The Florida Roundup

A New Era For U.S.-Latin American Relations?

Elaine Chen — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

In a special edition of The Florida Roundup, we focus on our broader region, Latin America and the Caribbean.

China's President Xi Jinping recently concluded a visit to Mexico, Costa Rica and Trinidad, shortly after President Obama and Vice President Biden paid visits there.

Join The Florida Roundup Live Chat At Noon On WLRN

Elaine Chen — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

On The Florida Roundup today at noon:

Dolphins Stadium

The Florida Legislature balked on proposed renovations to Miami Dolphins stadium. A public referendum (already in progress) on the renovations was called off. And to make matters worse, the NFL denied South Florida a Super Bowl.

New Internet Cafe Ban Leaves Chuck E. Cheese Alone

Jackie Skevin — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000

When is a gambling machine, not a gambling machine? Apparently when it is inside a Chuck E. Cheese.

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.

What Tallahassee Lawmakers Failed To Do in 2013

Phil Latzman and Rick Stone — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:25:07 +0000

Editor's Note: Be sure to check out an interactive bill tracker of this year's session from the Miami Herald.

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:

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

Over 1 Million Concealed Weapons Permits in Florida: Do You Feel Safer?

Elaine Chen — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:18:21 +0000

The coincidence of two recent events has brought the issue of gun ownership to the forefront in Florida: the state has issued its 1 millionth active concealed weapon permit, the highest of any state, and the shooting of 20 first graders in Newtown, Conn.

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.

Tallying It Up: Election Problems, Citizens Insurance And Miami-Dade Prayer

Elaine Chen — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

On the Florida Roundup : Local leaders and scientists gather in Palm Beach county to discuss how sea-level rise is “sinking in” in South Florida. Citizens Insurance is awash with complaints about its "incentive plan" to have private insurers take over some of its policies. Will you be paying for it, hurricane or not?

Dade Commission's Polarizing Call To Prayer

Elaine Chen — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:30:00 +0000

The Miami-Dade County Commission’s 8-3 decision to reinstate spoken prayer before its official meetings is sparking passionate responses on both sides of the issue.

A sponsor of the bill to bring back spoken prayer, Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz, called it a matter of "freedom of speech," while Commissioner Sally Heyman, part of the trio opposed to the measure, said it was "unfair to members of the community to be subjected to a religious point of view." Since 2004, the commission has opened its meetings with a moment of silence during which commissioners and the public could do as they pleased.