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In a major victory for Florida tomato growers, the U.S. Commerce Department has announced that it's withdrawing from a 2019 agreement that had suspended an antidumping investigation into fresh tomato imports from Mexico. -
Alligators have a crucial role in Florida's ecology. But during the breeding season, female alligators become more aggressive to protect their nests — which can lead to dangerous encounters. WLRN's Ammy Sanchez spoke with Wildlife Expert Joe Wasilewski about the risks involved. -
The organization's executive director says local libraries, museums and other art organizations are at risk because of these cuts. -
A small plane has crashed in South Florida near a major interstate highway and railroad tracks. Three people are feared dead, according to unconfirmed reports. -
This comes after widespread opposition last year to a plan dubbed the "Great Outdoors Initiative" by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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We'll look at actions taken in Tallahassee this week and how they effect the Treasure Coast. -
As the Trump administration doubles down on immigration enforcement, immigrants in South Florida are fearful of arrest and deportation. In response, immigrant advocates are helping immigrants understand their rights.
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A few decades ago, finding blueberries in a grocery store out of season was a rarity. Not so much these days, due to an initiative in South America aimed at curtailing cocaine production.
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The Max show uses actors and real people to stage elaborate recreations and imaginings of events. It's like a mystery tour, because you aren't given any clues about the final destination.
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Steven Levitsky studies how healthy democracies can slip into authoritarianism. He says the Trump administration has already done grave damage: "We are no longer living in a democratic regime."
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Tom Williams-Pool/Getty ImagesNPR asks Sen. Jack Reed, top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, why he wants an investigation into whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified intelligence in a Signal chat. -
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information last month in two Signal group chats. Now, a U.S. official tells NPR a search is underway to replace Hegseth.
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Rebecca Noble/Getty ImagesMost — but not all — political scientists are deeply troubled by the president's attempts to expand executive power, according to a national survey. -
Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesAt issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials. -
Official tells NPR search is underway to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Catholics mourn Pope Francis' death, Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum.
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The Disney+ series "Andor" is a gritty take on the world of Star Wars. NPR talks with director Tony Gilroy about what drives the main characters — rebels fighting against the oppression of the Empire.
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Pope Francis used to call the tiny Christian congregation in Gaza at their church almost every night. Now they say they feel "orphaned" by his death.
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