WLRN WEEKEND: A collection of some of our feature stories for your weekend reading
The comeback: Florida bonneted bat houses at Zoo Miami now make up the planet's largest colony
The rare bats found only in Florida were on the verge of extinction when researchers began erecting bat houses around the zoo and Miami-Dade County in 2018. Now they house the largest documented colony on the planet.
Growth, effort and mastery: NBA skills trainer in Delray Beach merges academia with life skills
While soccer has been getting plenty of attention, basketball is still on the rise. It’s the world’s second-most popular sport, and a South Florida student-athlete academy is taking a different approach by teaching young people that success on the court goes hand in hand with reading, life skills, and character building.
Candidate running for Project Tango district is embroiled in Michigan data center controversy
Florida's 22nd Congressional District includes the "Project Tango" data center that has fostered months of advocacy in the community. A lawsuit has revealed that Michael Carbonara, who is vying for the Republican nomination for the district, is involved in a controversial bitcoin mine that was built next to a school in Michigan.
The World Cup has turbocharged sports betting — and addiction, advocates fear
The World Cup brought the excitement and pride of international football to our backyard — and 104 games to place bets on. As sports fan culture increasingly relies on betting as a way to engage young people, and as new apps make it more accessible than ever, advocates worry about the long-lasting effects the World Cup could have in South Florida.
Dreams made real: Roots Bookstore marks one year of creative expression, community in Liberty City
One year after opening its doors, Roots Bookstore & Market in Liberty City has become more than just a place to buy books. WLRN's Sofia Zarran spoke with co-owner Philip Agnew about the store's mission, the impact it's had on the community, and what's next for Roots.
Tropical Depression 2 forms in the Gulf, Tropical Storm watch for Florida's Panhandle
Tropical Depression 2 is set to become Tropical Storm Bertha as it travels mainly due west during the next few days. Gulf waters are warm and could strengthen this system if it stays well away from the Gulf Coast.
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Courtesy/U.S. Postal ServiceThe anonymous donation of $975,000 was handed over to Miami-Dade County's Environmentally Endangered Lands program. -
Courtesy/James Fishback campaignInterviews with young Fishback supporters reveal how the 31-year-old candidate's populist positions, like protecting the environment and securing housing for young people, are winning them over. The young voters might not hear, or care about, the same candidate's dogwhistles that other, far-right supporters seem to be listening to.
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The district is currently 100 drivers short, which impacts how many transportation routes are available to students and timeliness for pick up and drop off. -
Giannis Antetokounmpo is inspired by Lionel Messi's success and wants to follow his path. He recently joined the Miami Heat, leaving the Milwaukee Bucks. Antetokounmpo says he needs pressure to grow and believes Miami is the right place for him. He admires how stars such as Messi, LeBron James, and Cristiano Ronaldo set the blueprint for long-sustained success -
Rounds of heavy rain will impact parts of Central and North Florida due to a potential tropical system. Mixed signals on where it could go and intensity.
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