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A recent New York Times investigation finds the number of young people dying from COVID-19 in Florida is on the rise. Plus, urbanist Richard Florida explains how South Florida's economy needs to evolve to be less dependent on tourism.

A new investigation into the practice of sugarcane burning in Palm Beach County. A Miami private school decides to do in-person classes. And evaluating children's mental health during the pandemic.

On the Aug. 17 edition of Sundial: Broward elections and everything you need to know before polls open Tuesday. Classes started today at the University of Miami and some professors are concerned about in-person learning. And we hear from a cruise ship worker still stranded at sea.

In today's show we get a recap of the key races from Florida's primary elections from reporters in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Plus, the new book "Grifter's Club" explores who was given access to President Donald Trump through visits at his Mar-A-Lago resort.

More than 1,000 Florida lawyers are waiting in limbo to take the Florida Bar exam. Plus, we talk to two new school board members in Palm Beach and Broward counties, and talk with a grief counselor about grieving the loss of a loved one.

We spoke with Key West's mayor about her next four years in office. Then, we take a look at a COVID-19 vaccine trial happening here in Miami. Plus, the world of startups in a pandemic and a local LGBTQ+ film festival hosts a drive-in.

Norman Van Aken talks about Mexican Breakfasts

Leslie Gray Streeter is our August Sundial Book Club author. She tells us how she used humor to help her deal with the sudden death of her husband.

Opinion page editors from three South Florida news organizations discuss the 2020 August primary, which happened during the coronavirus pandemic.

Local governments across South Florida are working to ease some coronavirus restrictions. Miami-Dade is the latest, reopening indoor dining rooms after a first attempt early this summer.

Author Susan Orlean revisits her wildly popular book "The Orchid Thief," about an orchid hunter living in South Florida. It's this month's Sundial Book Club selection.

Former Florida Department of Health whistle-blower has been released after turning herself in to state police. The Sundial Book Club's January pick — 'The Orchid Thief.' And Richard Blanco on what it means to be an inaugural poet.

Madeline Pumariega explains her vision as Miami-Dade College's new president. Plus, hundreds of thousands of South Floridians have already received their COVID-19 vaccine doses, who's next on the list? And Elon Musk proposes building a system of tunnels under Miami.

With the state facing a budget crunch thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, what has been the impact of the virus on the finances of local colleges and universities? Can schools keep tuition in check?

The Miami Herald's Jacqueline Charles provided an update on the ongoing political unrest in Haiti, as thousands are calling for President Jovenel Moïse to step down. Plus, the 34th annual New World Symphony gala will be entirely virtual this year with the theme of resilience. And Live from the 305 presents Miami's indie rock darlings Magic City Hippies.

South Florida teachers union leaders say CDC protocols are being followed but more work flexibility is needed. Also, a "vicious and violent" murder of a Black transgender woman highlights violence faced by the community.

Norman Van Aken discusses the heart as a food

Could a new administration and the NRA in financial shambles help gun reform pass? Why recycling isn’t working in this country right now and what can be done to make it better. Trudy Berlin is known as the "Jewish Oprah" in her Boca Raton community — we learn how she got that nickname.

Florida lawmakers look to expand Medicaid and medical marijuana. Saving the Brazilian rainforest. Plus, a new art exhibit lights up the City of Coral Gables.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez met with other U.S. mayors Friday at the White House to discuss President Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan.