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The defense in the Parkland sentencing trial abruptly decided to rest their case, surprising everyone, especially Judge Scherer. Miami-Dade County Public Schools denied students from attending the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Anna in the Tropics" by Nilo Cruz

Floridians are early voting in record numbers but the state remains deeply divided between presidential candidates.

Lawmakers are wrapping things up in Tallahassee this week. He’s what you need to know about that. Plus, big finance companies from New York and beyond are starting to look to Palm Beach County and South Florida as the ideal place to expand.

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).

This week on The Florida Roundup, we were joined by KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to talk about what’s at stake for Florida as the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire (00:00). Then, we spoke with Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami-Dade) about the effort to reform property taxes that will be the focus of the next legislative session (08:32). Plus, we heard from a man who has witnessed hundreds of detention hearings in a Florida federal immigration court (19:34). We also looked at how the largest school district in the state may be cut out of decisions about new charter schools (37:28). And later, we share some listener emails from our inbox (45:28).

Parsnips are particularly sweet when they winter over (the natural sugars are at their peak), and many believe this is the best time of year to eat them.

Taylor Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Frances Tiafoe, also of the U.S., to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.

Now that most Christmas songs and albums have been packed away into the proverbial attic, the pop landscape of the new year is coming into focus.

(4-6-2017) Today’s Topical Currents features resident Chef Linda Gassenheimer, who explores the blend of Mediterranean influences and indigenous…

A 10th week at the top of the Billboard pop chart is quite an accomplishment. Before the 2000s, that was the rarest of feats. In the days of streaming though, it's become more common.

Governor Ron DeSantis signs Florida's new voting law in a Fox News exclusive, barring other news organizations from the event. Plus, Charlie Crist runs for Governor for the 3rd time. And the surf-noir group Haute Tension in Live from the 305.

While workers, who were employees in government or public institutions, feel vindicated by how their lawsuits concluded, they are still grappling with the aftermath.

The blueberries are just beginning to morph from green to their stunning purple-blue and August means blackberries will be ripe any day now.

MIGAS CON HUEVOSNorman Van Aken adapted from, “The New Spanish Table”, Anya von BremzanYield: Serves 4 as a breakfast or brunch dish3 Tablespoons extra…

"Hmm?" answered Sean Spicer to whether a Republican presidential nominee has to win in Florida in order to win the White House.Spicer is the chief…

07/03/14 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN host Bonnie Berman interview Dr. Richard…

A new investigation from the Palm Beach Post finds teachers in the county with the poorest students and poor schools are getting the least pay. Reporter…