Near-record heat across South Florida triggers safety warnings from officials

WSVN 7News 8/17 7:18A Sebastian Cuervo

The heat is on in South Florida with near record-breaking temperatures expected well into the upper 90s and feels like numbers into the triple digits. Anyone spending time outside from city workers to construction crews, landscapers and other...

19-year-old accused in spree targeting dozens of Hondas for airbags

WSVN 7News 8/17 7:09A Allyson Castillo

A 19-year-old was arrested after investigators linked him to a crime spree in which dozens of vehicles were burglarized and 41 Honda airbags worth more than $100,000 were stolen, authorities said. According to an arrest report, Miami-Dade...

Tampa-area graduate headed to Princeton after applying to over 200 scholarships to overcome Ivy...

WSVN 7News 8/17 6:50A Sebastian Cuervo

A recent Florida high school graduate with big dreams of an Ivy League education is Princeton bound, and thanks to her dedication, cost is no longer a concern. Adeola Adeyemo is headed to the presitigious Ivy League university in New Jersey, but...

Mother accused of leaving 6-year-old son alone at Sunny Isles Beach park

WSVN 7News 8/17 6:09A Allyson Castillo

A 41-year-old mother was arrested after police said she left her 6-year-old son alone at a Sunny Isles Beach park for nearly an hour. According to an arrest report, officers responded to Town Center Park, 17200 Collins Ave., shortly before 9 p.m....

Police: Teen driver released to guardian after slamming into wall, parked cars in North Miami,...

WSVN 7News 8/17 4:37A Rubén Rosario

A juvenile driver was released to their guardian a day after, police said, they crashed into a wall and damaged several parked cars in North Miami, then took off running. North Miami Police units responded to the scene of the crash in the parking...

Crews put out van fire near Hammocks intersection; no injuries reported

WSVN 7News 8/17 2:08A Rubén Rosario

Firefighters responded to a burning vehicle in Southwest Miami-Dade s Hammocks neighborhood over the weekend. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded near the 9700 hundred block of Hammocks Boulevard, Sunday morning. Upon arrival, crews...

Internet-famous turtle draws hundreds to see release on Key West beach

WSVN 7News 8/16 6:36A Jayme Berezdivin

A turtle that went viral on social media was released at a Key West beach on Saturday. Hundreds gathered at the Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach as Timmy the turtle was released, with the animal quickly getting into the water. The...

FLDE Special Agent honored for taking down international child pornography ring, saving 50 victims

WSVN 7News 8/16 5:58A Jayme Berezdivin

A detective from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was honored for taking down an international child pornography ring. Special Agent Aby George is credited for saving 50 victims, most of them children. He was named agent of the year by...

Brightline announces new station in Brevard County, set to open by 2030

WSVN 7News 8/16 4:56A Jayme Berezdivin

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — Brightline has announced it will open its first station in Brevard County. The new stop will help connect passengers to Port Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center. The high speed railway was awarded a federal grand...

The Underline hosts opening of new playground with Nikki Spoelstra

WSVN 7News 8/16 4:42A Jayme Berezdivin

A new playground at the Underline opened in Miami. Officials celebrated the opening of the Nikki Spoelstra Play Forest on Saturday. The playground, which is located by the city hall, serves as the first designated playground area for the...

Rollover crash involving police cruiser and car in Pembroke Pines leaves damage to several vehicles

WSVN 7News 8/16 3:43A Jayme Berezdivin

A rollover crash between a police cruiser and another vehicle occurred in Pembroke Pines on Saturday. 7News cameras captured the police vehicle and a damaged car being towed away. The cruiser was on its side in the middle of the intersection of...

Second shipment of supplies sent to Colombia as GEM helps survivors affected by aftermath of deadly...

WSVN 7News 8/16 3:07A Jayme Berezdivin

A flight full of supplies is now heading to Colombia to assist those in need as volunteers from the Global Empowerment Mission help survivors in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. Forty tons of emergency supplies, including food, water,...

1 in custody, 2 hospitalized in unknown condition after shooting on Hollywood street as detectives...

WSVN 7News 8/16 1:21A Jayme Berezdivin

Two people are hospitalized in unknown condition after a shooting on a Hollywood street caused a major police response in the area, according to Hollywood Police Department officials. The incident happened in the 2700 Block of Arthur Street, one...

155 beagles rescued from research facility brought to animal rescue in Palm Beach County

WSVN 7News 8/15 2:36A Jayme Berezdivin

A historic rescue operation has been completed after 155 beagles rescued from a research facility were brought to a local animal rescue in Palm Beach County. More than 2,000 dogs were rescued from a breading and medical test facility in...

Orange County authorities searching for 3 people accused of breaking into cemeteries, stealing...

WSVN 7News 8/15 2:23A Jayme Berezdivin

Investigators from the Orange County Sheriff s Office are searching for three people who are accused of breaking into cemeteries and stealing family heirlooms. Officials said that there have been at least 20 cases in Florida alone. They also...