Working South Florida families turn to food pantries as rising costs squeeze household budgets
As of June, 2.3 million Floridians were receiving SNAP benefits, which is a nearly 20% drop from the year earlier.
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Man says $9k business program failed to deliver
A South Florida man says he paid $9,000 to learn and start his epoxy flooring business, but claims much of what he paid for wasn’t delivered. NBC6’s Myriam Masihy reports
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Florida homeowners may have more insurance options. Here's how to shop for coverage
Insurance experts say homeowners should compare more than just the price when considering a new policy.
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South Florida homeowner targeted in sophisticated fake dog attack scam
A South Florida homeowner says he was stunned when a letter arrived accusing one of his dogs of attacking a neighbor and causing serious injuries.
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Proposed Florida property tax measure could reduce funding for children's programs across the state
A proposed property tax measure that Florida voters will consider in November could provide homeowners with a larger homestead exemption but also reduce funding for children’s programs that many South Florida families rely on. For Julianna Bazile, a Broward County mother of three elementary school-aged children, after-school care and summer c... -
AI-powered scam targets FPL customers with fake rebate offers
A phone call promising savings on an electric bill may sound legitimate, but Florida Power & Light officials are warning customers that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to impersonate utility representatives in an effort to steal personal and financial information.
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How to find out if your condo has adequate reserve funds
According to Association Reserves, Florida has a higher percentage of condominium associations with inadequate reserve funds than the national average.
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Florida's home insurance market shows signs of improvement as more insurers return and some rates decline
After years of soaring premiums and a shrinking insurance market, Florida homeowners may finally be seeing signs of relief.
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NBC6 Responds jumps into help after family's World Cup tickets disappear
A South Florida family thought they were about to lose a Father’s Day gift more than a year in the making after the tickets they purchased for a FIFA World Cup match suddenly became unavailable just days before kickoff.
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Federal student loan repayment rules have changed. Here's what borrowers need to know
Millions of federal student loan borrowers will soon face significant changes to how they repay their student debt.
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Rising condo costs push some South Florida owners to seek help through Miami-Dade loan program
To help ease the burden on homeowners, Miami-Dade County launched its Condominium Special Assessment Loan Program.
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South Florida man says he lost more than $250,000 in elaborate bank imposter scam
According to the Federal Trade Commission, the agency received more than 1 million reports of imposter scams in 2025. Reported losses rose nearly 20% to $3.5 billion.
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Could part of his backyard belong to a developer? Tamarac homeowner seeks answers
A Tamarac homeowner says he is seeking answers after receiving a letter from a real estate developer saying parts of his property may extend onto land slated for a major residential development.
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Hidden irrigation leak leaves Fort Lauderdale homeowner with $60,000 water bill
An underground irrigation leak at a Fort Lauderdale home resulted in water bills totaling more than $60,000. City officials say the meter accurately recorded the water usage and they provided the maximum credit allowed under city ordinance, but the homeowner disputes the charges and says the bill is still unfair.
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Who wins and who pays? Inside DeSantis' new property tax proposal
For many homeowners, the proposal could mean significant savings.
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Scam survivors find healing through support groups after devastating financial losses
For many scam survivors, the financial losses are only part of the damage. Long after the money is gone, survivors say they are often left dealing with shame, isolation and emotional trauma.
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Hackers stealing miles from frequent flier accounts nationwide
Your hard-earned airline miles can be wiped out in seconds. NBC Responds has a warning for travelers and how to keep your accounts safe.
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Federal law would stop cars of drunk or impaired drivers, but debate continues over impairment technology
A federal law requiring impairment-detection devices inside all new cars survived a recent push to strip its funding but remains stalled by questions about whether the technology is ready. Rana Abbas Taylor lost her sister, brother-in-law, nephew and two nieces when a driver with a blood-alcohol level almost four times the legal limit sla...
