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Ballet Provides Cuban Defectors A New Start In Miami

The Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami operates out of an old, white mansion in Little Havana. Just like any company, the dancers start their day with...
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Florida's State Bird Shouldn't Be The Mockingbird (Or The Flamingo)
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Why Miami Is Now A Hub For Latino TV

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Join The Florida Roundup Live Chat At Noon On WLRN

On The Florida Roundup today at noon: Dolphins Stadium The Florida Legislature balked on proposed renovations to Miami Dolphins stadium. A public...

How Costumes Are Saving One Palm Beach Theater

A Broward County costume company is breathing new life into a Palm Beach County theater that fell victim to financial hard times. The owners of...

What Did You Learn In School This Year? Tell Us Your Story

It was a big year for education policy in Florida. The state changed high school graduation requirements, started phasing out FCAT with tests based...

Urban Beach Week "Gets A Bum Rap," Says South Beach Resident

In preparation for Urban Beach Week, WLRN-Miami Herald News asked members of the Public Insight Network to weigh in on the festival. In the seven...

The Final Days Of One Herald Plaza In Pictures

Last week, the Miami Herald shuttered its building on the bay. Located at One Herald Plaza, the beige box on the water is affectionately known as...

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Amphibians' Population Decline Marked In New U.S. Study

Populations of frogs, salamanders and other amphibians are declining at an average rate of 3.7 percent each year, according to a U.S. Geological...
There's No Place For Sex Assaults In Military, Obama Says

Saying that "those who commit sexual assaults are not only committing a crime, they threaten the trust and discipline that make our military strong...
Two New Stories With A New-Wave Vibe

Lately I've been re-watching vintage Truffaut movies, and I've been struck by the resurgent influence on American independent films of the French New...
Tackling New Tech In The Golden Years

Smartphones, tablets and computers could help seniors stay connected to their communities and families. But a hefty price tag, steep learning curves...
Having a Dog May Mean Having Extra Microbes

North Carolina State University biologist Rob Dunn and colleagues surveyed people's pillow cases, refrigerators, toilet seats, TV screens and other...