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.
Person Page
-
The National Hockey league has hosted 43 outdoor games in its history. But none are as ambitious as this week's matchup at the Marlins' home stadium LoanDepot Park in Miami. -
The seasonal bakery, Knaus Berry Farms had operated in Homestead since 1956, but today the iconic locale opens in a new location off of Krome Avenue and SW 168th Street. -
In Florida’s family courts, parents who exhibit red flags of future violent behavior towards their spouses or children are routinely given access to those individuals - with vulnerable women often at a disadvantage. WLRN looks at the flaws in the system through three South Florida cases where these warning signs were ignored, with tragic results. -
Social media posts by local public officials and Broward County residents showing ICE agents come at a time when the Trump administration is deploying federal agents nationwide to track down suspected undocumented immigrants and deport them in record numbers. -
Florida Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz says her constituents are having to chose between healthcare coverage and paying rent. -
The new design is aimed at celebrating the city's nautical history. -
The Democratic congresswoman's federal indictment for campaign fraud could lead to 53 years in prison. It is rooted in her successful campaign to win a 2021 special election for the seat of longtime incumbent Alcee Hastings - after losing in two previous primaries against him. The difference for Cherfilus-McCormick in 2021: Money. Lots of money. -
The striking escalation includes accusations that Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony diverted money intended for first responder salaries to “preferred projects.” Tony's office called the claim an "after-the-fact" justification to cut their budget. -
Embattled South Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who was indicted Thursday in Miami federal court for stealing $5 million in federal funds and campaign fraud, called the investigation a “sham,” “unjust” and “baseless.” -
Proponents argue the bill would increase tourism and business investment, while detractor balked at the high costs of a name change. -
The report says that new property tax reforms proposed in the state legislature would have drastic consequences on municipalities' ability to provide parks, roadway improvements and other services. -
Broward leaders expressed their concerns with property tax reform, confusion over gun laws, and frustrations with law enforcement funding.
