Sasha Jones

1 week ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

The REAL ID deadline is here, and starting Wednesday, U.S. travelers will need to have it if they plan to use a driver's license when flying domestically and want to avoid delays. Florida started issuing REAL IDs back in 2010, but many people were still rushing to update their IDs before the looming deadline. You will also need a REAL ID if you want to visit a military base or visit a secure federal facility.

1 week ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

Tickets are still on sale for the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, but there are things to look out for before you click buy. Anytime there are last-minute ticket sales, it opens the door for scammers to try to lure in unsuspecting victims. "When people are acting fast, they have less time to do research. They have less time to do their homework," said Daniel Diaz, the senior communications manager for USAA Bank.

3 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

A denied medical insurance claim can leave you without the critical care you need. For Danielle Barcilon, it led to months of fighting to get reimbursed for thousands she spent on surgery and therapy. Barcilon was hit by a car while biking in 2021. "The impact of the accident ripped the cartilage in my hip that holds my leg to my torso," Barcilon told NBC6. After she was treated for her injuries, Barcilon says she found herself still in pain that wouldn't go away.

4 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

Tariffs on goods and materials are going to have an impact on your budget. Starting in May, safeguarding your home from severe weather could start costing you more. NBC6 Responds spoke with the owners of Synergy Windows and More, an impact window company bracing for increases. Owner Jason Cignoni said starting May 1, they will start paying 25% for each impact window and door - a cost that will then be passed on to the consumer. The materials at the center of the price hike are steel and aluminum.

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

Florida homeowners pay some of the highest property insurance rates in the country, but have you ever wondered how the price you pay is calculated? In Florida, the state takes into consideration what's known as a catastrophe model. It's mapping that puts historical disaster data into complex mathematical models. The outcome is a risk prediction for your home.