Steve Maugeri

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri

Not too long ago, Andy Hazelton was gathering data in a plane for NOAA. He had just joined the agency in October 2024, but he was let go in February 2025. He doesn't know why. "We're public safety, and what we do, it matters for everybody, like I said. It's not political," Hazelton said.  John Cortinas said he retired from the NOAA office in Virginia Key after cuts were being made. He said he didn't like the direction the agency was headed.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri

It's better to be prepared before a storm hits rather than having to go stock up on supplies during one. That's why CBS News Miami helped participate in a hurricane supply drive where anyone who drove up got some water and non-perishable food for hurricane season. Saturday's event showed us how important a service like this is for families across South Florida. Eric Bryant said his family usually spends $300 to $400 on hurricane preparedness. "That ain't even enough," he said.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri

No one likes getting spam phone calls, but they can be particularly bad for people looking to buy a home. CBS News Miami research director Bryan Dyke found this out firsthand. Over the last few weeks, he said he's been inundated with calls, texts and voicemails concerning home loans and insurance. "It makes it impossible to use your device," he said.  Dyke said it started after he had already applied for a loan from a lender that his realtor had recommended.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri

Fort Lauderdale residents prepare for 2025 hurricane season South Florida is officially in hurricane season and people are already preparing for severe weather of all kinds. CBS News Miami went to Fort Lauderdale to see how residents are hunkering down in vulnerable areas. Jesus Sanchez said after sitting through enough storms, he has hurricane prep down to a routine. "You can see over the years that I have to get it replaced, but it's very sturdy," Sanchez said.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Steve Maugeri

It's been one week since 10 people were hurt in an explosion at a Florida City shopping plaza, and one business owner is demanding answers from the gas company that was working on the gas line before the incident. Syndy Thelemaque said last Saturday was the grand opening of her dream: her own business. She told CBS News Miami that she put her life savings into it. Now, a sign is all that she still has. "Nothing is left," Thelemaque said. "I lost everything.