HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge visits South Florida to get firsthand look at housing crisis
Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
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Over the last five months, the Miami area has been one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.
"It is so different when you see it for yourself, that's why I'm here, it is important that we address the housing crisis," she said.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow highlights the work being done by SMASH.
SMASH stands for Struggle for Miami's Affordable and Sustainable Housing.
Broward's Tenant's Bill of Rights aims to help renters by requiring landlords to give renter's a copy of their rights, 60 days' notice for a rent increase, and fully disclose late fees.
Ja'Marcus Bartley, who works at Broward Health North, is on a career path he never ever thought of while struggling with homelessness.
CBS4's Bobeth Yates went digging to find out if this is legal.
"What are they afraid off?" said the resident, who asked us not to disclose her identity.
Broward special education teacher Wendy Samuels is desperately looking to buy a home.
CBS4's Joan Murray spoke with Broward special education teacher Wendy Samuels, who is desperately looking to buy a home.
"I was in the office and was told to expect a 20 to 30% increase. That's insane. I walked out," Charlie McClain says.
Democrats in Florida, struggling to energize liberals while bleeding support among Latinos, have settled on a message to galvanize voters heading into the midterm elections: It's too expensive here.
Ronnie Lewis, a renter at The Pomelo, has to leave by August 13.
Lawmakers will hold a special session in hopes of tackling the state's troubled property insurance system.
Finding rent in South Florida has been tough for many longtime residents and natives.
If you are a renter living in South Florida, you don't need to be told just how unaffordable housing has become. The fact is that rents are sky-high and experts say they are going up even higher.
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Seven people in total were on board the helicopter – including five Americans. All seven were killed.
Maria Rodriguez and her son, Miguel Antonio Perez, were arrested by Medley police Wednesday.
CBS News Miami has followed the Ponthieux family's journey from Little Haiti to the halls of Congress as they advocated for Temporary Protected Status recipients.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
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Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
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The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
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The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
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On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
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The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
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