Miami-Dade offering housing help for limited time
Those in need of housing help can now apply for a limited number of Section 8 vouchers in Miami-Dade County. This is the first time in three years the county has opened the application process.
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Those in need of housing help can now apply for a limited number of Section 8 vouchers in Miami-Dade County. This is the first time in three years the county has opened the application process.
It's not your imagination: Living in South Florida is significantly more expensive than it used to be.
Hollywood turned off the water to the Pierce House Apartments because of the sewage problem. That means everyone in the building has to move out.
City officials say everything is on the table, from looking at worker housing to redevelopment of existing buildings to create more affordable housing.
Over a 12-month period, there were over 23,000 evictions in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
The program is self-paced and taught by veteran condominium board president and professional condominium association manager Patrick Hohman.
Tamarac has about $1.5 million available to help qualified buyers.
Homeless housing is up for debate in South Miami-Dade as Homeless Trust presented possible long-term housing opportunities in Cutler Bay
Just in time for Thanksgiving, a North Miami family got a new roof over their heads thanks to a forgivable loan through Miami-Dade County.
Thanksgiving came two days early for Rudolph Colebrook and a handful of other displaced residents of the troubled Glorieta Gardens apartment community in Opa-locka.
An analysis done by Global Commercial Real Estate Services reports the cost of buying a home is at its most extreme since 1996.
Despite the housing crisis facing South Floridians, there are still thousands of unoccupied homes in Miami.
The Florida law known as the "Homeowners' Association Bill of Rights" took effect on October 1st.
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.
Homeless outreach workers see a troubling trend backed by data from the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust.
Mortgage rates have reached the highest level in 20 years, meaning some first-time home buyers could face a tough time trying to purchase a house.
Frustrated and furious, dozens of concerned residents from Glorieta Gardens Apartments showed up to a meeting held by Opa-locka officials on Wednesday.
Miami-Dade County has been awarded a $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that will be used to transform Cutler Manor Apartments, an aging housing development located in the Goulds neighborhood.
A homeowners association meeting at the Mandarin Lakes neighborhood in Naranja Lakes went off the rails.
June is National Homeownership Month and with rising interest rates and home costs, getting to own a home is becoming more and more costly.
A single mother living in South Florida had nowhere else to turn, potentially facing being put out on the street, unable to pay her rent.
Tenants at a local apartment complex turn to local organizations and the Miami-Dade County Mayor's office seeking assistance for what they say are illegal evictions and substandard living conditions.
Tenants at a local apartment complex turn to local organizations and the Miami-Dade County Mayor's office seeking assistance for what they say are illegal evictions and substandard living conditions.
The county website for ERAP says the county "paused its ERAP but will continue to review applications that have already been submitted."
Expect another chilly night ahead, with lows set to plunge into the low to middle 50s by Sunday morning.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived on scene and took the fire out.
Miami police are urging residents to think twice before decorating their cars with Christmas lights this holiday season.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of two men in the June double homicide of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter on the Florida Turnpike.
Pumping stations to ease problems in Edgewater and River Oaks neighborhoods.
Expect another chilly night ahead, with lows set to plunge into the low to middle 50s by Sunday morning.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived on scene and took the fire out.
Miami police are urging residents to think twice before decorating their cars with Christmas lights this holiday season.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of two men in the June double homicide of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter on the Florida Turnpike.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
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.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Florida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
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
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.