Housing affordability is a significant issue for many in South Florida. With rents soaring while wages remain stagnant, an increasing number of people are left
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Warming shelters open for Florida’s homeless population as state experiences its coldest weather this winter
Tourists bundled up, warming shelters for the homeless opened and growers sprayed crops with water to create protective ice for their plants on Friday as
South Florida prepares for bitter blast of cold temperatures
South Florida is preparing for a big drop in temperatures starting Thursday, and that’s prompted officials in Broward County to open a cold weather shelter
Woman tried to start fire inside gas tank of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicle, police say
A woman experiencing homelessness has been arrested after Miami Beach police said she tried to light a fire inside the gas tank of a Miami-Dade
Temperatures dropping in South Florida along with Fort Lauderdale anchor on New Year’s Eve
We’re inching closer and closer to the start of 2026, and it’s not only the anchor dropping Fort Lauderdale to welcome the new year –
Cold weather shelter opening in Broward as tempeartures start to nosedive ahead of New Hear’s Eve
Temperatures are expected to tumble across South Florida as we head into New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and that’s prompting officials in Broward
Miami-Dade Homeless Trust chair sees Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins as strong ally for city’s unhoused population
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust. He explains how the agency is working to reduce the
United Way Broward helping homeless veterans through Mission United program
The number of homeless veterans in Florida is dropping dramatically, and programs like the Mission United program by United Way in Broward County are playing
Miami nonprofit provides free mobile health care services to city’s homeless population
Jonas Richards became homeless several years ago after losing his job as a truck driver. Despite suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes, seeing a
Fort Lauderdale expands homeless outreach with new case managers
The City of Fort Lauderdale is expanding its homeless outreach efforts by expanding its outreach team. Fort Lauderdale police officer Brian Blount is on the