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
Tag: homelessness
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
New Florida law aims to help foster youth, but advocates say it’s not enough
A new Florida law that went into effect this month is designed to support teens aging out of the foster care system, but advocates in
Miami Beach moves forward with plan to replace Bikini Hostel shelter with high-rise, park
A Miami Beach hostel currently serving as a shelter for more than 100 unhoused people could be demolished by the fall, after city commissioners advanced
“Sons of Thunder” helps young men rise above homelessness and hardship
In a small room filled with determination and hope, a group of young men speak in unison: “I am the creator of my life.” For