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Some South Florida mayors want Governor DeSantis to put local government before business, asking him to veto Senate Bill 620. Also, Broward County is having a lot of trouble hiring and retaining workers for its 9-1-1 call center. Plus, Craig Baggs offered insight into his father, one of Miami’s most important journalists, and the center of discussion for this month’s Sundial Book Club.

There’s a growing nursing shortage and it starts with a growing nursing educator shortage. Broward County communities are looking to start a new trash district. Plus, a teenage TikTok star who spends his time in the Everglades making beautiful photos and videos.

For a long time, big decisions that affected the health of Floridians came from county-run health departments. Aiming for more equity, Democrats funneled that power to the state, and somewhere along the way, Republicans embraced big government.

We take a closer look at the state's redistricting maps, while many were focused on the Tallahassee fight with Disney. Broward Teachers Union discusses banned books and raising teachers’ pay. Plus, April is National Poetry Month. We’re hearing ZipOdes from locals.

We hear the story of a man who spent 32 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. Plus, an FIU student is trying to help her family and others stuck in the war back home in Ukraine. And during Haitian Heritage Month, we're speaking with an award-winning author about the significance of this celebration.

Democratic State Sen. Gary Farmer talks about his own party’s current shortcomings. A Florida educator who teaches future teachers has something to say about the state’s education policies. Plus, we talk with the publisher of Islandia Journal about extinct species and hidden Florida history.

A non-profit battling antisemitism is trying something new — messaging through billboards. A look at the person behind the lens: the Sun Sentinel photographer who's covered the Parkland tragedy from the very beginning. Plus, add some romance this Valentine's Day with local tango classes.

Florida Memorial University wants to create a pipeline to get more Black students into tech jobs. And gender and sexual orientation, should they be talked about at home or in the classroom? Plus, a nightclub makes a comeback and helps revitalize history.

Two proposed state laws would allow businesses to sue and block local rules that hurt their profits. Local government officials say that's interfering with what people want in their own neighborhoods — and putting local taxpayers on the hook for damages.

Virgin Voyages hopes to stand out in the cruise ship business with its rock-and-roll attitude and adults-only cruises even as the CDC still advises travelers to avoid cruising because of COVID.

A parent’s right to approve or not approve their child’s reading list. FPL raised rates for most customers. Plus, new proposed bills could change your access to solar energy. And South Florida poets showcase their reflections about Black History.

Why was Haitian President Jovenel Moise assassinated? Miamian and author Susanna Daniel joins us for the Sundial Book Club to talk about her first book set in Stiltsville and her life growing up on the water. Plus, we meet the Sunset Four, a Beatles tribute band made up of 13-year-olds.

Inter Miami CF defender Aimé Mabika, who is new to the team joins us. It’s Wildlife Thursday and we’re looking at one of the most fascinating and possibly misunderstood species in Florida––the shark. Plus, a sneak peek at some sweet treats by a local chef at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

The debate over how American History should be taught in schools. The South Beach Wine and Food Festival will be different this year. After criticism over their lack of diversity in the past. Plus, a group from the Pacific and Indian Oceans is bringing its music to South Florida this weekend. They want to bring attention to rising seas.

We hear from a couple of different groups in South Florida who have links to Ukraine. And their efforts to help those in need on the ground. Plus, a teacher who left the classroom to teach online and create her own curriculum of decolonized history.

Workers at one Starbucks store in Hialeah are trying to form a union. Unethia Fox wanted to be a lawyer until she stepped into the classroom and realized her passion was helping students. She’s the 2023 teacher of the year. Finally, The Miami Herald’s Food Editor Carlos Frias is back with a new season of the podcast La Ventanita.

Florida is one step closer to passing new abortion restrictions. Inter Miami is ready to kick off the 2022 season. But there’s still no stadium in Miami. Plus, Stiltsville’s long and colorful history.

Losing a high school can be a big issue for a community. That’s what happened to a small Black community in the '60s with Attucks High School. One of South Florida's biggest arts festivals is back. And it’s Wildlife Thursday and we’re talking about sea turtles and the role you can play to help these beautiful sea creatures.

Abortion legalization is increasing across Latin America. Also, there’s already voting fraud issues in South Florida ahead of the midterm elections. Plus, remembering the late global health advocate, Dr. Paul Farmer.

Teachers prepare for changes after Florida lawmakers pass controversial new education laws. We'll learn about a new research facility coming to south Florida that focuses on neurological conditions. Plus, we say goodbye to a beloved local bookstore that has focused on bringing joy to mystery lovers since the mid-90s.