Trump turns homelessness response toward forced treatment
The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
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The Trump administration is moving to end the "Housing First" approach despite warnings from providers and homelessness experts that the shift won't work.
Brenton Clarke, from Inwood, New York, is facing murder and attempted murder charges.
Miami Police Chief Manny Morales said he is alarmed by attacks on four homeless people in his city on Thursday morning. Two of them did not survive and one other victim is in critical condition.
The attacks occurred around 6 a.m. near Northwest 1st Avenue and 6th Street.
Temperatures on Wednesday morning will be in the upper 40s.
Federal officials say homelessness rose 18% in 2024, driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.
Adanay Galvez told CBS News Miami in October her futile ordeal of trying to find hosing before her baby is born in February.
The "kindness ambulance" makes its rounds on cold nights, when temperatures can be dangerous for those living on the streets.
It is the season of being thankful and the season of giving, which is why many volunteers gave out meals to the homeless population of Fort Lauderdale this Thanksgiving.
The Miami Beach City Commission held a special meeting to address a $10 million annual fine imposed on the city
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on the plan approved by Miami Beach commissioners to address homelessness.
Though South Florida is not exempt from that issue, a new kind of program hopes to provide housing to local unhoused veterans.
This comes as Miami-Dade County is pressuring the city to pay a $10 million bill for homeless services.
The multimillion demand comes after the Miami Beach City Commission voted to remove a homeless-funding tax from the November ballot.
The 53 people told CBS News Miami that they were told to get up and grab their stuff because they were leaving Camillus House. The next thing they knew, a bus brought them to the Bikini Hostel in Miami Beach.
The relocation is raising questions from both cities.
Miami Beach voters are reacting to a decision made by city commissioners regarding a question on their ballot about a proposed 1% food and beverage tax aimed at funding homeless and domestic violence services.
Across South Florida, there are people experiencing homelessness despite being in the workforce.
In South Florida, a rising number of seniors are facing homelessness, with many struggling to make ends meet.
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust has intensified efforts to provide shelter to the homeless, ensuring the vulnerable population is safe during the storm.
Morgan Rynor reports people experiencing homelessness in Miami are testing the new state restrictions, with some planning to continue camping out while police refrain from immediate arrests.
People experiencing homelessness in Miami are testing new state restrictions on sleeping outdoors.
The most contentious measure limits where those experiencing homelessness can sleep.
A new law taking effect Tuesday will impact thousands of people struggling with homelessness across Florida.
A new law taking effect Tuesday will impact thousands of people struggling with homelessness
Two victims and the gunman were injured in a Miami workplace shooting on Bird Road near Tropical Park. Miami-Dade Sheriff has confirmed no ongoing threat.
The program, launched by the first lady, is rooted in the Department of Children and Families and operates across several agencies through "Hope navigators" that help connect people and families in need with faith-based or community services
The Trump administration's plan to slash school funding over diversity and equity initiatives would "cripple the operations of many educational institutions," a federal judge wrote.
As of early Thursday afternoon, it was only 65% contained.
More than a year after the Seminole Tribe started offering online sports betting, a new lawsuit alleges that voter approval was needed to allow such gambling.
Two victims and the gunman were injured in a Miami workplace shooting on Bird Road near Tropical Park. Miami-Dade Sheriff has confirmed no ongoing threat.
The program, launched by the first lady, is rooted in the Department of Children and Families and operates across several agencies through "Hope navigators" that help connect people and families in need with faith-based or community services
The Trump administration's plan to slash school funding over diversity and equity initiatives would "cripple the operations of many educational institutions," a federal judge wrote.
During the week-long event, there will be special tributes commemorating the Navy's 250 years of defending the nation.
As of early Thursday afternoon, it was only 65% contained.
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.
The Trump administration's plan to slash school funding over diversity and equity initiatives would "cripple the operations of many educational institutions," a federal judge wrote.
FSU students marched to the Capitol on Wednesday where they called on lawmakers to re-evaluate gun laws.
Republican bill sponsor Nick DiCeglie did not explain reasons for removing the proposals.
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Trump has been subject to his "whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority."
Two U.S. retailers warned President Trump his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks.
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
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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.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.