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The Florida RoundupFlorida heatwave, investigation into Brightline deaths, and weekly news briefingThis week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about what’s causing record-breaking heat in parts of the state with meteorologist Megan Borowski (01:40) and how extreme heat can affect your health with Dr. Cheryl Holder (08:04). Plus, a new investigation from WLRN and the Miami Herald looks into why Brightline is the deadliest passenger train in the nation, with WLRN reporter Joshua Ceballos and Aaron Leibowitz, reporter for the Miami Herald (20:00). And later, we bring you news from across the state including a look into why some mobile homeowners are being priced out (37:36), the standoff between the state and the city of...
2025-08-0149 min
The South Florida Roundup'Dehumanizing' conditions at immigrant detention facilities, DeSantis' DOGE threats and WLRN's 'History We Call Home' seriesOn The South Florida Roundup, we examined a scathing new study that calls conditions in South Florida’s migrant detention centers “dehumanizing” — and getting worse as the Trump administration keeps filling them up [01:09]. We also spoke with the mayor of Broward County, whose budget is being targeted by Governor Ron DeSantis’ state version of DOGE [20:04]. And our WLRN reporters mark the centennial anniversaries of South Florida’s cities — and their rich stories, from Pearl City to Al Capone [35:27].
2025-07-2550 min
The South Florida Roundup'Dehumanizing' conditions at immigrant detention facilities, DeSantis' DOGE threats and WLRN's 'History We Call Home' seriesOn The South Florida Roundup, we examined a scathing new study that calls conditions in South Florida’s migrant detention centers “dehumanizing” — and getting worse as the Trump administration keeps filling them up [01:09]. We also spoke with the mayor of Broward County, whose budget is being targeted by Governor Ron DeSantis’ state version of DOGE [20:04]. And our WLRN reporters mark the centennial anniversaries of South Florida’s cities — and their rich stories, from Pearl City to Al Capone [35:27].
2025-07-2554 minThe Florida RoundupLive from Key West: Sustainability, affordability and healthcareThis week on The Florida Roundup, we went to Key West for a special show with a live studio audience. First, we spoke with former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (00:52). Then, we were joined by WLRN’s environment editor Jenny Staletovich to talk about warming ocean waters and coral reef restoration (21:28). And later, we heard from Julia Cooper, WLRN's reporter covering the Florida Keys (38:32).
2024-08-0949 min
The Florida RoundupFinding Florida teachers in new WLRN series "Role Call'This week on The Florida Roundup, we're joined by reporter Yvonne zum Tobel to discuss the WLRN series Role Call. The series looks into how Florida universities and school districts are incentivizing college students to become teachers in the highest-need areas.
2024-05-3149 minThe South Florida RoundupMiami judge postpones Trump trial, a farewell to WLRN's Kate Payne and Panama's president-elect's plansOn The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the controversy surrounding Aileen Cannon, the Miami-raised federal judge who’s facing a storm of criticism over her handling of former President Donald Trump’s classified documents trial (01:02). We also said farewell to WLRN's education reporter Kate Payne — but not before she weighed in on some critical issues (18:43). And we discussed Panama’s president-elect, José Raúl Mulino, who wants to shut down a route so many migrants use to get here (34:30).
2024-05-1054 minThe South Florida RoundupMiami judge postpones Trump trial, a farewell to WLRN's Kate Payne and Panama's president-elect's plansOn The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the controversy surrounding Aileen Cannon, the Miami-raised federal judge who’s facing a storm of criticism over her handling of former President Donald Trump’s classified documents trial (01:02). We also said farewell to WLRN's education reporter Kate Payne — but not before she weighed in on some critical issues (18:43). And we discussed Panama’s president-elect, José Raúl Mulino, who wants to shut down a route so many migrants use to get here (34:30).
2024-05-1050 min
SundialPulling the curtain behind WLRN's new podcast 'Bright Lit Place'We listen to the part of the first episode of Bright Lit Place, a new WLRN podcast distributed by the NPR Network. It was reported by WLRN's environment editor Jenny Staletovich. We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from Jenny and Patrick Farrell, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who worked on the project.
2023-11-2749 min
WLRN NewscastsWLRN's Detention by Design: Episode 4, edited for lengthEpisode 4 of WLRN's Detention by Design podcast, edited for length. Prepared for contest entry.
2023-02-2040 minWLRN Newscasts904 Senate's 'constitutional carry' bill moves includes school safety requirements904 Senate's 'constitutional carry' bill moves includes school safety requirements by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1301 minWLRN Newscasts930 Miami native Frank Mora is the new U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States930 Miami native Frank Mora is the new U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1304 minWLRN Newscasts845 Father of student killed at MSD talks about what's next for safety commission845 Father of student killed at MSD talks about what's next for safety commission by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1304 minWLRN Newscasts831 Flowers for Valentine's Day go through customs inspection before retail shops831 Flowers for Valentine's Day go through customs inspection before retail shops by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1301 minWLRN Newscasts804 Little Haiti Cultural Center hit with 'unsafe structures' violations804 Little Haiti Cultural Center hit with 'unsafe structures' violations by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1302 minWLRN Newscasts745 Miami native Frank Mora is the new U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States745 Miami native Frank Mora is the new U.S. ambassador to the Organization of American States by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1304 minWLRN Newscasts731 Key West family rescues relative after being stranded in the ocean for hours731 Key West family rescues relative after being stranded in the ocean for hours by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1301 minWLRN Newscasts704 Senate's 'constitutional carry' bill moves includes school safety requirements704 Senate's 'constitutional carry' bill moves includes school safety requirements by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1302 minWLRN Newscasts645 Father of student killed at MSD talks about what's next for safety commission645 Father of student killed at MSD talks about what's next for safety commission by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1304 minWLRN Newscasts631 Flowers for Valentine's Day go through customs inspection before retail shops631 Flowers for Valentine's Day go through customs inspection before retail shops by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1301 minWLRN Newscasts604 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units respond to fire in Doral604 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units respond to fire in Doral by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1302 minWLRN Newscasts6:30pm MDCPS recognized 7 celebrated graduates of the school system into their Alumni Hall of Fame6:30pm MDCPS recognized 7 celebrated graduates of the school system into their Alumni Hall of Fame by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1103 minWLRN Newscasts5:44p Some Florida gun owners say they feel betrayed by the state’s Republican majority.5:44p Some Florida gun owners say they feel betrayed by the state’s Republican majority. by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1004 minWLRN Newscasts5:32p Joe Biden is welcoming Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the White House5:32p Joe Biden is welcoming Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the White House by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1000 minWLRN Newscasts5:04p A new report estimates a billion dollars in agricultural losses after Hurricane Ian5:04p A new report estimates a billion dollars in agricultural losses after Hurricane Ian by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1001 minWLRN Newscasts4:44p Chef Michael Schwartz influenced and mentored the next generation of local tastemakers4:44p Chef Michael Schwartz influenced and mentored the next generation of local tastemakers by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1004 minWLRN Newscasts4:32p South Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo chosen as leader for Senate Democrats4:32p South Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo chosen as leader for Senate Democrats by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1001 minWLRN Newscasts4:04p State lawmakers gave final approval for Unauthorized Alien Transport Program4:04p State lawmakers gave final approval for Unauthorized Alien Transport Program by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1001 minWLRN Newscasts904 The Pembroke Pines police department is mourning the loss of one of its own904 The Pembroke Pines police department is mourning the loss of one of its own by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1001 minWLRN Newscasts1104 Boca Raton’s Living Room Theatre closed yesterday1104 Boca Raton’s Living Room Theatre closed yesterday by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1001 minWLRN Newscasts1004 Final day of Severe Weather Awareness Week1004 Final day of Severe Weather Awareness Week by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1001 minWLRN Newscasts930 Some Florida gun owners say they feel betrayed by the state’s Republican majority930 Some Florida gun owners say they feel betrayed by the state’s Republican majority by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1004 minWLRN Newscasts930 Some Florida gun owners say they feel betrayed by the state’s Republican majority930 Some Florida gun owners say they feel betrayed by the state’s Republican majority by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1004 minWLRN Newscasts845 Michael Schwartz opened what you might call 'Miami’s original gastropub' more than 15 years ago845 Michael Schwartz opened what you might call 'Miami’s original gastropub' more than 15 years ago by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1004 minWLRN Newscasts831 FL House approved bill allowing governor to name the board of Walt Disney World's district831 FL House approved bill allowing governor to name the board of Walt Disney World's district by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1001 minWLRN Newscasts804 Report shows Hurricane Ian has caused $1 billion dollar hit to Florida's agriculture industry804 Report shows Hurricane Ian has caused $1 billion dollar hit to Florida's agriculture industry by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1002 minWLRN Newscasts745 Some Florida gun owners say they feel betrayed by the state’s Republican majority745 Some Florida gun owners say they feel betrayed by the state’s Republican majority by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1004 minWLRN Newscasts731 Boca Raton’s Living Room Theatre closed yesterday731 Boca Raton’s Living Room Theatre closed yesterday by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1001 minWLRN Newscasts704 Nicaragua released more than 220 political prisoners yesterday704 Nicaragua released more than 220 political prisoners yesterday by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1002 minWLRN Newscasts645 Michael Schwartz opened what you might call 'Miami’s original gastropub' more than 15 years ago645 Michael Schwartz opened what you might call 'Miami’s original gastropub' more than 15 years ago by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1004 minWLRN Newscasts631 Florida backed down from making student athletes answer questions about menstrual histories631 Florida backed down from making student athletes answer questions about menstrual histories by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1001 minWLRN Newscasts604 The Pembroke Pines police department is mourning the loss of one of its own today604 The Pembroke Pines police department is mourning the loss of one of its own today by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1002 minWLRN Newscasts6:30pm: Proposed Bill Would Make Hate Crimes a Felony6:30pm: Proposed Bill Would Make Hate Crimes a Felony by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-1003 minWLRN Newscasts5:44pm: A Sarasota Mom Makes the Case for a School Library Book5:44pm: A Sarasota Mom Makes the Case for a School Library Book by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0904 minWLRN Newscasts5:32pm: Sale of Magic City Casino Approved5:32pm: Sale of Magic City Casino Approved by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0901 minWLRN Newscasts5:04pm: Doral City Council Wants to Eliminate Lifetime Pensions5:04pm: Doral City Council Wants to Eliminate Lifetime Pensions by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0901 minWLRN Newscasts4:44pm: Emergency Meeting for Student Athletic Forms4:44pm: Emergency Meeting for Student Athletic Forms by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0904 minWLRN Newscasts4:32pm: Proposed Legislation Lowers Homestead Property Tax Value4:32pm: Proposed Legislation Lowers Homestead Property Tax Value by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0900 minWLRN Newscasts4:04pm: More Than Two Dozen Haitian Migrants Found in Waters Near Keys4:04pm: More Than Two Dozen Haitian Migrants Found in Waters Near Keys by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0901 minWLRN Newscasts1104 Authoritarian Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega released more than 220 political prisoners1104 Authoritarian Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega released more than 220 political prisoners by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0901 minWLRN Newscasts1004 Day 4 of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida and today's topic is hurricanes and floods1004 Day 4 of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Florida and today's topic is hurricanes and floods by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0901 minWLRN Newscasts930 Our sister station brings us this audio postcard from a mom who says her daughter loves to read930 Our sister station brings us this audio postcard from a mom who says her daughter loves to read by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0904 minWLRN Newscasts904 FL House to take a proposal that would overhaul Walt Disney Company's special taxing district904 FL House to take a proposal that would overhaul Walt Disney Company's special taxing district by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0901 minWLRN Newscasts845 FL organization over high school sports considers removing menstrual history questions from form845 FL organization over high school sports considers removing menstrual history questions from form by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0904 minWLRN Newscasts831 Florida lawmakers are taking another stab at repealing the state’s auto insurance system831 Florida lawmakers are taking another stab at repealing the state’s auto insurance system by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0901 minWLRN Newscasts804 A law school in South Florida has been renamed after a civil rights attorney804 A law school in South Florida has been renamed after a civil rights attorney by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0902 minWLRN Newscasts745 Our sister station brings us this audio postcard from a mom who says her daughter loves to read745 Our sister station brings us this audio postcard from a mom who says her daughter loves to read by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0904 minWLRN Newscasts731 Bill would create a 50-million-dollar Emergency Bridge Loan Program to help local governments731 Bill would create a 50-million-dollar Emergency Bridge Loan Program to help local governments by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0901 minWLRN Newscasts704 Miami-Dade County broke ground on a 600-million-dollar expansion of treatment plant704 Miami-Dade County broke ground on a 600-million-dollar expansion of treatment plant by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0902 minWLRN Newscasts645 FL organization over high school sports considers removing menstrual history questions from form645 FL organization over high school sports considers removing menstrual history questions from form by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0904 minWLRN Newscasts631 Miami-Dade commission voted earlier this week to end that state of emergency on March 1st631 Miami-Dade commission voted earlier this week to end that state of emergency on March 1st by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0901 minWLRN Newscasts604 Two people are dead after the SUV they were in was struck by a Brightline train in Delray Beach604 Two people are dead after the SUV they were in was struck by a Brightline train in Delray Beach by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0902 minWLRN Newscasts5:32pm: Miami Officials Consider Whether they Should Preserve 7,000 Year-Old-Site5:32pm: Miami Officials Consider Whether they Should Preserve 7,000 Year-Old-Site by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0800 minWLRN Newscasts5:04pm: Broward College's New Program Offers Courses Over Trials5:04pm: Broward College's New Program Offers Courses Over Trials by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0801 minWLRN Newscasts4:44pm: Miami-Dade Students Watch Special Matinee of Anna in the Tropics4:44pm: Miami-Dade Students Watch Special Matinee of Anna in the Tropics by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0804 minWLRN Newscasts4:32pm: Doral's Elected Official Pension Fund Under Review4:32pm: Doral's Elected Official Pension Fund Under Review by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0800 minWLRN Newscasts4:04pm: Miami-Dade Officials Deciding Whether to Preserve Archaeological Site4:04pm: Miami-Dade Officials Deciding Whether to Preserve Archaeological Site by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0801 minWLRN Newscasts1104 The man who made a fortune singing Margaritaville is thrilling locals in Key West this week1104 The man who made a fortune singing Margaritaville is thrilling locals in Key West this week by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0801 minWLRN Newscasts1004 Proposal would allow Floridians to carry concealed firearms without licenses1004 Proposal would allow Floridians to carry concealed firearms without licenses by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0801 minWLRN Newscasts930 Miami-Dade commissioners voted against backing a proposed buffer zone to protect the Everglades930 Miami-Dade commissioners voted against backing a proposed buffer zone to protect the Everglades by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0804 minWLRN Newscasts904 Palm Beach County's legislative delegation unanimously voted for a bill recently904 Palm Beach County's legislative delegation unanimously voted for a bill recently by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0801 minWLRN Newscasts845 High Schoolers in Miami-Dade can see performances of Anna in the Tropics845 High Schoolers in Miami-Dade can see performances of Anna in the Tropics by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0804 minWLRN Newscasts831 Proposal would allow Floridians to carry concealed firearms without licenses831 Proposal would allow Floridians to carry concealed firearms without licenses by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0801 minWLRN Newscasts804 The Broward County Public School district has new leadership as of this week804 The Broward County Public School district has new leadership as of this week by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0802 minWLRN Newscasts745 Miami-Dade commissioners voted against backing a proposed buffer zone to protect the Everglades745 Miami-Dade commissioners voted against backing a proposed buffer zone to protect the Everglades by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0804 minWLRN Newscasts731 The man who made a fortune singing Margaritaville is thrilling locals in Key West this week731 The man who made a fortune singing Margaritaville is thrilling locals in Key West this week by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0801 minWLRN Newscasts704 Palm Beach County's legislative delegation unanimously voted for a bill recently704 Palm Beach County's legislative delegation unanimously voted for a bill recently by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0802 minWLRN NewscastsMurrow awards 2022 - overall excellence - WLRN NewsWLRN News’ reporting last year changed policy, resulted in unjust charges being dropped and revealed little-known histories. We covered censorship in Florida public schools, a new surge of Haitian and Cuban migrants arriving by boat and the worst housing affordability crisis in the country. And, of course, we covered the big national and international news — elections, hurricanes, the rollback of abortion rights, the World Cup — but with the sense of place WLRN News is known for.
2023-02-0740 minWLRN NewscastsMurrow Awards 2022 - continuing coverage - WLRN NewsThroughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Florida has emerged as ground zero of a problem that has gripped the entire nation: The rise of housing costs. WLRN's Daniel Rivero produced a body of reporting that draws from deep personal stories, holds government officials accountable and highlights solutions. Rivero's reporting also explores how the 2021 condo tower collapse in Surfside, which left 98 dead, has complicated the issue locally.
This is a compilation of Rivero's work, prepared for a Murrow Awards entry.
2023-02-0728 minWLRN NewscastsMurrow Awards 2022 - hard news - WLRN NewsWhen Caleb Freestone signed up to speak in favor of sex education at a Miami-Dade County School Board meeting last July, he didn’t expect to spend the night in jail. During that meeting, conservative activists accused Freestone of being “antifa” — and also pressured the board to toss out its sex ed curriculum. WLRN’s Kate Payne examines the arrest: Were Freestone’s rights violated? What about potential chilling effects on free speech? Later, the charges against him were dropped.
This is a compilation of Payne's reporting, prepared for an entry in the Murrow Awards.
2023-02-0708 minWLRN NewscastsMurrow Awards 2022 - WLRN News - Excellence in Diversity, Equity and InclusionA compilation of WLRN education reporter Kate Payne's reporting in 2022 about efforts to restrict classroom discussions on race and LGBTQ issues, and the agenda's effects on teachers and students. Prepared for entry to the Murrow Awards.
2023-02-0721 minWLRN NewscastsFABJ awards 2022 - WLRN News - Reporter Daniel Rivero highlight reelA 15-minute highlight reel of WLRN News reporter Daniel Rivero's 2022 body of work, for an FABJ awards entry.
2023-02-0515 minWLRN NewscastsFABJ awards 2022 - WLRN News - overall excellence (15-minute highlight reel)A 15-minute reel featuring highlights of WLRN News' 2022 body of work, as an entry for the overall excellence radio station category for the FABJ awards.
2023-02-0514 minWLRN NewscastsFABJ awards 2022 - WLRN News - Producer - Alyssa Ramos highlight reelA 15-minute highlight reel of WLRN News producer Alyssa Ramos' 2022 body of work, for an entry in the FABJ awards.
2023-02-0515 minWLRN NewscastsFABJ awards 2022 - WLRN News - Politics/Government/Elections Reporting-StationA 30-minute highlight reel WLRN News staff coverage of the 2022 primary and general elections, prepared for an FABJ awards submission.
2023-02-0430 minWLRN Newscasts645 Live edition of the WLRN podcast Detention by Design that spoke about Haitian and Cuban migrants645 Live edition of the WLRN podcast Detention by Design that spoke about Haitian and Cuban migrants by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0204 minWLRN Newscasts845 WLRN completes six months of leadership transition845 WLRN completes six months of leadership transition by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0104 minWLRN Newscasts645 WLRN completes six months of leadership transition645 WLRN completes six months of leadership transition by WLRN Public Media
2023-02-0104 minWLRN Newscasts4:44pm: WLRN’s Environment Editor Discusses her Experience Reporting on Pythons4:44pm: WLRN’s Environment Editor Discusses her Experience Reporting on Pythons by WLRN Public Media
2023-01-1204 minWLRN Newscasts845 WLRN’s Environment Editor discusses her experience reporting on Pythons in Florida845 WLRN’s Environment Editor discusses her experience reporting on Pythons in Florida by WLRN Public Media
2023-01-1204 minWLRN Newscasts645 WLRN’s Environment Editor discusses her experience reporting on Pythons in Florida645 WLRN’s Environment Editor discusses her experience reporting on Pythons in Florida by WLRN Public Media
2023-01-1204 min
The Sunshine EconomyHow a banker, baker and cleaner survived, then thrived during the pandemic, and new challenges they faceWLRN has been following three businesses for more than a year as the regional economy recovers from COVID-19.
2022-04-1149 minThe Sunshine EconomyHow two bills would rewrite the relationship between businesses and local governments in FloridaThe latest Tallahassee Takeover podcast from WLRN News explores the building friction over business and local rules. The battle over booze in Miami Beach may be its first test.
2022-03-0127 min
Latin America ReportTrump SuperPAC: President Confronts LatAm Dictators; Sanders 'Underwater' In FloridaSince taking office, President Trump has worked to gain more Latino support in Florida by casting his rival Democrats as socialists – like the regimes in Cuba and Venezuela. Last week, WLRN talked to the Democratic SuperPAC Priorities U.S.A. about the Trump's strategy. They claim it’s the President who resembles Latin American dictators.
2020-03-0204 minLatin America ReportLawsuit Confronts Venezuelan Witch-Hunt Campaigns – And Social Media SitesTwo years ago, Levin de Grazia told WLRN he was the victim of a malicious online defamation campaign.
2019-11-1204 min
WLRN PresentsThere Goes The Neighborhood: Miami—Part 3Life and loss in Little Haiti, where residents find themselves in the path of a land rush. WLRN and WNYC Studios present the final episode of a three-part series on climate gentrification.
2019-11-0828 minWLRN PresentsThere Goes The Neighborhood: Miami - Part 2 (From The Stakes)The fear of mass displacement isn’t paranoia for black people in Liberty City. It’s family history. WLRN and WYNC studios present the second episode of a three part series on climate gentrification.
2019-11-0625 minWLRN PresentsThere Goes the Neighborhood: Miami—Part 1 (from The Stakes)The sea level is rising--and so is the rent. WLRN and WYNC studios present the first episode of a three part series on climate gentrification.
2019-11-0527 minWLRN PresentsHow Miami-Dade's Mental Health Program Steers People To Treatment, Not JailIn collaboration with 70 Million, a national podcast that examines criminal justice reforms around the country, WLRN looked at the mechanisms of Miami-Dade County's Criminal Mental Health Project.
2019-03-1431 min
Remix The News: The Saga of Sun Life Stadium3/6/13 - Lobbyist Ron Book to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and TaxOn January 14th, 2013 the Miami Dolphins announced a controversial plan to completely renovate Sun Life Stadium. The proposed renovations to the 25-year-old facility included expanded seating, a canopy to cover fans and new high-def video screens. The Miami Dolphins promised to privately finance at least half of the cost. The remaining funding would come from a $3 million-per-year tax rebate for the Dolphins and a 1% increase to the Miami-Dade County hotel bed tax.
WLRN-Miami Herald News has cut down hours of mostly boring commission meetings, committee debates and press conferences into a set of key moments from major players in the...
2013-03-2502 min
Remix The News: The Saga of Sun Life Stadium1/17/13 - Renovations Opponent Norman Braman in Interview with WLRN[Photo by Joe Rimkus/Miami Herald]
Norman Braman: Billionaire auto-magnate and former owner of Philadelphia Eagles. Led the failed effort to stop taxpayer money from going to Marlins Park. Led the successful charge to recall former Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez (a Marlins Park supporter). Has promised to spend his own money to help defeat the Sun Life Stadium deal. Reiterates, in an interview with WLRN-Miami Herald News, what will become the slogan of opposition.
2013-03-2504 min