Some Floridians Waiting Months for Unemployment Back Pay
Since the beginning of the pandemic, people have reported issues getting the unemployment benefits they are owed.
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Woman Worried Health Plan is Being Discontinued
For the past seven years, Jasmine Lucas has had peace of mind knowing, if she got sick, she was covered. “It has high coverage and a low deductible and a low premium,” she said of her current healthcare plan. “I mean, it’s like the best of the plans.” She told NBC 6 she has had the same individual plan through…
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Technical Glitch May Have Caused Cruise Refunds Delay
Many airlines, hotel brands and cruise lines have issued voluntary refunds for cancellations due to COVID-19, but one man says his refund fell through the cracks.
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Couple Says Bank Account Flagged for Fraud After Unemployment Deposit
A couple says they waited months for their unemployment benefits, but when the money was deposited, their bank flagged their account for fraud.
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Eligible Floridians Waiting for Enhanced Federal Unemployment Benefits
Thousands of eligible out-of-work Floridians are still waiting for enhanced federal unemployment benefit payments Friday, more than a week after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state was applying for the Lost Wages Assistance Program.
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Impact of CDC National Eviction Moratorium on Floridians Is Unclear
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order meant to halt some evictions nationwide during the pandemic. But some housing advocates say there is no guarantee it will help tenants in South Florida.
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NBC 6 Responds: Cashing in on Robocalls
We’ve all received one. Those annoying calls from telemarketers or robocallers. Day or night, they’re either trying to sell you something or trying to get your personal information. While money may be a little tight for many during the pandemic, one side hustle is helping consumers turn those scam calls into cold, hard cash. “The reality is, ... -
Landlord Weighs in On Eviction Moratorium
Patrick Weir said his tenants stopped paying rent in April. “I’m being taken advantage of,” Weir said. “After they stopped paying, I sent them emails, I sent them texts and I called them. They have not responded.” For the past five months, Weir said he has kept paying the mortgage on his property – even though the tenants owe him more...... -
Coronavirus Found on Surfaces Across South Florida
NBC 6 Responds and Telemundo 51 Responde swabbed 50 surfaces in the cities with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Miami-Dade and Broward.
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Rent Increases During Pandemic
Many South Floridians are still reeling from the financial hardships caused by the pandemic. And one woman reached out to NBC 6 Responds after her landlord refused to lower her rent when her lease was up for renewal. Here’s Alina Machado.
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Man Gets Fired After Private Chat About Race Goes Public
It’s not uncommon these days to see friends arguing on social media about politics, race and even the pandemic. Many times, people take those arguments to a messenger app to keep them from being public but as one Miami man learned, the line between a private conversation and a public post is just a screenshot away.
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Pandemic Has Changed How Child Care Inspections Are Conducted in South Florida
The coronavirus has changed most aspects of our lives, including child care. Many facilities have been forced to make changes in order to keep their doors open and keep children safe. Liliana Quintero, the owner and director of a child care facility in Fort Lauderdale, tells NBC 6 the pandemic has changed their day-to-day operations. “I used ...
