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Miami-Dade county has experienced a political shift that Republicans have been building on for years.

Key West voters will have a big say on the future of the local cruise industry. Hate groups with deep roots in South Florida. Plus, a 1998 group of students from Miami who took on all odds and became national chess champions.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 'anti-riot' law. Opponents call it 'anti-protest.' Could DeSantis be Trump’s GOP heir? Plus, how vaccination are changing how we measure COVID-19.

An update on what some are calling Florida's "anti-protest" bill. How much is at-home-learning affecting your kids? Plus, some experts say psychedelics are going through a renaissance.

What can public universities do to protect students and staff from COVID? Plus, Fort Lauderdale officials are considering a plan to build underground tunnels under the city. And what if we have to retreat from South Florida?

Florida schools get the green light on mask mandates. Daycare in the time of COVID. Plus, a study at the University of Miami examines the daily lives of Black women who are living with HIV and how the pandemic has reshaped their lives.

Miami Herald reporter Nicholas Nehamas has won awards and recognition for his work investigating the Panama Papers and South American gold mining's connection to international crimes. He's moving on to the New York Times to cover the campaign and Governor Ron DeSantis. He joined WLRN's Carlos Frías to talk about his career in South Florida and what's next for him.

WLRN’s Carlos Frías is joined by Portia Dunkley, who has made it her mission to spotlight Black composers and bring their music to the South Florida community. She’s the founder of the New Canon Chamber Collective ensemble and Teeny Violini, a mobile music education program for preschools and afterschool programs.

The roots music maverick did something rare in the streaming era: landed an album that's only available on CD, cassette and LP — without his name on the sleeve — in the top five of the albums chart.

The Jan. 6 investigation has brought new attention to tumult at the watchdog agency for the Department of Homeland Security. Now its Inspector General is under fire from multiple directions.

Lawyers for Prince Harry and Hugh Grant have alleged in court that The Washington Post's next CEO helped the Murdochs clean up after illegal phone-hacking incidents at their British tabloids.

Lionel Lightbourne has been a social worker in Liberty City for four years. He says he is a "fish in water" with his chosen profession. He speaks with…

08/06/15 - Experts say South Florida’s restaurant reputation has vastly improved in recent years. Do you agree?Don’t miss our Topical Currents “Restaurant…

05/15/14 - Thursday’s Topical Currents is our popular “Restaurant Roundabout,” with chef, author and syndicated columnist Linda Gassenheimer. Also with us…

08/28/14 - 1:30 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN host and Bonnie Berman interview Penny…

The Trump and Biden campaigns are taking their messages to Florida Latinos — a widespread group living throughout the state.

The inside on what Congress is doing about condo reform and abortion access. The families of victims of the Surfside condo collapse will get nearly $1 billion. How will that money be divided? And how the Miami Marlins are doing on the field and off the field.

Caroline Lewis has made it her life mission to amplify conversations around climate change. She founded the CLEO Institute in Miami in 2010 and has…

Less than 24 hours after the primaries were decided, the fight for Florida’s top office has stirred up controversy.After a hard-fought gubernatorial…

Florida has elected the highest ranking Latina in the state's political history. State Representative Jeanette Nuñez will be the Lieutenant Governor…