Fort Lauderdale mayor wants to use old BSO jail as homeless shelter, county opposed
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis wants to use the old BSO jail known as "The Stockade" as a shelter, but the county is opposed.
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis wants to use the old BSO jail known as "The Stockade" as a shelter, but the county is opposed.
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis wants to use the old BSO jail known as "The Stockade" as a shelter, but the county is opposed.
Since 2012, the nation's fourth-largest city has reduced homelessness in the greater Houston area by 63%. Now other cities are looking to replicate this model.
Encampments would be created if local homeless shelters reach maximum capacity
Despite the circumstances, police stated the incident is believed to be isolated and not considered a hate crime.
A controversial proposal designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places while requiring local governments to address the issue is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Bills seek to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced initiatives to help Miami Beach with Spring Break and vowed state would not become like San Francisco with their homeless situation.
The governor said the city's policies have led to its current state
The Republican-controlled Senate Community Affairs Committee approved the bill along party lines
The proposal that would prevent counties and cities from allowing people to sleep or camp on public property without permits.
Rents over the last two decades have risen much faster than employee pay, contributing to an escalating homelessness crisis in the U.S.
A non-profit that helps some of Miami-Dade County's most vulnerable is on the verge of losing its own shelter.
A non-profit that helps some of Miami-Dade County's most vulnerable is on the verge of losing its own shelter.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will weigh whether a city's enforcement of rules prohibiting homeless residents from camping on public property violates the Constitution's protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
On Wednesday, they did a distribution at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex
A record 650,000 people experienced homelessness on a single January night, a 12% jump from a year earlier.
The shootings came on the same day Los Angeles officials announced they believed a serial killer was responsible for the killings of three homeless men in their city.
This comes after Los Angeles officials reported Friday that they are seeking a suspected serial killer in the murders of three homeless people this week.
Homeless housing is up for debate in South Miami-Dade as Homeless Trust presented possible long-term housing opportunities in Cutler Bay
Otano, 28, will be serving a 66-month-long sentence, followed by 5 years of probation.
New ordinance allows police to arrest unhoused people sleeping on the streets if they decline to be placed in a shelter
The Miami Beach City Commission on Wednesday voted 4-3 to adopt an ordinance that will allow for police to arrest homeless people within city limits if they refuse to go to a shelter.
Miami Beach City Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve a new plan to deal with the homeless in its city limits.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ranks Florida third in the nation for people living on the streets but one South Florida program is hoping to help by creating a soft place to sleep for people in need.
'What are you going to do, hit me over ham?' and he hit me," said general manager Monique Larios.
A cold front over the weekend will trigger a few showers and storms
The Florida Citrus Commission on Thursday will be asked to approve a $225,000 contract with Visit Florida about the welcome center refreshment, a reduction of $25,000 from the past
The shooting happened just after 4 a.m. along N Miami Avenue
Herman Smith and Marilyn Babok set an example for the students and make Miami Proud
'What are you going to do, hit me over ham?' and he hit me," said general manager Monique Larios.
A cold front over the weekend will trigger a few showers and storms
The show takes to the sky May 11th and 12th off Fort Lauderdale Beach
The Florida Citrus Commission on Thursday will be asked to approve a $225,000 contract with Visit Florida about the welcome center refreshment, a reduction of $25,000 from the past
The shooting happened just after 4 a.m. along N Miami Avenue
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
The Florida Citrus Commission on Thursday will be asked to approve a $225,000 contract with Visit Florida about the welcome center refreshment, a reduction of $25,000 from the past
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave Trump permission to attend Barron Trump's high school graduation later this month.
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Lauren Pastrana and her guest discuss the options currently being discussed, possible solutions and how all this might impact students, their teachers and their parents.
Lauren Pastrana does a deep dive with perspective from leaders of local Jewish and Muslim groups for their take and perspective on the protests, the fallout and the fear and threats they are creating.
Jim DeFede catches up with State Senator Lauren Book to talk about the looming six-week abortion ban while she is making her annual walk across Florida to bring attention to child sexual exploitation.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede devotes the bulk of this week's program to Florida's six-week abortion ban, which takes effect in a few days.
Jim DeFede talks to former state senator Jeff Brandes, who runs the Florida Policy Project, which has been exploring solutions that include the role of vouchers and something called "upzoning."
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
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Get the latest edition of Samsung's Frame TV for a limited time discount at Best Buy.
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There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
The company will keep its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, but the United Steelworkers union voiced opposition to the deal.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks aimed at each other, with some disturbing accusations.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.