Uber passenger accused of groping driver during ride, leading to crash in Little Havana

WSVN 7News 2/3 5:24A Rubén Rosario

A regular trip turned into a terrifying ride for a South Florida Uber driver when, police said, her passenger went on the attack, leading to a crash and the passenger s arrest. Speaking with 7News on Tuesday, witness Candela Navarro heard the...

‘Mollusk Meteorologist’: Florida Keys Aquarium’s queen conch forecasts 6 more weeks of winter

WSVN 7News 2/3 4:13A Sebastian Cuervo

In South Florida, a groundhog doesn t determine whether there will be an early spring. Instead, it s a job for a Florida Keys native: a queen conch. Crowds cheered Monday as the conch, known as the Mollusk Meteorologist, made his grand appearance...

Crews put out fire that sparked in garage of Miami home; 5 escape safely

WSVN 7News 2/3 12:20A Rubén Rosario

Crews got the upper hand on a fire that ignited overnight in the garage of a home in Miami. City of Miami Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze along Southwest 22nd Avenue and 24th Terrace, just after 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Officials...

NASA targets a March launch of the moon rocket after test run reveals fuel leaks

WSVN 7News 2/2 11:21P Rubén Rosario

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA said Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into  exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test  a day earlier. The space agency said in a statement that the launch...

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

WSVN 7News 2/2 1:39A Rubén Rosario

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that will determine when four astronauts blast off on a lunar flyby. Already in quarantine to avoid...

Search underway for 68-year-old man reported missing from Overtown

WSVN 7News 2/2 12:36A Rubén Rosario

Police seek the publec s help in their search for a 68-year-old man who was reported missing from Miami. According to City of Miami Police, Roberto Vasquez was las seen Thursday in an unspecified part of the Overtown area. Vasquez stand 6 feet, 2...

Baptist Health’s big plans for Broward and Palm Beach counties

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 2/2 12:00A Cindy Krischer Goodman

Baptist Health has begun to transform the healthcare landscape of western Broward County with the official groundbreaking of its Sunrise hospital. The $500 million hospital marks a significant...

Pilot lands small plane at North Perry Airport after reporting possible landing gear issue;...

WSVN 7News 2/1 11:20P Rubén Rosario

It was a tricky touchdown for the pilot of a small plane at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines. The pilot alerted the airport about a possible landing gear issue on Sunday night but reportedly got no response from the control tower. Airport...

Local activists, community leaders, gather in Miami Gardens to honor Trayvon Martin’s legacy with...

WSVN 7News 2/1 2:35A Jayme Berezdivin

Local activists and community leaders gathered at Walter Fraser Park in Miami Gardens to honor Trayvon Martin s legacy at the Trayvon Martin Peace Walk and Talk Saturday. The weekend of remembrance was organized by the Trayvon Martin Foundation....

Homeless organizations across South Florida share supplies, assist those in need, amid cold...

WSVN 7News 2/1 2:09A Jayme Berezdivin

As temperatures decreased across South Florida, homeless organizations have stepped up and shared supplies to those most affected by the cold snap in multiple locations. With temperatures dropping Saturday night, the Homeless Voice organization...

Extreme cold sweeps across South Florida; Broward, Miami-Dade locals adjust to low temperatures

WSVN 7News 2/1 1:12A Jayme Berezdivin

As Saturday brought temperatures to record lows, locals in South Florida are adjusting to the new record breaking temperatures, with some locals gearing up for the cold weather. But others are more neutral to the new conditions. They booked their...

Protesters gather in downtown Miami against ICE; decry ICE actions in Florida

WSVN 7News 1/31 2:33A Jayme Berezdivin

Dozens of protesters gathered at the Torch of Friendship in downtown Miami to denounce the actions of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency Friday. Say it loud, say it clear, ICE is not welcome here! chanted a protestor at the rally....

Florida Panthers players partner with Museum of Discovery and Science for ‘Hockey: Faster than Ever’...

WSVN 7News 1/31 1:48A Jayme Berezdivin

Several Florida Panthers players showed up to unveil the newest exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale Friday. So much physics, and math, in hockey, that we re really exploring all of that, as well as showcasing a sport...

‘Uncle Luke’ for Congress? Rapper turned civic leader Luther Campbell sounds ready to run

Miami-Dade County Sun Sentinel 1/31 12:00A Anthony Man

Luther Campbell, the rap artist, coach, civic activist and champion of the First Amendment, is preparing to announce a run for Congress in South Florida. The biggest uncertainty is whether the...

Florida Everglades detention center accused of punishing detainees seeking legal help

WSVN 7News 1/28 7:29A Kevin Boulandier

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Two former detainees at an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz” testified Wednesday that they could be punished for seeking legal advice and had to write down phone numbers...