WLRN News - South Florida

Amidst the throes of plummeting enrollment that comes at a multi-million dollar financial loss, the Broward County school board on Monday considered a dozen proposals for multiple schools — with the superintendent set to make his recommendations regarding their future later this week.

The entire schedule for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States has been revealed. Boca Raton and Pam Beach Gardens are in line to host one team each for its stay in the tournament as FIFA-approved team base camp locations.

The Unique Abilities School Fair hosts more than 30 schools and education providers offering a wide range of resources for differing educational needs. Parents can get to know school leaders, set up personalized follow-up opportunities, campus tours and faculty meet-and-greets.

A coalition of arts organizations called Arts Access Miami is working to expand free music, dance and visual arts programs in over 100 Miami-Dade County public schools and reach more than 90,000 students. WLRN’s Ammy Galeano spoke with Zach Larmer. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Young Musicians Unite, the organization that leads Arts Access Miami.

At the draw for the 2026 men's soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in freezing Washington, D.C, there was pomp and glitz — and convoluted rules — as a host of celebrities, sports legends and President Donald Trump helped to flesh out the line-up of matches for the tournament's opening group stage.

The Japanese women’s pro-wrestling show Sukeban tackled Miami Art Week, bringing fashion, music, fighting and Japanese culture together at the Miami Beach Bandshell. Wrestlers Ichigo Sayaka and Atomic Banshee put on a spectacle as they fought for the Sukeban championship title.

A music and dance collective has grown beyond day parties into a full-fledged cultural community — bringing its unfettered energy to Miami Art Week each year.

'Cymbeline' closes out Thinking Cap Theatre's 15th Anniversary season

Average monthly fees for high-rise condo buildings in South Florida are the highest in the country outside of New York City, according to data from North America's largest property management firm. Higher insurance and labor costs are significant drivers, as is setting aside more money in reserves.

The City of Miami's most competitive mayoral election in decades enters its final leg starting this Friday.

The bill would create a path to lawful permanent residence for young immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. They have been dubbed “The Dreamers.”

“These findings confirm a deliberate system built to punish, dehumanize, and hide the suffering of people in detention,” said Ana Piquer, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for the Americas, in a statement accompanying the report.