Hurricane Melissa is still making its way through the Caribbean, but the skies have cleared in Jamaica. Organizations are now quickly organizing transportation to the
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Diaper bank rallies relief for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
As skies clear over storm-hit Jamaica, a South Florida diaper bank is collecting essential supplies to send home. Led by Jamaican-born founder Dwayne Wolfe, the
After the storm: Hurricane Melissa’s trail of destruction in Jamaica
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, streets lie buried under thick mud and floodwaters, with debris scattered across neighborhoods. The storm carved a path of
SNAP benefits ending Saturday, Miami-Dade braces for food crisis
The mayor of Miami-Dade County says a food crisis is approaching as SNAP benefits are expected to end this Saturday. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said
South Florida sees showers and cooler temps as Hurricane Melissa speeds toward Bermuda
South Florida is seeing scattered showers and a drop in temperatures this week, with brief rain expected along the Turnpike and coastal areas near Fort
Torrential rains from Melissa flood Santa Cruz, Jamaica with mud and debris
In Santa Cruz, Jamaica, CBS News Miami’s Jason Allen reports on the aftermath of torrential rains from Tropical Storm Melissa. A powerful surge of runoff
Miami-Dade braces for surge in food pantry demand as SNAP benefits end
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is warning that the end of SNAP benefits on Nov. 1 will directly impact 24% of county households, with
Tri-Rail to end $5 rideshare voucher program by year’s end to reduce costs
Riding the rail is how Mary Beth Bates gets from Fort Lauderdale to Miami International Airport. “Super convenient. My office is on Las Olas, on
From superyachts to startups, Fort Lauderdale Boat Show dazzles on the waterfront
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is back for its 66th year. It’s expected to generate nearly $900 million in sales, $1.7 billion in statewide
Commuters face changes as Tri-Rail drops station transport vouchers
Tri-Rail is ending its $5 voucher program that helped riders cover cab or rideshare costs to and from stations, aiming to cut expenses by year’s