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Participants partake in the 2017 Fantasy Fest parade as they make their way down Duval Street in Key West on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017.

Fantasy Fest, The Cost Of COVID-19, And Miami-Dade Transit’s New Leader

COVID-19 cases are higher than they’ve ever been in the Florida Keys — how are leaders responding? The cost of COVID on individuals and hospitals. Plus, Miami-Dade County transit's new director and his plans to improve transportation.

Children's Mental Health, Broward Vaccine Policy And 'Queen’s Gambit' Composer Wins Emmy

A conversation with a child psychologist and listener calls. Plus, Broward pays its employees to get vaccinated and a University of Miami professor wins an Emmy for the Queen's Gambit.

Noji Olaigbe, left, from the fight for a $15 minimum wage movement, speaks during a workers strike at 27 West Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale on May 23, 2019.

As Florida Minimum Wage Increases, A Potential Lesson For State Government

The coming increase in Florida's minimum wage is a story of unintended consequences, or perhaps, the story of political backlash that should be expected when the state passes laws that overly restrict local governments from making their own decisions.

An abortion-rights supporter argues with an anti-abortion-rights protester in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on May 21 during demonstrations in defense of abortion rights.

Florida Abortion Bill, 'Alice in Wonderland' Exhibition, And The Return Of SunFest

Florida brings a restrictive abortion bill to a legislative committee — its modeled after the new Texas law. Plus, an art exhibition re-imagining the story of "Alice in Wonderland." And SunFest returns to Palm Beach County next year.

A first group of Haitian migrants arrives in Port-au-Prince, Sunday, September 19, 2021, after being deported by the Biden administration. They were among nearly 15,000 migrants, many of them Haitians, who flocked to the Del Rio, Texas, border hoping to get into the United States. Haiti has been told thousands more will be returned in the coming days.

Migrant Crisis, Study On Gay And Bisexual Men Giving Blood, And A Family Marijuana Business

Thousands of migrants are at the U.S.-Mexico border are seeking refuge. A new study to remove the restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood. And a former military and law enforcement family in the medical marijuana industry.

Gov. Ron DeSantis stands behind Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.

Florida's Surgeon General, Inequities In Vaccination, And Afghan Refugees In South Florida

Joseph Ladapo is Florida's new surgeon general, an outspoken critic of mask mandates and lockdowns. Plus, inequities in Florida's vaccine distribution and a local organization assisting with Afghan refugee resettlement.

A COVID-sniffing dog, Happy, with handler Wayne Weseman, checks a Miami Heat fan at the AmericanAirlines Arena for the Heat game against the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 27, 2021.

Cuba Vaccinating Toddlers For COVID, Doctors Refusing The Unvaccinated, Virus Sniffing Dogs

Cuba started vaccinating children under 12. A South Florida doctor refuses unvaccinated patients. Plus, Miami International Airport is using dogs to prevent the spread of COVID.

The short film “The Woman Under The Tree” follows the day-to-day life of a woman experiencing homelessness in Miami Beach. It explores the meaning her routine brings to her life and to others as well.

DeSantis’ Plan To Change Florida School Testing, ‘Anti-Riot’ Law Blocked, And 'The Woman Under The Tree'

Governor Ron DeSantis has a proposal to end Florida’s current standardized testing program. A judge ruled against Florida's anti-riot Law. Is it enforceable anymore? Plus, a short film made in Miami tackles homelessness and mental health.

A vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine awaits use at a CVS clinic in Miami.

There's a long way to go, but the South Florida economy and COVID-19 outlook are improving

The South Florida economy has been growing, but it remains far from its pre-pandemic condition. Meantime, the virus continues spreading.

Hounds & Heroes is a non-profit organization in Boynton Beach that has taken on the task of re-training greyhound racing dogs and giving them an opportunity to become service dogs for veterans.

Florida’s Minimum Wage Hike, Miami Seaquarium Animal Deaths, Hounds & Heroes

Florida’s minimum wage will rise this week. A series of animal deaths at Miami Seaquarium have activists calling for answers. Plus, Florida voters put an end to greyhound racing. Now, some of those dogs are getting a second life as service dogs for veterans.