South Florida organizations and local cities are rallying in solidarity with Caribbean nations reeling from the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa. From Jamaica to Haiti,
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South Florida diaper bank rushes aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
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
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
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
Miami Beach police officer David Cajuso honored after fatal motorcycle crash on I-75
There were emotional and unforgettable scenes on Wednesday afternoon as the body of a fallen Miami Beach police officer was taken to a funeral home
Former Miami lawmaker Frank Artiles to fight conviction in 2020
Attorneys for former Miami Republican lawmaker Frank Artiles on Wednesday argued an appeals court should toss out his criminal conviction in a case involving a
Global Empowerment Mission prepares emergency supplies for countries impacted by Hurricane Melissa
As countries in the Caribbean are going to face the brunt of Hurricane Melissa, South Florida organizations are doing what they can to help. In
Hurricane Melissa bringing rough currents and waves to Fort Lauderdale Beach, Ocean Rescue officials warn
As Hurricane Melissa grows in the Caribbean, the Category 4 storm can be felt just as much in South Florida. Throughout the weekend, the hurricane
State Sen. Berman on DeSantis’ plan to eliminate property taxes for Floridians with homestead exemptions
CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the Democratic leader of the Florida Senate, Lori Berman, about the governor’s plan to try and eliminate
Miami Herald, Tampa Bay Times reporters provide insider updates on Hope Florida Foundation investigation
CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede updates us on the Hope Florida Foundation investigation as a state grand jury hears testimony in the scandal. He interviews