http://www.miamiherald.com/news/wlrn/index.html en-us © The Miami Herald Media Company Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:24:15 EST http://media.miamiherald.com/images/podcast/943/podlogo150px.jpg http://www.miamiherald.com/news/wlrn/index.html Listen in as the WLRN | Miami Herald News staff brings you audio reports on the top stories of interest to the South Florida community every weekday or listen live at www.miamiherald.com/wlrn/ no Listen in as the WLRN | Miami Herald News staff brings you audio reports on the top stories of interest to the South Florida community every weekday or listen live at www.miamiherald.com/wlrn/ Miami Herald Miami Herald miamifeedback@miamiherald.com Next week marks the end of another quiet hurricane season for South Floridians. Does that spell good news for homeowners? The Friday Business Report talks to Miami Herald Business Reporter Beatrice Garcia to find out. Next week marks the end of another quiet hurricane season for South Floridians. Does that spell good news for homeowners? The Friday Business Report talks to Miami Herald Business Reporter Beatrice Garcia to find out. Next week marks the end of another quiet hurricane season for South Floridians. Does that spell good news for homeowners? The Friday Business Report talks to Miami Herald Business Reporter Beatrice Garcia to find out. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/21/13/FBR_2008-11-21_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:10:55 EST Fans of "Star Trek" will remember the universal translator: a device that turned alien languages into spoken English instantly. Today that technology is no longer just the stuff of science fiction. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson went to Boca Raton where researchers at IBM have made it happen. Fans of "Star Trek" will remember the universal translator: a device that turned alien languages into spoken English instantly. Today that technology is no longer just the stuff of science fiction. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson went ... Fans of "Star Trek" will remember the universal translator: a device that turned alien languages into spoken English instantly. Today that technology is no longer just the stuff of science fiction. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson went to Boca Raton where researchers at IBM have made it happen. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/IBMVoice_for_ONLINE.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST One of Miami-Dade county's most recognized anti-violence advocates has, in his words, finally got his head together. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has his story. One of Miami-Dade county's most recognized anti-violence advocates has, in his words, finally got his head together. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has his story. One of Miami-Dade county's most recognized anti-violence advocates has, in his words, finally got his head together. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has his story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/Bozeman-WR-Fleming.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST Should turtle hunting continue in Florida? That was among the topics of discussion during a public hearing sponsored by the The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Thursday in Tampa. This follows a call by a group of scientists to end commercial turtle harvesting in the state. WLRN/Miami Herald Reporter Tandaleya Wilder has details. Should turtle hunting continue in Florida? That was among the topics of discussion during a public hearing sponsored by the The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Thursday in Tampa. This follows a call by a group of scientists to end commerci... Should turtle hunting continue in Florida? That was among the topics of discussion during a public hearing sponsored by the The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Thursday in Tampa. This follows a call by a group of scientists to end commercial turtle harvesting in the state. WLRN/Miami Herald Reporter Tandaleya Wilder has details. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/turtle-wrap-wilder-11-21-08.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST Over 100 South Florida inmates met with professionals to get information on how to transition back into the real world. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Fernandez has more on the event. Over 100 South Florida inmates met with professionals to get information on how to transition back into the real world. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Fernandez has more on the event. Over 100 South Florida inmates met with professionals to get information on how to transition back into the real world. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Fernandez has more on the event. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/Transition-WR-Fernandez-1121.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST Law enforcers believe there are 70,000 gang members living in Florida. Attorney General Bill McCollum has made it a priority to cut that number way down. Gina Jordan has more about a strategy meeting Thursday at the Capitol. Law enforcers believe there are 70,000 gang members living in Florida. Attorney General Bill McCollum has made it a priority to cut that number way down. Gina Jordan has more about a strategy meeting Thursday at the Capitol. Law enforcers believe there are 70,000 gang members living in Florida. Attorney General Bill McCollum has made it a priority to cut that number way down. Gina Jordan has more about a strategy meeting Thursday at the Capitol. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/Gangs-WR-Jordan-1121.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST A foundation with roots in Miami is playing a major role in building a monument to an American whose name is synonymous with the civil rights movement. Chris DiMattei with more. A foundation with roots in Miami is playing a major role in building a monument to an American whose name is synonymous with the civil rights movement. Chris DiMattei with more. A foundation with roots in Miami is playing a major role in building a monument to an American whose name is synonymous with the civil rights movement. Chris DiMattei with more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/KingMemorial_WR-DiMattei_11-20.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST The Legislature, Board of Governors and Boards of Trustees are getting closer to agreeing on some key issues in higher education. As Lynn Hatter reports, governance issues are starting to be resolved. The Florida Board of Governor's convened in Thursday in Tallahassee for its monthly meeting. The Legislature, Board of Governors and Boards of Trustees are getting closer to agreeing on some key issues in higher education. As Lynn Hatter reports, governance issues are starting to be resolved. The Florida Board of Governor's convened in T... The Legislature, Board of Governors and Boards of Trustees are getting closer to agreeing on some key issues in higher education. As Lynn Hatter reports, governance issues are starting to be resolved. The Florida Board of Governor's convened in Thursday in Tallahassee for its monthly meeting. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/BOG-WR-Hatter-1121.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST Recently a news helicopter made a hard landing in Boynton Beach, possibly due to engine trouble. Reports of such mishaps have become more frequent, and new federal regulations could be on the way. Still, one veteran traffic reporter says his job is a safe one. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story. Recently a news helicopter made a hard landing in Boynton Beach, possibly due to engine trouble. Reports of such mishaps have become more frequent, and new federal regulations could be on the way. Still, one veteran traffic reporter says his job... Recently a news helicopter made a hard landing in Boynton Beach, possibly due to engine trouble. Reports of such mishaps have become more frequent, and new federal regulations could be on the way. Still, one veteran traffic reporter says his job is a safe one. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/NewsChopper-SD-Johnson.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST Whether your candidate came out winning or losing in the election, weeks later many are experiencing the same emotion. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Fernandez has more. Whether your candidate came out winning or losing in the election, weeks later many are experiencing the same emotion. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Fernandez has more. Whether your candidate came out winning or losing in the election, weeks later many are experiencing the same emotion. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Fernandez has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/ElectionPsych-SD-Fernandez-1119.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST Thousands of South Floridians are being asked to take part in the largest study of its kind to help researchers learn more about heart disease. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has the story. Thousands of South Floridians are being asked to take part in the largest study of its kind to help researchers learn more about heart disease. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has the story. Thousands of South Floridians are being asked to take part in the largest study of its kind to help researchers learn more about heart disease. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has the story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/BioImage-WR-Victor-1120.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST Florida taxpayers are losing more than 65 million dollars a year from sales tax dollars legally taken by retailers - according to a report just released by "Good Jobs First," a research group based in Washington, D.C. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Tandaleya Wilder has more. Florida taxpayers are losing more than 65 million dollars a year from sales tax dollars legally taken by retailers - according to a report just released by "Good Jobs First," a research group based in Washington, D.C. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter T... Florida taxpayers are losing more than 65 million dollars a year from sales tax dollars legally taken by retailers - according to a report just released by "Good Jobs First," a research group based in Washington, D.C. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Tandaleya Wilder has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/jobs-wrap-wilder-11-20-08.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST A researcher at the University of Central Florida has developed what he calls a promising new treatment for breast cancer. David Pitman reports he’s created two compounds that cut off tumors at the source. A researcher at the University of Central Florida has developed what he calls a promising new treatment for breast cancer. David Pitman reports he’s created two compounds that cut off tumors at the source. A researcher at the University of Central Florida has developed what he calls a promising new treatment for breast cancer. David Pitman reports he’s created two compounds that cut off tumors at the source. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/20/21/Cancer-WR-Pittman-1120.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:50:37 EST While it doesn't appear that an auto industry bailout will be approved during this lame duck session of Congress, that won't stop the debate over its necessity. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has more from two South Florida experts. While it doesn't appear that an auto industry bailout will be approved during this lame duck session of Congress, that won't stop the debate over its necessity. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has more from two South Florida experts. While it doesn't appear that an auto industry bailout will be approved during this lame duck session of Congress, that won't stop the debate over its necessity. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has more from two South Florida experts. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/19/08/Auto-SD-Victor-1119.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:53:02 EST http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/19/08/Carsrud.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:52:35 EST AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson argues in favor of government assistance for the auto industry with WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor. AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson argues in favor of government assistance for the auto industry with WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor. AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson argues in favor of government assistance for the auto industry with WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/19/08/Auto_for_on-line-Jackson.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:52:29 EST Florida is one of the leading states affected by the current mortgage crisis. Over 380-thousand foreclosures were reported during the first half of 2008. As a result of that several people have had difficulties purchasing their first home. In an effort to assist residents, Miami-Dade County has established the Housing Subsidy Lottery. The big drawing was held Tuesday. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has more. Florida is one of the leading states affected by the current mortgage crisis. Over 380-thousand foreclosures were reported during the first half of 2008. As a result of that several people have had difficulties purchasing their first home. In ... Florida is one of the leading states affected by the current mortgage crisis. Over 380-thousand foreclosures were reported during the first half of 2008. As a result of that several people have had difficulties purchasing their first home. In an effort to assist residents, Miami-Dade County has established the Housing Subsidy Lottery. The big drawing was held Tuesday. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/19/08/Lottery-SD-Fleming.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:52:05 EST Saying that Florida is facing the greatest economic turmoil in memory, new Senate President Jeff Atwater is calling on lawmakers to face the task head on. James Call reports, the Palm Beach Senator says he'll appoint a bipartisan committee to examine the state's methods of raising money to pay for services. Saying that Florida is facing the greatest economic turmoil in memory, new Senate President Jeff Atwater is calling on lawmakers to face the task head on. James Call reports, the Palm Beach Senator says he'll appoint a bipartisan committee to exa... Saying that Florida is facing the greatest economic turmoil in memory, new Senate President Jeff Atwater is calling on lawmakers to face the task head on. James Call reports, the Palm Beach Senator says he'll appoint a bipartisan committee to examine the state's methods of raising money to pay for services. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/19/08/Legis_02-WR-Call-1119.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:51:55 EST After the ceremony of swearing in of new and re-elected politicians Tuesday, the Miami-Dade School Board will be asked to make more budget cuts and eliminate hundreds of positions. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has details. Rhonda Victor After the ceremony of swearing in of new and re-elected politicians Tuesday, the Miami-Dade School Board will be asked to make more budget cuts and eliminate hundreds of positions. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has details. After the ceremony of swearing in of new and re-elected politicians Tuesday, the Miami-Dade School Board will be asked to make more budget cuts and eliminate hundreds of positions. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has details. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/17/16/Carvalho-SD-Victor-1118.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST A South Florida man recently won MTV's reality competition From G's to Gents. With the win came a new look, check and a title he's never been called before... gentleman. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has more. Leah Fleming A South Florida man recently won MTV's reality competition From G's to Gents. With the win came a new look, check and a title he's never been called before... gentleman. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has more. A South Florida man recently won MTV's reality competition From G's to Gents. With the win came a new look, check and a title he's never been called before... gentleman. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/17/16/Gents-WR-Fleming_ForOnlineOnly_.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST Two non-stop flights between Tallahassee and Miami are being added to the American Eagle roster. Gina Jordan tells us they'll be available just in time for the 2009 legislative session. Gina Jordan Two non-stop flights between Tallahassee and Miami are being added to the American Eagle roster. Gina Jordan tells us they'll be available just in time for the 2009 legislative session. Two non-stop flights between Tallahassee and Miami are being added to the American Eagle roster. Gina Jordan tells us they'll be available just in time for the 2009 legislative session. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/17/16/Flights_02-WR-Jordan-1118.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST With the jobless rate at it's highest level in the state in 14 years, South Floridians have been flooding into local employment agencies to find any kind of work they possibly can in these tough economic times. But as WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman found out, those agencies have less and less to offer. Phil Latzman With the jobless rate at it's highest level in the state in 14 years, South Floridians have been flooding into local employment agencies to find any kind of work they possibly can in these tough economic times. But as WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter P... With the jobless rate at it's highest level in the state in 14 years, South Floridians have been flooding into local employment agencies to find any kind of work they possibly can in these tough economic times. But as WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman found out, those agencies have less and less to offer. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/17/16/JobHelp_SD_Latzman_11-17.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST Congress opens its lame duck session in Washington Monday morning. It comes at a time when states like Florida are coping with large deficits. Officials here have been lobbying federal lawmakers to look at options to boost state economies. Reporter Peter Granitz with Capitol News Connection looks at a possible second stimulus package, and what that means for Florida's budget. Peter Granitz Congress opens its lame duck session in Washington Monday morning. It comes at a time when states like Florida are coping with large deficits. Officials here have been lobbying federal lawmakers to look at options to boost state economies. Report... Congress opens its lame duck session in Washington Monday morning. It comes at a time when states like Florida are coping with large deficits. Officials here have been lobbying federal lawmakers to look at options to boost state economies. Reporter Peter Granitz with Capitol News Connection looks at a possible second stimulus package, and what that means for Florida's budget. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/16/20/StateMoney-SD-Granitz-1117.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST South Florida school districts are moving quickly to get safer structures to the battered nation of Haiti following the collapse of school buildings that killed nearly 100 children and injured hundreds more. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has the story. Rhonda Victor South Florida school districts are moving quickly to get safer structures to the battered nation of Haiti following the collapse of school buildings that killed nearly 100 children and injured hundreds more. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Vic... South Florida school districts are moving quickly to get safer structures to the battered nation of Haiti following the collapse of school buildings that killed nearly 100 children and injured hundreds more. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has the story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/16/20/Portables-SD-Victor-1117.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST As President-elect Obama begins his transition to the Oval Office, advocacy groups are urging him to consider their wish list for his agenda. WLRN/Miami Herald Reporter Tandaleya Wilder explains. Tandaleya Wilder As President-elect Obama begins his transition to the Oval Office, advocacy groups are urging him to consider their wish list for his agenda. WLRN/Miami Herald Reporter Tandaleya Wilder explains. As President-elect Obama begins his transition to the Oval Office, advocacy groups are urging him to consider their wish list for his agenda. WLRN/Miami Herald Reporter Tandaleya Wilder explains. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/16/20/Obamados-wr-wilder-11-14-08.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST Comic books and graphic novels might not seem like serious, thoughtful literature to some. But these days librarians and educators are using them to get kids excited about reading. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson learned more about it at this year's Miami Book Fair. Joshua Johnson Comic books and graphic novels might not seem like serious, thoughtful literature to some. But these days librarians and educators are using them to get kids excited about reading. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson learned more about it... Comic books and graphic novels might not seem like serious, thoughtful literature to some. But these days librarians and educators are using them to get kids excited about reading. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson learned more about it at this year's Miami Book Fair. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/16/19/LibraryComix-SD-Johnson-1117.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST Autism is a disorder that sparks much controversy, from debate over its cause, to how it is diagnosed, to whether it exists at all. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look. Leah Fleming Autism is a disorder that sparks much controversy, from debate over its cause, to how it is diagnosed, to whether it exists at all. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look. Autism is a disorder that sparks much controversy, from debate over its cause, to how it is diagnosed, to whether it exists at all. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/16/19/Autism-TW-Fleming.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:03:00 EST Holiday shopping season is just around the corner. The Friday Business Report visits one mall that might get lots of traffic this holiday season, and talks with Miami Herald Retail Reporter Elaine Walker about what shoppers can expect. Holiday shopping season is just around the corner. The Friday Business Report visits one mall that might get lots of traffic this holiday season, and talks with Miami Herald Retail Reporter Elaine Walker about what shoppers can expect. Holiday shopping season is just around the corner. The Friday Business Report visits one mall that might get lots of traffic this holiday season, and talks with Miami Herald Retail Reporter Elaine Walker about what shoppers can expect. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/14/15/FBR_2008-11-15_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:08:37 EST A production that opened Thursday night at South Plantation High School is taking a new spin on the classic West Side Story as deaf students take a leading role. The Miami Herald's Kirstin Maguire has the story. A production that opened Thursday night at South Plantation High School is taking a new spin on the classic West Side Story as deaf students take a leading role. The Miami Herald's Kirstin Maguire has the story. A production that opened Thursday night at South Plantation High School is taking a new spin on the classic West Side Story as deaf students take a leading role. The Miami Herald's Kirstin Maguire has the story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/13/21/Deaf-SD-Maguire-11-14.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:02:00 EST The future of the Republican Party, at least as state leaders see it, is being laid out in South Florida. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has the story. The future of the Republican Party, at least as state leaders see it, is being laid out in South Florida. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has the story. The future of the Republican Party, at least as state leaders see it, is being laid out in South Florida. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Rhonda Victor has the story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/11/13/21/Govs-SD-Victor-1113.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:02:00 EST