Florida 'food recovery' programs could get boost
Under the bill, food recovery programs, such as food banks, would get discounted prices for fresh foods
Under the bill, food recovery programs, such as food banks, would get discounted prices for fresh foods
Feeding South Florida said it is currently facing a $500,000 deficit in purchased food
Curly's House of Style Food Bank has been a staple for over 20 years now and the group is seeing one of the biggest spikes in requests for help
Police were on the scene Monday morning as the Village FREEdge was evicted from its location in Liberty City.
Extra SNAP benefits are estimated to have kept 4.2 million people out of poverty.
CBS4 looks at how local food banks and pantries are preparing to feed the hungry this Christmas.
Food banks and pantries are bracing for a hard impact as inflation hits the economy.
Sharon Lodge is trying to make dollars stretch as she buys wholesale bulk items.
It's going to be harder for food banks in South Florida to get turkeys on the tables of struggling families this year.
Feeding South Florida and AvMed Launch Choice Pantry Program to Help Alleviate Family Hunger
Just a few years ago, many had never heard of a community garden. Now there are reported to be more than two dozen community gardens found in South Florida alone.
As the school year ends, classrooms and playgrounds will empty for the summer --- but that will leave many Florida children hungry because they rely on free and reduced-cost school meals for breakfast and lunch.
Helping to feed families in need will be as easy as going to your mailbox Saturday. Postal workers will be collecting food items for the 22nd annual Letter Carrier Food Drive.
Postal carriers in South Florida are participating in the nation's largest one-day food drive by collecting canned goods and other items .
State jobless rate is around three percent
Josephine Gurri is accused of striking a resident
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
Delivery platforms could not unilaterally offer prices different from what are listed on restaurant menus
Ekaterina Alexandrova continues run by ousting Jessica Pegula
State jobless rate is around three percent
Josephine Gurri is accused of striking a resident
The Miami Marlins will open their 2024 season with a four game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at loanDepot park
CBS News analysis shows most federal traffic safety grants go to planning projects, rather than actual construction. Critics say slow progress contributes to rising deaths on America's roads.
Delivery platforms could not unilaterally offer prices different from what are listed on restaurant menus
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
The longtime Connecticut senator died from complications from a fall, his family said.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
Nicole Shanahan is a donor and California-based attorney and entrepreneur.
Florida will have one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges.
The New York judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump rejected his bid to delay the trial again.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the new chairman Evan Power on various topics.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the South Florida Congressman for his reaction to the comments by former President Donald Trump.
After ignoring the issue for years, the Florida legislature began to address the mental health crisis in the criminal justice system in its 2024 session.
Jim DeFede interviews State Representative Danny Perez, whose district includes portions of Miami-Dade County. Perez, a Republican, will be the next Speaker of the Florida House.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the president of the Miami-Dade Education Coalition, a group trying to replace the teachers union in Miami-Dade County.
Preventative chemotherapy, which is usually referred to as "adjuvant chemotherapy," is an early treatment that is used to reduce the chances of cancer returning.
The Women's Cancer Fund raised $18.3 million, but a new lawsuit alleges the money went to pay a lavish salary to for-profit fundraisers.
Targeted advertising and changes in societal norms over the past 50 years have led to an upsurge in alcohol-related diseases and deaths among women.
Most healthy men produce sufficient testosterone as they age. Yet online ads and telehealth sites are promoting testosterone drugs with flawed promises of boosting libido and busting stomach fat.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
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One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
The company will keep its name and headquarters in Pittsburgh, but the United Steelworkers union voiced opposition to the deal.
For customers of SmileDirectClub, they were greeted with a message that they had shut down when logging on to its website.
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
The 78-year-old comedian known for being wild and crazy is now the subject of a documentary on Apple TV+, titled "STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces."
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
Attorneys have filed a motion for a protective order that would stop the DeSantis-appointed board members of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District from having to give videotaped depositions
Ex-Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider was accused of inappropriate and abusive behavior in the docuseries, "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV."