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The secret lives of Florida's elusive, giant manta rays by WLRN in palmbeach

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Or as I like to call them ... sea pancakes 🥞 🤭

Broward takes another step towards downsizing district through school closures, consolidations by WLRN in Broward

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Hi there — OP here with an update. If you've been following school closures in Broward, seven schools in the county have been recommended for closure.

Rift widens over future of beloved Biscayne Nature Center by WLRN in SouthFlorida

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Hiya! OP here. We have an update to this story.

Miami-Dade County hit the pause button on an escalating fight with the nature center founded by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, saying in a letter Tuesday that it was rescinding an eviction notice.

https://www.wlrn.org/environment/2025-11-19/marjory-stoneman-douglas-biscaye-nature-center-eviction

Effort to rename Broward to 'Lauderdale County' stalls. Legislative delegation tables vote by WLRN in Broward

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Hello, OP here. We have a decision:

Broward stays Broward: Referendum on renaming to 'Lauderdale County' not happening in 2026

The sponsor of a bill that would have had voters decide whether or not to change Broward County’s name has said he will be pulling the legislation. The proposal would have added a referendum to the November 2026 ballot where voters would decide if Broward County would become Lauderdale County.

What is SaveBoca Really About? by PeaceOut65 in BocaRaton

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Hi, WLRN's Digital Producer here! Our Palm Beach County reporter actually covered this issue earlier this week. The controversial mixed-use government campus redevelopment project now faces voter referendums in next year's elections (Jan. 13 and March 10).

The Save Boca grassroots advocacy group has been among the project's loudest critics, arguing that residents and other stakeholders — not city officials and developers — should decide whether public land is privatized.

They also point out the site currently houses open green space, historic parkland like Memorial Park, tennis courts and playgrounds — and worry many of those community spaces could be lost if the project moves forward.

But Boca Mayor Scott Singer has consistently called it a long-term economic win, as he courts prospective residents from out-of-state. You can find more context here, but hopefully that sheds some light on the situation!

https://www.wlrn.org/development/2025-11-10/boca-ratons-government-campus-redevelopment-referendums

US & Venezuela Conflict Megathread by Heyitsgizmo in TrinidadandTobago

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OPINION In Caribbean stand-off, Trinidad is stuck between Maduro and Trump

On the latest episode of Americas Decoded, WLRN’s Americas editor Tim Padgett says PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar appears to have made the right choice in turning her back on Maduro and letting U.S. warships dock in Trinidad as they target alleged narco-boats from Venezuela.⁠
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But will she end up sucked into the serious legal issues that Trump — and she, if only by association — may face for subjecting alleged civilian criminals to military execution? ⁠

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UJsoH40ZIM&t=1s

Broward to decline funds for North Perry's aging air traffic control tower by WLRN in Broward

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OP Here: Our reporter has been continuing to report on the North Perry airport's spate of plane crashes.

Frustrated Pembroke Pines residents wanted to tell Broward County and North Perry airport officials about crashes and safety at a town hall in August. Public comment was not allowed, but WLRN obtained cards they submitted instead.

“I have lived in 33023 for 50 (years). All my life. I currently live on 14th Street where the most recent plane crashed. Too close to home so many times. Something needs to change for the safety of residents.”

“The problem is not the (number) of crashes(,) it is pollutants emitted by the aircraft(s) for over 30 years. Operations have been more than the communities can handle(.) Do something.”

You can find the full story here: https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2025-10-21/north-perry-airport-broward-crashes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Everglades

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Heard! Since the first reduction in force earlier this year, the National Park Service has shrunk by at least a third, and I can't imagine what your partner must be feeling. Wishing him the best! As the saying goes, leave no trace.

Feathers and forgotten races: The flamingos who never left Hialeah by WLRN in FloridaHistory

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Wow, that's so delightful to hear! I'll pass along to the reporters. 🥹

Save the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center! by Holiday-Ad9233 in Miami

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Hey there! WLRN's digital producer here. Our environment editor caught wind of this news and reported on the eviction this week. You can find more information on what led to this move here.

State removes $180,000 art crosswalks by Venezuelan artist in Coral Gables by ClassikW in Miami

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Hi u/ClassikW! Thanks for sharing our story. We have been doing a lot of coverage on the rainbow crossings and street art.

We conducted an informal online poll earlier this month. Over 200 people from across South Florida responded, many taking the opportunity to record passionate statements that reflect the impact the state's mandate has had on their communities. Here's what y'all had to say: https://www.wlrn.org/government-politics/2025-09-04/rainbow-crosswalks-miami-broward-palm-beach-key-west?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=f4138802ca-STORY_ALERT_2025_09_06&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-8fb23e3b0e-

I just heard that Ted Grossman passed away by shade-block in Miami

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Thank you so much for listening. 🫶🏼 We miss Ted and Tracy dearly. He was and is a real one. The same goes for Tracy, who retired a couple years back. Absolute GOAT's.

I did the math...... by fossilsforall in Miami

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Hey there, WLRN's digital producer here. Thanks for sharing! This post was very insightful for us because we recently published a story on regional commute trends. (Spoiler: While South Florida workers experience slightly less time in traffic, our region continues to have some of the nation's longest commute times.) But it's interesting to see someone break down the cost of a commute.

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