In 2025, WLRN reporters brought to light shortcomings of a deadly rail line, the effects of the nationwide immigration crackdown in our communities and the mishandling of public dollars through school vouchers. But there were many South Florida stories of joy as well.

Over his short life, Daniel Weisberger went from Boy Scout and beloved older brother to killer. To understand why, we headed to the Florida Keys, where Daniel’s world unraveled. WLRN's special report 'Keeper and Killer' looks at mental illness and the criminal justice system through the family's story. What starts as a cautionary tale has an end that is far from expected.

Over his short life, Daniel Weisberger went from Boy Scout and beloved older brother to killer. To understand why, we headed to the Florida Keys, where Daniel’s world unraveled. WLRN's special report 'Keeper and Killer' looks at mental illness and the criminal justice system through the family's story. What starts as a cautionary tale has an end that is far from expected.

WLRN won first place for Feature Reporting in the 2025 Green Eyeshade Awards and won top recognition in the Investigative Reporting category.

WLRN News has been honored with two wins in the prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, for exclusive reports on the environment and on labor unions in 2024.

South Florida Public Media Group, the public media management company for WLRN — South Florida’s flagship NPR station — is expanding into Palm Beach and Martin counties with the acquisition of “The Flame” 104.7, a full-powered FM radio station licensed to serve the region.

UPDATED: The head of PBS says President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR is unlawful. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies "to cease Federal funding for NPR and PBS" and further requires that that they work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organizations.

The New York Times announced it is adding two co-hosts to its popular “Daily” program, which airs Monday through Friday on WLRN, South Florida’s NPR affiliate, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

WLRN's news team won a total of eight awards, as well as seven finalist honors, in the list unveiled at the weekend in Orlando. The FABJ showcases and celebrates excellence in broadcast journalism from newsrooms across Florida.

WLRN-TV Channel 17’s award-winning documentary chronicles the legacy of the Negro Leagues in South Florida.