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Lynne Sladky/APMiami’s mayoralty is officially a nonpartisan position. And as the saying goes, there are no Democratic or Republican potholes; they are all of local concern. -
Tim Padgett/WLRNThe Miccosukee Tribe officials say they are moving forward with their legal battle against the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigrant detention facility in the Everglades, arguing that Florida’s acceptance of more than $600 million in federal funds for the facility represents a major concession that strengthens their case.
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For this year’s fiber show, “Women Pulling at The Threads of Social Discourse: Don’t Be Absurd,” the artists chose among the works of Albert Camus, Simone de Beauvoir, Samuel Beckett, José Saramago and Franz Kafka (yes, there will be bugs). -
All eight Florida congressional Democrats, including South Florida’s five U.S. Representatives, voted in favor of two resolutions to invoke the War Powers Act of 1973, which was intended to reassert congressional power over the declaration of war. -
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine. -
In an Instagram post, Singer, a business attorney who has led Boca Raton since 2018, said he wants to bring "America First" conservative principles to Washington. He said flipping the 23rd district — which includes parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties— is key to keeping Republicans in command of the U.S. House. -
WLRN Senior Director for Production Services Michael Anderson, an award-winning filmmaker and longtime documentary producer, passed away on Sunday at his home in Miami from a heart attack, South Florida Publica Media Group officials reported. -
Most people who use public transit in Miami-Dade do it because they have to. But some choose it intentionally, aiming for a more sustainable lifestyle for both their health and the planet. -
In the past year, the State of Florida, Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami have come up with laws designed to crack down on those who live outside designated, regulated mooring fields by limiting the time a boater can anchor in one place and restricting areas where sailors can drop anchor, citing the damage caused to the environment and threats to public safety. -
Florida’s new rules for rail crossings take effect Jan. 1, aimed at reducing the number of drivers and pedestrians killed by trains. But they won’t lead to wholesale change along the deadly Brightline corridor, where 195 people have been killed — the rules are for new projects. Here is a look at the safety solutions experts say could be most effective. -
As part of its 'Year of the Lies' series, PolitiFact FL reports on a pediatrician who quit her long practice of seeing patients in person, after the Trump administration’s unproved claims on everything from Tylenol to vaccines had added chaos and safety concerns to her days. -
A South Florida man claims long-term use of the herbicide led to his diagnosis with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He is suing the product's Germany-based manufactuer, Bayer. -
The Palm Beach County commission is doubling down in its efforts to preserve and celebrate African American history through a new Black museum in West Palm Beach. -
As the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is observed worldwide, Miami advocates call for decriminalization, arguing that current laws increase harm and silence victims. WLRN’s Ammy Galeano spoke with Miss Mei, a sex worker with 14 years of experience.
