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Key West leaders want to fulfill the wishes of voters and limit the types of cruise ships that can port at the city. Another person was arrested in the ongoing investigation of the assassination of Haiti’s president. And, a Palm Beach Post investigation looks into how sugar cane burning affects residents of the county.

Local officials don't have any say in changing gun laws in Florida. Why? The history goes back to the 1980s and involves pro-gun advocates, hefty fines from the state and a “chilling effect” that limits local control.

What role should the U.S. play as protesters continue to defy the Cuban government? A new investigation of the Surfside tower tragedy and the design flaws in buildings that are decades old. Plus, a PSA campaign to save Biscayne Bay.

Getting aid to Haiti post-earthquake. Florida’s congressional maps are about to be redrawn. Plus, a new TV series tells the unbelievable story of speedboat racers from Miami turned drug kingpins.

Tropical Storm Grace made landfall in Haiti after a catastrophic earthquake. Hospitals in Palm Beach County struggle with the volume of patients. Plus, Miami’s courthouse is closed because it’s falling apart.

A new forecast for hurricane season as a Tropical Depression approaches. We hear from a developer leading the creation of new affordable housing units. Plus, the debate over real grass and turf.

June 6, 2021 Michael Stock interviews Guy Davis about his famous parents, Pete Seeger, and his new album "Be Ready When I Call You".

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It’s a multi-billion dollar question for the South Florida economy — when will cruise ships set sail again with passengers? PortMiami's boss says: "We're ready."

Thousands of homeowners will be losing their home insurance right before hurricane season. The pandemic's impact on college enrollment. Plus, a look inside immigration detention centers.

Governor DeSantis threw a punch at big tech––will the new law stand once it hits the courts? Plus, students join us to talk about their experience of school during a pandemic.

The battle against Alzheimer’s takes a turn with the announcement of a new drug treatment. We’re still in a pandemic but a lot of people are ready to get back into dating. Plus, helping our dogs deal with anxiety now that many of us are back in the office.

June 13, 2021 Michael Stock interviews musician, recording artist, and writer Stephen Wade about "The Beautiful Music All Round Us".

How high should Lake Okeechobee go? A new plan could redefine the lake. Manatees are dying off at faster rates than in years past. Plus, Key West, key lime pie bakers and a mysterious murder in Sundial's Book Club pick for this month.

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist makes his case for governor, again. Gov. DeSantis announced that Florida will be sending law enforcement officers to help states at the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, West Broward High School students included a Black Lives Matter spread in their yearbook but the school administration took issue.

University of Miami President Julio Frenk on the fall semester as the delta variant keeps spreading. An investigation examining a controversial state program intended to support families with children who suffered from brain damage. Plus, poetry comes alive in Opa-locka.

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?

The future and healing for the Surfside community. Did a murder and a mistaken identity lead to a wrongful conviction and life sentence? Plus, Miami’s 125th birthday — we’ll learn about some of the city’s most interesting, and lesser-known, history.

A new investigation finds alarming spread of COVID-19 in Florida correctional facilities. An update on the investigation into the assassination of Haiti's President. The NYT Daily podcast comes to WLRN and a trip down to Key West for Hemingway Days.

Health experts say they are seeing more young people, especially children, in emergency care with the coronavirus. A reporter shares her story aboard a cruise where multiple passengers contracted COVID. Plus, we dive into the world of digital art at a Miami museum, one of the first museums to purchase an NFT.