Crews rescue 2 men after boat capsizes in Pine Island Sound

WSVN 7News 7/4 5:30A Apage

Video captures the moments two men were rescued Monday after their boat capsized in Pine Island Sound. According to the Lee County Police Marine Unit, a wave struck the rear of the vessel, leaving them clinging to the boat. Bodycam video shows...

Pastor accuses Bartow Police of racial profiling, says he is taking action

WSVN 7News 7/4 5:21A Apage

BARTOW, Fla. (WSVN) — A beloved pastor is speaking out after, he says, he experienced racial profiling during a traffic stop in Polk County. Community members and leaders from the Saint James AME Church of Bartow in Polk County gathered on...

Woman arrested for leading FHP troopers on 28-mile drunken high-speed chase

WSVN 7News 7/4 5:15A Tynisa Senior

PUNTA GORDA, Florida (WBBH) A drunk driver led Florida Highway Patrol on a 28-mile high-speed chase early Tuesday morning — after troopers say she tossed a bag out of her window and sped off at over 100 miles per hour on I-75. Just after midnight...

Scientists transplant crossbred corals to help save Miami’s reefs from climate change

WSVN 7News 7/4 4:23A Kathleen Ditton

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — A team of scientists from the University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium and Tela Marine in Honduras is working together to transplant crossbred coral fragments onto a reef off Miami’s coastline that was devastated by...

Search underway for 79-year-old woman reported missing from Miami

WSVN 7News 7/4 2:44A Apage

The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit is seeking the public s assistance in locating an elderly woman reported missing from Miami. 79-year-old Linda Stroy was last seen in the area of Model City Thursday. She stands at five...

Herald: Jackson South to close maternity unit this fall

WSVN 7News 7/4 1:47A Tynisa Senior

Jackson South Medical Center s maternity ward is closing this fall, according to the Miami Herald. In a statement, the hospital told the Herald the decision was made to better align with the needs of the community. Jackson South is part of the...

South Florida celebrate Fourth of July with parades and firework shows

WSVN 7News 7/4 12:09A Apage

As millions of Americans are set to travel across the country, South Florida is set to celebrate the birthday of the United States locally with a host of festivities. Fireworks were seen being loaded into Marine Stadium, preparing to decorate the...

Dashcam footage reveals moments man opens fire, chases garbage truck drivers in Tampa

WSVN 7News 7/3 6:56A Apage

Newly released video showcases the frightening moments a high-speed chase in Tampa ended in a shooting. When the duo encountered Quinson Croson at a Wawa at the start of their work week, Brandon Lee knew something was up. Lee tells investigators...

DHS distances itself from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center as lawmakers plan tour

WSVN 7News 7/3 6:23A Tynisa Senior

(AP/WSVN) The first group of immigrants has arrived at  a new detention center  deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” a spokesperson for Republican state Attorney General James Uthmeier told The...

Miami mother who gave birth moments after maternity shoot shares unforgettable moments

WSVN 7News 7/3 5:35A Apage

A Miami mother is speaking out, sharing the moments a maternity photo shoot took an unforgettable turn after she suddenly went into labor. Koko Williams had given birth twice before the incident two years ago, once as a surrogate and once for her...

Holiday freebie: How to get free museum admission this weekend

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/3 5:23A Lois K. Solomon

Bank of America cardholders are in for a treat this weekend: No entry fees at nine South Florida museums. It s part of the Museums on Us program, which offers free admission to cultural institutions around the country on the first full weekend of...

Who serves the best sub in South Florida? Nominate your favorite sandwich spot!

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/3 3:18A Kari Barnett

Hoagie. Hero. Grinder. Sub. Different names but same concept, and we re deeming it the official Sandwich of Summer. Its layered construction starts on a freshly baked canvas — a long, soft roll — that is topped with meats and cheeses, crispy...

U.S. Department of Education cuts funding to grant programs for low-income students

WSVN 7News 7/3 1:53A Tynisa Senior

The U.S. Department of Education has halted funding to grant programs that serve low-income students. It s a move that could cost Miami-Dade Public Schools more than $45 million in the upcoming school year. The federal agency also terminated a...

Listen to Dolphins Deep Dive with Perk: The Miami Dolphins Podcast

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 7/3 1:51A Chris Perkins

South Florida Sun Sentinel columnist Chris Perkins is joined by Dave Hyde and David Furones to go head-to-head over the ups and downs of the Miami Dolphins in their live show, now available as a free podcast. Shows include game analysis,...

Roads reopened after FHP investigation forces full closures of SB I-95 near NW 8th Street

WSVN 7News 7/3 1:21A Apage

The southbound lanes of Interstate 95 will be closed starting at 10:00 a.m., pending an ongoing investigation in connection to an accident. The Florida Highway Patrol shut down southbound Interstate 95 at Northwest Eighth Street at around 10:00...