South Florida about to wrap a year full of heartbreak and drama
Hank Tester takes a look back at some of the year's biggest stories including our oppressive heat, torrential downpours, and the loss of Jimmy Buffet.
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Hank Tester takes a look back at some of the year's biggest stories including our oppressive heat, torrential downpours, and the loss of Jimmy Buffet.
According to the Urban Institute, during the pandemic both Black and Latino homeownership increased more than white homeownership
Jim DeFede talks to State Senator Jennifer Bradley who is sponsoring this year's HOA reform bill.
The City of Miami Senior Rental Assistance program is now open for new applications through January 2nd.
We devote the entire half hour to the HOA crisis in South Florida and elsewhere in the state.
We devote the entire half hour to the HOA crisis in South Florida and elsewhere in the state. As the cost of insurance rises, HOAs have been forced to raise fees putting a financial squeeze on homeowners. Corruption is also a concern after leaders of the Hammocks HOA were accused of theft and fraud to the tune of two million dollars. Florida now has the HOA Bill of Rights but critics say its protections don't go far enough. We hear from homeowners from four South Florida HOAs, Miami-Dade State Attorney Kathy Fernandez Rundle and State Rep. Juan Carlos Porras of Miami-Dade County who plan on introducing a stronger HOA Bill of Rights in the upcoming legislative session.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
Homeless housing is up for debate in South Miami-Dade as Homeless Trust presented possible long-term housing opportunities in Cutler Bay
Eliott Rodriguez spoke with members of the Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations about the pressing issues they felt weren't being addressed.
The issues important to voters now will be instrumental in their picks at the polls in 2024
Eliott Rodriguez spoke to voters about their main concerns.
Housing affordability is a top concern
Despite the housing crisis facing South Floridians, there are still thousands of unoccupied homes in Miami.
Zumper's September 2023 National Rent Report "zoomed in" on Miami in its latest analysis.
Residents are experiencing issues such as sewage buildup, unfinished rooms and amenities not being available as promised.
After a lot of hard work and determination, a widowed mother of two is celebrating as a first-time homeowner.
South Floridians are worrying that skyrocketing housing prices will force them out of the Sunshine State.
A new residential community is hoping to tackle the affordable housing crisis in Broward County.
With rents out of reach for many workers especially in the service industry, Broward County is setting aside money in next year's budget for housing help.
Changes being made designate 40% of the units as affordable
Condo owners at Biscayne 21 are being forced to vacate by 5 p.m. Friday.
Homeless outreach workers see a troubling trend backed by data from the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.
Homeless outreach workers see a troubling trend backed by data from the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.
"It's definitely going to affect us," said Humberto Hernandez an adjustor from National Claims Adjustor.
Prices rose in the Northeast, Midwest, and South but were unchanged in the West
Bryan Vargas, a 34-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, has been missing since Saturday afternoon.
The incident occurred on Oct. 7.
Residents of Li'l Abner Mobile Home Park in Sweetwater have been given months to vacate their homes.
Hotel executive Dilio Mena was killed while crossing an intersection in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The guide aims to protect Floridians from holiday-season scams.
Bryan Vargas, a 34-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, has been missing since Saturday afternoon.
The incident occurred on Oct. 7.
Residents of Li'l Abner Mobile Home Park in Sweetwater have been given months to vacate their homes.
Hotel executive Dilio Mena was killed while crossing an intersection in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The guide aims to protect Floridians from holiday-season scams.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii as a Democrat in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Consumer Reports applauds food giant's decision after less-than-expected demand for the meal kits from school districts.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Allowing enhanced subsidies for health insurance bought through ACA marketplaces to expire would cause premiums to soar, experts warn.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has long been used to combat compression sickness in divers. But at a hospital in Israel they're using it to address a very different malady - post-traumatic stress disorder - for military veterans and survivors of terror attacks.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Brown says performing never gets old.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
For the second consecutive year, producer and songwriter Édgar Barrera leads the nominations.