'The Florida Project' Movie Shines Bright Light On Hidden Homeless
Sean Baker's new film, "The Florida Project," takes place in a blindingly purple low-budget motel named the Magic Castle, just down Route 192 from Disney's Magic Kingdom.
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Sean Baker's new film, "The Florida Project," takes place in a blindingly purple low-budget motel named the Magic Castle, just down Route 192 from Disney's Magic Kingdom.
As monstrous winds and drenching rains pelted the Miami area Sunday morning, some of the communities most at risk were still on the street.
On what is likely to be the last good weather day in Florida before Hurricane Irma's monster wind and rain, social workers and police officers are giving Miami's estimated 1,100 homeless people a stark choice: Come willingly to a storm shelter, or be held against their will for a mental health evaluation.
Explicit text messages sent to female real estate agents in the Pinellas Park area have reportedly been traced back to a homeless man.
A section of Ft. Lauderdale's homeless population will be looking for a new resting spot following a month-long closure of Stranahan Park.
In the bible's Book of John in the New Testament, Jesus washed his disciples' feet. Many Christians see this as an act of humility and service.
- A program that has given hundreds of homeless people in Miami access to showers and a hot meal is shutting down.
A man convicted of taking part of a deadly beating of a homeless man in Ft. Lauderdale will get a new trial.
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust has been awarded a nearly $30 million grant which will be used to maintain and expand housing and services for homeless individuals and families, including military veterans.
Christmas came early for more than 400 families in need in Miami-Dade and Broward.
Some South Florida police officers have gone well above and beyond the call of duty to help lots of people have a happy Thanksgiving.
A woman in northern Florida is in trouble after she reportedly allowed her kids to shoot homeless men with BB guns.
The homeless situation in downtown Miami is a reality that you can't ignore and new program is looking to do just that.
Some residents of a Miami apartment building have a homeless couple to thank for saving them from an early morning fire.
Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and members of the school board will officially open the district's new 'shop' that assists homeless students a week from today.
Bruce LaClair admits he was homeless and had a few beers before falling asleep on a bus bench at a Fort Lauderdale bus terminal on February 22, 2015.
People all across South Florida are enjoying this coldest snap yet of the year, bundling up and heading outdoors. Saturday night temperatures dipped into the 50's and crowds packed Miami's Brickell area.
Hope begins with a meal.
A Miami man gave hope to the homeless by way of shoes.
For months residents in a Fort Lauderdale community say they dealt with two major issues -- a group of sex offenders and a group of homeless people living under bridges near their homes causing problems.
One million. That is how many free meals a Tampa cafe has provided to the homeless.
Arnold Abbott has been giving to the homeless of Fort Lauderdale for decades. Well on Christmas Eve the "chef" is being given a little present of his own.
A chef at the center of Broward's homeless feeding feud was in court Wednesday for his arraignment. Arnold Abbott, 90, has been cited several times by Ft. Lauderdale police for feeding the homeless on the beach.
Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Dean Trantalis held a town hall meeting on Monday to give people a chance to speak out about their city's controversial homeless feeding law.
Arriving like a rock star, Arnold Abbott was greeted with cheers and crowds of supporters on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Mason, a nonverbal child from North Miami Beach, remains hospitalized after suffering severe injuries, police say, inflicted by his mother's boyfriend, who has a history of violence.
Council member Rafael Pineyro, who introduced the measure following Machado's Nobel Prize win, said the vote sent a powerful message.
A Broward County deputy is under internal investigation after a bystander's video captured a controversial arrest, raising questions about the use of force and department procedures.
The Florida House has approved a bill mandating all private employers to check new workers' immigration status through the federal E-Verify system.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
Falling temperatures bring wind chills overnight, with a cold weather advisory in effect early Friday for Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Mason, a nonverbal child from North Miami Beach, remains hospitalized after suffering severe injuries, police say, inflicted by his mother's boyfriend, who has a history of violence.
Council member Rafael Pineyro, who introduced the measure following Machado's Nobel Prize win, said the vote sent a powerful message.
A Broward County deputy is under internal investigation after a bystander's video captured a controversial arrest, raising questions about the use of force and department procedures.
The Florida House has approved a bill mandating all private employers to check new workers' immigration status through the federal E-Verify system.
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.
Council member Rafael Pineyro, who introduced the measure following Machado's Nobel Prize win, said the vote sent a powerful message.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
President Trump is threatening to invoke a centuries-old law to deploy troops to Minnesota. Here's what to know.
The legislation was unveiled after journalist Seth Harp shared a public biography that he said belonged to the commander of the Army's elite Delta Force unit.
President Trump's proposal comes as the Senate is poised to vote on extending enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
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.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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