WLRN WEEKEND: A collection of some of our feature stories for your weekend reading
FEATURED NEWS
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An affordable housing complex opened Friday in Overtown, the historically Black neighborhood north of downtown Miami. It will target residents earning 30% to 70% below the area median income. The project was spearheaded by a nonprofit founded by Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis says state weathered storm well compared to past hurricanes.
FLORIDA NEWS
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On gubernatorial campaign trail, Jolly promises immigration protections to Miami's Haitian communityFlorida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly and running mate Gwen Graham addressed deportation fears, affordable housing and economic opportunities during a North Miami campaign stop. ‘I call it Operation Save Florida,’ she said.
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Numerous damaging tornadoes are possible even after the hurricane moves inland and weakens; the heavy rains will continue throughout Saturday morning across the Florida Panhandle. (Version in Spanish here, too)
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South Florida journalism took center stage on Thursday night at the 2026 Gerald Loeb Awards, as WLRN News and The Miami Herald captured the prestigious award in the Local Reporting category for "Killer Train," a joint investigative series.
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