'Animals get treated better than this': Immigrant detainees speak out about living conditions at FDC Miami
'Animals get treated better than this': Immigrant detainees speak out about living conditions at FDC MiamiThe three women have been sharing her husband’s stories since they were relocated from Krome Detention Center to FDC in June.www.wlrn.orgFamily, friends, congresswoman call for release of St. Thomas soccer captain from ICE custody
Family, friends, congresswoman call for release of St. Thomas soccer captain from ICE custodyMore than two dozen family members and former soccer teammates of Claudia Rodriguez — and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz — gathered outside the Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach to ...www.wlrn.orgHere are the ballot questions voters in Miami and Sweetwater should look out for (via @joshceb.bsky.social)
Here are the ballot questions voters in Miami and Sweetwater should look out forMiami-Dade is the only county in South Florida with referenda on the August primary ballot. Miami and Sweetwater will see questions on city governance, red light cameras and Marine Stadium.www.wlrn.orgMiami artist embraces early-2000s nostalgia to build an online following (via @joshceb.bsky.social)
Miami artist embraces early-2000s nostalgia to build an online followingSouth Florida producer Sam Berler has created an aesthetic he dubs "mallcore" that has seen Miami natives embrace his music and social media content.www.wlrn.orgChelsea Rathburn explores home, memory and Miami history in ‘Broken Houses’
Chelsea Rathburn explores home, memory and Miami history in ‘Broken Houses’Chelsea Rathburn’s new poetry collection, Broken Houses, explores her South Florida childhood, her family’s deep roots in Miami, and the hidden stories that shaped her identity. Through poetry, she ex...www.wlrn.orgOutraised 5-to-1, a Democratic Socialist challenger bets on doors, not dollars
Outraised 5-to-1, a Democratic Socialist challenger bets on doors, not dollarsDemocratic Socialist of America candidates have have beaten out establishment Democrats in primaries in Colorado, New York and Pennsylvania in recent months. Is Oliver Larkin, taking on Jared Moskowit...www.wlrn.orgNew festival to bring elite-level ballet, modern and jazz forms of dance to West Palm Beach (via @wilkinebrutus.bsky.social)
New festival to bring elite-level ballet, modern and jazz forms of dance to West Palm BeachA new festival will bring elite-level ballet, modern and jazz forms of dance to West Palm Beach in hopes of supporting new talent and reaching wider audiences.www.wlrn.orgMiami-Dade County school board names Rafael Villalobos as new superintendent: ‘I’m ready on day one’
Miami-Dade County school board names Rafael Villalobos as new superintendent: ‘I’m ready on day one’The Miami-Dade School District’s next superintendent will be Rafael Villalobos, the current South Region Superintendent. The months-long search to replace outgoing Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres culmi...www.wlrn.orgJudge rules for Palm Beach County in lawsuit over $1 billion Israeli bond investment (via @jakeshore.bsky.social)
Judge rules for Palm Beach County in lawsuit over $1 billion Israeli bond investmentA Palm Beach County judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by Palestinian-American residents of the county that took aim at the county's investment in Israeli bonds. The county's clerk Mike Caruso claims i...www.wlrn.orgWater supply concerns remain top hindrance for AI data centers, says FAU expert (via @wilkinebrutus.bsky.social)
Water supply concerns remain top hindrance for AI data centers, says FAU expertEarlier this month, Palm Beach County commissioners voted 5-1 to slam the brakes on the controversial Project Tango AI data center proposal – but tech companies aren’t backing away, and more proposals...www.wlrn.orgThe Machadyssey: How long will Venezuela's democracy hero — and democracy — be forced to wander?
The Machadyssey: How long will Venezuela's democracy hero — and democracy — be forced to wander?COMMENTARY In this season of Odyssey-mania, it's hard to ignore the frustrated Homeric wanderings of Venezuelan democracy leader María Corina Machado — and the pseudo-god who's decreeing them.www.wlrn.orgA giant 'sand trap' off Fort Lauderdale Beach is threatening wildlife and aggravating residents (via @jenstaletovich.bsky.social + Carlton Gillespie)
A giant 'sand trap' off Fort Lauderdale Beach is threatening wildlife and aggravating residentsThe project to provide a steady supply of sand to eroding beaches has created plumes of sediment near one of the largest remaining stands of endangered staghorn coral and threatened queen conchs.www.wlrn.orgIs it a human rights violation to deport Haitian TPS holders to a cauldron of gang violence?
Is it a human rights violation to deport Haitian TPS holders to a cauldron of gang violence?Rights organizations, and civic leaders inside Haiti, warn the Trump administration's plans for Haitian TPS deportations risk violating an international law principle that prohibits forcing refugees b...www.wlrn.orgJudge rules James Fishback can remain on Florida governor ballot after rival's lawsuit (via @jakeshore.bsky.social)
Judge rules James Fishback can remain on Florida governor ballot after rival's lawsuitThe decision by a Leon County judge means that Fishback, 31, will remain on the ballot in the Republican primary for Florida governor, despite legal challenge by Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins.www.wlrn.orgFlorida is on track for deadliest year on record for childhood drownings
Florida is on track for deadliest year on record for childhood drowningsLast year, Florida recorded its highest number of child drowning deaths, with nearly 120 children losing their lives. Now, health officials warn the state could surpass that tragic milestone, with at ...www.wlrn.orgOver 300 arrested in Palm Beach County immigration operations that saw bakery owner detained (via @jakeshore.bsky.social)
Over 300 arrested in Palm Beach County immigration operations that saw bakery owner detainedThe State Board of Immigration Enforcement announced the results on its website. In total, 309 people were arrested over five days, some of whom had criminal records. All were arrested for violating i...www.wlrn.orgNo more universal free meals in Miami-Dade schools. How much will lunch cost?
No more universal free meals in Miami-Dade schools. How much will lunch cost?A total of 121 schools will continue to have free lunches because schools can still qualify individually for a federal program covering the meals.www.wlrn.orgMiami commission approves sale of historic site to Billionaire Ken Griffin (via @joshceb.bsky.social)
Miami commission approves sale of historic site to Billionaire Ken GriffinThe historic office and home of Dr. James Jackson will be moved to a new site as Griffin plans to redevelop entire Brickell block.www.wlrn.orgHomelessness arrests no longer require written warning in Miami (via @joshceb.bsky.social)
Homelessness arrests no longer require written warning in MiamiA change to Miami's anti-encampment law means a faster process for removing people sleeping outdoors, leading some to fear for the city's homeless population.www.wlrn.orgWest Palm Beach downtown development authority announces new board leadership amid political fallout (via @wilkinebrutus.bsky.social)
West Palm Beach downtown development authority announces new board leadership amid political falloutThe West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority has announced its new board leadership. The leadership rollout comes amid political fallout over who gets a seat at the city’s development table.www.wlrn.org