South Florida woman dedicates 40 years of her life to helping others as YMCA employee, volunteer

One South Florida woman has dedicated decades of her life to helping others, and her service knows no limits. Karen Hensel introduces us to herRead More

TikTok star helps South Florida 12-year-old that was selling candy to support his family

A South Florida teenager is going viral after a chance encounter with a TikTok star. 7’s Heather Walker introduces us to him in tonight’s 7Spotlight.Read More

Group of seniors at South Florida retirement community team up to create dog treats for local animal rescue

Many seniors spend their retirement traveling or relaxing, but one group is using their time to cook up a special treat for rescued animals. HeatherRead More

Louie the social media influencer ‘living the raccoon dream’ with his South Florida family 

When you hear the words “raccoon” and “viral” in the same sentence, probably not the best image comes to mind. Well, forget all that andRead More

Breaking barriers: Sisters join Dade Christian School all boys’ junior varsity baseball team

A South Florida baseball team is setting a striking example. It’s no longer an all boys’ team. Two girls are hitting it out of theRead More

Netflix’s ‘Griselda’ shines spotlight on Dade detective who helped take down ‘The Godmother’s’ Miami drug empire

The Netflix series “Griselda” is about a woman who becomes “The Godmother” of the Miami drug empire, but the show is also shining a lightRead More

South Florida artist makes it her mission to share beauty hidden by years of devastation in her native Haiti

A South Florida artist sees the true beauty of a devastated country, and she is making it her mission to share it with others. HeatherRead More

South Florida athlete competing to score spot on USA Blind Soccer Men’s National Team 

With another Inter Miami season underway, South Florida is feeling the soccer frenzy, but there is a new group of athletes pursuing a spotlight inRead More

South Florida man blends love for rap and snacks into global business

It’s a popular snack, and the company that makes it is headquartered in Miami. 7’s Heather Walker puts this snack maker in today’s 7 Spotlight.Read More

Pompano Beach group turns vacant lots into community garden to feed hundreds of families

A South Florida group is on a mission to provide healthy food by creating a garden of possibilities for their neighbors. 7’s Alex Browning hasRead More