Situations dont 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 hasnt passed away and were 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 theyre 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 seconddegree 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. Seconddegree 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 dont have to do the firere they like the fire. Reporter hell 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. Theyll 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 wasnt happy. And i was a little confused about who had approve that had kind of activity. To me, its 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. Im 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 miamidade Apartment Building where for the second time now a driver has slammed into the structure there. 7s 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. Miamidade 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 hes 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. Shes charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. The owners shaken up and upset. We couldnt 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. Miamidade fire rescue going to ben the scene and making sure the buildings secure. Once theyve done that, they will have to make sure everythingng okay and the people who have to leave will deemits 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 miamidade, 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 havent been paved in decades are getting a new layer of asphalt. Buildings getting a fresh coat of appellant ahead of president obamas 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 cubas 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 its very positive for them and us being so separated the white house hasnt announced which dissidents to meet with but f f have been invited to havana. And stay wh continuing coverage. Live reports havana. Miami beachs 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. Didnt meet with the americans. I didnt 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. Theyre trying to determine the fate of the pilot and if there were any passengers onboard. And certain people abusing federal law . Some say its 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. Its 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 longtime. 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 obamas 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 wont 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 its so warm today across the area. We have more humidity in place because of a front thiss 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. Weve bumped up the chance to 60 percent of seeing on and o again rain showers. It wont be raining alltime and when we do see shower activity, it could be heavy an we cant 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 . Lets 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 theres 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 dont feel theres something sto stand up and watchdog over these things, the issues will never be fixed. He sued several hundred places and said its necessary to guess the law enforced. Local law enforcements tend not to d that because its 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 were noncompliant, we have to remedy tease things and fix them but to come at us out of nowhere, its 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 miamidade. Police now asking anyone who may have seen the crash to give them a call. In the plex, im 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 im not sure what im 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 couldnt 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 stores 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. Its 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. Theyre 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 theyre getting frustrated with the amount of salmon they eat. They play them there where hundreds gather daily. Random movement app bright the fixtures successfully scaring off some of the sea lions allowing some people access and hoping they will continueo help out. Im steve shapirir the canes advance. Panthers win. Not so much for the heat. 7 sports is coming up. What would you do, if you could choose your ultimate adventurere explore the ocean with a tour guide thats a ton of fun. Race like a cheetah at 60 Miles Per Hour. With c cose your adventure, you can explore four parks for less. Enjoy any two parks for just 99, then add an additional park or visisifor only 10 more. More visits. More savings. 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. Theres 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 do