South Florida firefighter’s coffee company supports first responders, creates brew honoring Miami-Dade firefighters
A cup of coffee is helping brew up some extra support for local first responders. Karen Hensel shows us how in today’s 7 Spotlight. WhetherRead More
South Florida chef teaches young adults with developmental disabilities at Arc Broward’s culinary program
It takes a lot of hard work and skill to work in a restaurant. That’s why a South Florida chef is helping some young adultsRead More
‘It blows my mind’: Diving duo’s hunts for invasive lionfish making a splash on social media
Like iguanas and pythons on land, lionfish are the invasive species of our seas, and one diving duo has made a splash on social mediaRead More
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue has new tool to help save lives of trauma and accident victims
Life and death can hang in the balance after a serious accident. But Broward first responders say they have the key to buying more timeRead More
South Florida photographer takes pictures of shelter dogs to help them find forever homes
A South Florida pet photographer is helping shelter dogs find their picture perfect homes. 7’s Karen Hensel is here with today’s Spotlight. From the momentRead More
ReDress for success: South Florida woman creates online garment-swapping business for women to exchange clothes
A South Florida woman wants to change the fashion industry, and she’s doing it one recycled dress at a time. Karen Hensel shines the 7Read More
Fashion designer works with skin from invasive Everglades pythons to create custom designs
Most of us know pythons as invasive reptiles harming the Everglades’ delicate ecosystem, but for one South Florida fashion designer, these snakes also make forRead More
South Florida woman starts nonprofit that renovates bedrooms of children with autism into sensory-safe, calming environments
For children with autism, life can be full of over-stimulation and frightening situations. 7’s Karen Hensel shines the spotlight on an organization dedicated to givingRead More
Miami-Dade college student and father climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Summer is a time for kids to rest and relax, but for one Miami-Dade college student, it’s a time to fulfill a longtime dream ofRead More
Yoli Alvarez, Miami’s first Hispanic female chief fire officer to retire, looks back on 33-year career
She spent her life serving her country and her community. We’re shining the spotlight on Miami’s first Hispanic female chief fire officer to retire, who’sRead More