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WLRN WEEKEND: A collection of some of our feature stories for your weekend reading

Pollution on Biscayne Bay: Water quality report brings another warning sign
The most recent Biscayne Bay Water Quality Report Card revealed that a part of the bay actually declined in quality. Experts, however, seem more hopeful that plans and efforts for the bay are heading in the right direction.
More people are riding Brightline - but not enough to quiet concerns about its finances
Despite having more passengers and revenue than ever, Brightline is spending its cash faster than anticipated. The company is now talking with outside investors as it works to improve its finances. It hopes to add more cars to its trains — along with more expensive fares.
New collaboration helps renters in South Florida move toward homeownership
OneUnited Bank — South Florida's only Black-owned bank — is partnering with a credit-building platform to address financial inequality. The collaboration aims to help renters gain financial literacy as they move toward homeownership.
'It's not fair': Floridians push back on access, as DeSantis repeals private beach law
As summer crowds flock to Florida's beaches, the line between public and private sand is not always clear. A new state law aims to allow for new public beach access in some locations, but tensions over where people can walk, sit and relax remain present on our shores.
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