The Florida Roundup

Does The Governor Deserve Credit For The Economy?

Elaine Chen — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

On The Florida Roundup, we take a special look at the economy.

Employment, tourism and real estate numbers suggest a recovery. We’ll examine whether Gov. Rick Scott’s “it’s working” motto is actually working -- for him.

The 7 Things To Know About Florida's Legislative Session

Elaine Chen — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:38:27 +0000

So many issues made the headlines during the state's 60-day legislative session. But if you haven't been following the ins-and-outs of Tallahassee, we have you covered. Here are the 7 main events from Florida’s recently concluded legislative session.

Winners And Losers From Florida's Legislative Session

Elaine Chen — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Join us for The Florida Roundup today at noon for a special look back at the 2013 state legislative session and a follow-up with participants from our WLRN-Miami Herald Town Hall in February.

Join The Florida Roundup Live Chat At Noon On WLRN

Elaine Chen — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

The Week's Top Florida News: Dolphins And Diplomas

Elaine Chen — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Join us Friday at noon on 91.3 FM WLRN for an hour's discussion on the week's headlines, including:

Legislation on health care, ethics, elections and education dominate the final days of the current session in Tallahassee.

Florida Roundup: Gun Control, Medicaid, Venezuela

Elaine Chen — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Join us for an hour of conversation about the week's news on The Florida Roundup, live at noon on WLRN:

Top News This Week In South Florida: Dolphins Referendum, Venezuelan Election And Medicaid

Elaine Chen — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Join us for an hour of conversation about the week's news on The Florida Roundup, live at noon on WLRN. Here's what we're watching:

What You Should Know From This Week's South Florida News: Yoani Sanchez, Miami Dolphins

Elaine Chen — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Join us for an hour of conversation about the week's news on The Florida Roundup, live at noon today on 91.3FM WLRN:

What You Should Know From This Week's South Florida News: Dueling Governors And Dolphins Stadium

Elaine Chen — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

On The Florida Roundup, here are some of the items on our rundown:

Medicaid Expansion, Dolphins Stadium: What You Should Know From This Week's News

Elaine Chen — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Join us for a conversation about the week's news on The Florida Roundup, live at noon, for an all-staff show during the pledge drive.

A New Pope And Allied Veterans: What You Should Know From This Week's News

Elaine Chen — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

On the week's The Florida Roundup:

Live Chat: What You Should Know From This Week In South Florida

Elaine Chen — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On The Florida Roundup, here are some the events that caught our attention:

Why Florida's Stand Your Ground Law Isn't Budging

Elaine Chen — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On The Florida Roundup, here's what we're talking about from this week's news:

Is Gov. Rick Scott Headed Toward Sequestration From State GOP? Join The Conversation

Elaine Chen — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup, we have on the slate:

The State Of Florida's Union: Thirsty Marco Rubio And Spanish As A Second Language

Elaine Chen — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup, we take a look at the week in news in our region and state:

As President Obama addressed the Congress and the nation, how is the state of Florida’s union? From voting and gun rights to climate change, we take a look at what resonated here from the President’s speech.

Veteran Tallahassee Lobbyist Says His Profession Gets A Bad Rap

Elaine Chen — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:00:58 +0000

The job of lobbyists is to improve the image of their clients. But lobbyists themselves could use some PR.

Carl Adams, who was a Tallahassee lobbyist for 35 years and founded the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists, thinks that the system - campaign finance laws and the prohibition on private deliberation - is flawed, not the people.

We asked Adams why his profession is so maligned.

How The Dolphins Stadium Won State GOP Votes

Elaine Chen — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup: The Dolphins jump the first hurdles in their quest for public money to upgrade Sun Life Stadium.

Rising tides on your street - how sea level rise could cost our region millions.

Why An FBI Investigation Probably Won't Stop Immigration Reform

Elaine Chen — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup: New immigration reform proposals are put on the table in Washington. How could a path to citizenship be traveled in immigrant-rich South Florida? Plus we get the latest update on the FBI raid of a West Palm Beach eye doctor with connections with U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a sponsor of a bipartisan immigration reform plan.

Texting While Driving And Other Sins Of Florida's Drivers

Elaine Chen — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Florida is one of only 11 states that does not prohibit texting while driving. Though state legislators have already introduced 3 texting ban bills for the upcoming session, similar bills have failed in the past several years.

Is Florida Driving Us Crazy?

Elaine Chen — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup: From immigration reform to gay rights, we’ll discuss how the president’s inauguration speech resonated here.

Should Public Money Fund Sun Life Stadium Upgrades?

Elaine Chen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:18:34 +0000

Marlins are no help for Dolphins. The proposal by the Miami Dolphins to fund approximately $400 million in stadium renovations through county hotel taxes and state general funds is not getting a warm reception. And it’s probably not because of reports by economists showing that events like the Super Bowl don’t contribute significantly to the host communities.

Miami Dolphins Fishing For A Stadium Renovation

Elaine Chen — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup: The Miami Dolphins ask the public to go halfsies with them in a $400 million proposition to improve the Sun Life Stadium. But is hosting a Super Bowl really worth it? A skeptical public might be tougher to persuade after the Marlins ballpark deal.

We take your calls on whether public money fund the stadium facelift.

Anniversary Of The Earthquake In Haiti And Spotlight On Poet Richard Blanco

Elaine Chen — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On The Florida Roundup: Saturday marks the third anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. How has it affected us in South Florida, home to the nation’s largest Haitian diaspora? We take your calls on what you have seen in Haiti and what responsibility we have to this country less than 700 miles away. Why has development been so slow after so many promises?

Happening Tonight: Help Us Make Tallahassee Accountable At Session 2013 Town Hall

Elaine Chen — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:42:53 +0000

Tallahassee may be hundreds of miles away, but WLRN a

How The Fiscal Cliff Deal Will Impact South Florida And Broward vs. Lauderdale

Elaine Chen — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup: 2013 begins with the fiscal cliff averted, despite U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s vote against the agreement. We find out whether Florida's fragile economy can "hang on" when many decisions have been kicked down the road.

What's A Better Name: Broward Or Lauderdale?

Elaine Chen and Stefania Ferro — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:30:00 +0000

Broward Commissioner Chip LaMarca wants to transform Broward County by changing its name. LaMarca says many outside Florida don't recognize "Broward" and associate Fort Lauderdale with fun in the sun. He plans to propose the name Lauderdale County, an idea that will be debated next week in a function hosted by the Tower Forum, a Broward (soon to be Lauderdale?) non-profit business organization. Miami-Dade changed its name in 1997.

How South Florida Will Remember 2012

Elaine Chen — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

We were once again in the center of the political universe, but perhaps for all the wrong reasons as the state that can't vote straight. It was also the year that the death of a black teen from Miami Gardens named Trayvon Martin made us reassess race relations, and the right to stand your ground.

Gun Control Debate: Is Florida "The Gunshine State"?

Elaine Chen — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup: The tragedy in Connecticut hits home in what some people call “The Gunshine State,”as Florida has over a million concealed weapons permits, the most in the country. Do you feel safer? We hear your reaction to Florida’s milestone. And will gun control be on the agenda in Tallahassee?

How Florida Fails To Prepare Students For College

Elaine Chen — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup: Florida has its new Education Commissioner, former Indiana Superintendent Tony Bennett. We’ll learn why Jeb Bush fans are thrilled and the teachers unions are not. NPR’s StateImpact Florida reporter Sarah Gonzalez will tell us why many of Florida’s high school graduates are not ready for college work. And we hear from you on Florida’s growing need for remedial education and what the purpose of high school should be. Tweet us @WLRN.

What Florida Students, Teachers And Parents Think About Remedial Education

Elaine Chen — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The series on remedial education exposed what some in the public school system at the secondary and college level already knew: that many students are graduating from high school unprepared for college.