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The Holocaust is usually taught in history or social studies classes, but according to the director of Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education the lessons learned from the mass genocide can be implemented in science, math and even physical education classes. Linda Medvin was not surprised when she heard the controversy surrounding William Latson, a principal at Spanish River High School in Palm Beach County who denied the existence of the Holocaust. "We try

The House Intelligence Committee last week released a new report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. elections, which included details about targeted attacks in Florida. On Sunday, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, told NBC's "Meet the Press" he wasn’t familiar with the details of the new report while Sen. Marco Rubio, also a Florida Republican, has publicly expressed his concerns. The Miami Herald’s David Smiley joined Sundial to provide background on the report and Scott’s ongoing response. The

The Dozier School for Boys dates back to the turn of the century in Florida and its history is a dark one. The reformatory school taught thousands of young boys in the small city of Mariana in the Panhandle for over 100 years. During that time, there were hundreds of documented cases of physical assault, torture and even death. But the school remained open. Beginning in 2008, a group of five former students began sharing stories of wrongdoing online. Some of them were known as the "White House

Last week, anthropological investigators from the University of Southern Florida (USF) visited the Dozier School for Boys to investigate the site for 27 anomolies discovered by a subcontractor using ground penetrating radar. The institution, based in Marianna, Florida, is known for hundreds of documented cases of physical assault and torture. About 80 of its students died there, and previously dozens of graves have been found. But no additional human remains were discovered last week at the

Fifty years ago, journalist Paulette Cooper had the wild idea to sneak onto a cruise ship.

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced his resignation on Wednesday night. It follows nearly two weeks of protests that were sparked by the publication of almost 900 pages of the governor’s leaked private messages -including sexist and homophobic comments by Roselló and his top aids. Gov. Rosselló’s resignation is effective Aug. 2. CNN reporter Leyla Santiago has been reporting from Puerto Rico and joined Sundial for an update. State Senator Lauren Book, D-Plantation, requested Gov. Ron

The Florida Board of Education recently approved a new mandate requiring public schools to teach at least five hours of mental health instruction to students in sixth to 12th grade. The program requires students to take a course to help them identify signs and symptoms of depression and where to get help and resources. It aims to destigmatize mental health issues and and teach them how to help others who might be struggling. State Department of Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said the

Protests continue in Puerto Rico. People have been calling for the resignation of the island’s governor Ricardo Roselló after messages leaked between Roselló and 11 of his aides. The messages had profane and homophobic language and referenced other members of the government and even victims of Hurricane Maria. Sundial spoke with Miami Herald reporter Bianca Padró Ocasio who is on the island covering the ongoing protests. Last week, the Florida Board of Education announced a new requirement that

Invasive snake populations in the Everglades continue to have devastating impacts on the ecosystem. Burmese Pythons, North African Pythons and Boa Constrictors have reduced the population of fur bearing animals by 99 percent , according to scientists. Since 2007, Zoo Miami has been working with the National Park Service, the United States Geological Services and the University of Florida to manage and eradicate invasive species from the Everglades. Frank Ridgley is a wildlife veterinarian who

Odebrecht, t he largest construction company in Latin America, is in the center of a multi-million dollar bribery scandal. The company filed for bankruptcy protection last month. The scandal was brought to light by an investigative team of journalists from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and the Miami Herald. Reporter Sasha Chavkin joined Sundial to talk about the investigation. The invasive snake population in the Everglades continues to have a significant