Alina Machado

Since the start of the pandemic, NBC 6 Responds has reported on the challenges many people have faced in trying to receive their unemployment benefits. Our team received complaints about a variety of issues, from “error messages” to “glitches” preventing many from applying for benefits on the state’s online unemployment portal, CONNECT. Over the course of the pandemic, the state…

NBC 6’s Alina Machado reveals some high-tech ways to get an office visit without ever leaving your home.

NBC 6’s Alina Machado reports on the issues people are having regarding filing for unemployment.

Christmas may just be a few days away, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t get a good deal.

A man became concerned when he saw a fire truck turning around in the cul-de-sac in front of his parents’ home. NBC 6 Responds looks into why and has what the county said when we shared his concerns with them.

A man became concerned when he saw a fire truck turning around in the cul-de-sac in front of his parents’ home. NBC 6 Responds looks into why and has what the county said when we shared his concerns with them.

Scammers are using a popular streaming service’s logo and name to try to trick victims into giving them their financial information.

A Miami man says his mortgage company charged him for flood insurance he thought wasn’t required.

Two women told NBC 6 Responds they paid the same company thousands of dollars for new impact windows and doors but didn’t get what they wanted in time for hurricane season.

Choosing a charity to donate money to can be difficult. But if you’re looking to make a donation to help victims of Hurricane Dorian, there are different websites you can visit to research an organization before you hand over money.

Here are some of last week’s top stories from the NBC 6 Weekend Digest:

After his flight got canceled a few hours before its scheduled departure, a man said he was scrambling to make alternate arrangements. NBC 6 Responds’ Alina Machado explains what he did and why he thought the airline’s response to his request was unfair.

A woman says she received a fine more than a year after she had to say goodbye to her beloved dog.

A class-action lawsuit involving Samsung refrigerators is making its way through the legal system. A number of customers claim their fridges’ ice maker is defective.

A man says he chose a car rental company specifically because he thought they didn’t have a surcharge for senior drivers. But when his father-in-law had to pay an extra fee when he picked up his rental, he asked NBC 6 Responds for help.

A major automaker announces a change to its keyless ignition feature that will shut off the engine if the driver accidentally leaves it running. NBC 6 Responds’ Alina Machado reports.