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When School Starts Again in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties

and on August 10, 2026

Florida’s sales-tax holiday covers computers up to $1,500, clothing up to $100 and school supplies priced at $50 or less through Aug. 20.

Miami Area Has Shortage of Affordable Home Listings. Who Is Left Out

and on August 7, 2026

A 2026 report found middle-income buyers face the biggest supply gap, with just 23% of listings affordable to households earning about $75,000.

Miami-Area Rents Are Down, but Many Still Can’t Afford Them

and on August 6, 2026

Miami rents fell for the 35th straight month, yet a Florida renter may need nearly $79,000 annually to afford a typical two-bedroom.

Broward Jumps in Florida Cyclosporiasis Cases. What about Miami-Dade?

and on August 6, 2026

Florida has reported 333 confirmed cases since May 1, with Miami-Dade and Broward counties leading the state as health officials track the illness.

More Cyclosporiasis Cases Reported in Miami-Dade, County Leads Florida

and on August 6, 2026

Florida has recorded 248 confirmed cases since May, while health officials say symptoms can linger for a month or longer

Dengue Alerts Issued in These Florida Locations. How to Protect Against Mosquitoes

and on August 5, 2026

As little as a teaspoon of standing water can breed dengue-carrying mosquitoes — here’s how to mosquito-proof your yard this week.

Here’s Where Miami Beach Visitors Can Now Park Their Cars for a Dollar

and on August 4, 2026

The three-month deal covers more than 70 municipal lots and garages, but you’ll need the ParkMobile app to claim it.

Miami-Dade County Leads Florida in Cyclosporiasis Cases. How Many?

and on July 30, 2026

Florida has logged 154 cyclosporiasis cases since May, and Miami-Dade County’s 32 confirmed cases far outpace every other county in the outbreak.

Peak Hurricane Season Nears. Florida Residents Should Check Coverage

and on July 29, 2026

Standard homeowners policies skip flood damage entirely — here’s how to find out if you’re in a high-risk zone and what coverage you actually need.

How Much Apartment Space $1,500 Gets You in Miami

and on July 27, 2026

In over two dozen major U.S. cities — many in Florida and California — that budget won’t even cover a studio.

Florida Residents Face Massive Gap in Rental Affordability

and on July 23, 2026

In Florida, a minimum-wage worker would need to log 91 hours a week just to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment, new data shows.

Miami Now Tops New York City as More Expensive. It’s Having an Impact

and on July 22, 2026

New Bureau of Economic Analysis data shows one Florida metro now costlier than Manhattan — and over 560,000 local households can’t cover basic costs.

More Miami-Dade Households Incapable of Making Ends Meet as Costs Rise

and on June 24, 2026

A 2026 United Way report finds 41% of Miami-Dade households can’t cover basic living costs — and a single adult’s survival budget tops $3,982 a month.

Thousands of Latinos Could Lose Health Coverage in Florida. Here’s Why

and on May 15, 2026

Federal cuts to Medicaid and ACA funding could strip health insurance from 858,000 Floridians — and 4 million Latinos nationwide — over the next decade.

Hurricane Season Is Approaching. Who Needs Flood Insurance in Florida?

and on May 4, 2026

With a 74% chance a named storm will reach Florida’s coast this season, most homeowners don’t realize their standard policy won’t cover a dollar of flood damage.

Deadline Nears for Miami Beach Residents to Apply for $20,000 Floodproof Plan

and on April 23, 2026

Low-income homeowners in the flood zone could qualify for the full $20,000 with no matching funds required — but the application window slams shut April 24.

South Florida Tops WalletHub List of 10 Best Cities to Start a Business

and on April 21, 2026

Florida grabbed six of the top 10 slots — but the No. 1 city on the list isn’t Miami or any of the places you’d expect.

South Florida Counties at Greatest Risk of Hurricanes for 2026 Season

, and on April 14, 2026

Colorado State University’s 2026 forecast puts Monroe County at a 39% chance of a named storm strike — and if you own property or carry insurance in South Florida, the county-by-county odds are worth knowing before June 1.

Miami Ranks in Top 10 Cities to Retire to in 2026, per WalletHub

and on April 14, 2026

Four Florida cities cracked WalletHub’s top 10 for retirement — but Miami’s affordability rank of 76 out of 182 cities tells a more complicated story than the sunshine.

Online Home Goods Seller to Open 1st Florida Store in Fort Lauderdale

, and on April 8, 2026

The online furniture giant is betting that shoppers still want to sit on the couch before they buy it.

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