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Miami City Ballet Production Stage Manager Kelly Brown in rehearsal for George Balanchine's The Nutcracker in the Park with Principal Dancer Tricia Albertson. The ballet was performed outside at Downtown Doral Park in December 2020.

Raising The Curtain For South Florida Arts Economy And Workers

COVID-19 shut down South Florida’s arts economy. Performances, concerts and productions came to a stop for artists and behind-the-scene workers. But, slowly, the curtain is rising again.

South Beach Vs. Spring Break — And The World Of Freediving

Miami Beach made national headlines for how it has handled spring break. We hear from city leaders and from the communities affected. Plus, we meet a Miami woman who started freediving at the age of 50.

Tartare

Norman Van Aken discusses this raw meat dish

Easter Ham

Norman Van Aken discusses this holiday favorite

Frita Burgers

Norman Van Aken discusses frita burgers and a recent experience at a local restaurant

A City National Bank of Florida branch in Pinecrest. The Miami-based bank is owned by Banco de Crédito e Inversiones (Bci) of Chile.

The Sunshine Economy: Why A South Florida Bank Was A Big Lender Of COVID-19 Rescue Money

City National Bank of Florida was one of the most prolific lenders of government rescue money during the pandemic.

Two students walk on the sidewalk wearing uniforms and backpacks.

The Fate Of Florida's Bright Futures, For-Profit Colleges, And Ransomware Attack On Schools

The uncertain future of the Bright Futures program and an investigation into how for-profit colleges are putting Florida students into debt. Plus, the University of Miami and Broward Schools have been victims of cyber attacks — we discussed how to protect that information from hackers.

Michelle Tomback - Mooning the Masses

December 27, 2020 Michelle Tomback remembers going to a concert

Alison Adawi - Shark Encounter

January 3, 2021 Alison Adawi was enjoying a day at the beach when...

Children's Menus

Norman Van Aken discusses children's menus and a recent dining experience with his family

A crowd of tourists gather for the sunset on Mallory Square last week in Key West.

Cruises and COVID-19, Tourism in the Keys, NSU Vaccine Requirements

Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed a lawsuit against the federal government's no-sail order. Plus, tourism is back up to pre-COVID levels in the Florida Keys. And Nova Southeastern University requires vaccines for students and faculty on campus this fall.

Antonio Castro receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from Walgreens Pharmacy Intern Erika Blanco, 24, at The Palace Renaissance & Royale, an assisted living facility in Kendall, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Vaccine Access, COVID-19 Liability, And Miami-Dade Schools' Teacher of the Year

Florida has already vaccinated millions, efforts may shift starting today. The state has a new law in the books that makes it very difficult to sue an institution if you think they were negligent and allowed COVID to spread. And we meet Teresa Murphy, Miami-Dade's teacher of the year who embraced teaching from home — while battling cancer.

An international letter exchange connecting different cultures and languages throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, helping ease confinement blues to residents in South Florida.

Hastings' Legacy, The Future Of Cities, And A Letter Exchange To Ease The Pandemic Blues

A tribute to a civil rights leader in South Florida, the future of our cities and an international letter exchange for poetry month.

Simon Anderson - The Pitcher's Mound

January 17, 2021 - Simon Anderson avoids the pitcher's mound.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava gives a thumbs up after getting her first dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine from Capt. Will Hall, COVID-19 Vaccine Branch Director for the county, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the Miami-Dade County Tropical Park COVID-19 vaccination site in Miami.

Curfews And COVID-19 In Miami-Dade, Tallahassee Takeover, Miami’s Jewish Film Festival

Miami-Dade is lifting it's midnight COVID imposed curfew beginning April 12. Plus, two new bills shift power to regulate businesses from municipalities to the state. And the Miami Jewish Film Festival kicks off next week.

First-graders at Redland Elementary in Homestead are led into the classroom by their teacher after being dropped off by their parents on Oct. 5, 2020. It’s the first day of school reopenings for in-person classes at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. On Monday, only students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade, plus students with disabilities, were welcomed back to schools; other students will return on Wednesday and Friday.

COVID-19 And Children, Mega Warehouse Plans In Palm Beach Face Opposition, And Police Use Of Facial Recognition

Kids, masks and COVID-19. A fight in Palm Beach County over the construction of a giant warehouse. Plus, a new investigation explores facial recognition software — and the police departments that are using it.

Kaelen Skipper - High School Championship

January 10, 2012 Kaelen Skipper with memory he will never forget.

Asparagus

Norman Van Aken discusses this vegetable, and its origins and uses.

The world's first guitar-shaped hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Florida's New Gambling Deal, Criminal Justice Reform, Bayfront Jazz Festival

A new gambling deal could make Florida a big player in the world of casino games and sports betting. How the Chauvin verdict could make a push for police reform. Plus, live music is coming back to South Florida in a big, but safe way.

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