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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. -
Courtesy/Michael AndersonWLRN 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.
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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. -
The vigil, say organizers, will include “a moment of prayer, reflection, and public witness, honoring the dignity of migrants and calling attention to ongoing abuses within the immigration system.” -
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. -
'Families deserve to know': District student data can be shared with charter schools, per state ruleThe data that can be shared with publicly-funded, privately-run charter schools can include academic histories, disability status and disciplinary records. Beyond the charter operator, the information may also land in the hands of third-party vendors, according to speakers at a recent virtual conference. -
The celebration at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park will be one steeped both in history and high-tech glitz, and will be a chance to get acquainted with an old friend — actually, the oldest structure in Miami-Dade County. -
In his last week in office, Mayor Francis Suarez secured City Commission approval for a grant to a for-profit events company — after organizers warned a venue change could hurt profits. -
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego is emerging as a key figure for the Democratic Party as it aims to regain Latino support lost in 2024. The Arizona Democrat has been active in New Jersey, Virginia and Florida, supporting Democrats who won their elections. -
Officials from four powerful Palm Beach County organizations financed by taxpayers met last week to talk about the health and welfare of the county’s children. They expressed concern about whether their legislative priorities, such as full-day prekindergarten, were realistic, given scrutiny by Florida DOGE and a push to eliminate some property taxes. -
In 2018, the year the Boy Scouts permitted girls to join, 10-year-old Emily Mayol joined Miami Beach Troop 65. She was the first girl to join the local Cub Scouts program, Scouting America’s entry-level youth program. Victoria Parra joined the same Miami Beach troop in 2019. Now they have reached Scouting’s highest achievement: Eagle Scout, making them the first female Scouts in Troop 65’s 50-year history. -
Miami Dade College will soon begin to authorize new charter schools, according to a presentation reviewed by WLRN, cutting out the school district. “If it's going to be funded by public dollars, in my opinion, the public should have a method by which to hold it accountable," said Miami-Dade school board member Luisa Santos.
