Memorial held for volunteer shot in Haiti
02/05/2012 05:59 PM
MIAMI -- Friends and family members gathered to remember a man who dedicated his life to helping others.

Search for missing teen enters 2nd day
02/05/2012 08:33 PM
WEST PARK, Fla. -- Loved ones continue their search for a missing teen.

2nd cruise ship with Norovirus returns to port
02/05/2012 05:42 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A second cruise ship has returned to port after a virus outbreak at sea.

Brush fire now contained
02/05/2012 08:36 PM
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. -- A brush fire that burned through nearly 10 acres of land is now fully contained.

3 displaced in mobile home fire
02/05/2012 08:34 PM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- Flames broke out inside a mobile home, charring the residence.

3 killed, others injured in Zephyrhills crash
02/05/2012 09:19 PM
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. -- The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a three-car crash in Zephyrhills that killed three people and injured several others.

8 inmates injured in prison transport van crash
02/05/2012 09:19 PM
LIVE OAK, Fla. -- Eight inmates are being treated for various injuries at the hospital after the private prison transport van they were riding in crashed in north central Florida.

Stomach virus affects 100 cruise passengers
02/04/2012 04:56 PM
MIAMI -- Officials with Princess Cruise Lines say a stomach virus affected nearly 100 passengers on a ship that arrived in South Florida as passengers on another ship complained of gastrointestinal illness.

Residents evacuated after brush fire
02/04/2012 05:35 PM
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. -- Several South Florida residents were force to evacuated after an 8-acre brush fire ignited Saturday morning.

Teacher accused of making inappropriate comment to student
02/04/2012 06:03 PM
POPMANO BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida teacher is accused of allegedly making an offensive comment to a student.

Wife speaks after husband shot in Haiti dies
02/03/2012 07:07 PM
MIAMI -- The wife of the man who lost his life after he was shot a week ago during a robbery in Haiti says she is determined to carry on his message of love.

Family displaced after fire
02/04/2012 06:08 PM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- A South Florida family has been displaced after a fire broke out inside their apartment.

Driver crashes into convenience store; no injuries
02/04/2012 06:13 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A driver accidentally crashed into a South Florida convenience store.

Vigil held for teen killed by police
02/03/2012 10:33 PM
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- A candlelight vigil was held for a teen after police were forced to fire after he allegedly tried to rob a local gas station.

Authorities searching for missing 12-year-old
02/03/2012 04:52 PM
MIAMI -- Police are searching for a 12-year-old boy who has gone missing.

Fla. House blocks casino bill
02/03/2012 11:30 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The push to transform Florida into an east coast version of Las Vegas fell apart on Friday after state legislators rejected a plan to bring three major casinos to the state.

Police searching for third burglary suspect
02/03/2012 11:10 PM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Authorities are looking for a third man involved in a home burglary that was caught on camera.

Police investigating baby's death as homicide
02/03/2012 08:37 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The death of an 8-month-old disabled child last month is being treated as a homicide and a state investigation reveals a glaring failure by caseworkers to monitor the baby and his twin brother while under the care of their unstable mother.

DEA: sharp drop in Fla. oxycodone purchases
02/03/2012 06:56 PM
MIAMI -- A combination of tough new laws and a high-profile crackdown is chipping away at Florida's dubious distinction as the nation's leading illicit source of powerful prescription painkillers for drug addicts and dealers, federal and state officials said Wednesday.

Local teacher finalist for national award
02/03/2012 06:31 PM
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- A South Florida music teacher seems to be hitting all the right notes with his students and peers.

Boy dropped off at wrong school bus stop
02/03/2012 10:43 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- The mother of a 5-year-old disabled boy is concerned after, she says, her child's school bus driver dropped him off at the wrong bus stop.

Navy Vet receives new home appliances
02/03/2012 05:54 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- A Navy veteran who recently received a home makeover is getting more gifts to complete the new look.

JMH employees could see Layoffs
02/03/2012 05:28 PM
MIAMI -- Pink slips could soon be going out at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

US man shot in Haiti dies at Florida hospital
02/03/2012 07:02 PM
MIAMI -- A U.S. man died Thursday from gunshot wounds he suffered a week ago during a robbery in Haiti where he was working on an orphanage he and his wife were building through their charity, officials said.

Authorities arrest bank robber
02/03/2012 12:14 PM
WILTON MANORS, Fla. -- A dye pack led police right to a suspected bank robber.

Man guilty in case of Fla. girl found in landfill
02/03/2012 02:05 PM
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- A man pleaded guilty Friday in the abduction, molestation and slaying of a 7-year-old Florida girl who was found in a landfill, as dozens of her family and friends packed a crowded courtroom wearing shades of purple, the little girl's favorite color.

Multi-car crash injures 3
02/03/2012 09:45 AM
NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- An accident involving a bus, a van and a sport utility vehicle has sent three people to area hospitals.

Casino debate continues in light of $150M expansion
02/03/2012 06:57 PM
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- One local casino is expecting its multimillion-dollar expansion to be a huge success, while other South Florida communities consider taking a gamble on establishing casinos in their areas.

Search on for missing cruise passenger near Mexico
02/03/2012 12:33 PM
MIAMI -- A search is under way in waters near Mexico for a British cruise ship passenger who apparently went overboard.

Family: Man detained by Cuban government
02/03/2012 06:23 PM
MIAMI -- A woman is speaking out saying her husband is sitting in a Cuban jail cell for a crime, his family insists, he did not commit.

Small plane lands safely; no injuries
02/03/2012 05:34 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A small plane landed safely after having landing gear problems Thursday.

Accused killer arrested, charged with first-degree murder
02/03/2012 05:17 PM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- An accused killer has been arrested.

2 men accused in rape make bond court appearance
02/03/2012 05:14 PM
MIAMI -- Two brothers accused in a sexual attack appeared before a judge Thursday.

Teen struck by hit and run driver
02/03/2012 04:25 PM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Police are searching for a hit and run driver who struck a 13-year-old.

FDA: low levels of fungicide in domestic OJ
02/03/2012 10:27 AM
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration says it has found low levels of an illegal fungicide in orange juice samples taken from Florida manufacturers.

Authorities investigating warehouse fire
02/02/2012 12:42 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- Fire marshals are investigating a warehouse fire that gutted a business.

2 women hospitalized after shooting at local bar
02/02/2012 12:42 PM
MIAMI -- Police have arrested a man who allegedly opened fire inside a South Florida bar, wounding two women, early Thursday morning.

Jailed man implicated in violent home invasion
02/02/2012 12:45 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A man behind bars has been accused of a home invasion robbery thanks to a tip.

Rescued puppy mill dogs ready for adoption
02/02/2012 01:25 PM
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Dozens of dogs rescued from Tennessee in horrible conditions are ready for adoption at a South Florida shelter.

Surveillance released of home burglary
02/02/2012 04:53 PM
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Police are searching for a man who robbed a South Florida home.

Father accused of abuse charged with attempted murder
02/02/2012 12:45 PM
MIAMI -- Prosecutors went before a judge Wednesday and asked to have charges increased against a father charged with aggravated child abuse.

Muslim woman alleges discrimination at gas station
02/02/2012 06:30 PM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- A Muslim woman simply trying to buy gas said she was confronted by a gas station employee fueled by hate.

Deputy arrested, charged in road rage incident
02/02/2012 07:09 PM
PLANTATION, Fla. -- A veteran deputy is facing a slew of charges after he was caught on camera during what appears to be a road rage incident.

Car-jacking suspect appears in court
02/02/2012 05:47 PM
MIAMI -- A man accused of a car-jacking that sent a police officer to the hospital has appeared before a judge.

Construction crane collapses, no injuries
02/02/2012 10:21 AM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Officials said no one was injured after a construction crane collapsed and landed in the middle of South Florida roadway.

Community activist argues against casino plans
02/02/2012 05:48 PM
MIAMI -- An auto magnate and former lawmakers believe bringing a mega casino to South Florida is a risky situation.

Fla. man adopts girlfriend in legal battle
02/02/2012 10:12 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A wealthy Florida polo club founder has adopted his adult girlfriend as part of a legal battle stemming from a fatal 2010 car crash.

1 dead after car plunges into lake
02/01/2012 06:45 AM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating an accident that killed a South Florida man.

6 arrested at Occupy Miami
02/01/2012 06:54 PM
MIAMI -- Police have arrested a few of the Occupy Miami protesters who refused to move from outside of the Government Center in Downtown Miami after being order to leave.

Police searching for credit card crook
02/01/2012 06:54 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Police have released a clue that they hope will help them catch a thief who stole a credit card from a car.

1 injured, 1 arrested in would-be robbery
02/01/2012 10:09 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE -- Police said a store employee shot at a pair of armed crooks during a would-be robbery.

Police investigate body found, fire
02/01/2012 04:41 PM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating a South Florida murder with a fiery cover-up.

Miami Lakes holds meeting regarding curfew
02/01/2012 11:01 AM
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. -- A South Florida community has held a meeting to address curfew concerns at a popular town center.

11th victim found days after deadly crash on I-75
02/01/2012 07:40 AM
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The body of an eleventh person was found in a pickup truck days after a deadly pileup on Interstate 75, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Crews continue to monitor brush fire
02/01/2012 07:36 AM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Division of Forestry has contained 90 percent of a brush fire after it endangered several South Florida homes.

7th victim in deadly Fla. highway crash identified
01/31/2012 12:51 PM
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida officials say a Gainesville woman died in an interstate pileup over the weekend that was blamed on poor visibility.

DCF speaks out on child neglect case
01/31/2012 07:29 PM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- New details have been released in the case of a child who was found by police naked and malnourished.

Murder suspect enters plea
01/31/2012 04:48 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- A man appeared in court today to face charges for killing his young girlfriend.

Pythons apparently wiping out Everglades mammals
01/31/2012 12:39 PM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A new study finds that massive pythons in the Everglades appear to be wiping out large numbers of raccoons, opossums, bobcats and other mammals.

Officials confirm human skull found by teens
01/31/2012 01:10 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Officials have confirmed the skull discovered by two teens is that of a human.

Driver rescued after crashing into canal
01/31/2012 04:34 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI DADE, Fla. -- A driver will be OK after losing control and veering into a canal.

Family seeking help in finding killer
01/31/2012 06:26 PM
MIAMI -- A family has issued a plea for help in finding the gunman responsible for taking their loved one's life.

Fla. prison guard sentenced over abuse
01/31/2012 06:36 AM
MIAMI -- A South Florida prison guard has been sentenced to one year behind bars for federal civil rights violations involving inmate abuse.

Woman falls on cruise ship, dies
01/31/2012 10:48 AM
PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. -- A woman aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has died after accidentally falling down a flight of stairs.

Fla. highway patrol defends reopening I-75
01/31/2012 05:53 PM
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Minutes before two pileups killed 10 people on a highway shrouded in fog and thick smoke from a brush fire, the Florida Highway Patrol had reopened the always busy six-lane interstate after an earlier serious accident.

Pastors split on when to go home; 1 lives, 1 dies
01/31/2012 08:30 AM
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Senior pastor Arao Amazonas said he wanted to wait until the next morning to leave Florida after a religious conference.

Child, 5 others injured in car crash
01/30/2012 05:32 PM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Six people, including a 6-year-old child, had to be hospitalized after a two-car crash resulted in one vehicle striking a boy on a scooter.

Another neglected race horse rescued
01/30/2012 06:44 PM
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. -- The number of rescued race horses in South Florida rose after the discovery of another neglected horse.

2 injured in shooting at South Florida Fair
01/30/2012 05:01 PM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Deputies say two people were injured in a shooting on the grounds of the South Florida Fair.

Arrest made in suspicious fire
01/30/2012 05:55 PM
WILTON MANORS, Fla. -- A man who allegedly set fire to his South Florida duplex appeared before a judge, Sunday.

Questions remain in deadly Florida highway crash
01/30/2012 05:27 PM
GAINESVILLE, FLa. -- Just hours before a pileup that killed 10 people, authorities had closed a stretch of highway smothered in smoke and fog due to a three-vehicle crash that left a passenger seriously injured. Why they reopened it just minutes before the second crash -- and who made the call -- remained murky Monday, with the Florida Highway Patrol refusing to answer questions as national investigators hinted they might join the inquiry.

Deputy forced to fire during animal attack
01/30/2012 06:11 PM
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. -- A Broward Sheriff's Office deputy said he was forced to fire during an animal attack, Sunday.

Close finish in ING Miami Marathon
01/30/2012 11:40 PM
MIAMI -- Two runners passed the finish line together in a record run in South Florida.

Local baseball coaching legend to retire
01/30/2012 11:28 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- The man behind one of South Florida's most well respected youth baseball programs is set to retire.

Cops: Woman dies after her car runs over her
01/30/2012 08:30 AM
MIAMI -- Miami police say a woman died when she was run over by her own car in a driveway.

Florida highway pileup kills at least 10 people
01/29/2012 04:15 PM
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- A long line of cars and trucks collided one after another early Sunday on a dark Florida highway so shrouded in haze and smoke that drivers were instantly blinded. At least 10 people were killed.

Grenade discovered in South Florida yard
01/28/2012 05:35 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- The Bomb Squad detonated a grenade after a South Florida homeowner discovered the device in the yard.

Community responders participate in disaster drill
01/28/2012 06:45 PM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (WSVN) -- First responders who would be activated in a disaster were put to the test in a drill, Saturday.

Sen. Rubio recognized by Cuban Liberty Council
01/28/2012 07:47 PM
WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Republican Senator Marco Rubio received recognition from a Cuban organization, Saturday.

Students dance, raise money for children's hospital
01/28/2012 08:03 PM
WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) -- Students at a South Florida college are putting on their dancing shoes to raise money for a good cause.

Police search for bank robber
01/28/2012 07:40 PM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Police are searching for a man who robbed a South Florida bank.

1 hospitalized after car crash
01/28/2012 07:39 PM
MIAMI -- A two-car crash sent one of the drivers to the hospital, Saturday.

Baby brain dead after father allegedly beats him
01/27/2012 12:47 PM
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. -- A father went before a judge to face accusations that he viciously beat his baby boy.

Video released in transit bus, FedEx truck crash
01/27/2012 06:51 PM
MIAMI -- Surveillance video captured the moment of impact as a FedEx truck collided with a transit bus, sending over a dozen people to the hospital.

Deadly crash on major highway
01/27/2012 05:46 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- A driver is killed after crashing into another vehicle on a major South Florida highway.

Volunteer shot, robbed in Haiti treated at local hospital
01/27/2012 11:00 PM
MIAMI -- A man who was shot and robbed while volunteering in Haiti is now receiving treatment at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

6 Costa Concordia passengers sue in Miami court
01/28/2012 04:21 PM
MIAMI -- Six Costa Concordia passengers have filed lawsuits in U.S. federal court in Miami seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.

Elderly driver pulled from sunken car
01/27/2012 12:34 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- An elderly woman had to be hospitalized after her car drove into a lake at the Century Village retirement community.

Man speaks after school employee collapsed and died
01/27/2012 06:35 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida man is telling his side of the story after a teacher assistant collapsed and died.

'School' sign misspelled on road
01/27/2012 12:34 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A big spelling mistake was found on a road near a local elementary school.

Haiti earthquake victim running for charity
01/27/2012 06:27 PM
MIAMI -- A victim of Haiti's devastating earthquake is stepping up in a big way.

Family hoping to find gunman in double shooting
01/27/2012 05:17 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A family is pleading for the public's help in catching the man responsible for shooting two sisters, one fatally, last weekend.

Man arrested in robbery, beating
01/27/2012 05:48 PM
TAMARAC, Fla. -- A man accused in a vicious New Year's Eve attack is now behind bars.

Man accused in mother's murder faces judge
01/27/2012 04:50 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A man accused of killing his mother made an appearance in court Friday.

Sunbeam Television and Direct TV reach deal
01/27/2012 06:16 PM
MIAMI -- Sunbeam Television Corporation, parent company of WSVN-TV in Miami, WHDH-TV and WLVI-TV in Boston has reached an agreement with satellite program provider DirecTV announced station management today.

Dade shelter back in business after outbreak
01/27/2012 04:59 PM
MEDLEY, Fla. -- Miami-Dade Animal Services is back in the business of adopting out pets.

Neglected race horses rescued
01/27/2012 07:05 PM
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. -- Race horses found in deplorable shape were rescued in South Florida Thursday.

Young man once accused of killing cats sues county
01/27/2012 04:16 PM
MIAMI -- A young man once accused of mutilating several cats is now taking the county to court.

Man uses stolen credit card at local pet store
01/27/2012 10:43 AM
WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Doral Police are looking for a man who made an unauthorized purchase at a South Florida pet store.

Vigil held for 3 killed by driver
01/27/2012 08:32 AM
PLANTATION, Fla. -- Family and friends held a memorial for three people who were killed by a driver.

Miami Dolphins help finish home renovation for Navy Vet
01/27/2012 12:55 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins players and several other volunteers and organizations put the finishing touches on a Navy veteran's South Florida home they helped renovate.

Officials respond to hazardous leak at port
01/27/2012 01:01 PM
PORT MIAMI, Fla. -- Officials responded to a hazardous situation at Port Miami.

Police investigate school employeeÂ’s death
01/27/2012 07:06 PM
MIAMI -- Police are investigating the death of a teacher assistant after she collapsed and died after a verbal altercation with a parent.

Woman with leukemia seeking donor online
01/27/2012 05:10 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- A South Florida woman who is battling two types of cancer is using the world wide web to help her find a medical match.

Witnesses describe brawl on 'Cristina Show'
01/26/2012 01:05 PM
DORAL, Fla. -- Some audience members and an invited guest are describing a brawl that broke out during the taping of a local television show.

Family finds closure in loved one's killing
01/26/2012 05:56 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A heartbroken family is speaking out after a man in jail accused of a crime is now connected to a stabbing involving the death of a businessman.

Cars vandalized in church parking lot
01/26/2012 11:31 PM
MARGATE, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating a series of burglaries at a South Florida church after several cars were found vandalized in the parking lot.

Commission chairman to run for county mayor
01/26/2012 06:57 PM
MIAMI -- A county commissioner says he is ready to run for mayor.

Driver speaks out after fatal accident
01/26/2012 06:57 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- The driver involved in a fatal car accident that killed a child after striking a family crossing the street is speaking out.

Landscaper struck by vehicle hospitalized
01/26/2012 08:19 AM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- A South Florida landscaper is in the hospital after a driver struck him at an intersection.

Officials investigate fuel spill at MIA
01/26/2012 04:38 PM
MIAMI -- Authorities continue to work to clean up the scene of a fuel spill at Miami International Airport.

First Lady swings through Florida
01/26/2012 09:21 AM
TAMPA, Fla. -- Michelle Obama is coming to Florida to promote healthy eating in the Hispanic community and raise some money for her husband's re-election campaign.

Owner arrested in illegal gambling operation
01/26/2012 08:02 AM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Miami-Dade Police has busted an online illegal gambling operation at a South Florida business.

Bomb squad explodes suspicious box found outside bank
01/26/2012 12:16 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Miami-Dade Police and the Bomb Squad responded to the scene of an explosive situation Wednesday.

Police say homeless man killed another in Miami
01/26/2012 06:21 AM
MIAMI -- Police say a homeless man is accused of killing another homeless man in Miami.

Police investigate murder-suicide
01/25/2012 12:11 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Officials are investigating a murder-suicide after a man shot another man and turned the gun on himself.

Officer finds man shot in chest near canal
01/25/2012 05:25 PM
MIAMI -- A family is searching for answers after their loved one was found shot in the chest a few feet away from his vehicle.

No injuries after truck crashes into police cruisers
01/25/2012 11:29 PM
MIAMI -- No one was injured after the driver of a dump truck lost control of his vehicle and crashed into several police vehicles, then hit a palm tree.

Bus, FedEx truck collide, several injured
01/25/2012 01:51 PM
MIAMI -- Multiple people suffered injuries after a Miami-Dade Transit bus and FedEx truck collided, Tuesday.

Decision made in Miami-Dade layoffs
01/25/2012 06:37 PM
MIAMI -- Hundreds of men and women on the Miami-Dade police force still have their jobs after the county's elected officials and the police department came to an agreement, Tuesday.

Fla. man to plead guilty in $135M investor fraud
01/25/2012 06:58 AM
MIAMI -- A well-known Cuban-American businessman is set to plead guilty in Miami to fraud charges arising from a $135 million real estate scheme that fleeced hundreds of investors.

Marijuana growhouse discovered in Kendall
01/25/2012 06:54 AM
KENDALL, Fla. -- Police have weeded out a suspected growhouse in Kendall.

Twin boys missing
01/24/2012 11:50 PM
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. -- Two twin boys have gone missing.

House panel considers PIP insurance overhaul
01/25/2012 06:57 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A House panel will consider overhauling Florida's personal-injury insurance that is now overcome with fraud.

US education chief Arne Duncan visiting Florida
01/25/2012 06:56 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- U.S. Education Commissioner Arne Duncan is visiting Florida to talk about job creation and making college more affordable.

Good Samaritan remembered by brother
01/24/2012 05:44 PM
PLANTATION, Fla. -- The brother of a Good Samaritan who tried to help two girls in a car wreck before all three were killed by a suspected drunk driver is speaking out.

Blaze fully engulfs unoccupied home
01/24/2012 07:50 AM
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. -- Residents at a duplex were forced to evacuate after a neighboring home caught fire early Tuesday morning.

Navy officer receives home makeover
01/25/2012 06:55 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- A community came together to give a special salute to a South Florida naval officer.

Teens arrested after threatening classmates
01/25/2012 06:44 PM
MIAMI -- A group of high school students are speaking out, saying they feel unsafe at school after gunshots were fired at them as they walked home from class.

Miami-Dade Police debating layoffs
01/24/2012 01:13 PM
MIAMI -- Hundreds of men and women on the Miami-Dade Police force could be on the verge of getting pink slips.

Residents, cats rescued from apt. building fire
01/24/2012 10:48 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Rescue crews rushed to save several felines after a South Florida apartment building caught fire.

Police make arrest in Lauderdale Lakes triple murder
01/24/2012 12:24 PM
MIAMI -- Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection to the murders of two women and an infant.

Man found guilty of murdering girlfriend, unborn son
01/24/2012 05:42 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A jury has reached a guilty verdict in the case of a man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend and the couple's unborn son.

Hertz introduces car-sharing program to Miami Beach
01/25/2012 12:36 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A different way of renting cars is now available in Miami Beach.

Woman accused of stealing from school's PTSA account
01/24/2012 06:03 PM
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- A South Florida woman has been arrested after probing into a school's PTSA activities account.

2 employees ambushed at work
01/25/2012 12:32 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police are searching for an armed man who ambushed employees before robbing a local cell phone store.

Student struck by bus, minor injuries
01/24/2012 12:34 PM
TAMARAC, Fla. -- A student is recovering from minor injuries Tuesday morning after he was struck by a school bus on his way to class.

Water warning issued for Oakland Park
01/24/2012 10:10 AM
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. -- The Broward County Health Department has issued a no-swim advisory for the recreational waters of the North Fork of the Middle River.

Disney Cruise Line adds port, itineraries
01/24/2012 11:55 AM
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Disney ships will start sailing out of Miami for the first time next year as the cruise line expands its Caribbean offerings.

Accident shuts down southbound I-75
01/24/2012 05:43 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A car accident forced traffic in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 to be shut down during rush hour.

Teens arrested for allegedly robbing local business
01/24/2012 06:54 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Police have arrested two teenagers who allegedly broke into and robbed a South Florida business.

Authorities search for bank robber
01/24/2012 09:43 AM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Police are searching for a robber who held up a South Florida bank.

Local couple shares photos, video from cruise
01/24/2012 11:00 AM
MIAMI -- A South Florida couple is sharing images from a deadly cruise two weeks ago off the coast of Italy.

Injured firefighter back at work 15 months later
01/24/2012 06:45 AM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A South Florida firefighter is returning to work more than 15 months after breaking his neck while skimboarding at the beach.

Groundbreaking ceremony takes place at airport expansion
01/24/2012 12:53 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Fla. -- The expansion project at a South Florida airport took off with a groundbreaking ceremony, Monday.

Car clips house during accident
01/24/2012 04:30 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A two-car crash resulted in one vehicle crashing into the corner of a South Florida house.

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with rescue truck
01/23/2012 10:11 AM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a rescue truck that was responding to a call.

Critics: Bill may make it harder to prove animal cruelty
01/23/2012 06:43 PM
MIAMI -- State lawmakers are considering a bill that critics say could make it more difficult to uncover and report animal cruelty.

Crews repair sewer pipe
01/23/2012 11:23 AM
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. -- A South Florida roadway has reopened after a sewer pipe burst early Monday morning.

WSVN, DirecTV broadcast NFC game
01/23/2012 12:53 AM
MIAMI -- WSVN turned on its programming to South Florida DirecTV subscribers amidst broadcast negotiations, allowing viewers to tune into the NFL playoffs.

Driver swerves into canal to avoid hitting animal
01/23/2012 10:26 AM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- A South Florida driver is OK after veering his car into canal to avoid hitting an animal.

Crews put out minivan fire
01/23/2012 05:03 PM
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. -- Fire rescue crews were able to extinguish a fire that fully engulfed a minivan.

Rubio staffer charged with domestic battery in Fla
01/23/2012 02:22 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Sen. Marco Rubio's southwest Florida regional director was arrested on battery charges after his wife told authorities he rolled her up in a carpet, then punched and kicked her.

Turbulence causes injures on Miami-bound plane
01/23/2012 12:46 AM
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Fla. -- Authorities say individuals onboard an American Airlines plane suffered injuries due to extreme turbulence.

Major car collision causes traffic jam
01/23/2012 04:31 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- A South Florida highway was brought to a standstill after a major collision.

Elderly woman dies after apartment fire
01/23/2012 06:15 PM
DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- A 77-year-old woman that authorities rescued after her apartment caught on fire has died.

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting
01/23/2012 06:24 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Authorities are searching for the gunman who fatally shot a woman and injured another.

Flames rip through SUV
01/23/2012 01:05 AM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Flames engulfed a sport utility vehicle on a South Florida road.

Water main break shuts down traffic
01/23/2012 06:23 PM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- A water main break forced the closure of some South Florida roads, Sunday.

3 dead after car crash
01/23/2012 10:52 PM
PLANTATION, Fla. -- A single car accident turned fatal after the victims and a good Samaritan were hit by another car.

Fire breaks out in warehouse
01/23/2012 06:19 PM
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. -- Fire crews battled the blaze inside a South Florida warehouse.

Key West celebrates Over-Sea Railroad centennial
01/23/2012 06:43 AM
KEY WEST, Fla. -- One hundred years after Henry Flagler's first Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad train steamed from mainland Florida to Key West, railroad centennial celebrations are culminating with a parade through the island's Old Town.

FAMU dismisses students charged with hazing
01/23/2012 10:40 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The four students charged last week with hazing pledges of a Florida A&M marching band club known as the Clones have been dismissed from the university.

Police search for gunman in fatal shooting
01/21/2012 05:49 PM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting of a young man on a bicycle that occurred in a South Florida neighborhood.

Thief escapes after robbing business
01/22/2012 10:59 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Authorities are searching for a man who robbed a South Florida business and escaped.

Firefighters pedal for injured colleague
01/21/2012 11:06 PM
PLANTATION, Fla. -- Local firefighters sponsored a bike ride benefit for one of their injured colleagues.

Women help build Habitat homes
01/21/2012 11:20 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A group of South Florida women came together to build something amazing for those in need.

1 injured in police-involved shooting
01/21/2012 06:48 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A police-involved shooting sends one person to the hospital.

Authorities looking for robber who beat elderly man
01/21/2012 11:38 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Police are searching for the suspect in a violent home invasion robbery that took place Friday evening.

Family searching for missing puppy
01/21/2012 07:28 PM
CUTLER BAY, Fla. -- A South Florida family is left without answers after their puppy goes missing when they gave it to a man who claimed he was a veterinarian.

TSA officer and wife arrested in iPad thefts
01/21/2012 07:18 PM
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -- Police have arrested a TSA officer and his wife after authorities said they stole then tried to sell two iPads from a passenger's luggage.

Women return home from Mt. Kilimanjaro climb
01/21/2012 10:58 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INT'L AIRPORT -- A brave group of women who traveled to Africa and climbed one of the world's highest mountains for a worthy cause have returned home to South Florida.

Woman spends 5 years building clock
01/21/2012 10:53 AM
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- An elderly Florida woman has spent the past five years building a clock by hand with her son.

Aventura Mall hosts photo contest
01/21/2012 11:13 AM
MIAMI -- The national search for America's most photogenic baby is back.

Crooks steal car, cash during accident
01/21/2012 06:27 PM
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. -- A couple says they have lost everything after their vehicle was stolen during a fender-bender.

Driver charged in deadly crash faces judge
01/21/2012 12:35 PM
MIAMI -- The driver accused of killing a pedestrian on Miami Beach faced a judge and some very serious charges in court Friday morning.

Authorities capture alleged bank robber
01/21/2012 05:17 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Officials have caught a man who allegedly robbed a South Florida bank.

Fla. arms dealer seeks new trial in fraud case
01/21/2012 09:04 AM
MIAMI -- A youthful Miami Beach arms dealer whose company once boasted a $300 million Pentagon contract wants a new trial on grounds that he wasn't competent to plead guilty.

Progress Energy Florida agrees to rate settlement
01/21/2012 09:05 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Progress Energy Florida is asking approval for a settlement on nuclear power replacement and base rates that include a $288 million refund to customers.

Miami Arena site now city's newest park
01/21/2012 09:03 AM
MIAMI -- The rubble left by the demolition of the Miami Heat's former home has been transformed into a new Miami park.

Teen impersonating police officer back in custody
01/20/2012 12:33 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A teen accused of impersonating a police officer is back in custody.

Boy who started arson fires faces judge
01/20/2012 05:58 PM
FOR LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida boy who is responsible for starting two arson fires at a department store has appeared before a judge.

Scott announces improved unemployment numbers
01/20/2012 09:09 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's unemployment rate fell below 10 percent for the first time in nearly three years in December.

West Palm Beach baby found after going missing
01/20/2012 11:56 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A newborn baby police said may have been abducted from his West Palm Beach home has been found safe.

Channel 7 allows DirecTV users to watch NFC game
01/20/2012 05:28 PM
UNDATED -- Despite on-going negotiations between WSVN and DirecTV, Channel 7 is allowing South Florida's 270,000 DirecTV customers to see the NFC Championship football game on Sunday.

Butterfly garden dedicated to 2 fallen officers
01/20/2012 12:31 PM
DORAL, Fla. -- Hundreds of police officers paid tribute to two fallen officers outside the Miami-Dade Police department.

Mother accused of selling baby appears before judge
01/20/2012 05:46 PM
MIAMI -- A South Florida mother who was arrested for trying to sell her child has received new orders from the judge.

2 hospitalized in pool truck crash
01/20/2012 05:22 PM
PALMETTO BAY, Fla. -- Two pedestrians were taken to the hospital after they were struck in the street.

Police hope to catch New Year's Eve attacker
01/20/2012 10:50 PM
TAMARAC, Fla. -- Police are hoping to catch a man accused of brutally attacking a woman after she got off a county transit bus.

Man in critical condition after police chase
01/20/2012 10:50 PM
AVENTURA, Fla. -- A pedestrian is in critical condition after a man gave police chase for a traffic violation.

Injured tow truck driver speaks about incident
01/20/2012 06:07 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A tow truck driver who was hurt on the job is speaking exclusively to 7News about his injuries.

Boy arrested for arson fires
01/20/2012 04:47 PM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- Police have arrested a South Florida boy who they say is responsible for two arson fires at a department store.

April 16 trial for alleged Sean Taylor shooter
01/20/2012 11:01 AM
MIAMI -- A judge in Miami has set an April 16 trial date for the alleged shooter in the 2007 killing of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor.

Delay for space station's 1st private cargo run
01/20/2012 03:02 PM
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The first commercial cargo run to the International Space Station is off until spring.

4 more charged with hazing at Fla. A&M University
01/20/2012 11:52 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Court records show four Florida A&M band members have been charged with hazing after students were beaten and paddled during initiations last year at a home in Tallahassee.

Scott announces improved good news on more jobs
01/20/2012 10:27 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's unemployment has dropped below 10 percent.

Trial dates set in case of burned Fla. teen
01/20/2012 08:12 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Trial dates have been set in South Florida for the three suspects accused of setting a schoolmate on fire in 2009.

Water warning lifted in Fort Lauderdale
01/20/2012 07:29 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The City of Fort Lauderdale has been given the all clear after a water warning was issued.

Police arrest men in salon robbery
01/20/2012 07:31 AM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A pair of bandits are behind bars after police said they burglarized a local salon.

Crews extinguish 3 brush fires
01/20/2012 10:05 AM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Firefighters have finally gained the upper hand on several South Florida brush fires.

Man ordered to prison after 2 juries acquit him
01/20/2012 08:13 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida judge sentenced a man to 15 years in prison even though two separate juries acquitted him on charges of fondling pre-teen girls.

Fla. instructor finalist for teacher of the year
01/20/2012 08:10 AM
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- A South Florida music instructor is a finalist for the national teacher of the year award.

NHC Director Bill Read to retire
01/20/2012 01:14 PM
WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read says he is moving on.

Hacking group shuts down 6 websites
01/20/2012 10:22 PM
UNDATED -- Six major websites are now shut down due to a hacking attack.

Man found dead in burning motorhome in Fla. Keys
01/20/2012 06:48 AM
BIG PINE KEY, Fla. -- A 65-year-old man was found dead inside a burning motor home at a campground in the Florida Keys.

Police searching for fugitive
01/19/2012 12:44 PM
DORAL, Fla. -- A fugitive remains on the run despite repeatedly telling police he is going to surrender.

Accused chain snatcher appears in court
01/19/2012 07:00 PM
MIAMI -- A woman accused of stealing a chain from a 5-year-old girl has appeared before a judge.

After accident, Carnival Corp. wants safety review
01/19/2012 09:07 PM
MIAMI -- Carnival Corp., the parent company of Costa Cruises, announced on Thursday a comprehensive audit and review of all safety and emergency response procedures across all 10 of the company's cruise lines.

Police cruiser, SUV collide; no injuries
01/19/2012 05:29 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A police car collided with a sport utility vehicle, Thursday morning.

Man hospitalized after fall
01/19/2012 04:52 PM
WESTON, Fla. -- A South Florida man is in the hospital after falling down an elevator shaft.

No trial after murder suspect pleads no contest
01/19/2012 12:53 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A surprising plea has put the brakes on a grizzly murder trial where the defendant is accused of dismembering a woman.

Elderly woman victim of costly scam
01/19/2012 06:38 PM
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. -- An elderly woman is speaking out after she was approached by two strangers who conned her out of thousands of dollars.

Toddler hospitalized after accidental burn
01/19/2012 11:11 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Police are investigating a South Florida father after he accidentally burned his toddler.

Miami-Dade Police union sues county
01/19/2012 10:56 AM
MIAMI -- The Police Benevolent Association has filed both a lawsuit and 13 grievances against the county, claiming Mayor Carlos Gimenez violated both county and state law.

FBI releases pictures of bank robbery suspect
01/19/2012 05:56 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Officials are searching for a suspect who robbed a South Florida bank.

Surveillance video released of beauty salon burglary
01/19/2012 06:36 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police are searching for the pair of crooks who burglarized a South Florida beauty salon.

Convicted commissioner removed from office
01/19/2012 04:44 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- A convicted commissioner is now out of a job.

Captured inmate appears in court
01/19/2012 04:37 PM
MIAMI -- A South Florida inmate who made a daring prison break only to be captured again that same day made an appearance in court Wednesday.

Officials test voting machines ahead of Jan. 31 primary
01/19/2012 12:35 PM
DORAL, Fla. -- Voting booths in South Florida are being put to the test before the upcoming primary election.

Few Miami teachers dismissed for poor performance
01/19/2012 07:17 AM
MIAMI -- A group that analyzes teacher quality says the nation's fourth largest school district dismisses the fewest teachers for poor performance of any they've studied.

TSA admits errors in NY searches of elderly women
01/18/2012 01:27 PM
NEW YORK -- Security screeners at Kennedy Airport violated procedures this fall when they asked two elderly women to show them medical devices concealed beneath their clothing, senior Homeland Security officials acknowledged in correspondence made public this week.

FAA breaks ground on new air traffic control tower
01/18/2012 10:52 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A new expansion project at a local airport is now set to begin.

Wild animal spotted in Davie neighborhood
01/18/2012 10:55 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- Neighbors are on edge, complaining there may be a panther on the prowl.

Fla. jury awards $3M in day care sex abuse
01/18/2012 12:22 PM
MIAMI -- A Florida jury has awarded $3 million to the family of a young girl who was sexually abused at a day care center.

Hundreds show up for job fair
01/18/2012 05:44 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- Hundreds of job seekers turned out for a South Florida job fair.

As GOP race reaches Fla., economy dominates
01/18/2012 03:35 PM
MIAMI -- Property manager Nancy Leon knows all too well the effects of Florida's dismal economy. People can't pay their condominium association fees and fall behind on mortgages or rent. The condo property suffers. Then it has to cut costs, which makes the place less attractive for new residents. A vicious cycle.

Turkey Point power plant hires thousands of temps
01/18/2012 05:25 PM
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- A South Florida power plant and the local economy is getting a major surge in upgrades.

Fire engulfs home, no injuries
01/18/2012 10:55 AM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Crews are investigating a fire that destroyed a South Florida home.

Flames char boat
01/18/2012 12:42 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Officials are investigating a fire that left a boar charred.

NASA spaceport breaks ground for shuttle display
01/18/2012 12:50 PM
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's retired space shuttle Atlantis is a step closer to completing its final journey.

Police arrest career criminal
01/18/2012 10:06 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Police have arrested a South Florida man accused of robbing a convenience store.

Man struck by garbage truck
01/18/2012 12:22 PM
NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A man had to be hospitalized after a garbage truck hit him Wednesday morning.

Family burned out of Boca Raton home
01/18/2012 12:30 PM
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- A Boca Raton home has been left scorched after a fire somehow erupted inside.

Authorities capture escapee
01/18/2012 03:19 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- Officials captured an inmate who escaped from a prison work facility in a South Florida neighborhood.

Import, transport of 4 huge snakes now banned
01/18/2012 12:44 PM
MIAMI -- Four types of giant snakes that have been plaguing the Everglades are now banned from being imported into the United States or transported across state lines, federal officials announced Tuesday.

Another cat found shot
01/18/2012 05:43 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A family cat was found shot by a pellet gun Tuesday morning, less than a week after another feline needed emergency surgery to remove a slug.

Local school vandalized
01/18/2012 12:29 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police are searching for an unknown number of crooks who stole copper wire from a South Florida school.

Bomb squad blows up suspicious package
01/18/2012 12:39 PM
MIAMI, Fla. -- Authorities responded to a federal building Tuesday after reports of a suspicious package.

Fla. Power & Light wants $6.80 monthly rate hike
01/18/2012 04:28 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida Power & Light Co. wants to raise its base rate by $6.80 a month for the typical residential customer.

House burglars caught on camera
01/18/2012 05:38 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police are searching for a pair of thieves after they broke into a South Florida house.

Authorities searching for computer burglar
01/18/2012 06:24 PM
MIAMI -- Police are asking for the public's help to capture a computer thief.

2 charged with coral poaching in Florida Keys
01/18/2012 05:50 AM
ISLAMORADA, Fla. -- Authorities say two Tennessee men were caught harvesting corals with a hammer and chisels in protected waters in the Florida Keys.

Police continue search for killer of 2 moms and baby
01/17/2012 06:43 PM
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. -- The search continues for the person who killed a baby, his mother and that mother's friend.

Local facility trains ship captains for sea emergencies
01/17/2012 06:41 PM
DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- A special facility in South Florida is training cruise employees to avoid a tragedy like the one aboard an Italian cruise ship last week.

Everyone OK after car collides with school bus
01/17/2012 12:40 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- Crews responded to the scene of an accident where a car collided with a school bus.

Crews put out 2 grass fires near I-95
01/17/2012 10:21 PM
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. -- Two grass fires sparked along a local highway Monday evening.

Water advisory issued after possible contamination
01/17/2012 05:23 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Officials have issued a water warning to residents in one South Florida community.

Cat undergoes surgery after being shot
01/17/2012 08:11 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A community is coming together to raise money for a cat who needed life-saving surgery after being shot.

Sick cruise passenger airlifted from ship
01/17/2012 12:22 PM
MIAMI -- A cruise ship passenger needed an emergency rescue after getting sick at sea.

Man drowns in canal trying to avoid police
01/17/2012 05:55 PM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- A South Florida man died after jumping into a canal to avoid the police.

Driver backs into own home
01/17/2012 10:54 AM
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- A South Florida driver is OK after accidentally reversing her car into the front of her home.

Boy chases down hit-and-run driver
01/17/2012 10:07 AM
TAMARAC, Fla. -- An 11-year-old boy is being credited for assisting in the arrest of a suspected hit and run driver.

Pilot OK after landing gear issue
01/17/2012 11:36 PM
KEY WEST, Fla. -- A pilot escaped injury after his plane experienced landing gear issues at a South Florida airport.

Wife accidentally shot by husband
01/17/2012 11:28 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A woman is in stable condition after accidentally being shot by her husband.

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar visits Everglades
01/17/2012 07:11 AM
MIAMI -- Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is visiting the Florida Everglades to make two major announcements.

Coast Guard carries rare turtles to warmer waters
01/17/2012 07:14 AM
MIAMI -- Some endangered green sea turtle hatchlings hitched a ride with the U.S. Coast Guard to warmer waters in the Atlantic.

Fort Lauderdale airport's gets tall control tower
01/17/2012 07:12 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is getting a tall new control tower.

South Floridians among survivors of aground ship
01/16/2012 10:49 PM
MIAMI -- South Florida passengers onboard the cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Italy are now speaking about making it off the ill-fated ship alive.

South Florida honors Martin Luther King Jr.
01/16/2012 12:33 PM
LIBERTY CITY, Fla. -- The South Florida community is remembering one of our nation's greatest activists, Martin Luther King Jr.

Sunrise offers incentives to home buyers
01/16/2012 06:24 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- A South Florida city is now offering a cash incentive for future homeowners who decide to buy a home in their community.

No deal reached; DirecTV loses Channel 7
01/16/2012 11:34 PM
MIAMI -- DirecTV subscribers could not tune into Channel 7 after the satellite company failed to reach a renewal agreement.

Tourist recovers stolen iPhone
01/16/2012 11:41 PM
MIAMI -- A tourist to South Florida now has her stolen iPhone back thanks to an app.

Powerball ticket price doubles
01/16/2012 11:45 PM
MIAMI -- The price to play Florida's Powerball has doubled, leaving some gamblers unhappy with the change.

South Florida auto dealer celebrates 50 years
01/16/2012 11:44 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- A South Florida auto dealer celebrated 50 years by hosting a party and donating proceeds to a good cause.

Palm Beach Co. deputy injured in car accident
01/16/2012 06:56 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy is being treated in the hospital after a car rear-ended her patrol vehicle.

Fire sparks inside abandoned duplex
01/16/2012 11:30 PM
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. -- Officials are investigating a fire that sparked inside a South Florida duplex.

Local store hosts food and toy drive
01/16/2012 11:48 PM
MIAMI -- Hundreds of South Florida families in need received food and toys thanks to a local furniture store.

Bank foreclosing on O.J. Simpson's Florida house
01/16/2012 10:31 AM
MIAMI -- A bank is foreclosing on the Florida home of O.J. Simpson, who is serving time in a Nevada prison for kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges.

South Floridians attend annual Three Kings Parade
01/15/2012 11:50 PM
MIAMI -- Hundreds attended one of South Florida's annual celebrations, Sunday.

Miami-Dade Police Director discusses layoffs
01/14/2012 11:27 PM
DORAL, Fla. -- One day after the Miami-Dade Police Department handed out pink slips to more than 100 officers, the police director spoke about the changes being made to the department.

Wounded soldiers swim with dolphins
01/14/2012 11:50 PM
MARATHON, Fla. -- Wounded soldiers experienced an excursion with Florida's wildlife after returning home for good.

Elderly woman escapes house fire
01/13/2012 10:41 PM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- An elderly woman is safe after barely escaping the flames that engulfed her home Friday night.

School monitor reassigned after inappropriate remark
01/13/2012 10:41 PM
PLANTATION, Fla. -- A South Florida mother is in disbelief after a school security guard made an inappropriate remark to her child.

Cat shot; needs $600 surgery
01/13/2012 11:10 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A family is faced with hundreds of dollars in medical bills after their pet cat was shot.

Thousands attend ceremony for fallen firefighter
01/14/2012 01:13 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A somber salute was held Friday for a local firefighter who lost his life during a training exercise last week.

9 arrested in DEA raid, including attorney's office employee
01/13/2012 12:52 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- DEA agents have arrested nine people in a huge South Florida drug trafficking ring, including a U.S. Attorney's Office official who works for the southern region.

Pilot dies after losing control of aircraft
01/14/2012 12:37 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A pilot has passed away after a medical condition, which caused him to lose control of his plane.

Mercedes-Benz releases controversial photo with Che Guevara
01/13/2012 07:00 PM
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Some South Florida Cuban exiles are disappointed after seeing a controversial image during a luxury car presentation.

Man gets life for killing armored truck guard
01/13/2012 03:51 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A man convicted of killing a guard during a South Florida armored truck robbery has been sentenced to life in prison.

Former athletic director pleads not guilty to battery
01/13/2012 04:50 PM
MIAMI -- A middle school athletic director is facing charges after being accused of taking advantage of a student.

Fire sparks in assisted living facility
01/13/2012 05:33 PM
MIAMI -- A fire broke out inside an assisted living facility, which forced out the residents inside.

Woman at bus stop struck and killed by car
01/13/2012 10:34 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A woman has lost her life after a vehicle struck and killed her.

Shelter still testing dogs for distemper
01/13/2012 03:52 PM
MEDLEY, Fla. -- A South Florida animal shelter is testing for trouble one more day after several dogs tested positive for a contagious condition.

Man arrested after car hits bystander
01/13/2012 06:30 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida man is facing charges after he harassed customers at a South Florida store and an innocent bystander nearly lost his life.

Local boaters discover giant endangered fish
01/13/2012 10:48 PM
MIAMI -- Some South Florida boaters found a 10-foot-long endangered sawfish floating lifeless in the water and believe another fisherman killed it.

Officer accused of falsifying report sentenced
01/13/2012 12:39 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A former police officer convicted of falsifying records received his sentencing Friday.

Lynn U.'s Haiti volunteers remembered
01/13/2012 01:38 PM
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Two years ago today Haiti was devastated by a powerful earthquake that killed more than 300,000 people.

Soldier rides along with police during drug operation
01/12/2012 06:35 PM
SOUTH MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A local soldier provided back up for local police officers during a major drug operation.

Miamians have opportunity to see Pope in Cuba
01/13/2012 06:18 PM
MIAMI -- The pope taking a historic trip to Cuba, and South Florida's archbishop will lead a pilgrimage to the island, which you can be a part of.

Police hope to return stolen goods; 2 arrests made
01/13/2012 01:24 PM
KENDALL, Fla. --Police are showing off a stash of stolen goods in hopes the rightful owners will come forward to claim it.

Police arrest suspect for market beating
01/13/2012 06:11 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- Police have arrested the gunman responsible for a supermarket scare.

Boater rescued from sinking vessel
01/13/2012 12:37 PM
OFF MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A Good Samaritan rescued a man from a sinking boat off Government Cut Thursday.

Construction detours traffic on SR-836
01/13/2012 11:54 AM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A major roadway project is detouring traffic on the Dolphin Expressway for the next six days.

Road closures for firefighters' procession
01/13/2012 11:44 AM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Drivers can expect intermittent road closures during the procession for a veteran Pompano Beach firefighter.

US ambassador to Haiti set to give update in Miami
01/13/2012 06:58 AM
MIAMI -- The U.S. ambassador to Haiti will be in Miami to give a public update on earthquake recovery efforts in Haiti.

Suspicious package prompts evacuations
01/13/2012 11:08 AM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A suspicious package prompted an emergency evacuation at a South Florida building Thursday night.

Deputies search for business burglars
01/13/2012 11:23 AM
WEST PARK, Fla. -- Broward Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for two men who burglarized a South Florida roofing company.

Family makes plea to find loved one's killer
01/12/2012 12:59 PM
MIAMI -- A South Florida family is making a plea in hopes that it will lead to the capture of the killer of their loved one.

Fla. bill inspired by Caylee Anthony clears panel
01/12/2012 09:35 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A bill inspired by the Caylee Anthony case is advancing in the Florida Legislature, just don't call it "Caylee's Law."

Fla. Gov. wants review of special taxing districts
01/12/2012 09:31 PM
TALLAHASSE, Fla. -- Gov. Rick Scott, in a move that could reverberate from fire stations in the Panhandle to Walt Disney World, ordered Thursday a review of the state's more than 1,600 special taxing districts.

Teen pleads guilty in home invasion robbery
01/12/2012 07:08 PM
MIAMI -- A South Florida woman involved in a deadly home invasion entered a guilty plea in court Thursday.

Bondi says no slot machines for Gretna, Ebro
01/12/2012 09:32 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida law doesn't allow slot machines at pari-mutuel facilities outside Miami-Dade and Broward counties, Attorney General Pam Bondi said in an advisory opinion Thursday.

Dade's mayor vetoes commissions decision not to cut budget
01/12/2012 06:53 PM
MIAMI -- Miami-Dade County's mayor has made good on a threat to veto the commissioners decision that falls short on filling a budget gap that could affect the jobs of hundreds of police officers.

Car crash prompts store evacuation
01/12/2012 06:27 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue responded to the scene of an accident where a car slammed into an electrical box.

2 masked robbers on the run
01/12/2012 04:51 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police are looking for two suspects who robbed a convenience store Thursday morning.

Suspicious package shuts down customs
01/12/2012 10:38 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -- Customs has reopened at a South Florida airport after a suspicious package caused concern Wednesday night..

Elderly man robbed and attacked inside home
01/12/2012 12:58 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police are investigating a robbery where an elderly man was attacked.

Florida to close 11 correctional facilities
01/12/2012 03:07 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Corrections is closing seven state prisons and four work camps for a savings of roughly $90 million over the next two years.

Man arrested, charged with hate crime
01/12/2012 12:22 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- A man once thought to be a victim has been arrested and charged with a hate crime.

Police: officer shoots dog in self-defense
01/12/2012 12:18 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A Miami-Dade Police officer said he was forced to fire on a dog after it bit him, Wednesday.

Rosie O'Donnell responds to controversial shark pictures
01/12/2012 07:23 PM
UNDATED -- Celebrity star Rosie O'Donnell is being put in the hot seat after she caught a shark on a fishing trip off the South Florida coast several years ago.

Convicted commissioner spared harsh sentence
01/12/2012 07:17 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida commissioner convicted of corruption returned to court for her sentencing.

Utility worker burned on the job
01/12/2012 04:20 PM
AVENTURA, Fla. -- A utility worker had to be hospitalized after he was burned on the job.

Car crashes into business; no injuries
01/12/2012 04:19 PM
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. -- No injuries were reported after a car crashed into a Lauderdale Lakes business.

Anthony says she became pregnant after party
01/12/2012 04:27 PM
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony told a psychiatrist that she became pregnant with her daughter, Caylee, after passing out at a party when she was 18 years old, according to depositions in which the doctor said tests gave no indication that Anthony was mentally ill as she faced her murder trial.

Miami Beach lawmakers re-examine surfing ban
01/12/2012 05:38 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Surf's up for dozens of aficionados after some lawmakers agreed that it is time to quit enforcing an unusual ban.

New JetBlue flight connects West Palm, Hartford
01/12/2012 06:09 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- JetBlue is launching a new daily flight between West Palm Beach and Hartford, Conn.

Haitians in Florida mark earthquake anniversary
01/12/2012 06:07 AM
MIAMI -- Haitians in South Florida are preparing to mark the second anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake that crippled their Caribbean homeland.

Judge wants update on Everglades pollution fixes
01/12/2012 06:05 AM
MIAMI -- A federal judge in Miami has summoned federal and state environmental officials to a hearing on whether progress is being made to restore the Florida Everglades.

Fla group sues for documents on Haiti deportations
01/12/2012 06:02 AM
MIAMI -- Immigrant advocates in Miami are suing the federal government to access documents about deportations of convicted criminals to Haiti.

DirecTV Notice
01/12/2012 02:50 PM
Notice to DirecTV subscribers: Sunbeam Television Corporation, the parent company of WSVN-TV Channel 7, is currently negotiating a renewal of its carriage agreement with DirecTV.

1 dead in police-involved shooting
01/11/2012 05:26 PM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- A police-involved shooting at a South Florida neighborhood has left one person dead.

School bus collides with car
01/11/2012 08:49 AM
MARGATE, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating an accident involving a school bus.

Crews monitor brush fire
01/11/2012 08:34 AM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Crews are monitoring a brush fire near Okeechobee Road.

Local cast in 'Jersey Boys' comes to South Florida
01/11/2012 08:17 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Floridian cast member is back in town as 'Jersey Boys' hits the stage in Fort Lauderdale.

Cause of death determined for local football player
01/11/2012 05:07 PM
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- The Broward County Medical Examiner has determined the cause of death of a former South Florida football player.

Witnesses' statements released in police ATV accident
01/11/2012 07:04 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- The State Attorney's Office has released audio interviews with a group of women who witnessed an ATV accident involving one of two on-duty police officers after meeting the officers during a night on the beach.

Attack caught on camera, police search for suspect
01/11/2012 09:54 AM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- Police have released surveillance video of a South Florida man who was pistol whipped during an altercation outside of a lounge.

Outbreak at animal shelter prompts precautions
01/11/2012 12:43 PM
MEDLEY, Fla. -- A South Florida animal shelter is taking precautions to stop the spread of a dangerous disease after several dogs tested positive for the contagious condition.

Man pleads for help in finding brother's killers
01/11/2012 12:33 PM
DORAL, Fla. -- A South Florida man is making a desperate plea for help in finding his brother's killers.

Mother of sick girl pleads for stolen cell phone
01/11/2012 06:31 PM
PLANTATION, Fla. -- A South Florida mother is asking for the return of her cell phone for the irreplaceable videos and photos of her now sick daughter that were on the memory card.

SUV catches fire after car crash
01/11/2012 10:40 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A sport utility vehicle flipped over and burst into flames on a South Florida road after a two-car crash.

Police search for body shop bandits
01/11/2012 04:45 PM
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. -- Police are asking for the public's help to catch a group of thieves who stole from a South Florida body shop.

Anthony says computer was hacked
01/11/2012 08:20 AM
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony says in her probation report that her computer was recently hacked.

South Fla. murder case closed because suspect died
01/11/2012 06:45 AM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Authorities say a murder case has been closed after they learned the suspect in a triple murder killed himself.

Woman accused of abusing 19-year-old grandson
01/10/2012 10:43 PM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- A South Florida grandmother accused of abusing her grandson is speaking exclusively with 7News about the alarming allegations.

Scott stresses cooperation in State of the State
01/10/2012 03:18 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Gov. Rick Scott told lawmakers in his second State of the State address Tuesday that Florida needs to continue to streamlining government, cutting corporate taxes and eliminating regulations in an effort to help existing businesses grow and to lure more here.

Labor rally hosted on eve of legislative session
01/10/2012 10:50 PM
MIAMI -- A South Florida labor rally sent a united message to lawmakers on the eve of Florida's annual legislative session.

Astronaut meets with students to talk space
01/10/2012 05:08 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- An astronaut shared his stories of space with hundreds of South Florida students Tuesday.

Accused serial rapist named person of interest in murder
01/10/2012 04:39 PM
MIAMI -- Police are reaching out to the public for leads that may identify further victims of an alleged serial rapist taken into custody Dec. 30. The suspect has also been named a person of interest in a murder case.

Man pistol whipped during fight hospitalized
01/10/2012 09:40 AM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- A South Florida man is recovering in the hospital after being pistol whipped during a fight at a lounge.

2 cats die in house fire but 4 saved
01/10/2012 12:32 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Several animals found themselves trapped by flames at a South Florida home, and not all of them would make it out alive.

Fire breaks out at department store
01/10/2012 08:20 AM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- Crews had to evacuate a South Florida department store after a small fire broke out.

Muslim man from Kosovo charged in Fla. bomb plot
01/10/2012 11:46 AM
TAMPA, Fla. -- A Kosovo-born man was charged with plotting to attack Tampa-area nightclubs and a sheriff's office with bombs and an assault rifle to avenge wrongs done to Muslims, federal authorities said Monday.

Craigslist robber behind bars thanks to victim
01/10/2012 07:10 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A would-be robber who answered a Craigslist ad is behind bars after his victim refused to let him get away.

Boy, 3, badly burned when he falls into bonfire
01/10/2012 11:24 AM
LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. -- Fire officials say a 3-year-old boy was severely burned after he tripped and fell into a bonfire outside his family's Palm Beach County home.

BSO deputy cruiser collides with car
01/10/2012 10:23 AM
COOPER CITY, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating a collision involving a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy.

Family to sue owner of bus where FAMU student died
01/10/2012 09:14 AM
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The parents of a Florida A&M band member who died after a hazing ritual last November said they will sue the company that owns the bus where the hazing took place.

Fl. Senate panel signs off on gambling expansion
01/10/2012 07:19 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A bid to bring three megacasinos in Florida is moving ahead in the state Legislature for now.

Driver saved after truck crashes in water
01/10/2012 05:13 PM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- Rescue crews pulled a man out of his truck after it plunged into water, Monday.

Palm Beach officials OK new casino ship
01/10/2012 06:37 AM
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. -- Officials in Palm Beach County have given approval to a new casino ship.

Plane crash lands; minor injuries
01/10/2012 07:05 PM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating a crash landing at a South Florida airport.

Outbreak of distemper at Miami animal shelter
01/10/2012 07:23 AM
MIAMI -- Officials at the Miami-Dade animal shelter say 23 dogs have come down with distemper.

NASA chief: will work out ownership of space items
01/10/2012 06:39 AM
MIAMI -- NASA chief Charles Bolden says the agency is committed to working out ownership issues for artifacts that flew in space aboard Apollo moon shots and other missions.

Child porn trial delayed for former Fla. ICE chief
01/10/2012 06:38 AM
MIAMI -- Trial on child pornography charges is being delayed for a former top official in South Florida's Immigration and Customs Enforcement office.

Police investigate murder-suicide
01/09/2012 07:51 AM
KENDALL, Fla. -- Police are investigating a murder-suicide at a South Florida home.

Teen pleads guilty to violent robberies near beach
01/09/2012 06:36 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A suspect accused in a string of violent robberies entered a plea in court.

Good Samaritans save man from submerged vehicle
01/09/2012 07:01 PM
NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Good Samaritans rushed to the aid of an elderly man after his car plunged into Biscayne Bay, Sunday.

2 survive plane crash at sea
01/09/2012 10:50 PM
OPA-LOCKA, Fla. -- A father and daughter are safe after being rescued at sea when their plane crashed off the Bahamas.

NASA says it's working to resolve items' ownership
01/09/2012 05:45 PM
MIAMI -- The head of NASA met Monday with former astronauts to discuss who owns space artifacts from moon shots and other missions, saying afterward that the agency will work cooperatively with them to resolve what's recently become a contentious issue.

Fire ignites inside vacant classroom
01/09/2012 04:29 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- A fire broke out inside a school over the weekend.

Thieves crash car into business, steal ATM
01/09/2012 05:31 PM
MIAMI -- Police are searching for three thieves who crashed a car into a South Florida business and stole an ATM.

Police cruiser catches fire on highway
01/09/2012 12:30 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A Fort Lauderdale Police cruiser caught fire on the highway, early Monday morning.

Toy in microwave starts house fire
01/10/2012 06:56 PM
OPA-LOCKA, Fla. -- Authorities say a toy in a microwave is to blame for a fire inside a South Florida home.

Crews rescue trapped driver
01/09/2012 10:19 AM
COOPER CITY, Fla. -- Crews have rescued a driver who was trapped in her car after a bad accident.

SUV crashes into building
01/09/2012 04:20 PM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Investigators say faulty brakes were to blame for a car accident Monday.

Former BSO deputy shoots man
01/09/2012 05:55 PM
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. -- A retired Broward Sheriff's Office deputy says he was forced to open fire on a homeless man after the man threatened his family, Saturday.

Car crashes into house; residents unharmed
01/09/2012 10:57 PM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- Residents inside a South Florida home escaped injury after a car accidentally crashed into the back of the house.

House fire spreads to nearby woods
01/09/2012 09:31 AM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Crews have extinguished a fire that started in a home and spread to a nearby wooded area.

US expels Venezuelan diplomat from Miami
01/09/2012 12:33 PM
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is expelling Venezuela's consul general in Miami after allegations surfaced that she discussed possible cyber-attacks on U.S. soil while she was stationed at her country's embassy in Mexico.

Boil water advisory lifted in Fort Lauderdale
01/09/2012 10:43 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A boil water advisory in Fort Lauderdale has been lifted.

Disease outbreak prompts free testing for adopted dogs
01/09/2012 06:15 PM
MEDLEY, Fla. -- Miami-Dade Animal Services is offering free testing for adopted dogs after a disease outbreak at the shelter.

Air conditioning units stolen from local church
01/09/2012 11:19 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida church is without air conditioning after thieves stole two units from the building.

S Fla, Keys officials plan for rising sea levels
01/09/2012 07:55 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Officials from South Florida and the Florida Keys are seeking public comment on a draft plan to deal with rising sea levels.

Firefighter dies during training exercise
01/07/2012 06:13 PM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida firefighter has lost his life in a fatal fall.

Motorcyclist survives hit-and-run accident
01/08/2012 06:22 PM
MIAMI -- A motorcyclist is lucky to be alive after surviving a hit-and-run accident on a South Florida highway ramp.

Residents displaced after house fire
01/08/2012 05:37 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Residents of a South Florida home were forced out after a fire, Sunday.

Homeowner tied up and robbed; suspect at large
01/07/2012 05:39 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- An elderly woman is speaking out after she says she was attacked and robbed at home.

Bullets fly during Christmas Eve dinner; 2 injured
01/07/2012 06:40 PM
WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A family is outraged after two of their loved ones were injured in a Christmas Eve shooting.

Family pleads for help in finding killer
01/07/2012 05:05 PM
MIAMI -- A South Florida family is seeking justice after a gunman fired several shots into a sport utility vehicle and killed their loved one.

Massive makeover set for South Florida neighborhood
01/07/2012 07:15 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida neighborhood is set to get a massive makeover, hoping to become the newest hot spot for locals.

Local student places at national math competition
01/07/2012 11:13 PM
MIAMI -- A South Florida math whiz returned home after competing in an elite math contest.

Fire sparks inside South Florida school
01/07/2012 06:06 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- Firefighters battled flames that sparked inside a South Florida school, Saturday.

Local shelter animals at risk after disease outbreak
01/07/2012 06:05 PM
MIAMI -- Thousands of animals are at risk after a disease outbreak at a South Florida animal shelter.

Women to climb Kilimanjaro for good cause
01/07/2012 01:00 AM
A group of women are planning to climb one of the highest mountains in the world to draw attention to an issue that is prevalent in South Florida.

Stolen bird reunited with owner
01/07/2012 06:39 PM
MIAMI -- Peaches, the cockatoo stolen from the front porch of a South Florida home, is back with her rightful owner thanks to a pet detective.

Boaters cautioned to watch for manatees
01/07/2012 08:10 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Boaters are being cautioned to look out for manatees that may be congregating near power plants during the state's chilly weather.

Wheelchair basketball team plays first game
01/07/2012 06:11 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Members of a unique South Florida basketball team made their dream to play and compete a reality.

Rescue crews pull driver from mangled truck
01/06/2012 08:14 AM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Rescue crews used the jaws of life to save a driver after his box truck slammed into the back of a dump truck.

Man accused of torturing, killing kitten
01/07/2012 07:21 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida man is behind bars after police said he abused his wife and then tortured and killed a kitten.

Police looking for suspect in fatal alleged domestic dispute
01/06/2012 07:22 AM
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. -- A mother of nine is dead after an alleged domestic dispute with her boyfriend, and police are searching for the suspect.

Teen arrested in stabbing
01/06/2012 05:12 PM
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- A teen was taken into police custody after she was accused of stabbing a classmate.

Serial bank robber at large
01/07/2012 04:31 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- Police are searching for a crook who robbed two banks in one hour.

Hundreds of Miami-Dade officer layoffs expected
01/06/2012 11:07 PM
MIAMI -- Miami-Dade commissioners voted against forcing officers in the county to spend more of their hard-earned money, which means that hundreds of officers may soon receive pink slips.

Boil water order issued after water main break
01/07/2012 10:12 AM
MIAMI -- A precautionary boil water order has been issued for a South Florida neighborhood after a 12-inch water main break.

Rock-throwing teen faces judge
01/06/2012 12:14 PM
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. -- A teen went before a judge after he is accused of throwing a rock at a county bus.

Parent arrested for pulling knife on student
01/06/2012 07:05 PM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- A family has been left shaken up after a young student said she was threatened by another student's parent while at school.

Crews extinguish grease fire inside duplex
01/06/2012 05:42 PM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Fire rescue crews have put out a fire that broke out inside a South Florida home.

Good Samaritan gives fire victim $1,000 check
01/06/2012 06:55 PM
MIAMI -- A Good Samaritan is lending a helping hand to an elderly woman whose home became engulfed in flames when she used a space heater to keep warm.

NASA questions Apollo 13 cmdr's right to sell list
01/06/2012 09:35 AM
MIAMI -- NASA is questioning whether Apollo 13 commander James Lovell has the right to sell a 70-page checklist from the flight that includes his handwritten calculations crucial in guiding the damaged spacecraft back to Earth.

Home riddled with bullets again
01/06/2012 12:34 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A family is terrified after their home was hit with a barrage of bullets for a second time in just weeks.

Casey Anthony's parents worried as video surfaces
01/06/2012 09:19 PM
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony's parents said Thursday they're concerned that a purported video diary of their daughter circulating online could put her in harm's way.

Stolen Baby Jesus returned
01/06/2012 07:17 PM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- Days after a holiday crime in one South Florida community, someone seems to have found Jesus.

2 students arrested after stabbing near school
01/06/2012 04:48 PM
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- Police are investigating the stabbing of a student near Miramar High School, Thursday.

BSO deputy killed in crash memorialized
01/06/2012 05:41 PM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- A Broward Sheriff's Office deputy killed in a motorcycle crash is being remembered today.

Worker injured at waste management facility
01/06/2012 12:36 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- A worker at a waste management facility had to be hospitalized after becoming stuck in a pile of trash.

Hollywood cop resigns after internal investigation
01/06/2012 06:50 AM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A South Florida police officer resigned following an internal affairs investigation revealed he didn't complete a traffic report about a possible DUI involving his fiancée.

Man arrested, charged in Fla. abortion clinic fire
01/05/2012 09:19 PM
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Authorities say a homeless man charged Thursday with setting a New Year's Day fire that gutted a family planning clinic told investigators he acted out of a strong disbelief in abortion and was also fueled by seeing a young woman enter the clinic while he looked on recently with protesters.

Grease fire breaks out at SoBe restaurant
01/05/2012 05:38 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A restaurant in Miami Beach's South of 5th section sustained some fire damage Thursday.

Officer hospitalized after crash
01/05/2012 12:33 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- An officer was taken to the hospital after someone crashed into that officer's vehicle.

Sexual assault victim speaks about ordeal
01/05/2012 06:45 PM
MIAMI -- The victim of a robbery turned sexual assault spoke out about the incident as police continue to search for her assailant.

Police warn residents about on-line ad dangers
01/05/2012 10:51 PM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- A local police department is warning residents to be cautious of Craigslist ads after they received reports of several residents who were attacked when they used the on-line service.

Car crashes into convenience store
01/05/2012 04:46 PM
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A building has been deemed unsafe after a car crashed into it.

Man accused of rape arrested
01/05/2012 07:49 AM
PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. -- Police have arrested a 20-year-old man accused of raping a teenage girl on a cruise ship.

Jet makes emergency landing at local airport
01/05/2012 08:24 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -- A private jet had to make an emergency landing at a South Florida airport.

Fire breaks out at Miami Beach restaurant
01/05/2012 08:17 AM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Crews have extinguished a grease fire that broke out at a Miami Beach restaurant.

Three armed jewelry thieves at large
01/05/2012 06:17 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- A band of armed crooks were captured on surveillance video as they robbed a jewelry store.

FHP concludes review of speeding officer case
01/05/2012 05:18 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A case involving a feud between two law enforcement agencies has come to a close.

Florida high school grades rise again in 2011
01/05/2012 02:59 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's public high schools got better grades again in the second year since the state added non-test factors such as graduation rates, college preparation and participation in advanced classes to their annual assessments, education officials announced Wednesday.

Another cold day for South Florida
01/04/2012 01:16 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- The last time temperatures fell this low in South Florida happened nearly a year ago, but Wednesday might be the last day of cold air before 70-degree temperatures return.

Crops only slightly damaged by cold air
01/04/2012 01:00 PM
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- South Florida farmers are hopeful their crops survived the freezing cold weather overnight.

Fla. Ponzi schemer implicates many others in crime
01/04/2012 09:30 PM
MIAMI -- Over two grueling weeks, convicted Florida Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein laid out in incriminating detail how far the tentacles stretched in his $1.2 billion fraud, pointing the finger at numerous lawyers, bankers, business people, relatives, friends and unnamed law enforcement officials and politicians.

Bank of America museum program extended
01/04/2012 05:58 PM
MIAMI -- Two major national banks are extending a program that allows its customers free entry into museums.

Renovated home goes up in flames
01/04/2012 07:12 AM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- An overnight fire has gutted a South Florida home undergoing renovations.

Flames burn boarding house
01/04/2012 04:49 PM
EL PORTAL, Fla. -- Fire rescue crews battled a fire that sparked inside a South Florida boarding house.

School evacuated after fire on campus
01/04/2012 04:40 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- A trash can fire sparked an evacuation of an elementary school, Wednesday.

Cameras roll on home burglary
01/04/2012 10:46 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida homeowner is hoping home surveillance video will lead to an arrest after a robber ransacked the house.

Police investigating homicide
01/04/2012 04:45 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Police are investigating a murder mystery after discovering a body inside a South Florida apartment.

Police find driver involved in fatal hit and run
01/04/2012 08:23 AM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Police have found the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run that happened on Christmas Eve.

School bus involved in minor crash, no injuries
01/04/2012 12:24 PM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- A school bus carrying several children collided with another vehicle Wednesday morning.

Fla. Ponzi schemer implicates many others in crime
01/04/2012 02:59 PM
MIAMI -- Over two grueling weeks, convicted Florida Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein laid out in incriminating detail how far the tentacles stretched in his $1.2 billion fraud, pointing the finger at numerous lawyers, bankers, business people, relatives, friends and unnamed law enforcement officials and politicians.

Baker talks about birthday cake dilemma
01/04/2012 11:15 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A cake baker is speaking out after she says the cake she prepared for a special occasion was pushed aside in favor of another.

Fla. Ponzi schemer implicates many in crime
01/04/2012 12:13 PM
MIAMI -- Convicted Florida Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein has laid out in incriminating detail how far the tentacles stretched in his $1.2 billion fraud during two weeks of sworn testimony.

No one injured after car crashes into storefront
01/04/2012 04:19 PM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- A driver blamed faulty brakes in her sport utility vehicle for her crash into a Pompano Beach business Tuesday.

Former teacher accepts jail time as part of plea
01/04/2012 12:27 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A former South Florida teacher accepted a plea deal Tuesday morning.

FBI investigating powder found at SAO
01/04/2012 05:52 PM
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The FBI is investigating a potentially toxic problem at the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office.

Crews investigate house fire
01/04/2012 04:48 PM
NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Fire officials are investigating a house fire caused by electrical wires.

Man accused of killing family members faces judge
01/04/2012 05:40 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida man accused of killing his family members faced a judge, Tuesday.

Dog feared lost at sea found
01/04/2012 05:59 PM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- A four-legged friend feared lost at sea has been found.

Delayed Fla. high school grades being released
01/04/2012 09:17 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida high schools are finally getting their grades.

Student attacked by "kids" with pellet gun
01/03/2012 06:51 PM
SOUTH MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A college student is hoping the three suspects who he says ambushed him outside his home will be caught.

Hit-and-run suspect in hiding blames police
01/03/2012 06:49 PM
SWEETWATER, Fla. -- The suspect wanted after fleeing from police during a traffic stop, causing a car crash with injuries, blames law enforcement for the incident.

Warehouse catches fire, no injuries
01/03/2012 10:19 AM
DAVIE, Fla. -- Crews are investigating a fire that broke out a South Florida warehouse.

Crooks burglarize Rent-A-Center
01/03/2012 10:39 AM
MIAMI -- Police are looking for two men who burglarized a South Florida rent-to-own store.

Crooks steal jewelry from Plantation home
01/03/2012 04:59 PM
PLANTATION, Fla. -- A homeowner is pleading for the public's help in finding the crooks who burglarized her home on New Year's Eve.

Stolen medical equipment recovered
01/03/2012 06:56 PM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Medical equipment stolen from a local volunteer group is back in the right hands, thanks to a 7News viewer.

Melanie Amaro visits So. Fla. radio station
01/03/2012 06:53 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- X Factor winner Melanie Amaro has returned home to South Florida and started the new year by hitting the local airwaves.

Firefighter, resident injured in house fire
01/03/2012 05:43 PM
MIAMI -- A firefighter and resident suffered injures in a South Florida house fire that caused extensive smoke damage, Monday.

Murder conviction tossed after trial notes erased
01/03/2012 06:25 AM
MIAMI -- An appeals court has thrown out a South Florida man's murder conviction and life sentence because a court reporter accidentally erased the transcript of the trial.

Historic firehouse gets restored in Miami
01/03/2012 06:24 AM
MIAMI -- A historic Miami firehouse that has been abandoned for more than 20 years will be rebuilt and restored.

Temperatures to tumble in South Florida
01/02/2012 09:47 AM
MIAMI -- As a cold front moves into South Florida Monday evening, temperatures are expected to drop drastically overnight and officials are advising residents to prepare for the chilly weather.

2 dead in shooting, suspect arrested
01/02/2012 06:17 AM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- Police have arrested a gunman who opened fire on his family members inside a South Florida home, killing two and injuring another.

BSO deputy killed in motorcycle crash
01/02/2012 10:19 PM
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. -- The Broward Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a veteran deputy after a motorcycle crash, Sunday.

South Florida welcomes first babies of 2012
01/02/2012 11:01 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Local parents celebrated the new year with South Florida's first babies born in 2012.

Broward students return to school
01/02/2012 06:07 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- School is back in session for students in Broward County.

FAMU trustees will create anti-hazing committee
01/02/2012 11:47 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida A&M University's board of trustees will create an independent committee to study hazing.

Missing police bloodhound returned to handler
01/02/2012 05:05 PM
SWEETWATER, Fla. -- A missing South Florida police search dog has been found.

Crews battle fire on boat
01/02/2012 10:53 PM
KEY WEST, Fla. -- Fire crews battled the blaze on board a vessel at a local marina.

Police: Celebratory gunfire wounds Florida boy, 12
01/01/2012 05:09 PM
RUSKIN, Fla. -- Authorities say celebratory gunfire falling from the sky critically injured a 12-year-old Tampa Bay-area boy.

1 dead in police-involved shooting on Miami Beach
12/31/2011 07:35 AM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida man who was wounded in a police-involved shooting outside of a local nightclub has succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities search for masked bank robber
12/31/2011 12:49 PM
WESTON, Fla. -- Authorities are searching for a bank robber who ambushed two employees before taking off with a large amount of cash.

Stolen shelter dog possibly found
12/31/2011 06:33 PM
MEDLEY, Fla. -- According to officials, one of the stolen dogs from a local animal shelter may have been found.

Police search for armed bank robber
12/31/2011 05:59 PM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- Police are searching for an armed man who robbed a South Florida bank.

Local Archbishop returns from Cuba
12/31/2011 06:42 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Fla. -- A local Archbishop has returned to South Florida after a spiritual trip to Cuba.

Thieves, civilians hospitalized after car crash
12/31/2011 05:58 PM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- Six people, including four thieves, were hospitalized after a car crash that resulted from a robbery escape.

2 found dead in boat in Florida Keys
12/31/2011 04:21 PM
KEY LARGO, Fla. -- Authorities in the Florida Keys say two men found dead inside a boat may have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning.

Curfew enacted for Miami Lakes teens
12/31/2011 06:41 PM
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. -- Miami Lakes city officials are calling for a "time out," enacting a new curfew designed to keep teens supervised at a popular city hangout.

Shot Marine used fingers to plug bullet holes
12/31/2011 06:06 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- A Marine officer said Friday he reacted as he was trained to do by chasing two men who stole a gold necklace he thought they were buying, and then using his fingers to plug bullet holes in his body when one of them opened fire.

Crane collapses at construction site
12/30/2011 10:51 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A crane came crashing down at a Fort Lauderdale construction site.

Police searching for charity jar crook
12/31/2011 05:12 PM
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. -- Police are searching for a man suspected of snatching a jar containing a collection meant for children.

Video released of Subway restaurant robbery
12/30/2011 05:26 PM
DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- Police have released surveillance video of an armed restaurant robbery in hopes that the video will lead to an arrest.

Dogs stolen from animal shelter
12/31/2011 07:09 PM
MEDLEY, Fla. -- Several dogs have gone missing after being snatched from a South Florida animal shelter.

Pedestrian killed while crossing I-95
12/30/2011 10:31 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A family is mourning the loss of their loved one who was struck and killed while trying to cross a busy highway.

Man shot in police-involved shooting
12/30/2011 12:22 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A police-involved shooting at a local car dealership has sent one man to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.

Attorney promotes reparations for Holocaust survivors
12/30/2011 05:23 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A law firm is working hard to obtain benefits for dozens of Holocaust survivors in South Florida.

New show currently filming at MIA
12/30/2011 07:24 PM
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -- A South Florida airport will soon get its own TV show.

Coast Guard seizes cocaine worth $245 million
12/30/2011 08:10 AM
NEAR THE GULF OF MEXICO -- The Coast Guard and Navy Task Force have seized more than two tons of cocaine from a vessel.

Baby Jesus figurine stolen from nativity display
12/30/2011 06:30 PM
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. -- Police are searching for a thief accused of stealing baby Jesus from a nativity scene.

Police searching for armed serial robber
12/30/2011 05:50 PM
MIAMI -- Police have released new surveillance video of a man they believe is a serial, armed robber.

Florida was weird as only it can be in 2011
12/30/2011 10:28 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Did you hear about the giant Lego man that washed up on Siesta Key beach? What about the man who walked into a bar, ordered a beer and disappeared for 30 minutes to rob a bank, only to return and finish his drink? Or how about the puzzling story of the baby grand piano that showed up on a sandbar near Miami?

Turnpike briefly shut down due to trailer fire
12/30/2011 05:45 PM
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- A trailer became engulfed in flames near the Florida Turnpike, which caused major traffic delays for commuters.

Anthony doesn't have to answer questions
12/30/2011 11:03 AM
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony doesn't have to answer questions in a defamation lawsuit until the appeal of her criminal charges is over.

Authorities urge resident safety on New Year's
12/29/2011 10:53 PM
MIAMI -- Police are encouraging South Florida residents to celebrate the new year responsibly.

Homeowner discovers live grenade in backyard
12/29/2011 06:50 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- The Bomb Squad removed a live grenade after a homeowner found the device in the backyard of her Kendall home.

Pregnant woman injured in crash
12/29/2011 06:12 PM
NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A pregnant driver found herself trapped and in trouble near Fort Lauderdale, Thursday.

Crashed plane removed from fence
12/29/2011 06:25 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A plane has been removed from off a fence after it crash landed at a South Florida airport.

1 stabbed, 1 shot after argument
12/29/2011 08:35 AM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- An argument between two friends ended with both men in the hospital.

Coral Gables preps for Orange Bowl parade
12/29/2011 12:24 PM
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- The City of Coral Gables is starting their parade preps.

Van collides with transit bus, no injuries
12/29/2011 10:10 AM
MIAMI -- Police are investigating a collision involving a van and transit bus.

Commissioners approve towing company law
12/29/2011 11:03 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- City of Sunrise commissioners have voted to approve a law that establishes stricter rules for towing companies that operate within the city.

Jet passengers recount crash landing
12/29/2011 05:49 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Passengers onboard a small jet plane that crash landed at a local airport recounted the heart-pounding moments of uncertainty before the landing.

Family's house burns while empty
12/29/2011 12:30 PM
DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- A fire broke out in a vacant home in Dania Beach home overnight Wednesday.

'Suspicious' item forces hotel evacuation
12/29/2011 07:50 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Police had to evacuate a South Florida hotel after a suspicious device was found.

Police, family search for hit and run suspect
12/29/2011 12:31 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Police are searching for the driver who struck and killed a pedestrian over the holiday weekend.

Boys found clinging to bridge rescued
12/29/2011 09:31 AM
BAL HARBOUR, Fla. -- A pair of children found handing on to the columns of a South Florida bridge have been rescued.

NYE preps underway in Downtown Miami
12/29/2011 12:30 PM
MIAMI -- South Florida's new year's symbol, Mr. Neon, is ready to rise.

WSVN gives big donation to Habitat
12/29/2011 01:11 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- A major donation from WSVN is giving a big boost to a Habitat For Humanity project.

AWOL soldier arrested
12/29/2011 06:24 PM
MIAMI -- A soldier is now behind bars after he went AWOL.

2 hospitalized after car crash
12/29/2011 11:09 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- Two people were hospitalized after their car collided with another car and later crashed into a semi-truck.

Car plunges in water; driver escapes
12/29/2011 04:54 PM
WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A driver is safe after her car plunged into a body of water near an airport.

2 arrested, 1 at large in rape of pregnant woman
12/29/2011 04:31 PM
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. -- Police are still looking for the third man involved in the sexual battery of a pregnant woman on a local college campus.

Rothstein makes allegations about cops, prostitutes
12/28/2011 10:47 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A convicted South Florida Ponzi schemer has issued some shocking allegations.

Police release video of fatal hit-and-run
12/28/2011 10:47 AM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Police are searching for the driver who struck and killed a pedestrian over the holiday weekend.

Local doctor killed in plane crash
12/28/2011 06:56 PM
VENICE, Fla. -- A local doctor has died after crashing in a small aircraft that experienced engine problems in Central Florida.

Students join in Kwanzaa celebrations
12/28/2011 05:31 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A group of South Florida students are among those taking part in an annual celebration of culture.

Family escapes house fire, dog rescued
12/28/2011 10:28 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A family of three is safe after a fire broke out in the garage of their home.

Victim uses crutches in would-be robbery
12/28/2011 06:45 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A South Florida man is talking about how he used his crutches to fight back against his attackers.

Pastor in critical condition after being shot
12/28/2011 12:30 PM
MIAMI -- A South Florida pastor is in critical but stable condition after her home was struck by a hail of bullets.

Police searching for horse slaughter suspect
12/28/2011 04:28 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Another horse has been slaughtered in South Florida, and authorities are now searching for those responsible.

Man arrested in business burglaries
12/28/2011 11:28 PM
MIAMI -- Police have made an arrest in a string of business burglaries.

Flames engulf SUV on local road
12/28/2011 11:27 PM
TAMARAC, Fla. -- Fire crews battled a blaze that engulfed a sport utility vehicle along a local road, Tuesday.

Family needs help burying stabbed man
12/28/2011 06:16 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- The family of a man fatally stabbed by a neighbor in a fight over loud music is asking for help to fund his funeral.

Pedestrian dies after several cars struck him
12/28/2011 12:16 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police are investigating a hit-and-run horror on a South Florida roadway after a pedestrian was struck by multiple cars.

Child struck by tram
12/28/2011 05:29 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A child has been hospitalized after being struck by a tram.

Mom accused of trying to sell baby gets visitation
12/28/2011 07:08 AM
MIAMI -- A South Florida woman facing charges of trying to sell her baby has been granted supervised visits with her three children.

Car nearly crashes into home
12/28/2011 05:25 PM
WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A South Florida family is doing fine after a car nearly slammed into their home.

Victims of Christmas burglary receive surprise
12/27/2011 11:26 PM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A week after a South Florida family's home was ransacked, the family enjoyed a special Christmas gift, thanks to a generous 7 News viewer.

Restaurant names dish after X Factor winner
12/28/2011 11:04 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- A local business has named a dish in honor of "X Factor" winner Melanie Amaro.

Small plane crashes in water; no injuries
12/27/2011 10:51 PM
MARATHON, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating why a small plane plunged into shallow water off the Florida Keys shortly after takeoff.

Plane given all clear after security scare
12/27/2011 12:13 PM
MIAMI -- Authorities met an American Eagle plane on the tarmac at Miami International Airport Tuesday after a suspicious incident on board.

Police question person of interest in business burglaries
12/27/2011 05:14 PM
MIAMI -- Authorities are questioning a person of interest who may be behind the recent burglaries at several South Florida businesses.

Python captured at South Florida home
12/27/2011 10:50 PM
PALMETTO BAY, Fla. -- A South Florida family had shocking surprise swimming in their pool, Sunday.

Thousands shop on the day after Christmas
12/27/2011 11:10 PM
SWEETWATER, Fla. -- Thousands of shoppers flooded stores and malls across South Florida on the day after Christmas.

Shuttle bus catches fire near I-95
12/27/2011 10:27 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A shuttle bus became engulfed in flames near a local highway.

Precautionary boil water advisory lifted
12/27/2011 02:06 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A boil water order for Fort Lauderdale has been lifted.

Fire breaks out at gas station
12/27/2011 10:24 PM
TAMARAC, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating a fire that sparked near a local gas station, Monday.

Driver injured in empty pool crash
12/27/2011 04:37 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A driver is recovering in the hospital after her vehicle plunged into an empty pool.

Christmas tree disposal in Miami-Dade
12/27/2011 04:38 PM
MIAMI -- Miami-Dade officials have issued Christmas tree disposal days for county residents.

Grenade discovered in passenger's bag at airport
12/27/2011 08:58 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Fla. -- Authorities discovered a potentially dangerous device in a South Florida airport, Monday.

South Florida gears up for NYE events
12/27/2011 07:08 PM
MIAMI -- With New Years Eve less than one week away, there are plenty of ways for you and your family to ring in 2012 at local events.

Helicopter crash kills 3, puts transplant on hold
12/27/2011 08:01 AM
MIAMI -- Three people were killed when a helicopter on its way to retrieve a heart for transplant crashed in northern Florida, leaving the patient to wait for another organ to become available.

South Florida celebrates first day of Kwanzaa
12/26/2011 10:29 PM
MIAMI -- South Florida residents have begun to commemorate the weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa.

Stolen dog reunited with owner
12/26/2011 06:09 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida woman received her Christmas wish after a local law enforcement officer found her stolen Yorkie.

'Cursing' baby doll upsets local parent
12/26/2011 09:57 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida parent is upset after a interactive doll she bought her daughter for Christmas said a curse word.

Aircraft wreck found off Florida's Atlantic coast
12/26/2011 09:38 PM
JUPITER, Fla. -- A scuba diver in Florida says he's found the remains of a WWII-era aircraft on the ocean floor.

Tri-Rail service restored after train struck pedestrian
12/26/2011 12:15 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Tri-Rail tracks are back open after a train struck and killed a pedestrian.

2 Mayo Clinic workers die in Fla. helicopter crash
12/26/2011 02:22 PM
PALATKA, Fla. -- Two Mayo Clinic employees flying to the University of Florida to harvest organs have been killed in a helicopter crash in north Florida.

Big Mama hosts toy giveaway on Christmas
12/26/2011 07:13 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Big Mama and her Team of Life spread the holiday spirit on Christmas Day to underprivileged kids.

Alleged gunman arrested, victim hospitalized
12/26/2011 07:11 PM
MIAMI -- Police arrested a suspected gunman after he allegedly shot a man in the street.

Flames damage local house
12/26/2011 11:14 PM
MIAMI -- Fire crews battled the blaze and smoke at a house fire, Sunday.

Melanie Amaro returns home for the holidays
12/26/2011 11:32 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Fla. -- 'X Factor' winner and South Florida singing sensation Melanie Amaro returned home for the holidays.

4 arrested in boat gear thefts in Florida Keys
12/26/2011 09:56 AM
KEY LARGO, Fla. -- A Florida Keys man awoke to find unexpected guests Christmas morning, but they weren't bringing him presents -- they were stealing equipment off his boat.

Keys man arrested after threatening firefighters
12/26/2011 09:55 AM
KEY LARGO, Fla. -- A Key Largo man was arrested after allegedly threatening firefighters investigating a fire on his property.

Hundreds celebrate Christmas at local church
12/26/2011 05:57 PM
MIAMI -- Hundreds celebrated Christmas mass at a South Florida church.

Bank robber at large
12/26/2011 11:00 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Police are searching for a man who robbed a local bank and is on the run.

Police: Florida man shot while trying to sell car
12/26/2011 07:09 AM
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- Police say a South Florida man trying to sell his car was shot by the prospective buyer.

Keys mosquito-suppression plan raises questions
12/26/2011 07:10 AM
KEY WEST, Fla. -- Environmental groups in the Florida Keys are questioning a plan to introduce genetically modified mosquitos in the island chain to fight the spread of dengue fever.

Heat fans spend Christmas watching season opener
12/25/2011 06:43 PM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Hundreds of Miami Heat fans left their presents at home to spend Christmas Day watching the Heat in the first official game of the season.

Local church donates hundreds of toys
12/25/2011 11:05 PM
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. -- A South Florida church gave away hundreds of toys on Christmas Day to underprivileged children.

Crews battle house fire
12/25/2011 05:59 PM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Fire rescue crews battled flames from a house fire, Sunday.

Water main break leaves thousands without water
12/24/2011 10:26 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Thousands of residents across several South Florida cities are without water after a major water main break, Saturday night.

K9 helps owner search for stolen dog
12/24/2011 10:53 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The owner of the stolen Yorkie continued the search for her pet with some help from another dog.

Big Mama, Team of Life spreads Christmas spirit
12/24/2011 11:07 PM
MIAMI -- Hundreds of South Florida children will have a Merry Christmas thanks to one local philanthropist who gave out donated toys all the way up to Christmas Eve.

Police search for fatal hit-and-run driver
12/24/2011 10:41 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident.

Police: Music dispute leads to stabbing in Miami
12/24/2011 05:08 PM
MIAMI -- Police say a Miami man was fatally stabbed after asking his neighbor to turn down the volume of his music.

Thieves steal Christmas tree from church
12/24/2011 10:58 PM
MIRAMAR, Fla. -- A South Florida church noticed its outdoor Christmas tree display had been stolen, one day before Christmas.

Family displaced after house fire
12/24/2011 10:44 PM
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida family has lost their home due to a vicious fire.

Local mall packed with last minute shoppers
12/24/2011 10:36 PM
SWEETWATER, Fla. -- Last minute shoppers flocked to South Florida malls to gather final presents just in time for Christmas.

Internet scams trick vacationers with fake rentals
12/24/2011 06:00 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A family from Suriname was the first of a string of guests to arrive at Steve Chase's million-dollar South Florida home expecting a vacation -- only, Chase didn't invite any of them.

Claims against Fla police add up to more than $1M
12/24/2011 05:47 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Records show that more than a $1 million has been paid out since 2005 in claims against a South Florida police department.

Local church robbed and defaced
12/23/2011 06:37 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A couple on a mission to do good found themselves victims of an unholy act at their South Florida church.

Marine recovering from gunshot wounds after robbery
12/23/2011 07:00 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- A South Florida Marine is on the road to recovery and speaking out after he was robbed and shot three times.

Woman speaks about finding lost service dog
12/23/2011 11:06 PM
WEST MIAMI, Fla. -- A South Florida couple is thanking the woman who found their beloved dog after the canine went missing.

4 arrested in elderly scam
12/23/2011 07:04 PM
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Four people are in police custody after, authorities said, they scammed an elderly man out of thousands of dollars.

Surveillance video released of store robbery
12/23/2011 05:10 PM
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. -- Police are searching for a crook who hit a South Florida store.

Alleged voyeur arrested at Sawgrass Mills
12/23/2011 04:35 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Police have arrested a man accused of taking pictures up female shoppers' skirts at South Florida's biggest mall.

Rescue worker's medical equipment stolen
12/23/2011 05:10 PM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- A first responder needs help to locate his stolen medical equipment.

Release of new Air Jordan stirs frenzy
12/23/2011 08:05 AM
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- The latest Air Jordan hits store shelves Friday morning and it seems die-hard fans will do almost anything to be the first in the door.

Hassle free air travel ahead of holiday weekend
12/23/2011 12:36 PM
MIAMI -- It is the Friday before Christmas and the holiday rush is on, but you would not know it if you are a traveler in South Florida.

Hospital helps family burglarized before Christmas
12/23/2011 01:00 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A local family received a holiday blessing after a grinch broke into their Southwest Miami-Dade home and stole their Christmas presents.

Slain officer's family hands out gifts
12/23/2011 06:25 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- The family of a fallen officer returned to the neighborhood where their loved one was killed to bring some holiday cheer to those in the community.

Miami Police Dept. gives out toys
12/23/2011 06:43 PM
MIAMI -- Officers from the Miami Police Department handed out toys to less fortunate children in the community.

Robbers ransack Sunrise home
12/23/2011 05:39 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Just days before Christmas, a family is coping with the aftermath of a cruel crime.

Secret Santas help layaway shoppers
12/23/2011 06:31 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- A South Florida father had a tough time paying for presents this year until he received a very special gift from some secret Santas.

Man charged for taking gun to airport
12/23/2011 05:12 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida man faced a judge after an airport security scare.

Man safe after car plunges into canal
12/23/2011 12:29 PM
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- A man escaped safely from his car after it crashed into a canal.

Over 100 arrested in drug bust
12/23/2011 01:08 PM
NORTH MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police have arrested more than 100 people in a North Miami-Dade drug bust.

7 News viewers help Christmas robbery victims
12/23/2011 07:16 PM
PLANTATION, Fla. -- Several 7 News viewers have stepped in to give to a family who had their Christmas presents stolen in a home burglary.

Owner reunited with missing service dog
12/23/2011 06:29 PM
MEDLEY, Fla. -- A dog owner has been reunited with his precious pooch after the canine went missing a few days ago.

Police search for mailbox bandit
12/23/2011 10:20 AM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Police are searching for a juvenile who stole a package from a mailbox at a South Florida home.

Thief breaks into ad agency, steals computer
12/23/2011 10:07 AM
MIAMI -- Police are searching for a burglar who broke into a South Florida public relations and advertising agency.

Christmas tree catches fire at home
12/23/2011 09:50 AM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A South Florida family is safe and sound after a Christmas tree caught fire inside their home.

Cargo plane full of toys sent to Haiti for holiday
12/23/2011 10:34 AM
MIAMI -- A cargo plane filled with numerous toys has been deployed to Haiti just in time for the holiday.

Man traveling nation helps out local family
12/23/2011 05:34 PM
DAVIE, Fla. -- A Los Angeles man is teaching the true meaning of paying it forward as he travels across the country to help others in need.

Big Mama, Home Depot help out local mother for Christmas
12/23/2011 06:16 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Big Mama and a popular home improvement store teamed up to save Christmas for a South Florida mother and her children.

Don King's annual turkey giveaway kicks off
12/23/2011 07:13 PM
DORAL, Fla. -- A legendary boxing promoter graciously gave away thousands of turkeys to those in need after his annual turkey giveaway was rescheduled.

Man injured in attempted robbery faces judge
12/23/2011 09:33 AM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- A would-be robber who was injured during a school burglary is facing charges.

2 arrested in Craigslist ad robbery, shooting
12/23/2011 05:32 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Two men are now behind bars after, police said, they robbed and shot a South Florida Marine.

Marine arrested after crash
12/23/2011 12:11 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A US Marine on his way to spread holiday cheer landed himself behind bars Thursday morning.

Police make arrest in brutal store beating
12/22/2011 06:20 AM
MIAMI -- Police have arrested a man in the brutal beating of a store clerk over the weekend.

Phony name-brand items confiscated in ICE operation
12/22/2011 04:57 PM
SWEETWATER, Fla. -- Federal agents have confiscated hundreds of pieces of counterfeit merchandise, in an operation aimed at getting phony name-brand items off South Florida's streets.

Teen in hospital to go home for the holidays
12/22/2011 10:47 PM
MIAMI -- A teen athlete who has been hospitalized for the past several months will be going home just in time for the holidays.

Surveillance video released of car break-in
12/22/2011 06:39 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. -- Police are searching for the thieves who smashed the back window of a car and took off with thousands of dollars.

Crews rescue 9 dogs from house fire
12/22/2011 08:13 AM
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Fire crews responded to a burning home early Thursday morning.

Teens busted breaking into home
12/22/2011 08:47 AM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Police have arrested a pair of alleged trouble-making teens, after they were caught hiding in a home they broke into.

Purse-snatching car burglar at large
12/22/2011 05:47 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A window-smashing, purse-snatching thief remains at large after he broke into a woman's car and stole some important documents.

Nursing school set to open at Nova Southeastern
12/22/2011 07:10 AM
DAVIE, Fla. -- Nova Southeastern University is preparing to open a College of Nursing.

Missing 1-year-old safe, reunited with mother
12/22/2011 10:14 AM
MIAMI -- A missing toddler is safe and sound after her mother reported she was abducted by her father.

Police search for armed gas station robber
12/22/2011 04:52 PM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Police need the public's help in finding an armed crook who robbed a man at a gas station.

Fla. imam seeks dismissal of terror support case
12/22/2011 06:03 AM
MIAMI -- A Muslim imam in Miami is seeking dismissal of a federal indictment charging that he orchestrated financial support for the Pakistani Taliban terrorist group.

Fla. foster children visit family for holidays
12/22/2011 06:01 AM
MIAMI -- Hundreds of Florida foster children will be visiting relatives or family friends for the holidays.

Woman devastated after thieves ransacked her home
12/21/2011 06:33 PM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- A South Florida woman is heartbroken after thieves ransacked and took off with valuable items from her home.

Man arrested in taxi driver shooting
12/22/2011 04:50 PM
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- Authorities have made an arrest in a cab driver's shooting.

South Florida girl missing
12/21/2011 09:14 AM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Police are searching for an 11-year-old girl who went missing Tuesday.

911 calls released in yacht fire
12/21/2011 04:48 PM
COCONUT GROVE, Fla. -- Police have released the calls for help after several yachts caught on fire over the weekend.

DNA, prints lead to arrest in Fla. cabbie shooting
12/21/2011 03:19 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- DNA from a soda bottle and fingerprints from a cap have led to an arrest in a recent shooting of a taxi driver in Broward County.

Future of casinos in Florida may come down to jobs
12/21/2011 03:56 PM
MIAMI -- Sun-drenched Miami has beaches, South Beach nightspots, a new stadium for the Miami Marlins and athletic superstars like LeBron James.

Man found lying in street, beaten with bat
12/21/2011 09:22 AM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Police are investigating the death of a man who was found lying in the street, early Wednesday morning.

FAMU student had extensive bleeding in shoulder
12/21/2011 03:11 PM
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Florida A&M student whose death last month has uncovered a hazing culture at the school had extensive bleeding in his back and right shoulder, according to a full autopsy report released Wednesday.

Fla. has 3rd largest population growth
12/21/2011 10:22 AM
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida had the nation's third largest population growth in the past year.

World's longest cargo plane lands at MIA
12/21/2011 08:58 AM
MIAMI -- The world's longest cargo plane has arrived at the Miami International Airport.

Crooks steal Rolex worth $16,000
12/21/2011 07:53 AM
BAY HARBOUR, Fla. -- Police are looking for a pair of thieves that made off with an expensive watch from a South Florida jewelry store.

FWC rescues boaters in the Everglades
12/21/2011 08:12 AM
WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A group of boaters that went missing for several hours have been rescued in the Everglades.

Miami's new police chief speaks about future
12/21/2011 06:52 PM
MIAMI -- Miami's interim police chief is officially the city's new top cop.

Local Secret Santa continues to pay off Layaways
12/21/2011 06:30 PM
NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A Secret Santa keeps dropping off checks at a South Florida Wal-Mart to help out families with their Layaway, just in time for Christmas.

Big Mama continues to receive toy donations
12/21/2011 06:09 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Donations continue to roll in for one local philanthropist, who has made it her mission to ensure that hundreds of children across South Florida have a memorable holiday this year.

911 calls released from staircase collapse
12/21/2011 06:03 PM
MIAMI -- Authorities have released the 911 calls of the couple who fell through a staircase at a South Florida apartment complex.

Hazmat crews investigate unknown substance
12/21/2011 12:11 PM
LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, Fla. -- Authorities are investigating potentially hazardous substance that was found near a building.

Police search for CVS armed robber
12/21/2011 04:31 PM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Police are searching for an armed robber after he robbed a local convenience store.

Amaro family departs for 'X Factor' finale
12/20/2011 11:00 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Amaro family is on their way to the 'X Factor' finale after a local mayor and 7 News viewer donated plane tickets.

Don King's annual turkey giveaway rescheduled
12/20/2011 04:53 PM
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. -- Legendary boxing promoter Don King has made good on his promise to give out thousands of turkeys to needy families during the holiday season.

33,000 giant African land snails caught in S Fla
12/20/2011 02:27 PM
MIAMI -- Florida agriculture officials say they've captured more than 33,000 giant African land snails since the invasive species was discovered in Miami-Dade County in September.

Armed men rob homeowner
12/20/2011 12:18 PM
LAUDERHILL, Fla. -- Police are searching for a pair of men who robbed a homeowner early Tuesday morning.

Commercial building catches fire
12/20/2011 07:31 AM
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Crews are investigating a fire that broke out a South Florida business Monday night.

Man decorates home with nearly 100,000 lights
12/20/2011 08:28 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A South Florida man inspired by decorating his boat for the Winterfest parade has decorated his lawn with hundreds of lights and Christmas decorations.

Dog adopted after being buried alive
12/20/2011 08:54 AM
MIAMI -- A lucky dog has been adopted again after being found buried alive.

Woman rescued from Everglades
12/20/2011 08:56 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Broward County fire rescue officials used an airboat to rescue a woman from the Everglades.

Shed, fence catches fire near home
12/20/2011 07:49 AM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A charged power line sparked a fire in the yard of a South Florida home.

Gov. Scott pushing lawmakers on insurance issues
12/20/2011 08:18 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Gov. Rick Scott wants lawmakers to fix a pair of auto and property insurance issues that are costing Floridians hundreds of millions of dollars but have eluded resolution for more than a decade.

Commission asks police union to make more cuts
12/20/2011 10:31 PM
MIAMI -- Miami-Dade commissioners have asked the county's police union to make even deeper cuts to their budget.

Former teacher accepts time behind bars as part of plea deal
12/20/2011 12:37 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A former teacher accused of having sex with a student will serve three years behind bars as part of a plea deal.

Crews remove torched yachts from marina
12/20/2011 10:38 PM
COCONUT GROVE, Fla. -- Crews began moving four torched mega-yachts that caught on fire at a South Florida marina.

Secret Santa pays for local families Layaway
12/20/2011 10:46 PM
NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- South Florida families received a holiday surprise when they found out a complete stranger had paid for their Layaway gifts.

Officer forced to shoot, kill pit bull
12/20/2011 06:29 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- A South Florida officer was forced to shoot a pit bull after the dog chased the officer, who was in pursuit of its owner.

1 dead, 7 rescued after boat capsizes
12/20/2011 05:44 PM
NEAR KEY LARGO, Fla. -- One person is dead and one other is hospitalized after a boat capsized on Sunday.

Fake doctor appears in court
12/20/2011 05:45 PM
MIAMI -- An accused South Florida doctor has pleaded not guilty in court.

Plane forced to land at MIA
12/20/2011 05:47 PM
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -- A plane was forced to land at a South Florida airport due to landing gear issues.

Big Mama gives holiday gifts at two events
12/20/2011 05:58 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- South Florida children and families received holiday gifts and cheer thanks to a local philanthropist.

Car catches fire; no injuries
12/20/2011 06:33 PM
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- No injuries were reported after a van caught on fire.

Police officer shot by suspects in central Fla.
12/19/2011 10:33 AM
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Authorities say a suspect in the shooting of a central Florida police officer is in custody.

Occupy protesters helping family facing foreclosure
12/19/2011 05:40 PM
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. -- Some members of the local Occupy Wall Street movement are working to help a family currently facing foreclosure.

Car dealerships join in with Toys for Tots
12/19/2011 06:31 PM
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. -- Several South Florida auto dealers have joined Toys for Tots to help less-fortunate children this holiday season.

State Board of Ed approves new FCAT scores
12/19/2011 06:36 PM
MIAMI -- The state Board of Education approved a new set of passing scores for Florida's standardized test on Monday designed to ensure students are ready for college, but which could also have the effect of more students failing.

FAMU head keeps job during hazing death probe
12/19/2011 09:47 AM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida A&M University's president will keep his job while authorities investigate the hazing death of a band member.

Elderly woman struck