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School districts across the country are seeing Superintendents resign or be pushed out in record numbers. Two South Florida counties are facing that issue. Plus, an update from Haiti, which is now under new leadership. And a South Floridian who qualified for the Olympics, but can’t compete in Tokyo.

Florida’s race for governor is on. Plus, a special legislative session on COVID mandates. The state is investigating the city of Opa-locka over corruption allegations. Also, nudists, alligators and more Florida stories with author Craig Pittman.

Palm Beach County Schools Superintendent Mike Burke discusses his new role. Also, the Florida Panthers coach resigns after covering up sexual allegations on a former team. Plus, how a former Miami-Dade County commissioner is being honored for 50 years of service.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with WUSF’s Stephanie Colombini about the legal wrangling over Amendment 4 (08:09) and then we heard from former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court Charles Wells (12:00). We also talked about voter turnout and how to appeal to non-party voters first with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison (19:14) and later the Chair for the Republican Party of Florida Evan Power (26:30). Next, we turned to Samantha Putterman with PolitiFact to check some recent claims around Amendment 4 (31:59). Plus, we took a closer look at Amendments 3, 5, and 2 (37:14) and heard about a unique job posting in one Florida town (47:24).

For several years, South Florida has been working on its technology credentials. Tech incubators, accelerators, pitch competitions and other efforts have…

Arnold Donald says he planned to be in federal court on June third in Miami. That was the date of a hearing in front of a judge overseeing the probation…

A top official at the Venezuelan consulate in Miami on Monday recognized National Assembly leader Juan Guaidó as the rightful president of Venezuela.…

Mexico was in the news a lot last week. It hailed a new trade agreement with the U.S. and Canada to replace NAFTA – and President-elect Andrés Manuel…

Florida’s new surgeon general wastes no time getting involved in COVID-19 and public schools. Plus, a Texas-style abortion law is proposed here in Florida.

Miami Sound Machine and Miami bass dominated Miami music in the 80's and 90's.Back then, bands like 2LiveCrew were at the top of the hip-hop scene in…

In the 80% of Ukraine that remains in Kyiv's hands, two years of full-scale war with Russia have brought grief, destruction and, despite all, optimism.

Preserving democracy is top of mind for Democrats and independents, while Republicans are most concerned about immigration. And there are big splits on how to handle immigration in particular.

It's not just Louis C.K. and Stephen Colbert who are confused about the Common Core. Get the facts here.

Yogurt can be a blank canvas. It is full of creamy tangy flavor but it takes on other flavors beautifully.

The Royals will make their second trip to the World Series in two years after beating Toronto 4-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. They host the New York Mets in Game 1 Tuesday.

November 6, 2016 Sachi Wagner has been in Coconut Grove for a while, and has made an impact.

October 6, 2019 Uva de Aragon spends as much time as she can with her mother.

RACHEL SANDWICH, (WITH PASTRAMI)© 2019 All Rights Reserved by Norman & Janet Van AkenYield: 2 sandwiches6 ounces of pastrami, (or more as desired).melted…

SPANISH OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH KUMQUATS AND TOASTED ALMONDS©1994 All Rights Reserved by Norman Van AkenThe healthy richness of olive oil is lightened by the…

REUBEN SANDWICH© 2016 All Rights Reserved by Norman & Janet Van AkenYield: 2 sandwiches6 ounces of corned beef, (or more as desired). If you prefer…