Governor Ron DeSantis needs to fill three vacant seats on the Florida Supreme Court. During a "Thought Leaders Luncheon" Monday, DeSantis said he planned to name his first nominee Wednesday. Trelvis Randolph, a partner with the Miami law firm Cole, Scott and Kissane, argued recently in a piece in the Florida Phoenix that the governor needs to select "people who are actually reflective of the state of Florida." A list of candidates forwarded recently to DeSantis does not include a single African

Ron DeSantis was sworn as Florida’s 46th governor on Tuesday. His campaign platforms include increasing school choice, pushing for a more tax-friendly business environment in Florida and tackling the state’s water crisis. WFSU reporter Ryan Dailey joined Sundial after Governor DeSantis's inauguration speech. One of Governor DeSantis' first expected actions is to nominate a new justice to the Florida Supreme Court. There are three vacancies that need to be filled by his administration. Trelvis

Documentary films, paintings, and clay sculptures are some of the art pieces that pay homage to the Seminole Tribe of South Florida’s rich history at a new exhibition in Fort Lauderdale. The tribe’s history in South Florida spans as far back as the early 1500s. The new exhibit, “Seminole Art Scenes from the Frontlines,” highlights artwork from the region’s contemporary Seminole artists. Erica Deitz, a painter, and Samuel Tommie, a filmmaker, painter and environmental activist, want to protect

For decades, if Cuban baseball players wanted to play in the U.S. Major Leagues, they had to defect. But in 2016, during the Obama administration, the U.S. and Cuba reached an agreement that allows for players to arrive directly to the United States. The decision has been criticized by Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, who says it conflicts with the U.S. embargo. The deal has also faced pushback from the Trump administration. Fort Lauderdale-based attorney Paul Minoff represented Cuban baseball players

The new year means a number of new laws for Floridians -- from an increase of the state minimum wage to a break on insurance bills and voting rights for felons. This host of new laws will affect taxes, paychecks or eligibility to vote for residents of the state. Executive Editor for News Service of Florida Jim Saunders joined Sundial with an update and breakdown on how new Florida laws and federal laws will impact the residents of the state. Next, the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. is

If you grew up in South Florida in the 80s you might remember 2 Live Crew's explicit hip-hop music blend or the Miami bass sound from The Dogs. These iconic South Florida rap groups helped shape a unique sound, influenced by the diverse abundance of cultures found in the region. On Thursday, Jan. 3, Nova Southeastern University Art Museum will host "History of Art and Hip-Hop in South Florida," where artists Luis Gespert, Kandy Lopez and William Cordova will speak about the expansion of the

It's the first show of 2019! A new report by the Brookings Institute examined the devaluation of black assets across America. It found that a home in a majority black community, with similar characteristics and amenities to a home in a majority white neighborhood, is worth $48,000 less. Researchers looked at many of the factors considered by homebuyers -- the number of rooms, crime rates in the neighborhood and walkability. They narrowed the data down to metro regions. South Florida’s black

Guitarist Julian Harris and vocalist Julia Camayd form the heart and soul of the South Florida modern R&B group Soulpax. Harris’ and Camayd’s musical connection began in high school during a music master class at the University of Miami. They were both students who were interested in attending Berklee College of Music in Boston to be taught by Livingston Taylor. Harris says he was looking for “opportunities to play and make music” and he found Camayd, “an amazing lyricist.” Soulpax draws

In November, Teri Johnston became the first openly gay woman elected mayor in a major city in Florida -- in Key West. Johnston has lived in Key West for 20 years and will also become Key West’s first female mayor since the 90s. Johnston joined Sundial to talk about her priorities as mayor and the significance of her election for the LGBTQ rights movement in Florida. Many listener questions were asked during the interview. This week in our music series Live from the 305, we meet Soulpax. The