We knew about one project. But yesterday, FWC staff announced two more in the works! For details 👇

Monroe County cuts ribbon on new Emergency Operations Center (via Julia Cooper) wlrn.org/government-pol…

In visit to Key West, students seek to bridge nation's 'blue' and 'red' political divide (via Julia Cooper) wlrn.org/education/2024…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office launches investigation into Parks and Beaches Department (via Julia Cooper) wlrn.org/government-pol…

Here’s what’s open and closed right now in South Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton: wlrn.org/hurricane-cove…

“Some prisons or jails have decided to not evacuate, despite being in counties with orders for others to evacuate.” “When my son was sentenced, he was not given a death sentence.” Reporting Valentina Sandoval

So incredibly stoked to share this huge accomplishment with some of the greatest young journalists I know. Thank you so much Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)

When the City of Miami inks big development deals, developers are often asked to put money into an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. WLRN found less than 1/2 of the fund has been spent, and the city hasn't provided full reports. From me and Danny Rivero wlrn.org/government-pol…

New photography book captures beauty and change in the Dry Tortugas (via Julia Cooper) wlrn.org/environment/20…

A new 'sanctuary for healing' in South Miami-Dade (via Julia Cooper) wlrn.org/law-justice/20…

So well deserved, congratulations Joan Meiners, Ph.D. 🐝🚴‍♀️

Starting 2025 union strong! 💪🏼 Today we officially kicked off bargaining. We're excited to begin negotiating a contract that supports the workers who make WLRN, so that we can continue to serve our audience across South Florida and beyond. SAG-AFTRA #WeMakeWLRN

South Florida agencies sign up for federal enforcement program to pursue undocumented immigrants (via Danny Rivero) wlrn.org/government-pol…

Immigration attorney: ICE agents have limited access to hospitals even under Trump deportation plan (via Julia Cooper) wlrn.org/health/2025-02…

ICYMI: At national parks around South Florida, about 20 staffers have lost their jobs. Some say many tears have been shed as they contemplate what's next.

South Miami-Dade brush fire wreaks havoc on traffic, fouls air quality. No immediate end in sight (via Julia Cooper) wlrn.org/south-florida/…

🎧 Tiny Desk, big platform: WLRN is highlighting some of our favorite South Florida submissions for NPR's 2025 Tiny Desk Contest contest. ⬇️ Listen to two music nerds talk about some of the local artists shooting their shot.

Making the City Beautiful: How Bahamians built the iconic Venetian Pool — and Coral Gables (via Julia Cooper + Jimena F Romero) wlrn.org/century/2025-0…

Coconut Grove residents push back against Playhouse plans 'changing the fabric' of their community (via Julia Cooper) wlrn.org/development/20…

Key West city commission votes 6-1 to void its immigration enforcement agreement with ICE (via Julia Cooper) wlrn.org/immigration/20…