Proposed Florida tax amendment sparks debate over municipal budgets
The amendment aims to reduce property taxes by raising the homestead exemption—the value of a home shielded from non-school taxes—from $50,000 to $250,000 over the next two years.
Miami-Dade County moves to acquire PortMiami's sole fuel depot
The county's move to use the government's power to take private property for public benefit comes after the nearly 10-acre site was sold to a private developer last year.
1 killed, 4 injured in southwest Miami-Dade explosion, officials say
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to a reported explosion on Southwest 87th Avenue on Monday.
Kendrick Meek Jr. enters crowded race for Florida's District 24
Kendrick Meek Jr., 29, announced he is running for the seat that was once held by his grandmother, Carrie Meek, and his father, Kendrick Meek.
Florida District 20 candidates' plan to consolidate Black vote falls apart
Luther Campbell, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness, and Elijah Manley had discussed one or two of them bowing out of the race but could not decide who that should be by the filing deadline.
Broward single mother living in car as affordability crisis deepens
Ashley Walker says Wednesday night was the first night she had to sleep in her car, the latest low point in a months-long struggle with rising housing costs and job loss.
Miami study underway for how heat can economically impact residents
An effort is underway to precisely measure how Miami's scorching summer heat is affecting residents in some of the area's most vulnerable neighborhoods.
South Florida immigration attorney reacts to FIFA referee denied entry to US
Omar Abdulkadir Artan was preparing to join other FIFA referees who were already in Miami.
District 20 Black leaders consider unity bid to block Wasserman-Schultz
In a high-stakes meeting, Black candidates for Florida's 20th Congressional District discuss uniting behind one or two contenders to avoid splitting the Black vote.
South Florida businesses question economic impact of FIFA World Cup
FIFA estimates the seven games played in the area could generate $1.3 billion in economic activity.
Top Miami-Dade officials resign amidst PortMiami fuel depot fallout
The fuel depot is crucial to keeping Port Miami's massive economic engine running. The port has an economic impact of $61 billion and supports 340,000 jobs, according to the county.
Black candidates meet to consolidate vote in Florida's District 20 race
CBS News Miami has learned that four Black candidates had a private meeting to discuss consolidating down to one or two candidates.
Report: Food aid to Cuba stalls amid fuel shortages, U.S. curbs
A Spanish news agency reports that thousands of tons of U.N. food aid are barely moving across Cuba as fuel shortages worsen under U.S. sanctions.
South Florida and federal authorities detail security plan for FIFA World Cup
The planning includes real-time intelligence sharing and a focus on preventing unauthorized drone activity.
Cuban pilot in Raúl Castro case gets prison for immigration fraud
Luis Raul Gonzalez-Pardo Rodriguez was named in the Brothers to the Rescue shootdown indictment.