From checking your water quality, prepping for hurricanes and finding affordable housing, WLRN's team has spoken to the experts to compile handy guides and resources on navigating life in South Florida.
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Alligators have a crucial role in Florida's ecology. But during the breeding season, female alligators become more aggressive to protect their nests — which can lead to dangerous encounters. WLRN’s Ammy Sanchez spoke with Wildlife Expert Joe Wasilewski about the risks involved. -
Both citizens and lawmakers can put proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. This session, lawmakers are trying to create more ballot measures even as they attempt to make it harder for citizens to do the same. -
The House and Senate websites offer tracking tools to help people follow proposed bills and state lawmakers. -
The Florida legislature offers people a way to find and contact their elected officials online. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting in touch and making your voice heard. -
As deportation fears grip sections of the immigrant community, RAISE, a coalition of Florida-based nonprofits and community groups are providing rapid response for people experiencing ICE enforcement. Resources are available for migrants who need to learn their rights or seek defense from deportation. -
Balancing holiday celebrations while grieving or helping a grieving child can be challenging, but it’s possible to create a meaningful experience. WLRN’s Ammy Sanchez spoke with the Children’s Bereavement Center about the importance of acknowledging a child’s grief, creating new traditions and seeking support. -
Preparation and flexibility are essential strategies when navigating the holiday season with children with autism, Brittney Rick-Betancourt, the director of Little Leaves Behavioral Services in Weston, tells WLRN. -
Find a list of what supermarkets, museums, banks and other places are open in South Florida this weekend. -
The holidays can be a stressful time for families in need. WLRN has compiled a list of food distributions in South Florida, as well as a list of community resources and food pantries. -
The General election will take place on Nov. 5. This 2024 election season, we have created a guide, which includes county-by-county voting locations, dates and times, as well as all the information you need for mail-in ballots. -
Several South Florida sites are holding sandbag distributions to help residents prepare for possible flooding caused by Hurricane Milton. -
A major misconception is that all flood damaged cars end up in a junkyard. The reality is hundreds of thousands of water-damaged cars are repaired and resold in other parts of the country without the buyer ever knowing the car’s waterlogged history.
