Second Chance: South Florida family helps out homeless man

A Pembroke Pines man and his family went above and beyond to help a total stranger. They opened up their homes — and their heartsRead More

Graffiti artist, 8, to raise money for Maria victims in Puerto Rico

A South Florida boy is using his artistic talent to raise money for Hurricane Maria victims in his native Puerto Rico. Eight-year-old Rodrigo “Dyno” BarreraRead More

Cuban migrants rescued off coast of Florida Keys

Officials rescued three Cuban migrants stranded off the coast of the Florida Keys. The migrants were spotted by a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office captain overRead More

Coast Guard rescues 9 people from capsized boat in Islamorada

ISLAMORADA, Fla. (WSVN) — Boaters had to be rescued off Islamorada after a boat started taking on water. Coast Guard assisted nine people off theRead More

Truck slams into Fort Lauderdale mobile home after chain-reaction wreck

Fire rescue crews responded to an accident involving a truck and car. Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue said a landscaping truck hit a car before slammingRead More

Twin sisters graduate from FIU with master’s degrees, job offers

They’ve been inseparable since birth, and on Tuesday, two South Florida twin sisters walked down the aisle together at graduation to pick up their master’sRead More

Florida fire officials, lawmakers discuss bill for 1st responder PTSD benefits

A newly passed Florida bill is helping those who help save lives cope with the life-threatening effects of their jobs. Florida Senate Bill 376 wasRead More

Thousands walk for inclusion at Best Buddies fundraiser in Downtown Miami

Some of Best Buddies’ best buddies took over the streets of Downtown Miami, as they went on a fun-filled walk for a good cause, SaturdayRead More

Miami Police officer returns from 2nd Army tour in Afghanistan

A South Florida police officer who served her country in the Middle East received a heartwarming welcome from loved ones and fellow officers. 7News camerasRead More

Hope and Healing: Deputy’s act of kindness saves homeless man

Law enforcement is there to protect and serve, but one local deputy has taken his calling well beyond that. 7’s Craig Stevens shows us howRead More