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Flood Watch in Effect Sunday into Monday

After a day of “haunted humidity” and some “spooky showers” that passed on by on Halloween yesterday, this Sunday will feature wetter conditions overall. A disturbance in the mid levels of the atmosphere will lurk near Florida early week as a front to our south slowly lifts north...

WSVN 7 NewsNov 1, 2026

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon leads Miami-Dade voter caravan

With Election Day just three days away, candidates and community leaders are making a final push to encourage South Florida voters to cast their ballots.Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon led a get-out-the-vote caravan Saturday through Miami-Dade County, beginning at Ch...

CBS4 MiamiOct 31, 2026

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Republicans will try to extend their dominance in statewide elections Tuesday as voters decide races for Senate, governor and other state and legislative offices. The election will mark the first under a new congressional map adopted by Republicans to bo...

WSVN 7 NewsOct 31, 2026

Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure to the US sparks a flurry of viral Brazilian memes

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Political memes have exploded in Brazil since Sunday’s election that saw President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beat his opponent Flávio Bolsonaro, who responded to his loss by fleeing the country. Social media played an outsized role in Lula’s win, with the un...

WSVN 7 NewsOct 31, 2026

Spooky Showers For Halloween

Happy Halloween, South Florida! The forecast looks like a mixed bag with haunted humidity and a few spooky showers through the day. Trick or Treating looks okay just don’t be surprised if you have to deal with a quick shower this evening. Daylight saving time ends tonight, so don...

WSVN 7 NewsOct 31, 2026

Giannis has triple-double, Heat open NBA Cup play with 145-125 win over Pacers

MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and had his second triple-double of the season, Bam Adebayo added 27 points and the Miami Heat opened NBA Cup play by beating the short-handed Indiana Pacers 145-125 on Friday night. Antetokounmpo finished with 17 rebounds and 1...

WSVN 7 NewsOct 31, 2026

DOJ warns of fake election monitors at South Florida voting sites

The Justice Department is warning South Florida voters about individuals falsely claiming to be federal election monitors at early voting sites, though local election officials say no incidents have been reported in Miami-Dade or Broward counties....

CBS4 MiamiOct 30, 2026

Why we love a good Halloween scare: the science behind the thrill

Why do so many of us love a good scare — from haunted houses and horror movies to roller coasters that make our hearts race? According to FIU psychology researcher Matthew Sutherland, the answer lies deep in the brain, where our alarm, control and reward systems work together to ...

Community NewspapersOct 30, 2026

Localized Miami: Grant Miller, Publisher of Miami’s Community Newspapers

On this episode of Localized Miami, hosted by Robert Ruano, we welcome Grant Miller, publisher of Miami’s Community Newspapers, for an engaging conversation on the state of local media, the changing face of Miami-Dade, and the local issues on the November ballot. Together, they e...

Community NewspapersOct 30, 2026

Experts say adults can help their young kids process scary sights during Halloween

WEST MIAMI, Fla. (WSVN) – Experts advise parents to prepare their children ahead of Halloween trick-or-treating. According to psychology experts, young kids might have a hard understanding that the creepy sights and sounds they see on Halloween are fake. “In developmental psychol...

WSVN 7 NewsOct 30, 2026

King tide flooding still affecting South Florida as water begins to subside

Fort Lauderdale began to flood again Friday morning ahead of its first king tide of the day, set to occur in the afternoon. 7News cameras captured flooding near Las Olas Boulevard and Coconut Isle Drive caused by canal water toppling over a seawall and pushing up through storm dr...

WSVN 7 NewsOct 30, 2026

Mommy’s Sips & Tips: Carolina Duran | Breast Cancer, Resilience & Reinvention

On this episode of Mommy’s Sips & Tips, hosted by Karen Vassell, we welcome Carolina Duran for an honest and heartfelt conversation on breast cancer, resilience, and reinvention. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carolina shares her diagnosis story, how faith and communi...

Community NewspapersOct 30, 2026

Vantage Point: Dr. Jacquie and Alex Del Rosario Discuss Raising Resilient Children

Are parents simply raising their children—or preparing them for life? That question guides this episode of Vantage Point, featuring Dr. Jacquie Del Rosario, founder of ReCapturing the Vision, and her son, Alex Del Rosario, who introduces himself as the organization’s CEO. Togethe...

Community NewspapersOct 30, 2026

Factory Town casts a spell for Halloween with haunted dystopian performances

Somebody has put a spell on Miami’s Halloween scene and the beats are calling. We’re talking about five massive stages, more than 100 artists and three full nights of energy. Get ready because we’re going inside an industrial concert venue with loud music and wicked vibes. This H...

WSVN 7 NewsOct 30, 2026

Holtz Children’s Hospital brings early Halloween treat for young patients

A spirited Halloween celebration came early for some young patients in Miami. Holtz Children’s Hospital staff worked together to bring the haunted holiday to young patients early on Thursday. Members of the staff showed up dressed in their favorite costumes and went to each room ...

WSVN 7 NewsOct 29, 2026

South Florida to see more sun, less rain Thursday ahead of humid Halloween

A coastal flood advisory is in effect on Thursday due to the threat for minor to moderate coastal flooding.This graphic shows information on the coastal flood advisories and high tides in South Florida on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. CBS News Miami The next high tide in Fort Lauderda...

CBS4 MiamiOct 29, 2026

The battle for District 27 seat ramping up ahead of November election

The ballot battle for House District 27 featuring two former journalists on opposite sides of the aisle is ramping up. Both candidates are former news anchors, who at first glance, have a lot of similarities. Born in the U.S. to Cuban immigrant parents, both Elliott Rodriguez and...

WSVN 7 NewsOct 29, 2026

PLEASE DON’T STOP THE MUSIC!

Team at Leadership Miami’s® Project Pitch Night. Tap In 2 Miami presented their community service project similar to ‘Shark Tank’ in an effort to raise additional funds We are just $5,000 away from making a difference in the lives of more than 115 children in Liberty City. And we...

Community NewspapersOct 29, 2026

“VOTE FOR FREEDOM” RALLY MOBILIZES VOTERS ON ELECTION EVE

On Monday, November 2, 2026 the We the People Coalition will bring together community leaders, elected officials, advocates, artists and South Florida residents for “Vote for Freedom,” a powerful, nonpartisan, election-eve rally encouraging voters to make their voices heard at th...

Community NewspapersOct 29, 2026