Summer may bring sunshine and free time, but it can also burn a hole in your wallet if you’re not careful. Between impulsive online shopping,
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Overnight lines, safety concerns at Sunrise DMV as Broward prepares for 2026 takeover
Broward County’s DMV offices remain under state control until the county tax collector assumes operations next summer, but some residents say the current conditions at
6 arrested in Miami-Dade insurance fraud crackdown, MDSO says
Six people, including a husband and wife and two brothers, were arrested in what the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is calling the first of many operations
Buy now, pay later: Interest-free payment plans gain popularity but carry risks
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More Americans getting spam calls after credit pulled for mortgage loan
No one likes getting spam phone calls, but they can be particularly bad for people looking to buy a home. CBS News Miami research director
Miami-Dade officials warn of DMV text scam targeting residents
Miami-Dade officials are sounding the alarm on a growing text message scam that falsely claims to be from the DMV, warning residents that their licenses
Festival Marketplace in Pompano Beach gets ready to close after nearly 40 years
After nearly four decades in operation, the Festival Marketplace, also known as the Festival Flea Market, will close its doors for good at the end
Brightline brings back commuter pass with 125% price hike
Brightline has reintroduced its commuter pass for South Florida riders after nearly a year-long pause. The popular pass, once priced at $399 for 40 rides,
“Bin store” shopping: a South Florida money-saving trend most have never heard of
It’s the hottest trend in saving money on a wide range of items, but it’s also something most people haven’t heard of: “Bin stores” are
Tariffs could brew trouble for South Florida coffee lovers
South Florida’s coffee culture could face a bitter price hike as proposed tariffs on imported coffee beans threaten to jolt local shops and consumers. From