Homeowner speaks out after Fort Lauderdale home ignites in flames after he turned on...
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A homeowner is speaking out after he says his home went up in flames moments after he turned on the central heat to try to get warm. Speaking with 7News, Dennis said he quickly smelled smoke and that the alarm went off. “When I switched...
Man Accused of Impersonating Bank Fraud Investigators in $40,000 Phone Scam
A Pompano Beach man is accused of impersonating a Bank of America fraud investigator and stealing $40,000 from a Coral Springs woman during a multi-day phone scam. Coral Springs Police Department arrest records show Juvenson Sudney, 37, faces charges of grand theft, organized scheme to defraud, and identity theft in...
Driver miraculously escapes after car bursts into flames on I-95 in Florida
A sedan erupted into flames Friday on Interstate in South Florida, shutting down all northbound lanes. The incident happened just after 1:30 p.m. near Copans Road in Pompano Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol . Video showed at least three vehicles passing through a wall of flames, according to WSVN 7. ...
Live roaches in ovens, bad handwashing among South Florida restaurant filth
Rodents, roaches, flies and knives stored in filthy places were among the myriad violations on this week’s Sick and Shut Down List of South Florida restaurants that failed state inspection. So, let’s get going with the worst of what Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspectors found in...
Along the Coast: Beach widening launches in Delray
Jim and Ann Frank, visiting from Houston, look on as dredging begins Jan. 29 on the north end of Delray Beach. The $19.2 million beach renourishment project will restore 2.65 miles of coastline. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star. By John Pacenti. “Delray Dave” has seen plenty of beach restorations...
‘Car creepers in the area’: Deputies investigate suspicious vehicle
The car was found along La Matcha near Ponce De Leon in Royal Palm Beach, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says.
Tiny homes could solve a big housing problem in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County commissioners have approved a pilot program to build tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness, using $500,000 in opioid settlement funds to address a growing crisis affecting more than 1,500 unhoused residents. WATCH BELOW:. The initiative, championed by Commissioner Maria Sachs over the past...
Parkland families urge Broward Sheriff to stop delaying lawsuit
Eight years after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy, grieving families are urging the Broward Sheriff's Office to take responsibility for its actions.
Broward County audit reveals how bonuses meant for teachers ended up in the wrong...
High-paid administrators in Broward County schools were given large bonuses from a 2022 referendum that was made to look like it would boost teacher pay. Now, an audit by the school district found that school board members and the public weren't given key information about the referendum. The audit, conducted...
No Injuries as Experimental Plane Mishap Temporarily Closes Runway at Pompano Beach Airpark
Yesterday, the pilot of a small plane experienced difficulties on the runway at Pompano Beach Airpark, which resulted in the loss of one wheel and damage to one of its wings. The single-engine aircraft, which 7Skyforce spotted with its striking yellow and red colors, was seen stationary on the tarmac with the pilot...
