Opponents of the Everglades detention site, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," are claiming victory after a federal judge ordered the facility to begin shutting down. WUSF's Steve Newborn reports environmentalists are gearing up to fight an appeal.
Meanwhile, it appears more migrants are self-deporting. And it seems the reason isn’t fear of lockup but racism. We get that story from WLRN’s Tim Padgett reports.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is using an emergency rule to classify concentrated 7-OH as a Schedule I controlled substance in Florida. The move comes as the federal drug enforcement administration is pursuing a national ban. Tristan Wood spoke to researchers and industry representatives about what 7-0H is and why some officials want to ban it.
Pregnant Floridians are some of the most vulnerable to the extreme heat we've been experiencing this summer. Experts say human-induced climate change is increasing the number of days pregnant women are at risk from the heat. WUSF’s Jessica Meszaros – in conjunction with Climate Central – tells us what they can do to protect themselves and their babies.
A small-town newspaper owner and publisher is featured in the latest Deeper Dive with Dara (DARE-uh) Kam (cam) podcast. Michel Kelly runs The Herald-Advocate in the rural central Florida town of Wauchula. It’s been the pulse of the community for decades. Kelly shares what it’s like to live and work in a tight-knit town where everyone knows your name—and your business. He offers a look at the joys and struggles of small-town journalism. He discusses why print newspapers still matter and how they can adapt to survive in an increasingly online world. Here’s an excerpt.
That was Michael Kelly, owner and publisher of The Herald-Advocate, in an excerpt from the Deeper Dive with Dara Kam Podcast, a product of The News Service of Florida. Hear the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
Family friends and community members honored late House Speaker and FSU President John Thrasher during a recent memorial service. During his celebration of life Thrasher was remembered for his legislative skills – and his character. Margie Menzel reports.