Brush fire sparks near Don Shula Expressway in SW Miami-Dade; no injuries reported

WSVN 7News 2/10 5:20A Sebastian Cuervo

Firefighters are battling a brush fire in Southwest Miami-Dade. Heavy clouds of smoke could be seen billowing near the Don Shula Expressway and Bird Road, next to a neighborhood around Southwest 64th Street and 83rd Avenue, early Tuesday...

Mother, 3 kids saved after car crashes into Martin County canal; victim in similar crash days...

WSVN 7News 2/10 3:55A Sebastian Cuervo

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) Screams for help echoed from a flipped car where a mother and her three children were trapped inside, the second crash involving a vehicle and a body of water in Martin County. According to the Martin County Sheriff s...

CNN: Man arrested after barricading self in Plantation home identified as rapper iHeartMemphis

WSVN 7News 2/10 3:30A Rubén Rosario

A man who was arrested after he barricaded himself inside of a home in Plantation for hours was identified by CNN as rapper iHeartMemphis. Video livestreamed on social media shows the suspect as he surrendered to authorities through the garage,...

CNN: Man in custody after barricading self in Plantation home identified as rapper iHeartMemphis

WSVN 7News 2/10 3:30A Rubén Rosario

A man who was taken into custody after he barricaded himself inside of a home in Plantation for hours was identified by CNN as rapper iHeartMemphis. Video livestreamed on social media shows the suspect as he surrendered to authorities through the...

South Miami Senior High teacher who won 2026 Music Educator Grammy celebrated with pep rally

WSVN 7News 2/10 2:59A Rubén Rosario

South Miami Senior High School rolled out the red carpet for one of its teachers who returned to class a Grammy winner. Cheerleaders and the school s band lined the school s entrance and hallway as they welcomed Ms. Jennifer Jimenez, Tuesday...

Say cheese from orbit: NASA OKs cellphone use in space, paving the way for stellar selfies

WSVN 7News 2/10 12:35A Rubén Rosario

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (WSVN) Get ready for some incredible selfies from space. For the first time ever, NASA is allowing astronauts to bring their smartphones into space, the agency said Monday. Up until this year, astronauts had to leave their...

Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. bonds out after domestic dispute involving WNBA player, Lambo...

WSVN 7News 2/9 12:19A Rubén Rosario

Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. bonded out of jail following his arrest in connection with a domestic dispute in Doral involving another professional basketball player and a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash . 7News cameras...

South Florida’s economy shows staying power despite slower pace, trade and immigration chaos

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 2/9 12:00A David Lyons

If $10 million votes of confidence are the future currency of South Florida’s economic development, then some parts of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties might well become the Silicon Valley...

Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials say

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 2/6 8:06A Associated Press

By DAVID FISCHER, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Winged babies shooting heart-shaped arrows might get most of the credit on Valentine’s Day, but the real magic behind millions of romantic bouquets...

At FIU’s Reagan statue unveiling, DeSantis addresses president’s anti-communist stance, Nuñez...

WSVN 7News 2/6 7:24A Rubén Rosario

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis extolled President Ronald Reagan s legacy and strong stance against communism during a stop at Florida International University for the unveiling of a statue honoring the late commander in chief. 7News cameras captured...

Car bursts into flames, shutting down NB I-95 near Copans Road in Pompano Beach

WSVN 7News 2/6 6:55A Sebastian Cuervo

A car burst into flames on Interstate 95 in Pompano Beach, shutting down all northbound lanes. A traffic camera captured the moment when the car exploded near Copans Road, just after 1:30 p.m., Friday. At least three passing cars were forced to...

Animals at Jungle Island make their Super Bowl LX predictions

WSVN 7News 2/6 6:12A Sebastian Cuervo

The residents of Jungle Island made their wild game picks ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. The park s cockatoo had first pick and selected the Patriots to win. Next up were the lemurs, emus and capybaras. It appeared to be a house divided. The final...

Students at Pembroke Pines Charter High School stage walkout in protest of ICE

WSVN 7News 2/6 6:04A Sebastian Cuervo

Hogh school students in Pembroke Pines staged a walkout in protest of the ongoing federal immigration enforcement crackdown across the U.S. 7Skyforce hovered above students at Pembroke Pines Charter High School as they walked onto a field on...

Measles cases in Florida rise as officials monitor outbreak at Ave Maria University, 2 cases at UF

WSVN 7News 2/6 5:31A Sebastian Cuervo

AVE MARIA, Fla. (WSVN) State health officials have confirmed additional cases of the measles in Florida as the number of cases of the highly contagious virus continues to spike in parts of the country. New cases of the virus were confirmed on...

Spanish license tests available for some drivers thru March 31 as Florida transitions to English...

WSVN 7News 2/6 2:06A Rubén Rosario

Florida began enforcing a new statewide policy of only administering driver s license exams in English, but officials said Spanish speakers who have already made an appointment will be able to take the exam in their native language for a limited...