Bills advance in Florida legislature to ease financial burden on condo owners
New measures aim to address high costs from safety inspections and reserve studies.
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New measures aim to address high costs from safety inspections and reserve studies.
While it may be a tough time to sell, experts say it's not necessarily a bad time to buy, if you're informed.
CBS Miami first highlighted Adanay Galvez's story in October, when she was among 50,000 applicants for affordable housing in Miami-Dade County.
Granny flats are independent living spaces added to homes or properties. Current law says local governments can allow granny flats, but the new legislation would require them to do so.
City of Sunrise staff posted "unsafe building" notices on windows around the complex. Without repairs to shore up buildings by noon Monday, residents will have to temporarily relocate.
Across South Florida, there are people experiencing homelessness despite being in the workforce.
A Hialeah town hall was held Thursday to gather complaints from condo owners and homeowners' associations.
Broward County's $7.7 billion budget includes $25 million to build new affordable housing.
South Florida condo owners face escalating costs due to rising assessments and fees pushing some to move away.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that lawmakers should act before the 2025 regular legislative session to address problems facing condominium associations and owners, including soaring costs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that lawmakers should act before the 2025 regular legislative session to address problems facing condominium associations and owners, including soaring costs.
Years after the Surfside collapse, South Florida is in a condo crisis.
The project will allow residents to live in a place that is sustainable and affordable.
Residents living in an Aventura high-rise wonder if it's safe to stay after receiving a violation from the city.
Dozens of South Florida families are being told to move out of their Miami Beach apartments or face eviction.
Nearly a day after CBS News Miami's Joan Murray looked into the issues residents faced at the Manor, more people came to her about their complaints also being unanswered.
Nearly a day after CBS News Miami's Joan Murray looked into the issues residents faced at the Manor, more people came to her about their complaints also being unanswered.
Tenants who live in the Manor at Flagler Village told CBS News Miami they don't believe they're getting their money's worth.
CBS News Miami Investigates rising rents at an affordable housing community for senior citizens in Palmetto Bay.
The bill would have prevented local governments from inhibiting construction of farmworker housing on agricultural land if the housing met criteria set by the state.
The Hialeah Housing Authority said that people will receive a second letter in the coming weeks.
Miami-Dade police say a homeless man was found dead on a bench near Homestead City Hall and while no foul play was found to be involved, people are saying this is an example of why more resources are needed in south Dade.
One hundred million dollars is available for the Hometown Heroes Program. It kicks in July 1st, but people are encouraged to apply now because funds can run out quickly.
There is a new affordable housing complex thanks to the generosity of a man who believes in helping the less fortunate transform their lives and live in dignity. The complex received a very special blessing from the man it's named after.
Almost 5,000 applications were received in Hialeah Monday from folks applying for the opportunity to get one of one thousand Section 8 Housing vouchers.
Just after 2 p.m., MDSO said deputies responded to the apartment, where a man allegedly "slammed his 5-year-old son against the wall and the child suffered a laceration."
Jesús Sánchez had a three-run homer and a two-run double, and Heriberto Hernandez singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Miami Marlins outlasted Christopher Morel and the Tampa Bay Rays 11-10 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak.
CBS News Miami partnered with Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Farm Share and Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to distribute hurricane supplies.
Lauderhill Police Department said a 33-year-old man was arrested and charged with Wednesday afternoon's shooting.
Miguel Uribe Turbay is the son of a journalist who was kidnapped and killed in 1991 during one of the country's most violent periods.
Just after 2 p.m., MDSO said deputies responded to the apartment, where a man allegedly "slammed his 5-year-old son against the wall and the child suffered a laceration."
Jesús Sánchez had a three-run homer and a two-run double, and Heriberto Hernandez singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Miami Marlins outlasted Christopher Morel and the Tampa Bay Rays 11-10 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak.
CBS News Miami partnered with Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Farm Share and Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to distribute hurricane supplies.
Lauderhill Police Department said a 33-year-old man was arrested and charged with Wednesday afternoon's shooting.
The weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
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.
When asked if his relationship with Elon Musk was over, President Trump said, "I would assume so, yeah."
Elon Musk floated creating a new political party, possibly dubbed the "America Party," this week, potentially escalating his feud with President Trump.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador in March, has been indicted and brought back to the U.S.
A new bulletin warns that recent attacks "could motivate others to conduct violence against Israeli and Jewish institutions, or their supporters."
Steve Bannon told CBS News he wants the Trump administration to probe alleged drug use by Elon Musk, and his immigration status.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jared Moskowitz on a variety of topics, with a focus on the congressman's belief that cuts made to FEMA will hinder its ability to be ready to respond what hurricane season might bring.
Jim talks to Sui Chung, the executive director of Americans for Immigrant Justice.
The 60-day legislative session has come and gone, and lawmakers are nowhere close to a budget deal.
There is now a criminal investigation into Gov.Ron DeSantis' decision to divert $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation, money that eventually ended up in a political action committee he controlled.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to a sit-down interview with Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. During the interview, Jim breaks the news that Vindman is considering a run to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) brings hope to families but at a cost many cannot afford.
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami is among the only pediatric facilities in the country performing deep brain stimulation (DBS) for children.
"This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said.
The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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.
Tom Cruise was awarded a Guinness World Record for "most burning parachute jumps by an individual."
Fans around the world lined up outside electronics stores hours in advance to collect their pre-ordered video game consoles.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial threatened Thursday to potentially have him removed from court over interactions with the jury.
Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest," has died due to complications from a battle with cancer.
Valerie Mahaffey died in Los Angeles Friday after battling cancer, her publicist said.