Audio reports from WLRN Miami Herald News
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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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Unusual weather could continue to plague South Fla.
South Florida natives know all too well - this is NOT normal summer weather. The last few weeks have flirted with or broken records for high temperatures and intense rain. More all-time record highs and serious storms could be on the way. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more on why it's so hot, and what you can do to stay cool.
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Local lawmakers return from Haiti trip
A delegation of five Miami-area U. S. representatives returned Monday night from a day trip to Haiti saying they couldn't imagine a better trip to a country they consider a part of South Florida. Reporter Rick Stone was there as the local lawmakers returned from their bipartisan mission.
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Dengue fever is on the rise
Dengue fever is on the rise in Mexico and part of the Americas. Southern-cone countries like Brazil and Argentina have reported record number of cases this year and dozens of people have died. In South Florida, that has many wondering what the risk may be in the U.S. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look.
Listen now - 06222009
Members of S. Fla.'s congressional delegation travel to Haiti
Five members of South Florida's congressional delegation have traveled to Haiti to discuss foreign aid, hurricane preparation, immigration and security issues with the Haitian President and Prime Minister. Before they departed, WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman spoke with two of the five about the importance of their mission.
Listen now - 06192009
Miami-Dade schools improve state grades
It takes a lot to turn a failing school around; motivation, community involvement, support from the state and new ways of teaching. In Miami-Dade County several schools are seeing the fruits of that labor, with Thursday's release of this year's school grades. Some schools even leaped from worst-to-first in just one year. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story.
Listen now - 06192009
Feds aim to clamp down on Medicare schemes
Local home health agencies and medical equipment providers are in the cross-hairs of a new state investigation into Medicaid fraud. Reporter Rick Stone has more.
Listen now - 06192009
Court ruling to help condo associations go after owners who don't pay fees
A recent South Florida court ruling is helping financially distressed condo and homeowners associations go after owners who don't pay fees. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look.
Listen now - 06192009
Friday Business Report | What renters need to know about foreclosure
South Florida has one of the top ten rates of foreclosure in country right now - so it's no surprise that many renters are being caught unaware. One real estate lawyer who almost got evicted shares his story, and tips on what every renter should know before moving into a place.
Listen now - 06182009
Group seeks to halt deportation of parents
A local nonprofit has re-filed a lawsuit on behalf of more than 100 children of immigrants. It's an effort to keep their families together and prevent more of their parents from being deported. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story.
Listen now - 06172009
black fraternities, Big Brothers Big Sisters join forces to help boys with absent fathers
Three of the country's largest black fraternities are joining forces with Big Brothers Big Sisters to help boys with absent fathers succeed. The announcement comes as the mentoring program gathers for its national conference in Miami this week. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming reports.
Listen now - 06162009
Study: Miami luxury condos units filling up
Somewhere along the line, downtown Miami garnered a reputation as a condo wasteland where hundreds of luxury units stand empty. But a new study shows that couldn't be further from the truth. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Chris DiMattei with more.
Listen now - 06162009
Officials try to fill hole in Broward county budget
Broward leaders tackle the prickly question of increased taxes or decreased services, during an important budget meeting Tuesday June 16, to fill a $109M hole in the county budget. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman has more.
Listen now - 06122009
New program give students with childhood diseases second chance to achieve academically
Children who have overcome the challenges of the most devastating childhood diseases such as cancer, sickle cell disease, or HIV often fall behind their peers in the classroom. But a new program is giving these children a second chance to achieve academically. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look:
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