Tuesday’s workshop meeting drew a large crowd of parents, students and local officials from various elementary schools on the list of possible closures, including Dolphin Bay, Lloyd Estates and Sherma...

As a dengue outbreak continues in Florida, mosquito experts warn a wet Florida winter fueled by El Niño could keep mosquitos buzzing. The outbreak also arrives just as mosquito control districts face ...

The Broward County Commission voted 6-2 to approve a public hearing on two ordinances related to a state crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion in local government Tuesday.

WLRN's South Florida Roundup explores whether the new Carnegie Mellon University Miami campus in Wynwood will finally transform the region into the a tech powerhouse

A new research project aims to demonstrate that voracious black soldier fly larvae can turn stinky sargassum into food for fish, livestock and even cats and dogs.

The Trump administration entrusts Cuba's private sector with imports to keep Cubans from starving — but bows to political pressure to discredit Cuban capitalism because conservative exiles call it a f...

With President Donald Trump's approval rating at an all-time low, a large enough swing of independents or Republicans toward a Democrat could push Eliott Rodriguez past GOP incumbent Rep. Maria Elvira...

An undocumented student at the University of Florida had his college path turned upside down when he was taken detainment by federal immigration agents. As he approaches graduation, he's reflecting on...

Following Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia openly advocating for Florida's Amendment 3, county dems say she cannot be an impartial canvasser.

The key players responsible for bringing a prestigious private university to Miami hosted a lavish event Thursday to celebrate the campus’ announcement the day prior.

For the first time, the person in charge of Miami-Dade County's ballots is actively campaigning for something her constituents will vote on.

U.S. Senate hopeful Angie Nixon and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz condemned ICE officials for unlawfully detaining people for up to several days at a time in overcrowded cells, failing to provide...

An immersive art installation in Delray Beach hopes to capture the fragile beauty of the Everglades, paying homage to Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ River of Grass.

Comedian and actor Usama Siddiquee, who walked away from medical school to pursue stand-up, brings his sharp observational humor and universal immigrant story to Palm Beach County this week with a per...

Secret meetings, messy voting procedures, and an undisclosed project beneficiary: transparency concerns about a controversial artificial intelligence data center project in Western Palm Beach County u...

After 10 years, a Best Picture win, and over 65 million grossed worldwide, Moonlight is back in theaters with a tenth anniversary re-release from A24 on Oct. 2 in a new 4K remastered cut.

Proposed property tax cuts being decided in November could severely impact community arts and cultural funding across Palm Beach County.

The report says that BCPS staff did not engage in misconduct or gross mismanagement, but did mismanage the procurement process, misled the school board, and attempted steer business to a private comap...

The financial shortfall facing the Palm Beach County School District puts it in a difficult budgeting spot as it tries to ensure student outcome remains successful.

In Welcome to Miami: Stories of Modern Slavery, Ananya Patel delves into the world of human trafficking — speaking to survivors and advocates about their experiences and cutting through the misconcept...

That’s the question Jewish worshippers and religious leaders in West Miami have been wrestling with after Temple Beth Tov officially held its last service in 2020.

The Florida Policy Institute launched a new website Tuesday morning. It allows the user to search by zip code, county or service to see how Amendment 3 could impact two-year funding for all public ser...

A coalition of Miami-Dade's constitutional officers have backed the Amendment 3 tax proposal, which critics say will drain millions of dollars from local government. But at a press conference in Miami...

"For some students that are sort of just barely hitting the qualifying threshold, this could have significant impact on their future planning," said Bethany Lacey, chief executive officer of Take Stoc...

A first of its kind shark and ray mapping effort found the bay, along with waters off the southern Everglades and a tiny South Florida key play an essential part in their survival. “Biscayne Bay is Mi...

A new law bans cities and counties from funding offices or grants related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Beginning Jan. 1, groups ranging from the Island SPACE Caribbean Museum to the Gay Men’s C...

For Latino families, a quinceañera celebrates a girl’s 15th birthday and her transition into young adulthood. Vizcaya has started an event that honors the importance of the coming-of-age ceremony.

High-speed rail company Brightline has entered into a financial restructuring agreement that would help it reorganize its billions of dollars of debt — while other entities of the company are set to f...

While local governments are embracing Grand Theft Auto VI, the game series sparked huge backlash in Palm Beach County the last time it depicted Vice City.

COMMENTARY President Trump all but confirmed this week he'll keep Venezuela's unpopular acting leader Delcy Rodríguez in place indefinitely. But could he remove her now even if he wanted to?

Miami-Dade libraries could lose $20 million under the property tax referendum facing Florida voters this November.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds lays out plans to make Florida more affordable, tackle rising property insurance premiums and why he backs Amendment 3.

Describing the city of largely Venezuelan immigrants as a "ghost town," because many residents fear venturing out and risking arrest by U.S. agents, Democrats called on Doral leaders to cancel their a...

Miami-Dade County, in partnership with the library system, is challenging more people to engage with poetry year round by hosting a teen poetry contest.

An FDA-approved anti-amyloid treatment is offering hope to patients in a state with the nation's second-largest Alzheimer's population, and one Pompano Beach grandfather is living proof.

Enrollment dropped by 5.6%, a larger decline than the 5% drop recorded on last year’s benchmark enrollment day. The seats lost become part of the more than 60,000 empty seats in the district.

Pompey Park in Delray Beach, born during the Jim Crow era, was a gathering place for Black residents who faced legal segregation. Today, it’s still the heartbeat of the city’s historic Black community...

Yendry Fiorentino is a Dominican-Italian singer and songwriter. Her debut album, Como Agua, is full of life experiences and revelations she hopes listeners can relate to.

Miami-Dade County has struck an almost million-dollar marketing deal with Rockstar Games — the company behind the next Grand Theft Auto video game. Many commissioners said they were not aware of the a...

Miami-Dade now has an independent elected sheriff who can appeal to the state over budget needs — and essentially force county cuts of other services. At an intense overnight budget hearing, Sheriff R...

A secret Cold War nuclear bunker in northern Palm Beach County could soon reopen.

Palm Beach County commissioners this week green lit a new $8.26 billion dollar budget for fiscal 2027.

FGO is rolling out the new Community Choir as part of its 85th Anniversary. "It's not true that you can't sing," says CEO Maria Todaro. "If you can speak, you can sing."

The plan aims to revitalize the city’s parks, roadways and public safety. However, should Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 pass in November, the city could struggle to keep up with the new improvements.

The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation are partnering for a scholarship program that helps promising young musicians earn their bachelor’s degree...

As part of "Souls to the Voter Rolls" ahead of the midterm elections, interfaith churches are helping people verify their voter status and know their rights.

Miami's historic City Hall — a former Pan American World Airways terminal with views of Biscayne Bay — is a cultural gem that the city recently committed to keep using as a space for government meetin...

The public radio special being broadcast Thursday, Sept. 17 will examine the impact of the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants in South Florida, Boston, and New York.