Dog seized by animal control after attack in Riviera Beach that injured 3

WSVN 7News 12/24 2:15A Sofia Zarran

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) A dog was taken from its owner by animal control after it escaped and attacked three people in a Riviera Beach neighborhood, and a resident s surveillance camera caught the entire scene. The surveillance footage...

Florida woman charged with child abuse after allegedly dunking 6-year-old in Kissimmee resort pool

WSVN 7News 12/24 2:03A Rubén Rosario

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (WSVN) A mother is facing a serious charge after, prosecutors said, she held a young boy underwater in retaliation for bullying her son in Kissimmee. Surveillance video captured the moment when, authorities said, 36-year-old...

New bodycam footage shows moments before woman is detained by ICE during Florida Keys traffic stop

WSVN 7News 12/24 1:09A Sofia Zarran

New body camera video shows the moments before Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained a woman during a traffic stop while she was on her way to work in the Florida Keys. Earlier this month, a video showing the woman being detained...

Crews pull 2 dogs to safety after fire ignites in NW Miami-Dade mobile home; no injuries

WSVN 7News 12/24 12:41A Rubén Rosario

Firefighters came to the rescue of two pets after a fire broke out at a mobile home in Northwest Miami-Dade. Ten Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze in the area of Northwest 36th Street and 30th Avenue, at around 6:25...

Weekend things to do: A super terrific mega list of happenings from Christmas Day to New Year’s Eve

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 12/24 12:00A Ben Crandell

As you may have heard, South Florida will be getting a special shout-out on CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen,” courtesy of a three-minute broadcast airing live from a...

How a Florida nonprofit wants AI to warn communities in real time about drug use

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 12/24 12:00A Angie DiMichele

A Florida nonprofit with a mission to combat the state s overdose epidemic is introducing an artificial intelligence tool that can alert communities about what potentially deadly drugs people are...

Man dead, woman critical after shooting in NW Miami-Dade

WSVN 7News 12/23 11:21P Rubén Rosario

Gunfire tore through a Northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood overnight, leaving a man dead and a woman in critical condition, authorities said. Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office deputies responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Northwest 21st Avenue and 63rd...

A mystery: Why are sharks suddenly snatching so many fish from anglers?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 12/23 4:40A Bill Kearney

Imagine pulling up to a fishing spot. You hook a fish, a beautiful snook. As you reel it in, the water boils, a shark’s tail smacks the surface. Your line goes slack. All that’s left of the snook is a...

Citizens Insurance plans to cut premiums next year. Will that lead to fewer takeouts?

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 12/23 12:46A Ron Hurtibise

Now that state-owned Citizens Property and Casualty Insurance Corp. is seeking to reduce premiums in South Florida and other parts of the state, customers of private market insurers are likely wondering if their policies will get cheaper as well...

Dolphins legend John Offerdahl is helping feed homebound seniors in South Florida

WSVN 7News 12/22 6:04A Sebastian Cuervo

A former Miami Dolphins player is working to make sure South Florida s seniors don t go hungry. Through his Hand-Off Foundation, Dolphins legend John Offerdahl is trying to make a big difference in the community by providing nutritious meals to...

In letter, Florida’s Catholic bishops ask Trump, DeSantis to pause immigration enforcement during...

WSVN 7News 12/22 5:56A Sofia Zarran

Florida s Catholic bishops have asked President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis to hit pause on the Trump administration s aggressive immigration enforcement during part of the holidays. The letter from the religious leaders is the latest in a...

Miami-Dade Schools Police officers, local organizations team up to deliver gifts to kids after theft...

WSVN 7News 12/22 5:35A Rubén Rosario

Days after thousands of dollars worth of Christmas gifts were stolen from a nonprofit organization s donation drive, presents were handed out in Southwest Miami-Dade, as local police officers and local organizations came together to save the day...

Pembroke Pines crash topples light pole, floods roadway; 2 hospitalized

WSVN 7News 12/22 3:59A Sofia Zarran

Rescue crews took two people to the hospital following a crash in Pembroke Pines that led to a traffic closure, toppled a light pole and flooded part of a roadway, police said. According to Pembroke Pines Police , two vehicles got into an...

Y100’s Jingle Ball celebrates 20 years with performances by Sean Paul, MGK, Nelly and more

WSVN 7News 12/22 2:50A Sofia Zarran

Miami witnessed magic as Y100 s Jingle Ball celebrated 20 years with a night of unforgettable performances. The iconic Sean Paul made a show-stopping red carpet appearance on Saturday as he performed at the Kaseya Center. He set the tone for a...

Osceola County dispatcher, deputy commended for helping save 9-year-old boy who went into cardiac...

WSVN 7News 12/22 2:41A Sofia Zarran

DAVENPORT, Fla. (WSVN) A 911 dispatcher and deputy in Osceola County were honored for their actions when they helped a 9-year-old boy s life from a situation where seconds likely meant the difference between life and death, and the tense moments...