90.7 WMFE's Intersection

For a glimpse of the challenges posed by climate change, look no further than South Florida, where residents are dealing with king tides and rising water tables.

Rising seas mean Florida is right in the cross hairs of climate change. We chat with explorer and film maker Phillippe Cousteau about his famous grandfather, the warming oceans and whether it’s possible to turn the tide of climate change.

Orlando Police Sergeant Debra Clayton was allegedly shot and killed Monday morning by Markeith Loyd. He was wanted for murder of his pregnant girlfriend last month. In the manhunt that followed, Orange County Deputy First Class Norman Lewis was killed in a traffic accident.

Good personal hygiene is important to promoting good health. But what about those who don't have access to the necessities needed to maintain good personal hygiene? Street Team Movement recently unveiled Ebenezer, the first mobile hygiene truck for the homeless.

Rising seas mean Florida is right in the cross hairs of climate change. But experts say there are things we can do slow it down… and prepare for the worst effects.

We chat with Phillippe Cousteau- grandson of ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau- about the warming oceans and whether it’s possible to turn the tide of climate change. And Phillip Stoddart, biology professor and mayor of South Miami, talks about king tides and how residents are dealing with the impact of climate change.

Then, Danny Powell keeps alive the spirit of the artist’s colony at the Maitland Art and History Center. Powell is the center’s first writer in residence. We visit his studio where he explains how his work is influenced by this place steeped in artistic history.

And, for the homeless, a hot shower can be an unimaginable luxury. We check in with Briana Daniel, who runs the Street Team Movement non-profit and is working to get a mobile shower unit on the road.

Composer Thad Anderson plays an instrument of his own invention called a ‘Vibrakit’. It’s a combination of vibraphone and drum kit. His work ‘Northbound’, was inspired by a trip on SunRail. We stopped by Anderson’s studio at the University of Central Florida to hear him play a couple movements from the piece.

Next week the Florida Democratic Party elects a new chair. The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida wants to make sure whoever’s elected has their interests at heart, and they'll speak with candidates in Orlando today. DBCF president Henry Crespo Sr. joins us to talk about the issues of concern to the caucus.

Apopka and Pine Hills residents are fed up with violent crime. After a spate of shootings last year, faith leaders and others called for a stop to the violence. A task force was formed, and last week they released their report. On Intersection we talk about what the task force found, and what it's going to take to curb crime in the area.

Apopka and Pine Hills residents are fed up with violent crime.

After a spate of shootings last year, faith leaders and others called for a stop to the violence. A task force was formed, and last week they released their report.

Ahead on Intersection, we’ll talk about what the task force found… what’s it going to take to tackle violent crime, and how much it will cost. And we want to hear from you too- our phone lines are open.

Then, the Florida Democratic Party will elect a new chair a week from tomorrow. The Democratic Black Caucus of Florida has some ideas about what they want the next party chair to focus on, and Friday they’ll interview candidates for the job. We talk to caucus president Henry Crespo Senior about the party’s future.

And, when Thad Anderson sees a junkyard, he sees musical potential. We visit the University of Central Florida composer and percussionist and talk about his quest for new instruments and new sounds… and hear the music he wrote while riding SunRail.

And- when Orlando played host to Prince Harry’s Invictus Games for wounded warriors… we talked to adaptive swimmer Michael Roggio about coming back from a devastating spinal injury and learning to swim again.