- 04242009
Friday Business Report | Day laborers looking for work
When Florida boomed, the need for construction workers did, too. But since construction jobs throughout the state have declined more than 20 percent since last March, day laborers are getting creative about finding work.
Listen now - 04172009
University of Miami hosts alternative medicine conference
Alternative medicine has always had its critics in the United States. Much of that criticism stems from the lack of scientific evidence backing up the claims of its effectiveness. That's why this weekend the University of Miami is hosting a conference that combines alternative therapies with conventional research. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson got a firsthand look at one technique.
Listen now - 04162009
Isiah Thomas returns first years' pay amid FIU budget cuts
Florida International University has been buzzing with the news that NBA legend Isaiah Thomas will be its new men's basketball coach. FIU faces sharp budget cuts, and some were worried about how much Thomas would be paid. But Wednesday at his first FIU news conference he stunned many people by revealing that for the time being, he'll do the job for free. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story.
Listen now - 04142009
Retired Air Force ship to become artificial reef
A retired Air Force missle tracking ship is now slowly making its ways down the Atlantic coast to Key West, where it will eventually become an artificial reef for divers. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Michael Hibblen has details.
Listen now - 04142009
Recession yields higher number of domestic violence victims
As the recession deepens, the need for services for victims of domestic violence continues to climb. Gina Presson has the story.
Listen now - 04142009
Lift on Cuban travel ban has ripple effects throughout South Florida
President Obama has followed through on a pledge to loosen travel restrictions to Cuba. The move is having a ripple effect in Miami and throughout Latin America. Monday was busy for local travel agents who sell trips to Cuba. The announcement also comes just days before the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story.
Listen now - 04142009
Cuban National Foundation supports lift on travel ban
The Cuban National Foundation is supporting President Obama's decision to lift travel restrictions for Cuban-Americans. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Fernandez has more.
Listen now - 04062009
Government forms seldom reach public online
When a government official is caught on corruption charges, investigations often hinge on financial disclosure forms. These documents are public records, but rarely are they posted online, where they can be easily accessed. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Michael Hibblen has more.
Listen now - 04062009
Florida legislature to take on gambling issue with Seminoles
The house select committee on Gaming approved a measure last week that allows the governor to negotiate a deal with the Seminole Tribe. However as James Call reports Governor Charlie Crist, the tribe and Florida's top education leaders are calling on the legislature to approve the Compact Crist and the Seminoles reached in 2007.
Listen now - 04062009
Special Olympics hopes to end derogatory use of "retard"
First there was a funeral to bury the "N" word. Now some advocates want to see the "R" word be put to rest too. Special Olympics has kicked off a youth-led campaign stretching from Florida to Alaska to end the derogatory use of the word "retard." WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look.
Listen now - 03302009
Bargain hotspots - flea markets - not immune to reccesion
While flea markets in South Florida are still seeing a steady amount of foot traffic, the economic downturn has people spending drastically less. In today's Business Monday cover story, the Miami Herald's Hilary Lehman has a look at how the vendors are coping.
Listen now - 03302009
Naturalists work to preserve South Florida's endangered land
A group of naturalists is working with a community in Miami to restore and preserve a small piece of South Florida's endangered land. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming recently observed them in action at the Ned Glenn Pineland Preserve in Cutler Bay.
Listen now - 03302009
Arts officials head to Washington asking lawmakers for help
The tough economic times have forced Miami's arts organizations to downsize. The director of the city's cultural agency went to Washington recently and asked lawmakers for help. Eric Niiler reports from Capitol Hill.
Listen now - 03242009
Rep. Wasserman Schultz reveals breast cancer battle
A South Florida Congresswoman who made her personal fight with breast cancer public introduced legislation to educate others about the disease. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.
Listen now - 03232009
Native-Americans to grow awareness of HIV, AIDS among tribes
Florida's Native-Americans have the third highest rate of H-I-V and AIDS of any ethnic group. Now the state's Department of Health has set up a council made up of leaders from the various tribes to spread awareness of the disease and urge individual testing. Tom Liberti is chief of the department's bureau of H-I-V and AID.
Listen now - 03232009
New dog law prohibits unsupervised tie-ups
Dog owners in Miami-Dade County should know about a new law that takes effect in April. The law makes it illegal to leave your dog tied up somewhere, outside of your presence. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has details.
Listen now - 03232009
New exhibit focuses on segregation history in Miami
A charred 10-foot cross that burned in a black woman's North Miami yard, a Ku Klux Klan robe and a voting booth from the notorious 2000 presidential election are all part of a new exhibit that focuses on the African diaspora in Miami. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes us on a tour.
Listen now - 03232009
Florida once known for thriving local rock scene
In the sixties Florida was known for sun, fun and spring break. But most people don't know that back then the Sunshine State also had a thriving homegrown rock scene. The Miami Herald's Jordan Levin has a look at how that might change.
Listen now - 03232009
Legislature to decide spending of stimulus
This week the Florida Legislature begins to decide how it will spend the state's treasure. James Call reports, armed with the latest revenue estimating conference report, lawmakers will decide what to leave in and what to take out of the state's budget.
Listen now - 03172009
Obama to use Florida's public school as model for reform
President Obama has unveiled his plans for education reform. Lynn Hatter reports that he's chosen Florida's public schools as a model for the rest of the nation.
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