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State Sen. Jason Pizzo is in line to become the top Democrat in the Florida Senate. He's been visiting colleges and universities across the state to talk with students — and acknowledging that many young voters don't trust politicians.
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The Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners have approved two bonds to help pay for two major affordable rental housing developments: One specifically for qualified veterans and another aimed at low-income residents.

The Everglades is dying. Our new podcast looks at the struggle to save it — and the costs of failure
In 2000, the U.S. set out on one of the most ambitious environmental projects ever attempted: to wind back the clock and make the Everglades function like it once did — in 1900. The plan could have given Florida a 20-year head start on climate change, but that didn't happen. Listen to WLRN's new podcast series Bright Lit Place.
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The College Board's latest version of the AP African American Studies course includes teachings on intersectionality and Black feminism, but makes instruction on the Black Lives Matter Movement and reparations optional.
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The Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up a case about whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children.The court turned away an appeal from Washington, where the law has been upheld. An appellate panel struck down local bans in Florida as an unconstitutional restriction on counselors' speech.
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In the first part of the series Growing Up With Guns, WUSF looks at Tampa's Youth Gun Offender program. It's tackling crime by offering teens mentorship, education and mental health services.
A WLRN News series evaluates a key plank of the Biden administration's immigration agenda — one year later.
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South Florida is in the epicenter of a cost of living crisis, driven by the exploding cost of housing while wages lag far behind. WLRN has compiled resources for those seeking assistance either with renting or for potentially owning a home.
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