Firefighters rescue dog tied to flagpole outside station in Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 9/8 11:17A Matthew Garcia

Firefighters for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue saved a dog after finding the animal tied to a flagpole right outside of their station. What started as a normal Monday morning for crews from FLFR Fire Station 2 quickly turned into a search for a new...

Good Samaritan released after being detained for shooting 2 robbery subjects, killing 1 outside...

WSVN 7News 9/8 11:09A Kevin Boulandier

The Broward Sheriff s Office has identified the two suspects involved in Saturday night s armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Dania Beach and released the man who was detained for questioning after he shot the suspects. According to authorities, an...

South Florida drenched with stormy weather as potential flooding sparks concern among residents

WSVN 7News 9/8 10:35A Cassie Martinez

A string of showers is drenching South Florida on Monday afternoon as residents deal with wet weather and flooding concerns. Wet conditions began around 2 p.m. and has led to some areas in Miami getting flooded. Residents are concerned as...

16-year-old accused of fatally stabbing 14-year-old at Oakland Park group home charged as adult

WSVN 7News 9/8 8:46A Kathleen Ditton

A 16-year-old accused of fatally stabbing another teenager inside an Oakland Park group home will be charged as an adult, according to court records. Detectives say Ruben Whitworth is responsible for the Aug. 25 stabbing death of 14-year-old...

2 arrested in Florida Keys migrant landing case, sheriff says

WSVN 7News 9/8 4:58A Kathleen Ditton

TAVERNIER, Fla. (WSVN) Two men were arrested in connection with a migrant landing in the Florida Keys, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said a vehicle was stopped Thursday in Tavernier after it was seen picking up possible...

American Airlines to launch nonstop flights from Miami to Bimini

WSVN 7News 9/8 4:25A Kathleen Ditton

American Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from Miami to Bimini in the Bahamas, according to the airline. The airline announced that flights to the island will operate three times a week — on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays — using...

Single session tickets on sale for Miami Open 2026

WSVN 7News 9/8 3:30A Tynisa Senior

The U.S. Open may be over but the 305 is next on the tour as the Miami Open 2026 single session tickets are on sale earlier than usual. Tickets start as low as $20. The tournament kicks off March 15. To secure your seat, click here .

Senior citizens center in South Miami celebrates Grandparents Day with music and dancing

WSVN 7News 9/8 2:55A Tynisa Senior

The South Miami Senior Center hosted a party to celebrate Grandparents Day over the weekend. The annual holiday, which fell on Sunday, celebrates the love between a grandparent and their grandchild along with the significant role they play....

Officer-involved shooting under investigation after man shot in the head in Liberty City

WSVN 7News 9/8 2:16A Tynisa Senior

An investigation is underway after a man was reportedly shot in the head during an officer-involved shooting in Liberty City, authorities said. The shooting happened in the area of Northwest 15th Avenue and 64th Street around 6:45 a.m. Monday....

Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump apologizes to potential jurors

WSVN 7News 9/8 2:07A Tynisa Senior

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — The man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf last year in South Florida stood before a group of potential jurors in a Florida courtroom on Monday and said he was “sorry for bringing you all...

Questions grow about Florida labor supply as Trump chips away at immigrant protection programs

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 9/8 1:00A David Lyons

Along a narrow lane in front of a Home Depot in central Broward County, Jorge Villa waited with a group of day laborers, hoping contractors exiting the store might offer them some work. He pulled out...

Orthodox family’s suit against Boca HOA hits snag; creator of video that led to fight says he won’t...

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 9/7 1:00A Ron Hurtibise

An Orthodox Jewish family s federal discrimination lawsuit against their Boca Raton homeowner association suffered a setback recently but the family says it s determined to continue its fight. Meanwhile, the creator of a popular online video that...

Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick accuses challenger of defamation, seeks $1 million in damages

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 9/6 1:00A Anthony Man

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has publicly ignored Elijah Manley, the young activist challenging her in next year’s primary — until now. On Wednesday, she responded to a monthslong series of political attacks from Manley, by filing a $1...

15-year-old accused of killing brother, dumping body in Dania Beach canal to be charged as adult;...

WSVN 7News 9/5 5:54A Kathleen Ditton

A 15-year-old accused of killing his older brother and dumping his body near a Dania Beach canal will be charged as an adult, according to newly filed court records. Demetre Fleurimond was arrested last month in the death of his brother,...

Have you tried to get a vaccine recently? We want to hear from you

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 9/5 5:02A Cindy Krischer Goodman

We ve been hearing about vaccines this week from public health officials, and your personal experiences with vaccines matter to us. Have you tried to get your COVID booster? Your flu shot? What happened when you went to your doctor or pharmacy?...