Sundial

On this Wednesday, April 8, episode of Sundial: Disability rights during coronavirus Hospitals and healthcare workers are doing their best to prepare for Florida’s peak of COVID-19 cases, which is predicted to happen in the next two weeks. The Miami Herald has reported Disability Rights Florida , a statewide advocacy nonprofit for individuals with disabilities, are worried that if Florida runs out of beds and ventilators, medical professionals will be forced to ration care, like we’ve seen in

Governors and public health officials across the country have fought tirelessly for access to more ventilators. Coronavirus attacks a patient's respiratory system and ventilators can be essential in supporting healthy breathing.

On this Tuesday, April 7, episode of Sundial: How are immigrant communities dealing with COVID-19? Florida might have issued a stay-at-home order, but many in the immigrant community can't afford to skip work. In South Florida, many migrants work the farm fields as “essential” workers and supply the produce we eat every day.

On this Monday, April 6, episode of Sundial: Navigating South Florida’s unemployment crisis The number of Floridians applying for unemployment benefits continues to rise as thousands of people are being laid off in masses due to this coronavirus. WLRN depends on donors to remain South Florida’s leading nonprofit, most trusted source of news and information. Support our mission by giving monthly as a sustaining member of Friends of WLRN or make a one-time donation of your choice. Thank you. Click

On this Thursday, April 2, episode of Sundial: Lieutenant governor breaks down the statewide ‘stay at home’ order Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered a statewide order for people to leave home only for essential services or work for the next 30 days.

On this Wednesday, April 1, episode of Sundial: Teachers chat with us about remote online learning As social distancing rules remain in place at least through the end of April, many parents, teachers and students in South Florida try to adjust to remote online learning. WLRN depends on donors to remain South Florida’s leading nonprofit, most trusted source of news and information. Support our mission by giving monthly as a sustaining member of Friends of WLRN or make a one-time donation of your

On this Tuesday, March 31, episode of Sundial: Democratic U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch Last week, Congress approved a $2.2 trillion spending package to address the unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic. The funding included hundreds of billions of dollars for small business and an even larger amount for corporations that have been hit hard by the pandemic. And those making less than $75,000 a year should expect to see checks for $1,200 in the mail in the coming weeks.

On this Monday, March 30, episode of Sundial: Key West Mayor Teri Johnston The Florida Keys have closed hotels, vacation rentals, some beaches and parks because of COVID-19.

On this Thursday, March 26, episode of Sundial: COVID-19 is impacting all aspects of our daily lives like our physical health, financial stability and mental health. WLRN depends on donors to remain South Florida’s leading nonprofit, most trusted source of news and information. Support our mission by giving monthly as a sustaining member of Friends of WLRN or make a one-time donation of your choice. Thank you. Click here to give. "We need to recognize our role and the importance of all of us to

On this Wednesday, March 25, episode of Sundial: WLRN depends on donors to remain South Florida’s leading nonprofit, most trusted source of news and information. Support our mission by giving monthly as a sustaining member of Friends of WLRN or make a one-time donation of your choice. Thank you. Click here to give . Housing is one of the big unanswered questions during the coronavirus. The pandemic has placed South Florida and the world in “uncharted territory.” Are you worried about that