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FBR: The tale of an insurance claim denied & the gap
A consumer fed up with the fact that insurance denied his claim over a burglary at a storage facility turned to the media for help. The insurance company said there was no proof of forcible entry. However, there was a large gap that a grown man could reach his entire arm through and pull out at least some items. The gap was wide enough to raise questions.
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FBR: Miami Beach Convention Center Overhaul
Two developers are presenting their preliminary plans for an upgraded Miami Beach Convention Center. Miami Beach residents & city leaders are hearing them out and reponding. Business journalist Karen Burkett-Rundlet reports. Air date: Friday, March 1, 2013
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LISTEN: President Obama visits South Florida
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, October 5, 2012
After Mitt Romney and Barack Obama took a crack at it in the first presidential debate, we look at the state of the economy in Florida. Has federal stimulus slowed or quickened Florida’s recovery? We hear from you on whether stimulus money has worked where you live. Plus: the latest trouble with voter registration and more pain for customers of Citizens Property Insurance. Our guests are the Miami Herald’s Doug Hanks, the South Florida Business Journal’s Brian Bandell, and Time Magazine correspondent Michael Grunwald.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, September 28, 2012
During our pledge drive, we highlight the work of reporters from the WLRN-Miami Herald newsroom. They give us the latest on Governor Rick Scott's voter purge efforts. How many non-citizens are actually registered to vote and voting? The November ballot will include several proposed amendments to the state constitution. Ashley Lopez and Sarah Gonzalez tell us about them. Plus: more evidence on allegations that Republican Congressman David Rivera funded a Democratic candidate's campaign. Our guests from WLRN also include Dan Grech, Sammy Mack, Kelley Mitchell and Kenny Malone.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, September 21, 2012
On today's show, new figures show incomes in the region have dropped, and Florida's unemployment figure of 8.8% remains unchanged. Has Governor Scott's economic policy made any difference? Meanwhile, Mitt Romney looks to recover from gaffes about the 47% made at a Boca Raton fundraiser. Both he and Obama spoke at Univision forums in Miami to appeal to Hispanic voters. Plus: after testimony by victims' families, will a state task force recommend changes to the Stand Your Ground law?
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, September 14, 2012
Governor Scott's voter purge results in 207 non-citizens being removed. Does this conclusion justify Republican concerns about voter fraud? In education news, Florida officials investigate the nation's largest online education company, K12, for using teachers who aren’t properly certified. Plus Miami officials agree on a new budget, but the Magic City finances remain a mess. On this show's panel: Kathleen McGrory of the Miami Herald, Trevor Aaronson of the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting and documentary filmmaker Alfred Spellman.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, September 7, 2012
The Democratic National Convention has concluded and one Floridian who featured prominently on the speaker's list, former Republican governor Charlie Crist. Noticeably absent at the podium was Florida's only statewide elected Democrat, Bill Nelson. We review the events in Charlotte and get your reactions to what was said and not said. Plus the abrupt departure of Miami City Ballet artistic director Edward Villela and the start of football season in South Florida. On the panel for this show, Dara Kam of the Palm Beach Post, Dan Christensen of BrowardBulldog.org and Don Van Natta of ESPN.
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State Lawmakers Expected to Vote on Open Carry in 2013
When state lawmakers return to Tallahassee next year they're expected to take up open carry laws again. Only seven other states ban the practice. WLRN Miami Herald Reporter Marva Hinton spoke to a legislator in favor of it and a South Florida sheriff who's not so sure about it.
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South Florida Democrats
South Florida delegates at the Democratic National Convention say the vision laid out by former President Clinton last evening draws a stark contrast between the two parties. Matt Laslo reports from Charlotte.
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Palm Beach County beachgoers concerned about strange sea water color
The worst of Tropical Storm Isaac may be long gone, but its impact is still being felt in parts of Palm Beach County. Clean-up and damage assessments continue after massive flooding in some of the western areas. But as reporter Christine DiMattei tells us, the after-effects of the storm have reached some of the county’s beaches.
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College Debt Scares Students Away
College debt may be scaring away students from taking out college loans. StateImpact Florida education reporter Sarah Gonzalez has more.
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Miami's at war with giant, gross African snails
State agriculture officials say they're on track to eradicate the giant African land snails that turned up in Miami Dade County last year. The snails are big and disgusting and they'll eat your house as well as your landscaping. We get more on the snail wars from WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Rick Stone.
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Edward Villella Leaves Miami City Ballet
Miami City Ballet director Edward Villella had been planning to step down in April – at the end of this season. But yesterday (Tuesday), he announced he is leaving the company he founded almost 3 decades ago – effective immediately. Villella and the executive board agreed to keep the terms of his spring retirement confidential. Insiders say the board was split about his future with the company. But many say he was forced out too soon. Alicia Zuckerman tells us more about the man who started a world-class ballet company in South Florida.
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Judge rules for immigrants' children in college tuition case
It's a big win for the U-S born children of undocumented immigrants... A federal judge in Miami has ruled they will not have to pay out-of-state tuition rates at state universities just because their parents aren't citizens. As WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Rick Stone tells us, the decision could be worth thousands of dollars a year to some students.
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Miami Dade Commissioner to present resolution for absentee voting changes
In the past few months, investigators have uncovered multiple absentee ballot fraud scandals in Miami Dade county. And local officials have been offering their own prescriptions for the problem. But WLRN Miami Herald reporter Ashley Lopez says Miami Dade County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa is proposing a resolution that would scale back use of absentee voting.
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Deadline looms for financial disclosure forms
Tonight is/Last night was the deadline for Florida’s elected leaders and government employees to file financial disclosure forms for 2011. Gina Jordan reports the forms were due two months ago, but many late filers are taking advantage of the grace period.
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No respite for some Palm Beach County areas flooded by TS Isaac
The flood waters left behind by Tropical Storm Isaac continue to recede in western Palm Beach County – and most of the relief crews dispatched to the worst-hit areas are pulling out. But in some neighborhoods, roads are still impassable and residents have been left with a huge mess. Last week, when Christine DiMattei tried to report on conditions in an equestrian community near Lion Country Safari, flood waters barred the way. But she eventually made it in:
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Fla. Delegates get Pampered in Charlotte
Florida delegates to the Democratic National Convention are in Charlotte. Matt Laslo is there and reports the delegation is being treated well because the state is so key to this election.
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Dems weathered registration losses well, prof says
One of Florida's leading political scientists is challenging the idea that Democratic voter registrations took a major hit during the 10 months that a restrictive voter law was in effect. He says the party has kept its statewide majority and has lost little competitive ground. More from WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Rick Stone.
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Students Start the Year Without Teacher
Many students across Florida are starting the school year without --- teachers. Education officials say the summer months just aren't enough time to fill every open position. StateImapct Florida reporter Sarah Gonzalez tells us schools in Florida still have hundreds of teacher vacancies.
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Miami City Ballet School Director Linda Villella Steps Down
An era is ending at Miami City Ballet. Founding director Edward Villella will step down at the end of this season. And his wife, Linda Villella is stepping down from her post at the helm of Miami City Ballet's school today (Friday August 31st). Arianna Prothero recently caught up with Linda at the ballet's studios on Miami Beach.
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Flash Mob Set For Saturday at Lincoln Road Mall
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, August 31, 2012
At the RNC, two South Floridians feature prominently. Former governor Jeb Bush talks up education policy -- and himself. But he insists there's no presidential run in his future. United States Senator Marco Rubio introduces Romney and blames Obama for making America like the rest of the world, instead of vice versa. We hear what issues from the convention resonated most with South Floridians. Also, WLRN's Christine DiMattei reports on the aftermath of Isaac in Palm Beach County, where standing water still has left some stranded in their homes. Host Phil Latzman talks with Time Magazine's Tim Padgett, the Miami Herald's Mary Ellen Klas and the Daily Business Review's David Lyons.
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Florida delegates ready to oust Obama
Mitt Romney is now officially the Republican Party’s presidential nominee. But as Gina Jordan reports, the Florida delegation to the Republican National Convention is talking less about Romney and more about making sure President Obama is not re-elected.
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Pigeon Love
To many, pigeons are just rats with wings. But in Hialeah the birds are loved – sexy, even. Raising and breeding pigeons to seduce one another is a popular Cuban tradition that's now legal in Hialeah. Christina Veiga tells us more.
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Once disgraced, Floridians hear their state is key to election
Florida's delegation to the Republican National Convention may have felt a little better about itself as the three-day event wound down on Thursday. As Rick Stone reports, it began the convention in the R-N-C version of Siberia.
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Chris Christie and Newt Gingrich address Florida delegates
Two well known politicians addressed Florida delegates on the last day of the Republican National Convention. Gina Jordan reports.
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Judge will permanently strike out voter registration restrictions in new voting law
A federal judge has announced a move to permanently block the state’s voter registration restrictions. This follows a temporary block a few months ago. Federal Judge Robert L. Hinkle announced he was siding with a coalition of voting rights groups. However, WRLN Miami Herald reporter Ashley Lopez says advocates are worried the law already did some damage to registration numbers.
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Former ambassador remembers 2000 Florida recount
Former U.S. Ambassador John Bolton addressed Florida’s delegation to the Republican National Convention this Thursday. Gina Jordan reports he asked delegates to help avoid a repeat of what happened during the 2000 election.
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