tonight and we have big weather changes happening. 80 degrees in fort lauderdale, 79 in key west and 80 for the bahamas. 88 already in nassau with the

south, which is why it's so warm today across the area. we have more humidity in place because of a front this's over the gulf coast states trapping more moisture over us. little by little it will press wn the state. as far as the northeast,e are starting to see more snow developing in the next 4 4 hours. they are suggesting that areas of albany, vermont and new hampshire could see quite a bit of snow nearing top spot, eight inches of snow. here at home we will have a front give us a better chance of rain. we've bumped up the chance to 60 percent of seeing on and o again rain showers. it won't be raining all-time and when we do see shower activity, it could be heavy an we can't rule out seeing an isolated thunderstorm. bay waters are at a lite chop, coastal waters at a moderate

the reef one to two feet. 5:11 is next high tide in miami, 5:34 in key largo. the remainder of the afternoon will be steamy, showers possssle. your extended outlook is calling for gradual clearing to take place on monday. after that, we will see more sunshine, the breeze will build and temperature readings will cool down a couple of degrees. that is your 7 on 7 forecast. and ahead, weontinue to follow that breaking news out of tampa. rescue crews are trying to determine if there are casualties.

this unfolding story. 25 years ago united states

disabilities tookt allow people to access every place anyone else does. >> christine: patrick fraser has this speci assignment report: disability deception. >> reporter: there are two sides to every story. the only question, which side do you take? let's begin with patricia who needs a wheelchair to get around. >> i just want to be able to have dibber, go to the restroom and two shopping just like everybody else. >> reporter: their bathrooms are difficult to use, she considers herself an advocate to follow the law. >> wee have a right to go any where and everywhere.

businesses for patricia for not following the americans with disabilities act. >> it takes an individual to challenge the federal court to get a place fixed. >> reporwer: and then there's the other side, the businesses being sued. >> we never got a notice, just immediately got a subpoena and currently in this legal battle. >> reporter: mario owns a cafeteria in miami. on the day he was sued several nearby bidses were sued. we have disabled customers that come here on a regular basis and

whatsoever. i don't feel there's something sto stand up and watchdog over these things, the issues will never be fixed. he sued several hundred places and said it's necessary to guess the law enforced. local law enforcements tend not to d that because it's not their job. >> reporter: once an a business is sued, the owner has to hire an attorney to resolve this problem. nolan represents many of those businesses. >> my first obligation is get them out of the litigation as quickly as i can. tat same time, want to create

if we're noncompliant, we have to remedy tease things and fix them but to come at us out of nowhere, it's fair, ethical or moral. >> she is bothered. >> i am not a bad person. >> one side of the story and south florida testers have filed lawsuits against thousands of businesses costing them a lot of money. the other side of the story, there are thousand who is have ada family. this year the ceremonial ride is honoring the lives of two officers and two canines. >> since theeath of sergeant

where is an officer ruz killed in the state of florida. this year very punch to nant only to have two killed in florida. during the week long ride, we will be visiting those departments. >> diana: the 2,000 mile

crestville and ocala. time to check on top stories. a developing now small plane crash at an airport in tampa it burst into flames. so far noo word if anyone survived the crash. a student performer speaking out after a scare at a school. he felt like he was burning ale when the performance went wrong at atlantic high school in delray beach. he was using a new type of fuel

and a player that wednesday to high school after a dangerous drive. baltimore rooivens corner back after his dirt bike collided with an suv at 21st avenue in north west miami-dade. police now asking anyone who may have seen the crash to give them a call. in the plex, i'm ashley jones, 7 news. time for a break and check on wall street. (stock market bell) >> the dow is up about 104 points right now.

7 news is coming right back. thou shall not steal. police capturing a woman stealing. >> reporter: she is accused of stealing food and toiletries. customers say they caught her in the act a. >> the lady actually saw her remove them. >> reporter: a manager at a grocery store believes a woman shop lefting from the store. surveillance was taken around monday afternoon.

from aisle 5 and said i'm not sure what i'm seeing but i think a woman is stealing. she had left the store an i went out to pursue her. >> reporter: workers were able to get t license plate from the car an owned by the nones at local convent. then came the biggest surprise. troopers say the thief is a nun. >> i was shocked to say the least. i couldn't believe that a nun would do something like that. >> reporter: investigators an store employees believe she planned to steal from the store. >> this is where she removes the shopping bags from her purse. >> reporter: she brought in the store's red grocery bags in her purse to take the stolen items in her purse. >> she had red grocery bags. this was planned. >> reporter: video shows her

automatic door, she takes soap, coffee and shampoo with her. >> waiting for someone to come in, she ran out. >> terrible. humanity is going to hell. it's not good anymore. >> reporter: that is putting it bluntly. she has been charged with a summary offense. if she pleads guilty she will only have to pay a fine. ashlhl jones, 7 news. taking you cross country, dallas. police officer were doing a traffic stop when they realized the car was stolen. she took off at 100 miles per hour over three texas cities. according to local report, at least two people have been taken into custody. danger a a construction te when a piece of wall falls on top of a school bus.

demolishing the building causing the street lamp an tree to come down. the driver said he had just dropped off all the studentsful two firefighters in washington state are recovering after being hurt battling a blaze. the house outside seattle, sparking power line on the roof making the fight much more tough. one of the fire fighters was treated for smoke inhalation and unclear how the others were injured. they're not sure what cause td the fire. inflatable air dancers now being used to scare off unwanted sea lieons. it happened on the dock an they're getting frustrated with the amount of salmon they eat. they play them there where hundreds gather daily. >> random movement app bright

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likes to do so little. so much to do in so little time. >> christine: if ultra is too much for you, you might want to enjoy jazz in the garden. there's something for everybody. >> diana: jessica holly lays it out. >> reporter: thousands here for spring break and miami beach police officers are on guard. >> we classify it as high impact weekend. >> and streeteds closed before season down and filling thehe streets with uniforms. beginning friday a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. p.m. p.m., that area is shut town to drivers. the home design and remodelling

>> this is literally everything in your home andnder your hole. report report jazz in the fwrden, am bow answer and everhing. >> and youth fair kicks off a run, all of that plus spring break in south beach when the sun goes down t streets come alive. >> reporter: it's really on fear. >> reporter: with this busy weekend ahead com a simple plea from police, don't let the laws get lost in your party plans. >> we're ready for large crowds. be responsible. and fans getting ultra ready for the festival that's bringing thousandsso the city. crews are in the process of preparing and those coming to

they recommend the metro rail and mover for trdnsportation. >> beefed p security throughout the event, undercover officers. a lot has gone into it. >> christine: ultrq begins tonight. >> diana: it's billed as the biggest block party and calle ocho goioi be gettingbigger and better. trees installed and sidewalkses widened. they say that's where the communityy was born.

a win's a win. canes in white. buffaloo gets on top early. nick perkins lines up for three. just under five minutes to play in the half. newton gets the steal all the way home. two minutes to play in the half. slip, angel rodrigugu comes away. big gam for angel. canes get a little distance. he had 20, canes up by 4. 8 minutes to play, angel rodriguez step back three. canes lead by nine. canes had five players in doubles. newton sshes through they win by 7 and survive in advance.

can't just play good, you have to play great. you have to find ways to win the game. and it's a challenge at first and as row can see, it was for us. wednesday and keep playing. it set up wfll for the heat. charlotte had to play back-to-back nights on the road and heat had beaten charlotte 12 straight times at home. a 16-2 run. deng with the put back with a game high 22. later dragic drives and had 16. the heat lead by 15 points. charlotte all the way back. 24-7 run. the heat trail by a douse at the break. in the thirdr quarter, al jeff rson. he had 12 point, 21 points off thebench. the heat rally. deng to whiteside. he had 17.7 rebounds.

josh richardson for three. the heat down 1. walker answers back. he had 21, charlotte had 13 threes. under four seconds to play. with the ball for the tie. the heat lose 109-106. wa was three of 13. he mised the last shot to tie. panthers with a one-point lead in the division. panthers in white midway through the first. gets a break away. great safe, a beauty. no score in the second. panthers power play. panthers lead 1-0. mid way through the second. it goes in again. it's better on the remix. the cats lead i i 2-0.

clears and jagr, into the empty net. panthers win the game 4-1. doll fens will not get running back chris johnson. he's staying in arizona. he's visiting here. i'm steve shapiro. make it a great t t day, everybody. we're following a news ale involving sol suspects. >> christine: ashley jones is in the plex with more information and this is involving the paris suspect. they have conducted a raid on an apartment hen they fouou fingerprints of that fugitive. during the raid, there were gunshots fired f. he was shot or not, we're not sure.

he was captured alive. salah. and this p happened in brussels and we will stay on top of the story and bring you more information. live in the satellite center, ashley jones.

back. a franchise favorite returns to the silver screen with another action-packed involvement. and faitbased film based on a true story. it's today'y'reel news. fans of the divergent series will continue to be able to explore it with part three alee gent. it follows character chris o o battlefield to escape and go beyond the wall of chicago for the first time to discover about what lies behind nit theost apocalyptic world. >> fans of the book will be mroezed there's a lot of things with veronica ross original

embellished. the series is rated pg 13. >> i'm not leaving this hospital until i know what's wrong with my daughter. miracles from heaven stars jennifer garner as the mother of a girl suffering from a rare disorder who is miraculously cured after falling down. jennifer said this movie is not just for the religious audience. >> there's a huge audience that's been underserved for so long. it's called miracles from heaven, certainly about a family for whom faith is central in their live bus not just a faith-based movie. a movie won't succeed if it's

>> it didn't paralyze her. it healed her. >> miracles from heaven is rated pg. and if you're a marvel fan, you're going to love theew movie. 2014 x-men. this identifies the origin of the species. the focuses on the villains

apocalypse of the four horsemen. and joining as wife of aqua man. she will appear alongside game of throne star in 2018. the radar is showing dry conditions and we're bumping up the chances for rain and we have an a front that's on the moveful we're going to see on and off again shower activity. it won't be raining all the time and when we see periods of rainin some of those could be downpours and isolated thunderstormsn both days.

spring. we will see inland showers, a few coastal showers and thunderstorms on saturday night. going into sunday, that could be the wetst day this week and i know it's going be weekend and ultra weekend with temperature readings in the 80s. your extended outlook is calling for gradual clearing on monday. that's your 7 on 7. and news alert now, we have live pictures and hearing perhaps the suspect in the terrorist attack has been captured. >> diana: ashley jones in the plex with the latest details. >> ashley: yeah, we are showing you live pictures out of brussels that the main fugitive in the parties attacks, salah

in the satellite nter, i'm ashley jones. and that wraps it up for 7 news this noon. i'm diana diaz. >> and i'm christine cruz.

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