Baby manatee freed from danger by rescue organization in Florida Keys

WSVN 7News 1/4 1:33A Jayme Berezdivin

FLORIDA KEYS, Fla. (WSVN) Rescue members from the Dolphin Research Center found a fan belt wrapped around a baby manatee Friday. The rescuers successfully removed the belt from the calf before it could further injure it. The calf was not badly...

Travel to Caribbean hit by major disruptions with Maduro capture, flights cancelled at MIA and FLL

WSVN 7News 1/4 12:41A Jayme Berezdivin

Flights to and from the Caribbean were cancelled due to the Federal Aviation Administration closing airspace in and around Venezuela after the capture of Nicolas Maduro Saturday. Due to the closing of airspace, flights in Miami and Fort...

New Year’s Eve shooting in Tamarac that killed teen leaves neighbors rattled; incident was domestic,...

WSVN 7News 1/2 6:16A Sebastian Cuervo

Residents of a Tamarac neighborhood are reeling after, authorities said, a teenage boy was killed and a woman was injured on New Year s Eve in a shooting that detectives described as domestic in nature. According to the Broward County Sheriff s...

Water main break closes 2 SB lanes by A1A and Oklahoma Street in Hollywood

WSVN 7News 1/2 5:26A Sofia Zarran

A water main break led to some flooding and lane closures in a busy part of Hollywood. Water surrounded a block of homes and apartments in the area of A1A and Oklahoma Street, prompting crews to shut down two southbound lanes, Friday morning....

Animal rights activists push to make Florida’s new animal abuse database more detailed

WSVN 7News 1/2 4:51A Sofia Zarran

After ringing in the new year, a few new laws have gone into effect. One of those laws enhances penalties for animal cruelty crimes and creates a public database of animal abusers, but some people are not happy with the list as it is right now....

Boat driver faces felony charge after fleeing scene of crash in Boynton Beach that injured female...

WSVN 7News 1/1 5:19A Sofia Zarran

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) A boat driver in Boynton Beach was taken into custody after fleeing the scene of a crash. In footage taken by onlookers, the boat the man was driving can be seen spinning out of control moments before it crashed into a...

Police search for Hialeah woman who may have been kidnapped, and her potential kidnapper

WSVN 7News 1/1 2:52A Sofia Zarran

Hialeah police need your help finding a woman, they say, may have been kidnapped. According to officials, around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, the Hialeah Police Department responded to a call from a concerned citizen about a potential kidnapping....

Miami fans and team celebrate quarterfinal victory back home, and the 2 decade long journey to the...

WSVN 7News 1/1 1:39A Sofia Zarran

The Miami Hurricanes claimed their win against Ohio State in the quarterfinals at the Cotton Bowl on New Year s Eve. As the team and fans celebrate, the over two-decade long journey to the win has been nothing but miraculous. The Miami...

Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl

WSVN 7News 1/1 12:14A Sofia Zarran

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Keionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception against defending national champion Ohio State. They...

Father and son arrested following high-speed chase in Southwest Florida; Drugs, guns found in car

WSVN 7News 12/31 8:36A Kathleen Ditton

ESTERO, Florida (WBBH) The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man and his son in Estero after a pursuit on Dec. 30. FHP says that they tried to stop a stolen 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL being driven by Bradley Daniel Roberts, 42. They add that the car,...

Animal cruelty investigation: Chicken killed after being set on fire in Florida

WSVN 7News 12/31 8:06A Kathleen Ditton

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) Detectives are searching for whoever is responsible for setting a chicken on fire on the side of a road, where it later died. The Palm Beach County Sheriff s Office said they re actively trying to find the person...

Frantic 911 calls released as new details emerge on Pompano Beach crash that killed 3 best friends

WSVN 7News 12/31 6:33A Sebastian Cuervo

Frantic 911 calls were released days after a violent crash in Pompano Beach claimed the lives of an 18-year-old man, his teenage cousin and their mutual close friend, as more details about the investigation continue to be revealed. Those three...

Fort Lauderdale Police continue to investigate weekend shooting that left 5 injured

WSVN 7News 12/31 5:35A Kathleen Ditton

Fort Lauderdale Police continue their investigation into a shooting over the weekend in the city’s entertainment district that left five people injured. Police said the shooting occurred along the 300 block of Southwest Second Street, in an area...

Body found floating in canal in Miami park, police say

WSVN 7News 12/31 5:01A Kathleen Ditton

Police are investigating after a body was discovered in a canal by a park in Miami. City of Miami Police units responded to the area of 450 NE 77th St. following reports of a person floating in the canal, Wednesday morning. William Vallenilla said...

Older Florida resident says mover stole $100K in jewelry from her armoire

WSVN 7News 12/31 4:14A Kathleen Ditton

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida (WBBH) A senior in Port Charlotte is warning others after losing roughly $100,000 worth of jewelry, including sentimental pieces from her late husband and mom, when a moving company employee allegedly stole an armoire...