Organization formed after Hurricane Irma still helping clean shallow waters of Florida Keys 5 years later
When you think about vacationing in the Florida Keys, rest and relaxation probably come to mind, but one organization has added work to the itinerary,Read More
South Florida man uses his passion for rollerskating to help troubled youth avoid bad choices
A South Florida group is helping troubled teens, and they’re literally on a roll. Karen Hensel introduces us to the man behind Paradise Skating inRead More
10-year-old South Florida golfer on autism spectrum named Sportskid of the year by Sports Illustrated
A young South Florida boy we put in the 7 Spotlight is now in the national spotlight. 7’s Karen Hensel reports with his remarkable accomplishment.Read More
Local high school student bringing awareness to Everglades through social media
A South Florida high school student sees the natural world in a way few people do. His vision is inspiring others to become interested inRead More
What started with sidewalk refrigerator full of free food ‘organically grew’ into Village Pantry in Liberty City
Two years after 7News highlighted a woman’s efforts to help feed her community during the COVID-19 pandemic, her mission has been magnified. What started withRead More
South Florida family’s ventriloquist puppet collection one of the largest in the world
A South Florida family has a very unique collection. Some will find it cool — and others a bit creepy. Kevin Ozebek shines the 7Read More
Nonprofit group brings awareness and help to thousands of color blind people in South Florida
Imagine looking at the color red and seeing it as green. Functioning in a world of color can be a real challenge for people whoRead More
7 Spotlight: guilt free brownie business takes off
Whether chocolate, blondie, red velvet or PB&J, Cristie Besu has the golden touch when it comes to baking brownies. Cristie is the founder and CEORead More
Gator whisperer: Biologist Chris Gillette aims to debunk stigma surrounding Florida predator
A South Florida man is out to change the stigma surrounding one of Florida’s top predators. 7’s Kevin Ozebek has today’s 7 Spotlight. To you,Read More
Local artist opens community center in Overtown to give women and children safe space to make art
A South Florida organization is on a mission to bring art to one of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods and show students’ work at one of theRead More