Pedal for Progress II cycling journey heading to Miami after kicking off in Jacksonville

WSVN 7News 5/11 3:28A Rubén Rosario

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WSVN) A statewide cycling journey is making its way from Jacksonville to South Florida. Pedal for Progress II will stop in various communities as they ride, connecting with nonprofits as it raises awareness for mental health,...

Interactive Freedom Truck exhibit stopping at Pinecrest school, FIU ahead of nation’s 250th...

WSVN 7News 5/11 3:27A Rubén Rosario

A traveling exhibit of American history is making a South Florida stop. The Freedom Truck is offering visitors a chance to explore United States history through an interactive exhibit. The traveling museum, designed for all ages, is making a stop...

Missing Child Alert issued for 14-year-old reported missing from Miami

WSVN 7News 5/10 5:09A Jayme Berezdivin

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Missing Child Alert for a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Miami. According to officials, 14-year-old Kamiya Richardson was last seen on Saturday in the area of the 1000 block...

Letter carriers in South Florida and across the U.S. take part in annual Stamp Out Hunger food...

WSVN 7News 5/10 4:57A Jayme Berezdivin

Thousands of letter carriers across the country and in South Florida took part in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive last Saturday. The event is recognized as the largest one day food drive in the United States. It invites residents to help...

Crash on I-75 in West Broward leaves cars and bus damaged, FHP investigating

WSVN 7News 5/10 4:10A Jayme Berezdivin

A crash on Interstate 75 in West Broward left two cars and a bus damaged. Video captured the damaged vehicles, with one car being mangled in the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating. As of late Sunday morning, FHP...

Kiwanis and other organizations gather 1,600 participants, attempt to set Guinness World Record for...

WSVN 7News 5/10 3:18A Jayme Berezdivin

Three major organizations came together to attempt to set a Guinness World Record in West Miami-Dade. Kiwanis Club. in a partnership with the Victory for Youth and Share Your Heart organizations, gathered more than 1,600 people at the Miami-Dade...

Margate Police investigating shooting near Margate strip mall, no injuries reported

WSVN 7News 5/10 2:08A Jayme Berezdivin

Margate Police Department detectives are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday night at a strip mall. The incident took place in the area around State Road 7 and Broward Boulevard. Officials said that three or four people had a...

ChildNet hosts first annual Ripple Effect Gala to celebrate partners promoting positive change

WSVN 7News 5/10 1:50A Jayme Berezdivin

The South Florida community came together at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for the inaugural Ripple Effect Gala. The event was hosted in Hollywood by ChildNet, an agency based in Broward and West Palm Beach which protects foster...

Crews extinguish apartment fire in Sunrise; no injuries reported

WSVN 7News 5/9 1:39A Jayme Berezdivin

Fire rescue crews from Sunrise Fire Rescue and and Lauderhill Fire Rescue responded to an apartment fire Saturday morning. The incident took place near Northwest 60th Avenue and 18th Place. Crews arrived and found heavy smoke and flames coming from...

Search underway for girl, 10, reported missing from Fort Lauderdale

WSVN 7News 5/9 12:57A Jayme Berezdivin

Authorities seek the public’s help in their search for a 10-year-old who was reported missing from Fort Lauderdale. According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Kimora Mosley was last seen Friday at 11:15 p.m. in the 5600 block of...

4 people convicted of conspiracy in US trial tied to 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president

WSVN 7News 5/8 8:06A Rubén Rosario

MIAMI (AP) — A Florida jury on Friday convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse , whose death led to extraordinary turmoil in the Caribbean nation. South Florida served as a central location for...

Teams take to the skies for practice day ahead of 2026 Air Dot Show in Fort Lauderdale Beach

WSVN 7News 5/8 7:45A Sebastian Cuervo

Teams got in practice as a spectacle in the sky is set to soar over South Florida. Friday was practice day ahead of the 2026 Air Dot Show in Fort Lauderdale Beach. The teams could be heard in the air doing their practice runs in Fort Lauderdale...

Search underway for girl, 15, reported missing from Plantation

WSVN 7News 5/8 7:35A Rubén Rosario

Police seek the public s help in their search for a 15-year-old who was reported missing from Plantation. According to Plantation Police, Mariah Stragalinos was last seen on Wednesday in the area of the 900 block of Northwest 74th Avenue....

Driver accused in dash and crash in Hallandale Beach faces multiple charges

WSVN 7News 5/8 7:15A Sebastian Cuervo

A man is facing serious charges in connection to a police pursuit that began in Hollywood and ended in a multi-vehicle crash in Hallandale Beach. Tyrell Anton Thomas was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree homicide, aggravated...

As Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill retires, he reveals mission to make the flamingo Florida’s state bird

WSVN 7News 5/8 7:04A Rubén Rosario

Zoo Miami s legendary spokesperson Ron Magill may be retiring , but his commitment to animals continues with a very specific goal in mind. The 66-year-old joined the county payroll in 1979, and for decades, he s enjoyed fame from his frequent TV...