South Florida firefighter gives father a second chance at life after donating kidney

A South Florida firefighter is used to risking his life to safely rescue others, but now his lifesaving donation is giving his neighbor a shotRead More

Paradise Lost: South Florida seniors struggling to keep roof over their heads due to rising housing costs

Florida’s housing crisis is putting the state’s most vulnerable population at risk. While seniors should be enjoying their retirement, some are fighting homelessness and strugglingRead More

Behind the Badge: 3 Black female police chiefs from Miami-Dade share their stories

Miami-Dade County is the first in the state of Florida to have four Black female police chiefs. Now we’re meeting the women “Behind the Badge.”Read More

Miami Jiu Jitsu instructor runs special program catered for children with special needs

Children with special needs are flourishing in a martial arts class designed just for them. And they’re learning how to achieve success both on andRead More

Private schools in South Florida struggling after funding from the state’s voucher program delayed

Some South Florida private schools are suffering due to the expanded state school voucher program, which helps K-12 students attend private school. Things have gottenRead More

South Florida artist inspires community and serves his country as first rapper in US Army Field Band

He chased his dream and became a full-time rap artist, but where he’s doing it is making history. 7’s Karen Hensel has today’s 7 Spotlight.Read More