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Bodybuilders show off their muscles at art museum
Ask any bodybuilder about their sport, and you'll hear them use words like "sculpt", "craft", "chisel", and "art". To some, the pursuit of an ever-more-muscular body may not seem like artwork. But last night the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale used bodybuilders to depict the human form as a living masterpiece. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story.
Listen now - 07102009
Friday Business Report | Businesses turn to bartering
More and more Florida companies are turning to barter to help keep business going. Miami Herald Business Reporter Cliff Marks talks to a local dentist and an Orlando-based bartering collective, to see why.
Listen now - 07102009
Florida insurance commissioner discusses changes in rates and availability
Many South Florida homeowners got the news this week that their Citizens Property Insurance premiums will go up by 10 percent next year, and probably continue to rise until the state-run company has enough revenue to balance its insurance risk. Meanwhile, overexposed State Farm is on its way out of the state and planning to cancel nearly 800-thousand policies. Where is it all leading? Miami Herald reporter Bea Garcia spoke with Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty.
Listen now - 07082009
Lawsuit settled in 2003 Americas conference case
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and Amnesty International USA have settled a lawsuit with Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami. It commenced from street protests that surrounded a Free Trade Area of the Americas conference in Miami in 2003. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has the story.
Listen now - 07082009
Thousands line up for possible stadium construction jobs
Just the chance of landing a job had thousands of people standing in line at the site of the future Marlins stadium in Miami this morning. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Chris DiMattei was there and filed this report.
Listen now - 07072009
Humanitarian organization makes annual trip to Cuba
A South Florida based organization that delivers aid to Cuba is making it's annual trip. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Kenny Malone has the story of the humanitarian organization's risky journey to the embargoed nation.
Listen now - 07072009
Budget cuts kill summer school programs
The beaches and summer camps across South Florida are busy as students enjoy the time off from school. But due to budget cuts another summer past-time is not an option for many students. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look at the shortage of summer school programs.
Listen now - 07072009
Undocumented dreamer gets to stay a bit longer
Walter Lara, the undocumented Miami man who has become somewhat of a symbol for the "Dream Act," has been granted a one-year stay. His deportation had been scheduled for July 6th. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Shannon Novak has his story.
Listen now - 07072009
Health plan provides low-cost coverage
Miami-Dade County has roughly 600-thousand residents without health insurance. However, 80 percent of those people are employed. This week the County officially launched an unconventional health plan designed to provide low-cost coverage and close the insurance gap. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story.
Listen now - 07072009
Rainy season's silver lining
South Florida's rainy season has so far lived up to its name, cloudy mornings, soggy afternoons and humid evenings. But hurricane watchers say there could be a silver lining to all the rain. WLRN, Miami-Herald reporter Chris DiMattei with more.
Listen now - 07072009
TV critic discusses new rating system
Phil Latzman and Miami Herald media critic Glenn Garvin talk about the new ratings system that has shaken up south Florida radio and television stations, and has even drawn the attention of local politicians.
Listen now - 07072009
Safety experts: Ailing economy could mean less traffic deaths
Florida safety experts say the ailing economy could be one of the reasons traffic deaths are down throughout the Sunshine State. WLRN, Miami-Herald reporter Chris DiMattei with more.
Listen now - 07072009
Acting Honduran president begins second week
The next step is awaited in Honduras, where an acting president has begun a second week of governing after a military coup that ousted elected President Manuel Zelaya. Miami's Honduran community has lined up in favor of the coup and is trying to organize a flow of economic support. The latest from WLRN/Miami Herald reporter Rick Stone.
Listen now - 07022009
Palm Beach neighborhood concered about possible cancer cluster
A Palm Beach county neighborhood worried that a cancer cluster has sprung up in their area is turning to a Florida U.S. Senator for help. WLRN, Miami-Herald reporter Chris DiMattei with details.
Listen now - 07022009
Herald reporter updates from Honduras
Hear the latest on the situation in Honduras from the Miami Herald's Frances Robles, one of the few U.S. reporters in the troubled Central American nation.
Listen now - 07012009
Florida raises cigarette tax
Former Surgeon General "C" Everett Koop once called cigarettes as addictive as heroin and cocaine. Florida has tried many things to help people quit, from edgy youth advocacy campaigns to giving away nicotine patches. Now, the state has joined the federal government in raising the cost of a pack of smokes. But will it work? WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more.
Listen now - 07012009
South Florida prepares for critical tourism weekend
A critical holiday weekend is approaching for South Florida's tourism industry, which has seen billings decline by hundreds of millions of dollars. As WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman tells us, pressure to pass a bill to create an international tourism campaign, is mounting.
Listen now - 07012009
Broward United Way starts survey for South Florida's gay community
United Way of Broward County has launched a tri-county Internet census to gather detailed information about South Florida's gay community. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look.
Listen now - 06302009
Madoff victim responds to 150 year sentence
Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff has been sentenced to a maximum sentence of 150 years behind bars. He swindled investors in a worldwide, $65 billion dollar Ponzi scheme. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look at how one victim in South Florida is reacting to the sentence.
Listen now - 06302009
Florida seatbelt law starts July 1
Starting July 1, Florida motorists will have to dig deeper into their wallets if they want to drive without their seatbelts on. WLRN Miami-Herald reporter Chris DiMattei with details.
Listen now - 06292009
Local performing artists use song writing to help women living behind bars
A group of South Florida performing artists is using song writing as the key to unlock the hidden potential of women living behind bars. WLRN, Miami-Herald reporter Chris DiMattei takes a closer look.
Listen now - 06292009
Herald reporter Frances Robles reports from the Honduran capital
International pressure is mounting on Honduras' new leaders to return President Manuel Zelaya to power following the military ouster of the democratically elected leader. Phil Latzman spoke with Miami Herald reporter Frances Robles, who is in the Honduran capital.
Listen now - 06262009
'Test Miami' aims to get the word out on HIV/AIDS testing
Making an HIV/AIDS test a part of routine medical care is the goal of a new program that got its start in Miami-Dade County Thursday. More on "Test Miami" from reporter Rick Stone.
Listen now - 06262009
Friday Business Report | Local theme parks cope with summer, downturn
The week of extreme weather hasn't helped an already-slow summer for many local amusement parks like Jungle Island and the Miami Seaquarium. But one local park is managing to do well -- Miami's Metrozoo.
Listen now - 06262009
Air force general takes helm at Southern Command
An Air Force general took the helm Thursday of Southern Command, the South Florida-based command that is charged with military operations in the Caribbean, and Central and South Americas. 56-year year old Douglas Fraser is a 4-star general who had been the deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii. WLRN Miami Herald Reporter Shannon Novak has the story.
Listen now - 06262009
FIU students speak out against cheerleading cuts
You may think that the athletic department is the cushiest place to be at a university, but these days no one is safe from state budget cuts. At Florida International University that means a million-dollar budget cut, and several layoffs around the corner. But some students are speaking out against rollbacks that may cost the school its award-winning cheer leading squad. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story.
Listen now - 06252009
200 Iranian demonstrators gatheed to protest the government of their homeland
As news of more street violence in Tehran reached Miami yesterday, about 200 Iranian demonstrators gathered at the downtown Torch of Friendship to shout their anger at the government of their homeland. It wasn't the first demonstration in Miami, but it was clear that the protest message is changing. WLRN/Miami Herald reporter Rick Stone was there.
Listen now - 06242009
Broward County played host to the annual convention of the National Sheriffs' Association
For the last few days Broward County has hosted the annual convention of the National Sheriffs' Association. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano gave the keynote address at the County's Convention Center. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more.
Listen now - 06242009
Broward School Board voted unanimously to lay off nearly 400 teachers
It was an emotional evening for the School Board of Broward County Tuesday night. An overflow audience watched as the board voted reluctantly, but unanimously, to lay off nearly 400 teachers for budget reasons. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more.
Listen now - 06242009
Iran situation hits home for Iranians in South Florida
As Iran continues to boil over suspect presidential election results, South Florida's growing opposition movement is trying to build consensus and figure out its next steps. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look.
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