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.
Sergio Velazquez served as police chief from 2012 until his suspension in 2021.
The plume is forecast to move northwest and reach Florida mid-week, then hit other states including Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas and Louisiana by Friday, radar shows.
Two motorcyclists hit a 6-foot alligator in the middle of one of Florida's busiest highways, sending both bikers to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties are under a flood watch through Wednesday morning.
This week's Miami Proud is about a teacher who'll spend her summer doing homework thanks to her students and an international fellowship.
Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties are under a flood watch through Wednesday morning.
Sergio Velazquez served as police chief from 2012 until his suspension in 2021.
The plume is forecast to move northwest and reach Florida mid-week, then hit other states including Georgia, the Carolinas, Texas and Louisiana by Friday, radar shows.
Two motorcyclists hit a 6-foot alligator in the middle of one of Florida's busiest highways, sending both bikers to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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.
Two South Florida shark divers convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a fisherman's longline several miles from shore have been pardoned by President Trump.
It was not clear to staff whether FEMA's David Richardson meant it literally or as a joke, but current and former employees who spoke with CBS News said the comment flustered many.
The bill containing Trump's tax cuts and border and defense spending is expected to face some hurdles in the Senate.
The former president discusses the Trump administration's attempts to defy court orders; the Democratic Party's opposition to Trump; his own recent health scare; and former President Joe Biden.
As the Department of Government Efficiency leader steps away from the White House, Elon Musk talks with "Sunday Morning" about why he believes Trump's proposed budget clashes with his team's efforts to slash the functions of government.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jared Moskowitz on a variety of topics, with a focus on the congressman's belief that cuts made to FEMA will hinder its ability to be ready to respond what hurricane season might bring.
Jim talks to Sui Chung, the executive director of Americans for Immigrant Justice.
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.
Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami is among the only pediatric facilities in the country performing deep brain stimulation (DBS) for children.
"This is a setback of probably a decade for HIV vaccine research," one scientist said.
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.
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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.
Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest," has died due to complications from a battle with cancer.
Valerie Mahaffey died in Los Angeles Friday after battling cancer, her publicist said.
Loretta Swit played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H."
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.