Miami Beach struggles with $10 million fine over homelessness tax dispute
The Miami Beach City Commission held a special meeting to address a $10 million annual fine imposed on the city
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The Miami Beach City Commission held a special meeting to address a $10 million annual fine imposed on the city
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on the plan approved by Miami Beach commissioners to address homelessness.
Though South Florida is not exempt from that issue, a new kind of program hopes to provide housing to local unhoused veterans.
This comes as Miami-Dade County is pressuring the city to pay a $10 million bill for homeless services.
The multimillion demand comes after the Miami Beach City Commission voted to remove a homeless-funding tax from the November ballot.
The 53 people told CBS News Miami that they were told to get up and grab their stuff because they were leaving Camillus House. The next thing they knew, a bus brought them to the Bikini Hostel in Miami Beach.
The relocation is raising questions from both cities.
Miami Beach voters are reacting to a decision made by city commissioners regarding a question on their ballot about a proposed 1% food and beverage tax aimed at funding homeless and domestic violence services.
Across South Florida, there are people experiencing homelessness despite being in the workforce.
In South Florida, a rising number of seniors are facing homelessness, with many struggling to make ends meet.
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust has intensified efforts to provide shelter to the homeless, ensuring the vulnerable population is safe during the storm.
Morgan Rynor reports people experiencing homelessness in Miami are testing the new state restrictions, with some planning to continue camping out while police refrain from immediate arrests.
People experiencing homelessness in Miami are testing new state restrictions on sleeping outdoors.
The most contentious measure limits where those experiencing homelessness can sleep.
A new law taking effect Tuesday will impact thousands of people struggling with homelessness across Florida.
A new law taking effect Tuesday will impact thousands of people struggling with homelessness
34 laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes drawing the most attention.
A compound for homeless residents, complete with a generator, tarps and discarded furniture is located in a wooded area off Blount Road north of Copans Road.
Miami-Dade County has approved a project that would get hundreds of homeless seniors off the street.
Miami police are appealing for the public's help after they say a woman was struck by a hit-and-run driver and rushed to the Ryder Trauma Center.
Miami Beach Police, Fire Rescue and Homeless Outreach helping those experiencing homelessness one person at a time
Relief may be on the way for people in Miami Beach who are going through homelessness.
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner announces program to help the homeless.
Edmund McFarley, once a homeless man, has transformed his life.
County workers combed Miami International Airport to find and relocate people living there without permission.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Katherine Altagracia Guerro De Aguasvivas, Miguel Angel Aguasvivas Lizardo's wife, was killed after an April carjacking in Winter Springs.
Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with his former Argentina national teammate amid Miami coach's departure.
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will wake up with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s in Miami-Dade while those in the Florida Keys will start in the mid to upper 60s.
Efrain Betancourt Jr. was arrested upon entering the United States.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Katherine Altagracia Guerro De Aguasvivas, Miguel Angel Aguasvivas Lizardo's wife, was killed after an April carjacking in Winter Springs.
Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with his former Argentina national teammate amid Miami coach's departure.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.