Jamaican-American Mayor Honored As One Of Most Influential Black Women In South Florida
The mayor has created new initiatives and programming to help underserved members of her community. Denise Grant, the Jamaica-born Mayor of Lauderhill, Florida, has received a tremendous honor as a prominent Black woman in business. For her achievement in public service, Grant became part of Legacy Magazine‘s 2025...
Kayaker rescued by BSO off Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities came to the rescue of a kayaker off the coast of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. The crew of a Broward County Sheriff’s Office fire boat pulled a man wearing a black jersey onto their craft along with his blue kayak off South Ocean Boulevard, at around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Meet a Golden Retriever-Poodle mix adult dog needing a forever home
Garrison, an adult male Golden Retriever-Poodle mix, is available for adoption through Animal Aid, Inc. The $500 adoption donation includes comprehensive medical care: vaccines, spay/neuter, microchip, and disease testing.
More than half of Miamians cannot afford basic needs. We’re taking action | Opinion
When we discuss economic hardship in America, it’s easy to reduce the crisis to charts and percentages. But behind every number in the 2025 United Way ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report are families: cashiers working long shifts, childcare providers shaping young minds and essential workers...
Body camera footage, photos show elderly man slashed, beaten bloody in 2024 attack at...
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - New body camera video and crime scene photos show the bloody, frantic aftermath of a 2024 attack at a Miami Beach bus stop that left an elderly man severely injured. The new images obtained by 7News show officers rushing to the bus stop near Alton...
Man shot during potential domestic violence incident at Fort Lauderdale hotel, police say
A shooting was reported at a Marriott Hotel in Fort Lauderdale early Tuesday morning, police say.
Teen accused of murdering mother holds ears as evidence plays in court
MIAMI (Court TV) — A teenager accused of brutally murdering his mother while she slept held his ears and squirmed in his seat as evidence was played in court ahead of his trial. Derek Rosa, now 15, had just turned 13 when he allegedly stabbed his mother, Irina Garcia, to death in her bed in ... Read more »
11 Florida Hole-In-The-Wall Spots Where the Portions Are Huge and the Prices Feel Unreal
Hungry for big flavors without draining your wallet? Florida hides some generous gems where plates overflow and prices make you do a double take. These local favorites serve comfort food, island classics, and diner nostalgia that keep regulars coming back with friends in tow. Bring your appetite and a little...
21-year-old charged in armed assault and dog theft at Miramar home; 2 still on...
MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - Police said they’ve arrested a young woman who took part in an armed assault at a Miramar home that ended with theft of a French bulldog. Investigators arrested Juliana Serna on Monday. The 21-year-old is accused of armed home invasion, robbery and drug possession. Miramar...
Overwhelmed South Florida pet shelter seeks lifeline: ‘What if we have to shut down?’
MARGATE, Fla. — Pet dumping has become a massive problem for us here in South Florida, but it only gets worse right after the holidays when so many pets that were purchased as presents are unwanted and thrown away like garbage. It’s the small rescue groups that suffer the...
