South Florida homeowners react to state's proposed property tax cut
The proposal, which voters will decide in November, would increase the homestead exemption and reduce taxable home values.
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The proposal, which voters will decide in November, would increase the homestead exemption and reduce taxable home values.
Five people, including an 84-year-old woman, were inside the southwest Miami-Dade home when two vehicles collided and crashed into the residence Sunday evening.
Basil Billings, 63, was arrested and charged with offenses against a student by an authority figure and lewd or lascivious touching of a minor, Fort Lauderdale police said.
According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, they received a medical call regarding a heat-related illness. Four people were then transported to nearby hospitals.
DeSantis called for the Legislature to convene Monday to consider his proposal.
Opa-locka is grappling with a serious public safety issue as large junk yard fires continue to plague the area, with at least five blazes erupting over the past five years.
Two people were injured in the incident, but officials said they were able to walk away from the dramatic scene.
High-flying stunts and shoreline celebrations are set to draw crowds across South Florida this Memorial Day weekend, with major events planned in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Ana Margarita Martinez, the ex-wife of Juan Pablo Roque, described a mix of relief and lingering disbelief tied to one of the most painful chapters of her life.
Cuban Americans from across South Florida gathered at Miami's Freedom Tower and Versailles Restaurant after Raúl Castro was indicted.
Castro's indictment announcement coincides with a U.S. Department of Justice event at Miami's Freedom Tower honoring the victims.
A man was shot near Mary Saunders Park in West Park before driving to Hollywood, where he was located by first responders.
Plaintiffs argue the deal violates the Constitution's Domestic Emoluments Clause, an anti-corruption measure intended to prevent sitting presidents from profiting from government-related transactions.
South Florida homeowners face a difficult balance between rising costs and the unpredictable threat of severe weather.
Investigators said the boy's mother called 911 after hearing a popping sound and then finding him with a gunshot wound.