Fort Lauderdale family provides inside look at decades of work behind iconic Winterfest Parade boat

A Fort Lauderdale family has had a Christmas tradition that has them spending weeks untangling thousands upon thousands of twinkle lights every year. Most likely,Read More

Do recyclables in South Florida actually get recycled or end up in a landfill? Tracking Miami-Dade’s recycling journey

Another look at recycling here in South Florida, specifically where does this stuff actually go? We’ve already looked at Broward. Now, we are focusing onRead More

What happens after pickup? Tracking Broward County’s recycling journey

Have you ever wondered what happens to the items you place in a recycle bin? 7 Investigates did and put South Florida recycling to theRead More

20 years later, a look back at Hurricane Wilma’s path of destruction across South Florida

It’s been 20 years since Hurricane Wilma uprooted parts of South Florida. The record-breaking storm left a path of damage from Key West through PalmRead More

New high-rise in Brickell causes public park closure, sparking outrage from residents

Residents in Brickell are upset because city officials closed a public park to make way for a new high-rise. 7’s Heather Walker investigates. Brickell isRead More

South Florida nonprofit keeps pets out of shelters by helping elderly and sick pet owners

Keeping pets with their owners during tough times, that’s the mission of one group here in South Florida. Heather Walker shows us how in thisRead More

Community in bloom: South Florida nonprofit Health in the Hood starts urban garden near Miami’s West Little River

A South Florida woman is serving her community by providing some healthy foods. She’s on a mission to improve the lives of her neighbors, oneRead More

Local farmers blame tariffs, immigration crackdown for business losses, wasted crops

With tariff talks top of mind, South Florida farmers say they’re in trouble. Crops are rotting on the vine and they’re blaming the ongoing tradeRead More

Miami DMV office extends hours, opens new windows in effort to reduce wait times

Things are speeding up at Miami-Dade DMV locations. The county started weekend hours at the downtown office so now, you can go on Saturdays. We’veRead More

Widow’s shocking email

Her husband was murdered nearly five years ago while driving a rental car. She recently got an email from the rental company containing pictures thatRead More