Scientific research links toxic algae to cognitive decline in dolphins, may pose risks to humans as...

WSVN 7News 10/15 6:24A Sebastian Cuervo

Dolphins have shown signs of cognitive decline, which scientists believe may be caused by toxic algae. Their research has raised concern not just for marine life, but humans as well. When dolphins strand, they have unusual behavior some may be...

Florida judge orders GOP Rep. Cory Mills to have no contact with ex-girlfriend

WSVN 7News 10/15 6:21A Kathleen Ditton

(CNN) — GOP Rep. Cory Mills has been ordered by a Florida judge not to have any contact with his ex-girlfriend, the reigning Miss United States Lindsey Langston. CNN previously reported that the Langston had accused the Florida congressman of...

Weekend things to do: III Points, Jacob Collier, Los Caligaris, Blood Orange Crème Brûlée

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 10/15 5:46A Ben Crandell

I prefer weekends like this, when we’re not going gaga over a big concert (no offense to the Swifties or the Billieies or the Stapletonies) or a conversation-tilting event (the Fort Lauderdale...

Man raises $4,000 to help homeless man find housing

WSVN 7News 10/15 5:46A Tynisa Senior

BOCA RATON, Florida (WPTV) A Boca Raton man is bringing light to his community after helping raise money to house a homeless man. John Ferber is behind the good deed and said his act was inspired by a video on social media. Ferber spotted Peter...

Florida woman accused of poisoning baby with antifreeze leaves jail on bond

WSVN 7News 10/15 5:36A Kathleen Ditton

OKEECHOBEE, Florida ( WFTX ) An Okeechobee woman is facing attempted murder charges after police say she poisoned an 11-month-old child with antifreeze while babysitting in February. Investigators say 59-year-old Anna Adamo was arrested in...

MIA, FLL decline to air Homeland Security video blaming Democrats for shutdown

WSVN 7News 10/15 5:12A Patrick Chalvire

(WSVN) Both Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport have confirmed they will not air a video message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for the ongoing federal government...

Body found floating near Miami Beach Marina prompts police investigation

WSVN 7News 10/15 4:27A Tynisa Senior

Authorities have launched an investigation after a body was reportedly found floating in the water in Miami Beach. The gruesome discovery was made near the Miami Beach Marina located at 300 Alton Road at around 8:04a.m., Wednesday. According...

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

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 10/15 4:00A 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,...

Miami’s Freedom Tower opens its door to the public; tickets available now

WSVN 7News 10/15 2:48A Tynisa Senior

Miami s iconic Freedom Tower is officially open to the public, after two years of renovation. General admission tickets became available Wednesday, and folks who lined up inside to take a tour said they are there to learn the history of their...

Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it’s political

WSVN 7News 10/15 2:25A Tynisa Senior

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Airports big and small around the country are refusing to play a video with a message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on...

Fewer choices, higher costs: Lots of changes ahead with Medicare in 2026

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 10/15 1:00A Cindy Krischer Goodman

Florida s 5 million Medicare enrollees will see significant changes in 2026 to premiums, deductibles and choices in plans. You are going to need to pay close attention to your annual notice of change, said Jenny Chumbley Hogue, a health insurance...

Man arrested after allegedly shooting at vacation rental home in West Park

WSVN 7News 10/14 4:48A Tynisa Senior

A man has been arrested following a shooting in a West Park neighborhood. 25-year-old Jahmiah Alves is accused of opening fire at a vacation rental home in the 4800 block of Southwest 24th Street just after 8:30p.m. Monday. Deputies did not...

Florida man convicted of killing 2 women whose bodies were found in a pond is set to be executed

WSVN 7News 10/14 4:16A Kathleen Ditton

STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday evening. Samuel Lee Smithers, 72, is set to receive a lethal injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida...

Boca Raton teen uses her musical talents to raise $19K to support those affected by Parkinson’s...

WSVN 7News 10/14 3:52A Tynisa Senior

A Boca Raton teen is turning her love of music into a personal mission centered on raising awareness for Parkinson s disease. 15-year-old Kasey Moore held a five-day online fundraiser last month and called it Parkin-Song . By playing her piano...

Teen undergoes surgery following shooting in Margate neighborhood

WSVN 7News 10/14 2:47A Tynisa Senior

A teen is recovering in the hospital after gunfire rang out in a Margate neighborhood. A 15-year-old, who has not been identified, was shot during an apparent incident involving other teenagers Monday night. The victim or some of the people...