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...

Early voting for primary election set to end for Miami-Dade, Broward County

WSVN 7News 8/15 2:09A Jayme Berezdivin

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) –It is now the last weekend for early voting in Miami-Dade and Broward County. Polls in Miami-Dade are set to close at 4 p.m., and polls in Broward County open at 10 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. Those who are headed to...

Statue honoring 5-year-old who lost cancer battle recovered after being stolen from Miami Lakes...

WSVN 7News 8/13 1:50A Rubén Rosario

After days of searching, the statue honoring a South Florida boy who lost his cancer battle has been found. The parents of Jakey Duque shared the update on Instagram, Wednesday night. One of the pictures posted online shows the child s mother,...

Former OnlyFans model accused of killing boyfriend in Edgewater set to appear in court to discuss...

WSVN 7News 8/10 2:32A Rubén Rosario

A former OnlyFans model accused in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend in Miami back in 2022, is reportedly expected to make a decision regarding a plea deal with prosecutors. Courtney Clenney is set to appear in a Miami courtroom, Monday...

Alaska Airlines flight at MIA forced to lock down cockpit over passenger ‘threats’

WSVN 7News 8/10 1:53A Rubén Rosario

(CNN) — An Alaska Airlines flight leaving from Miami International Airport was forced to delay its departure Sunday evening and enter emergency protocols after “threats” from passengers, according to air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN. An...

Driver in custody after police-involved shooting in Miami Gardens leads to pursuit, crash in NW...

WSVN 7News 8/10 1:12A Rubén Rosario

Police said they took a man into custody following a chaotic chain of events that included an officer-involved shooting in Miami Gardens, a police pursuit and a crash in Northwest Miami-Dade. According to investigators, it all began with a...

Mother and sister of man stabbed at Blue Martini in Fort Lauderdale demand justice after suspect’s...

WSVN 7News 8/10 12:32A Rubén Rosario

Loved ones are speaking out and demanding justice days after a man was suddenly stabbed at a Fort Lauderdale hot spot. Margarita Wray has been by her son s bedside at Broward Health Medical Center ever since Friday morning, when she was told her...