Bills advance in Florida legislature to ease financial burden on condo owners
New measures aim to address high costs from safety inspections and reserve studies.
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New measures aim to address high costs from safety inspections and reserve studies.
While it may be a tough time to sell, experts say it's not necessarily a bad time to buy, if you're informed.
CBS Miami first highlighted Adanay Galvez's story in October, when she was among 50,000 applicants for affordable housing in Miami-Dade County.
Granny flats are independent living spaces added to homes or properties. Current law says local governments can allow granny flats, but the new legislation would require them to do so.
City of Sunrise staff posted "unsafe building" notices on windows around the complex. Without repairs to shore up buildings by noon Monday, residents will have to temporarily relocate.
Across South Florida, there are people experiencing homelessness despite being in the workforce.
A Hialeah town hall was held Thursday to gather complaints from condo owners and homeowners' associations.
Broward County's $7.7 billion budget includes $25 million to build new affordable housing.
South Florida condo owners face escalating costs due to rising assessments and fees pushing some to move away.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that lawmakers should act before the 2025 regular legislative session to address problems facing condominium associations and owners, including soaring costs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that lawmakers should act before the 2025 regular legislative session to address problems facing condominium associations and owners, including soaring costs.
Years after the Surfside collapse, South Florida is in a condo crisis.
The project will allow residents to live in a place that is sustainable and affordable.
Residents living in an Aventura high-rise wonder if it's safe to stay after receiving a violation from the city.
Dozens of South Florida families are being told to move out of their Miami Beach apartments or face eviction.
Nearly a day after CBS News Miami's Joan Murray looked into the issues residents faced at the Manor, more people came to her about their complaints also being unanswered.
Nearly a day after CBS News Miami's Joan Murray looked into the issues residents faced at the Manor, more people came to her about their complaints also being unanswered.
Tenants who live in the Manor at Flagler Village told CBS News Miami they don't believe they're getting their money's worth.
CBS News Miami Investigates rising rents at an affordable housing community for senior citizens in Palmetto Bay.
The bill would have prevented local governments from inhibiting construction of farmworker housing on agricultural land if the housing met criteria set by the state.
The Hialeah Housing Authority said that people will receive a second letter in the coming weeks.
Miami-Dade police say a homeless man was found dead on a bench near Homestead City Hall and while no foul play was found to be involved, people are saying this is an example of why more resources are needed in south Dade.
One hundred million dollars is available for the Hometown Heroes Program. It kicks in July 1st, but people are encouraged to apply now because funds can run out quickly.
There is a new affordable housing complex thanks to the generosity of a man who believes in helping the less fortunate transform their lives and live in dignity. The complex received a very special blessing from the man it's named after.
Almost 5,000 applications were received in Hialeah Monday from folks applying for the opportunity to get one of one thousand Section 8 Housing vouchers.
Saturday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day from noon until 5 p.m.
House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton issued memos that indicated they expect to pass a budget on June 16.
The primary hazard will be strong to damaging wind gusts. If you have plans outdoors, you'll need an indoor backup by the afternoon.
It happened while aboard a Fishing Headquarters charter off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
Army guidelines instruct commanders and soldiers on interacting with and identifying service members with gender dysphoria as they leave the military.
House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton issued memos that indicated they expect to pass a budget on June 16.
The primary hazard will be strong to damaging wind gusts. If you have plans outdoors, you'll need an indoor backup by the afternoon.
It happened while aboard a Fishing Headquarters charter off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
Army guidelines instruct commanders and soldiers on interacting with and identifying service members with gender dysphoria as they leave the military.
The weather team shares expert advice on how to prepare for a potential storm.
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.
Army guidelines instruct commanders and soldiers on interacting with and identifying service members with gender dysphoria as they leave the military.
The parole program, known as CHNV, temporarily protected roughly 532,000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela from the risk of deportation.
Former President Joe Biden made his first public remarks since his office announced he was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer.
President Trump said that Elon Musk "will, always, be with us, helping all the way." Musk's tenure as a "special government employee" is formally ending.
Elon Musk told "CBS Sunday Morning" that he has some "differences of opinion" with the Trump administration but feels "a little stuck in a bind" when he disagrees.
The 60-day legislative session has come and gone, and lawmakers are nowhere close to a budget deal.
There is now a criminal investigation into Gov.Ron DeSantis' decision to divert $10 million from a Medicaid settlement to the Hope Florida Foundation, money that eventually ended up in a political action committee he controlled.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to a sit-down interview with Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. During the interview, Jim breaks the news that Vindman is considering a run to represent Florida in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede talks with State Senator Jennifer Bradley about the condo reform bill, the passage of the Tristin Murphy Act and more.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede takes a moment to share his personal and professional connections to the new American Pope Leo XIV and the late Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar.
The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
The CDC dropped a broad recommendation for all children to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling cans of "Dinty Moore Beef Stew" nationwide due to potential contamination with wood fragments.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
People infected with salmonella can often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Taylor Swift announced she owns the masters of her first six studio album in a letter shared on her website.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the cast for the 50th season of "Survivor" featuring fan favorites as returning players.
"Your parents are going to be free and clean," President Trump told the couple's children in a phone call.
The 2025 American Music Awards aired on CBS television stations and streamed on Paramount+ Monday night.
Following a two-year hiatus, the 2025 American Music Awards will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ from Las Vegas on Memorial Day.