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Monday, September 8, 2008
To privatize or NOT to privatize?That is the question facing cash-strapped state officials looking for other means of revenue from Florida's public roadways. Phil Latzman spoke with with the Miami Herald's transportation expert for an update on that and on whether Miami-Dade transit riders can expect to pay more starting next month.
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Monday, September 8, 2008
The threat of a catastrophic hurricane could force waves of residents to evacuate on the highways. State transportation planners have considered turning major roads into one-way escape routes, in a complex process called "contraflow". WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more.
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Monday, September 8, 2008
Does global warming have anything to do with more frequent and powerful hurricanes? Gina Jordan says a new study led by researchers at Florida State University would seem to suggest just that, especially over the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
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Monday, September 8, 2008
In the midst of a busy hurricane season researchers at several universities in Florida are aiming to find better methods and materials for hurricane resistant housing. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming explains.
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Friday, September 5, 2008
As lawmakers push for utility companies to create more power from renewable sources like wind and solar energy, the Miami Herald Friday Business Report looks into how much Florida consumers will be paying for these changes.
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Friday, September 5, 2008
It's the lowest turnout of African Americans at a Republican National Convention for 40 years - perhaps not surprising when an African American is the Democratic Presidential nominee. Melinda Wittstock has more from St. Paul.
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Friday, September 5, 2008
Republican and Democrats will be fighting hard for the state of Florida's pivitol electoral votes that could again decide who occupies the White House next year. And, as WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman tells us, the GOP battlegrounds in those fights may lie within south Florida's large Jewish community.
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Friday, September 5, 2008
Nearly three years ago Fort Lauderdale made headlines as the site of three attacks on homeless men by a group of young men. Thursday the trial began for two of those men, charged with first-degree murder. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson was there for opening statements.
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Friday, September 5, 2008
When it comes to south Florida's water supply in Lake Okeechobee…how quickly times can change. Mike Kiniry reports.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
With the 2008 hurricane season generating more storms and attention than usual, there may be no escaping damage to the Sunshine State's tourism industry. But many insiders say the industry will be okay, thanks to Latin travel to the area. That's being talked about at La Cumbre, the Latin American travel show that began this week in Miami Beach. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Florida educators are celebrating a state Supreme Court decision throwing off the November ballots amendments 5, 7 and 9. Florida Education Association President Andy Ford released a statement within minutes of the court decision calling the ruling a victory for everyone in the state. James Call reports from Tallahassee:
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
While Republican Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's personal and public life has been front and center in St Paul, South Florida's delegation is concentrating on other issues important to the area during this week's party convention. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman has been in touch with some key local players in Minnesota to find out more.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Governor Charlie Crist says he knows people are weary of the storms but he is urging Floridians to stay vigilant. Florida Public Radio's Trimmel Gomes has more.
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Starting Thursday, Sept. 4, Broward County schoolchildren might find their teachers gone when the last bell rings. That's because their union is urging members to work the minimum requirements, as negotiators push for a better contract. Union supporters protested outside school district headquarters yesterday, and WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson was there.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Vice presidential candidate Joe Biden made his first Florida campaign stop at Century Village in Deerfield Beach Tuesday. The senator stressed his support of Israel during a town hall meeting. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson was there.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Governor Charlie Crist had long been talked up as a potential vice-presidential pick for Republican Senator John McCain, but those talks were squashed when McCain chose the Governor of Alaska instead. Crist is still scheduled to be part of the convention, but with all the turbulent weather floating around, Trimmel Gomes reports, Crist is expected to skip the celebration in St. Paul.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
A plan is nearly complete for how Miami should restore the island of Virginia Key, along the Rickenbacker Causeway. The beach there, which in the days of segregation was Miami's colored only beach, reopened earlier this year. But other parts of the island are still awaiting renovation. The Miami Herald's Rafael Sangiovanni has the first in a two-part look at what's being considered:
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
By the end of the year, plans will be cemented for how Miami should proceed with the restoration of Virginia Key. Last week, officials gave the public an update. In the second of a two-part series, the Miami Herald's Rafael Sangiovanni has a look at the proposals and reaction from the community.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Florida canvassing commission will meet Wednesday morning to certify the final results of last week's primary election. Gina Jordan reports.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Incarcerated people have a lot of time on their hands, so card games are popular in prison. Last summer, the first edition of cold case playing cards was handed out in Florida lockups. Within a few months, police made two arrests following tips from inmates who had information about the cases described on the cards. Now Florida Public Radio's Gina Jordan tells us about a third edition of the cards that has just come out.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Florida's delegates to the Republican convention say one important aspect of this year's gathering is winning Hispanics back to the GOP. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Phil Latzman has details.
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Hurricane Gustav blew the Republican Convention off course Monday, but Florida's delegates say it has been an opportunity for John McCain to show leadership under adversity. Melinda Wittstock has more from St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Monday, September 1, 2008
Justice Raoul Cantero, whose resignation is effective at the end of this week, will be replaced by Judge Charles Canady. After the appointment was announced last week, several organizations quickly praised the choice of Governor Charlie Crist. Florida Public Radio's Lynn Hatter profiles the newest member of the state's highest court and the reaction.
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Monday, September 1, 2008
Judges and advocates in South Florida are questioning the wisdom of restraining mentally ill foster children in court. But some treatment centers say they have no choice. Tandaleya Wilder spoke with the Miami Herald's Carol Marbin Miller about one particular case involving a Broward county teen who was brought into courtroom wearing handcuffs, leg shackles and escorted by armed deputies. Her crime? She's never been charged with one.
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Monday, September 1, 2008
What's your favorite local newspaper? The Post? The Herald? The Sun Sentinel? Starting Monday, no matter which one you flip open, you could end up reading a bit of all three. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Stressed because of your job? Join the club. With many more Americans reporting they're stressed out because of work, The Miami Herald Friday Business Reports talks to a local management expert about how to reduce workplace stress.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
The complex and contentious budget process continues for Miami-Dade Public Schools. The District faces a deeper deficit than previously thought, and yesterday's budget workshop devolved into a shouting match. Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Barack Obama promised a clean break from what he called "the broken politics of Washington" as he accepted the Democratic Nomination for President. Following the speech, Melinda Wittstock caught up with African-Americans from south Florida to hear what they thought.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman talks with National Hurricane Forecaster
Chris Landsea about Tropical Storms Gustav and Hanna.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Creating forecasts for life-threatening tropical weather systems is certainly a challenge, but so is avoiding life-threatening roadside bombs. One expert at the National Hurricane Center is trying to adjust after returning from Iraq. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has his story:
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