South Florida Roundup

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Each week a panel of journalists from South Florida and around the state discuss the week in news.

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No Super Bowl For You!

By Elaine Chen • May 24, 2013

On The Florida Roundup today at noon:

Dolphins Stadium

The Florida Legislature balked on proposed renovations to Miami Dolphins stadium. A public referendum (already in progress) on the renovations was called off. And to make matters worse, the NFL denied South Florida a Super Bowl.

Oklahoma Tragedy

New Internet Cafe Ban Leaves Chuck E. Cheese Alone

By Jackie Skevin • May 23, 2013

When is a gambling machine, not a gambling machine? Apparently when it is inside a Chuck E. Cheese.

Does The Governor Deserve Credit For The Economy?

By Elaine Chen • May 17, 2013

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On The Florida Roundup, we take a special look at the economy.

Employment, tourism and real estate numbers suggest a recovery. We’ll examine whether Gov. Rick Scott’s “it’s working” motto is actually working -- for him.

Meanwhile, the legislative session is over but many bills are still under review by the governor. The biggest: Florida's $74.5 billion budget.

And locally, could South Florida lose both the Super Bowl and the International Swimming Hall of Fame to California?

The 7 Things To Know About Florida's Legislative Session

By Elaine Chen • May 10, 2013

So many issues made the headlines during the state's 60-day legislative session. But if you haven't been following the ins-and-outs of Tallahassee, we have you covered. Here are the 7 main events from Florida’s recently concluded legislative session.

Winners And Losers From Florida's Legislative Session

By Elaine Chen • May 10, 2013

Join us for The Florida Roundup today at noon for a special look back at the 2013 state legislative session and a follow-up with participants from our WLRN-Miami Herald Town Hall in February.

Below you can be part of a live, online discussion curated by our social media editor, Danny Rivero.

Click here for The Seven Most Important Things You Should Know About Florida's Legislative Session

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The Week's Top Florida News: Dolphins And Diplomas

By Elaine Chen • Apr 26, 2013

Join us Friday at noon on 91.3 FM WLRN for an hour's discussion on the week's headlines, including:

Legislation on health care, ethics, elections and education dominate the final days of the current session in Tallahassee.
Before Miami-Dade voters have their say on stadium improvements, will the state clear the way for the Miami Dolphins to receive tax rebates?