Carlton Gillespie
Broward County Bureau ReporterCarlton Gillespie is WLRN's Broward County Bureau Reporter.
Before Joining WLRN his work appeared in Caplin News, The Miami Herald, The Miami Times and The Biscayne Times.
A graduate of FIU and FSU, Carlton is lifelong Broward County resident and loves telling stories, playing music, and cooking. When he's not watching sports, he's out exploring nature and identifying birds and butterflies.
You can reach Carlton at cgillespie@wlrnnews.org.
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Coral Springs Police said they are investigating the death of the city’s vice mayor, Nancy Metayer Bowen, who was found dead in her home on Wednesday morning in a "domestic violence incident." -
The congresswoman has been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee since May 2024 and last year was indicted by the Department of Justice for allegedly stealing $5 million in COVID relief funds. -
Emmanuel George, one of Broward's preeminent historians, alongside his frequent collaborator David Paulo, has written 'Broward Chronicles: A Retrospective Volume One,' showcasing stories great and small of Broward's Black history. -
The state issued the emergency rule Tuesday night on the eve of an emergency hearing. The cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which will reduce the income eligibility for aid and remove a key medication from coverage, are slated to take effect March 1. -
Wasserman Schultz says Steve Reyes story illustrates the affordability struggle faced by many of her constituents. -
The exhibit highlights a key moment in the civil rights movement where heavily armed police cracked down on peaceful protestors. Its organizers say it bears a striking similarity to the present. -
Fort Lauderdale will be one of the nation's busiest spring break locales, and city officials are preparing. -
'Soul of a Swimmer' melds film and theater to tell the story of Nicholas Dworet, who was killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting. -
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation sued the state for failing to comply with a public records request related to the department's decision to alter the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). AHF calls the invoice a "ransom note." -
The state attempted to announce changes to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program in January, but was sued for not adhering to its formal rules making process. -
The complaint is seeking a $10,000 fine and a public reprimand or censure for actions Tax Collector Abiodun “Abbey” Ajayi, took while running for office in 2024 while she was employed by Broward County. -
The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale has unveiled a new exhibit aimed at blending hockey and science.
