While COVID-19 Stats Rise In Some States, Cases Drop In Others Florida and Alabama are seeing rapid increases in coronavirus cases, which experts link to the states' reopening dates. But Michigan's case numbers are dropping — meaning schools can reopen this fall.Heard onRick PlutaToggle more optionsFlorida and Alabama are seeing rapid increases in coronavirus cases, which experts link to the states' reopening dates. But Michigan's case numbers are dropping — meaning schools can reopen this fall.NOEL KING, HOST:What is happening with COVID-19 cases in this country? It really depends on where...…While COVID-19 Stats Rise In Some States, Cases Drop In Others Florida and Alabama are seeing rapid increases in coronavirus cases, which experts link to the states' reopening dates. But Michigan's case numbers are dropping — meaning schools can reopen this fall.Heard onRick PlutaToggle more optionsFlorida and Alabama are seeing rapid increases in coronavirus cases, which experts link to the states' reopening dates. But Michigan's case numbers are dropping — meaning schools can reopen this fall.NOEL KING, HOST:What is happening with COVID-19 cases in this country? It really depends on where...WW…

Critics Say Anti-Protest Bill In Florida Threatens Freedom Of Speech Florida's Republican-led legislature is expected to approve a measure imposing new penalties on people who take part in protests. Critics say it targets minorities and violates freedom of speech.Heard onToggle more optionsFlorida's Republican-led legislature is expected to approve a measure imposing new penalties on people who take part in protests. Critics say it targets minorities and violates freedom of speech.AILSA CHANG, HOST:Lawmakers in Florida are moving forward with a bill that imposes new penalties on those who...…Critics Say Anti-Protest Bill In Florida Threatens Freedom Of Speech Florida's Republican-led legislature is expected to approve a measure imposing new penalties on people who take part in protests. Critics say it targets minorities and violates freedom of speech.Heard onToggle more optionsFlorida's Republican-led legislature is expected to approve a measure imposing new penalties on people who take part in protests. Critics say it targets minorities and violates freedom of speech.AILSA CHANG, HOST:Lawmakers in Florida are moving forward with a bill that imposes new penalties on those who...WW…

Florida Democrats Call For A New Election After GOP Charged With Manipulating Race A GOP political operative is being charged with paying a sham candidate to run for Florida State Senate and unseating the incumbent Democrat. Democrats are calling for a new election.Heard onToggle more optionsA GOP political operative is being charged with paying a sham candidate to run for Florida State Senate and unseating the incumbent Democrat. Democrats are calling for a new election.AILSA CHANG, HOST:To Miami now, where Democrats are calling for a new election following the arrests of two men charged...…Florida Democrats Call For A New Election After GOP Charged With Manipulating Race A GOP political operative is being charged with paying a sham candidate to run for Florida State Senate and unseating the incumbent Democrat. Democrats are calling for a new election.Heard onToggle more optionsA GOP political operative is being charged with paying a sham candidate to run for Florida State Senate and unseating the incumbent Democrat. Democrats are calling for a new election.AILSA CHANG, HOST:To Miami now, where Democrats are calling for a new election following the arrests of two men charged...WW…

New Invasive Mosquito Species Found In Florida Can Carry Yellow Fever Aedes scapularis mosquitoes are from the tropics and can carry yellow fever. Entomologist Lawrence Reeves recently identified them among mosquitoes he collected near Everglades National Park in 2019.Heard onToggle more optionsScientists have identified a new species of mosquito in Florida. I's called Aedes scapularis. Lawrence Reeves, an entomologist and research scientist with the University of Florida, identified them among mosquitoes he collected near Everglades National Park in 2019. Collecting mosquitoes is easy, he...…New Invasive Mosquito Species Found In Florida Can Carry Yellow Fever Aedes scapularis mosquitoes are from the tropics and can carry yellow fever. Entomologist Lawrence Reeves recently identified them among mosquitoes he collected near Everglades National Park in 2019.Heard onToggle more optionsScientists have identified a new species of mosquito in Florida. I's called Aedes scapularis. Lawrence Reeves, an entomologist and research scientist with the University of Florida, identified them among mosquitoes he collected near Everglades National Park in 2019. Collecting mosquitoes is easy, he...WW…

Pandemic Approaches: The Differences Between Florida, California California imposed tough restrictions to try to control the spread of COVID-19, but Florida did not. California struggled with huge case numbers and hospitalizations while Florida did better. Why?Heard onToggle more optionsCalifornia imposed tough restrictions to try to control the spread of COVID-19, but Florida did not. California struggled with huge case numbers and hospitalizations while Florida did better. Why?NOEL KING, HOST:New federal data shows that in the first half of 2020, the life expectancy of Americans fell by a...…Pandemic Approaches: The Differences Between Florida, California California imposed tough restrictions to try to control the spread of COVID-19, but Florida did not. California struggled with huge case numbers and hospitalizations while Florida did better. Why?Heard onToggle more optionsCalifornia imposed tough restrictions to try to control the spread of COVID-19, but Florida did not. California struggled with huge case numbers and hospitalizations while Florida did better. Why?NOEL KING, HOST:New federal data shows that in the first half of 2020, the life expectancy of Americans fell by a...WW…

Florida Governor Accused Of 'Playing Politics' With COVID-19 Vaccine : Coronavirus Updates At a COVID-19 vaccination event near an upscale community, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to answer questions about whether he's favoring some communities over others.In Florida, Democrats are criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who they claim is allowing politics to play a role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution. DeSantis became testy when questioned by reporters at a vaccination event near Lakewood Ranch, an upscale community on Florida's Gulf Coast. The vaccination event was the latest in a series of...…Florida Governor Accused Of 'Playing Politics' With COVID-19 Vaccine : Coronavirus Updates At a COVID-19 vaccination event near an upscale community, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to answer questions about whether he's favoring some communities over others.In Florida, Democrats are criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who they claim is allowing politics to play a role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution. DeSantis became testy when questioned by reporters at a vaccination event near Lakewood Ranch, an upscale community on Florida's Gulf Coast. The vaccination event was the latest in a series of...WW…

New Whale Species Identified In Gulf Of Mexico, Scientists Say The Rice's whale can grow to 42 feet and is critically endangered, with fewer than 100 left.Heard onToggle more optionsResearchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration believe they have identified a new species of whale in the Gulf of Mexico. The Rice's whale is a filter feeder that can grow to 42 feet. It's also critically endangered. There are believed to be fewer than 100 of them left. It was only in the 1990s that scientists first determined that a small whale population was living in the northeastern...…New Whale Species Identified In Gulf Of Mexico, Scientists Say The Rice's whale can grow to 42 feet and is critically endangered, with fewer than 100 left.Heard onToggle more optionsResearchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration believe they have identified a new species of whale in the Gulf of Mexico. The Rice's whale is a filter feeder that can grow to 42 feet. It's also critically endangered. There are believed to be fewer than 100 of them left. It was only in the 1990s that scientists first determined that a small whale population was living in the northeastern...WW…

Florida's Miami-Dade Pushes Back On Loosening Of Coronavirus Restrictions : Coronavirus Updates County Mayor Carlos Gimenez says the opening ordered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes too soon and he expressed concern that the number of coronavirus cases could shoot up.Miami-Dade County says it will not fully comply with a decision by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to lift most restrictions aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus, saying it's too soon to safely reverse the precautions. County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, speaking Tuesday with local medical advisors, and in a conference call with...…Florida's Miami-Dade Pushes Back On Loosening Of Coronavirus Restrictions : Coronavirus Updates County Mayor Carlos Gimenez says the opening ordered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes too soon and he expressed concern that the number of coronavirus cases could shoot up.Miami-Dade County says it will not fully comply with a decision by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to lift most restrictions aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus, saying it's too soon to safely reverse the precautions. County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, speaking Tuesday with local medical advisors, and in a conference call with...WW…

Bloomberg Adds $16 Million To A Fund That Helps Florida Felons Get Chance To Vote This week, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated nearly $16 million to a fund that is paying fines and court fees of felons in Florida so they can vote in the upcoming election.Heard onToggle more optionsThis week, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated nearly $16 million to a fund that is paying fines and court fees of felons in Florida so they can vote in the upcoming election.MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:In Florida, a campaign to raise money to pay the fines and court fees of felons got a...…Bloomberg Adds $16 Million To A Fund That Helps Florida Felons Get Chance To Vote This week, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated nearly $16 million to a fund that is paying fines and court fees of felons in Florida so they can vote in the upcoming election.Heard onToggle more optionsThis week, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated nearly $16 million to a fund that is paying fines and court fees of felons in Florida so they can vote in the upcoming election.MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:In Florida, a campaign to raise money to pay the fines and court fees of felons got a...WW…

Florida Republicans Target Efforts To Help Felons Vote The state attorney general is calling for an investigation into a $16 million contribution raised by billionaire Mike Bloomberg for a group working to get felons to the polls.Toggle more optionsFlorida's attorney general is asking law enforcement agencies to open an investigation of a contribution made by billionaire and former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg to help pay the fines and court fees of felons. Bloomberg this week raised some $16 million for a fund established by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition to help felons who...…Florida Republicans Target Efforts To Help Felons Vote The state attorney general is calling for an investigation into a $16 million contribution raised by billionaire Mike Bloomberg for a group working to get felons to the polls.Toggle more optionsFlorida's attorney general is asking law enforcement agencies to open an investigation of a contribution made by billionaire and former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg to help pay the fines and court fees of felons. Bloomberg this week raised some $16 million for a fund established by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition to help felons who...WW…