Dozens of local vendors descend on Wynwood for the South Florida Seafood Festival

WSVN 7News 10/31 9:11A Kevin Boulandier

Something smells fishy, and in this case, fishy s a good thing! We re talking about the South Florida Seafood Festival, something Alex Miranda knows all about. Isn t that right, Alex? You could say.. I love seafood so much, I could scream! But,...

Fort Lauderdale artist behind Garbage Glam Art turns bottle caps, cans into jewelry

WSVN 7News 10/31 8:55A Kevin Boulandier

One person s trash can definitely be another person s treasure. One local artist is turning bottle caps, broken glass, and scraps into jewelry that amazes everyone. It s sustainable, creative, and just plain cool. Meet Marie-Louise, a self-taught...

French artist Prune Nourry unveils U.S. Public sculpture at Ocean Terrace Park in Miami Beach

WSVN 7News 10/31 8:52A Kevin Boulandier

There s a new head-turner making waves in Miami Beach! Artist Prune Nourry just unveiled her first U.S. Public sculpture at Ocean Terrace Park. It s a massive 25-foot long beauty called Reflection, honoring the women of the World War II Coast...

‘The Witcher’ returns for another season with new faces and mission

WSVN 7News 10/31 8:51A Kevin Boulandier

Trolls, zombies, vampires, The Witcher is back to take them all on. The only thing is, it won t be Henry Cavill swinging his sword this time because there are a couple of new faces this season. It s The Witcher hour. And this season, Geralt of...

Robin Hood returns in a new series on MGM+ which reimagines the classic legend

WSVN 7News 10/31 8:49A Kevin Boulandier

Think you know the story of Robin Hood? Think again. A bold new series coming to MGM+ is re-imagining the classic legend, and this Robin has an edge. Jack Patten (as Robin Hood): They rob us of our coin and call it the law. They kill our people...

Man sentenced to life for 2015 Florida City murder

WSVN 7News 10/31 8:20A Kathleen Ditton

A decade-old homicide case has been solved with the conviction and life sentencing of Timothy Thomas III for the 2015 murder of 32-year-old Renaldo Clayton, officials said. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff s Office, on Oct. 19, 2015, Florida...

Campaign to legalize recreational marijuana takes DeSantis administration to state Supreme Court

WSVN 7News 10/31 8:14A Kathleen Ditton

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis administration in the state s Supreme Court, alleging state elections officials are trying to improperly block the measure...

Drop in altitude on JetBlue flight that forced emergency landing in Florida injured at least 15,...

WSVN 7News 10/31 8:04A Kathleen Ditton

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — At least 15 JetBlue passengers were injured and taken to the hospital after a sudden drop in altitude on a flight from Mexico forced an emergency landing in Florida, officials said Friday. The Thursday flight  from Cancun was...

Local organizations continue sending critical aid to Jamaica in wake of Melissa; Broward officials...

WSVN 7News 10/31 6:41A Rubén Rosario

South Florida organizations continued stepping up to collect, pack and ship aid to residents of the Jamaica who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa . Oliver Mair, the Consul General of Jamaica in Miami, joned Broward County leaders at a news...

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski celebrates 75th birthday, signals plans to retire

WSVN 7News 10/31 5:29A Kathleen Ditton

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski announced on his 75th birthday that he will submit his letter of resignation to the pope as required by canon law. Wenski recently celebrated his birthday with a Mass of thanksgiving and a pizza party for employees...

Las Olas Boulevard bridge in Fort Lauderdale reopens after repairs

WSVN 7News 10/31 5:09A Kathleen Ditton

The Las Olas Boulevard Bridge in Fort Lauderdale has reopened after being closed for repairs on Friday, city officials said. Maintenance crews were notified about the bridge s closure sometime after 11 a.m. and were able to make repairs. Drivers...

Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished

WSVN 7News 10/31 4:52A Rubén Rosario

BLACK RIVER, Jamaica (AP) — The road from Jamaica’s capital to the seaside town of Black River was known for its lush bamboo forest that formed a natural tunnel and glowed green in the bright sun. But its famed bamboo stalks lay strewn and...

Miami Dolphins and General Manager Chris Grier agree to part ways

WSVN 7News 10/31 4:35A Kathleen Ditton

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and Chris Grier have agreed to part ways, ending his 10-year tenure as general manager. The decision comes after  Miami fell to 2-7  on the season following Thursday night’s  28-6 rout  against the...

AutoNation, Florida Panthers’ AJ Greer bring smiles to young patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s...

WSVN 7News 10/31 4:06A Kathleen Ditton

Florida Panthers forward AJ Greer visited young patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. The Stanley Cup champion met with children, signed autographs and posed for photos during the visit on Thursday afternoon, which was...

Freedom Boat Club in Tampa supports veterans’ mental health by giving them access to boating

WSVN 7News 10/31 3:35A Rubén Rosario

Florida veterans are finding peace on the water. The Freedom Boat Club in Tampa supports veterans mental health by giving them access to boating. Wayne Fernandez is a retired Navy captain who served during the Vietnam War. He said the water is an...