A health provider in South Florida believes better building design can help patients heal (via Verónica Soledad Zaragovia) wlrn.org/health/2024-04…

They survived the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel. Now they battle antisemitism (via Verónica Soledad Zaragovia ) wlrn.org/south-florida/…

Top Democrats denounce Florida's abortion ban at congressional hearing in Fort Lauderdale (via Verónica Soledad Zaragovia and Sergio Bustos) wlrn.org/government-pol…

The Florida Supreme Court also upheld a 15-week abortion ban, allowing the state’s more recent 6-week ban to go into effect on May 1. If voters approve Amendment 4 this November, which would protect abortion rights through viability, it’s expected to go into effect in Jan. 2025.

The Florida Supreme Court will allow Amendment 4 on the November 2024 ballot. It would enshrine abortion rights in state’s constitution through viability, usually around 24 weeks of pregnancy, if it gets 60% of voters’ approval. The coalition behind this effort is Yes on 4 Florida.

You never know in journalism what your day has in store…ended this one with ~20 journalists outside a Star Island mansion of Sean Combs (Diddy, Puff Daddy). Homeland Security didn’t say if the search’s tied to sexual assault & sex trafficking allegations in lawsuits against him.

Thank you Goodman JFS Broward for the opportunity to speak with Montana:

Some of the best student podcasts are being made here in Miami, by students of all ages. Kate Payne has this excellent story on an NPR challenge and the fascinating experiences of these winners!

Miami Beach has just declared a midnight curfew from 11:59 p.m. tonight, Friday until Monday, March 18 at 6 a.m. City Manager Alina Hudak had not imposed a spring break curfew this year yet until today.

It's hard to imagine a story about securing a work visa could involve a battle with a dragon, cryogenics and egg art.

But if anyone can imbue whimsy and vibrancy to something as monotonous as the U.S. immigration system, it's Julio Torres. Problemista wlrn.org/arts-culture/2…

I reported a story for WLRN Public Media out today about the science of why music activates memory, even in people who have dementia or other causes of memory loss. Loved getting immersed in the Yiddish language and its beautiful songs: wlrn.org/health/2024-03…

Three of our colleagues at WLRN lost their jobs. If you’d like to help them out as they transition to new opportunities here is a fund set up through Venmo. Any amount helps. If you would like to donate another way (Zelle, Cashapp) please send me a DM.

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Don’t miss this Sundial interview with Jessie Wooden, who bought this historic Black cemetery I recently visited in Miami. His parents are buried there as are Black pioneers and soldiers who were denied their right to be interred at Arlington. A must-listen for locals.

If you don’t have insurance, maybe Dr. Goodprice in Little Havana can help with routine checkups. Plus why Medicaid expansion could be on the table in 2026.

I *loved* this one. If you grew up here during the Power 96 days you know. Sundial made us emotional everyday 💔💔

We lost such talented journalists. Carlos has a tremendous way of getting guests to open up. The three of them brought the most wonderful people on air, including a public school teacher, Nat, who went viral on TikTok. Will greatly miss Carlos Frías Elisa Baena Leslie Ovalle Atkinson.

We lost three smart, talented and wise colleagues today: Carlos Frías Leslie Ovalle Atkinson and Elisa Baena. I know they made me smarter when they invited me on their show. Big hit to local journalism.

Miami Beach board greenlights condo tower in historic zone (via Verónica Soledad Zaragovia) wlrn.org/government-pol…

Emotional rally in support of Israel draws hundreds in Aventura (via Verónica Soledad Zaragovia) wlrn.org/government-pol…

The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board will vote today whether to allow a 183-foot luxury tower behind the Sagamore on Collins. Meeting starts at 9 at convention center, Zoom info in the story.