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On today's episode of Sundial, WLRN Reporter Caitie Switalski joins host Luis Hernandez as a co-host. As the 2019 Florida legislative session comes to a close, a controversial bill is awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis' approval. The bill proposes allowing the importation of pharmaceutical drugs from Canada at a more affordable price for Floridians. On Monday, Sundial spoke to DEA Agent Steve Murphy who discussed his concerns with the safety and screening of the drugs. Wednesday, we spoke to the chief

Scientists have long been tracking the melting of polar ice caps. Many have attributed their melting across the globe to rising CO2 emissions warming the planet's waters. Dr. Jennifer Francis is a senior researcher with the Woods Hole Research Center in Massachusetts. She told WLRN's Sundial, "Over the last three or four decades, the amount of arctic sea ice [in the world] has been cut in half." Francis' research is focused specifically on the impact melting glaciers have on extreme weather

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has tracked the health of thousands of firefighters and found cancer rates are much higher for this group than the general population. Recently, the Florida House and Senate approved a bill that would expand healthcare benefits for firefighters who are diagnosed with 21 types of cancer. The bill’s author Rep. Matt Willhite, a Wellington Democrat and a firefighter, joined Sundial to talk about the bill. It is awaiting a signature from

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, on average Americans spend $1,200 a year on prescription drugs, which is more than any other developed country in the world. Florida House Bill 19, sponsored by Republican Rep. Thomas Leek, would potentially reduce costs by allowing for prescription drugs to be imported at a discounted price from Canada. The bill has recently gotten the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who’s made it a priority. However, the bill has also seen

A bill currently being considered by the Florida legislature would allow for prescription drugs to be imported at a discounted price from Canada. House Bill 19, sponsored by Republican Rep. Thomas Leek, has support from Gov. Ron DeSantis. However, the bill has also seen strong opposition from groups like Partnership for Safe Medicine, which is concerned about screening and safety. We spoke to former Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agent Steve Murphy, who is working with Partnership for Safe

On today’s episode of Sundial, WLRN reporter Nadege Green fills in for host for Luis Hernandez. A bill making its way through the state legislature would require minors to get consent from parents or a legal guardian before they get an abortion. The bill, sponsored by Vero Beach Republican Rep. Erin Grall, recently passed through the Florida House of Representatives. Florida is already a notification state, meaning that a parent must be notified before a minor can undergo the medical procedure.

A Florida bill that would require minors to get written consent from their parents or legal guardian before accessing an abortion recently passed the Florida House of Representatives with a 69-44 vote. The bill, HB 1335, was sponsored by Vero Beach Republican Rep. Erin Grall. Florida is already a notification state, meaning that a parent must be notified before a minor can undergo the medical procedure. The proposal for a parent-consent requirement has sparked debate across the state. Charo

The last time you were at the airport or getting off a plane, did you notice the people cleaning your plane's seats? Have you wondered how your bags get from the plane to your carousel? Employees with Eulen America are responsible for these jobs for several airlines at Miami and Ft. Lauderdale International. A new investigation from CBS 4 found contract workers with the company lacked adequate access to drinking water, had cockroaches and broken seatbelts in their vans and were often working

Deputies from the Broward County Sheriff’s Department were captured on video slamming a teen’s head into the ground while responding to an after-school call near J.P. Taravella High School two weeks ago. Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony announced a full investigation earlier this week and WLRN has requested comments from the sheriff and Broward County Sheriff’s Office, but has not received a response. WLRN Broward County reporter Caitie Switalski has been following the story and joined

The City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County Public Schools' "STEAM Plus" pilot program, which stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math, is exposing students to the performing arts. The idea of STEAM Plus is to find ways in which the arts intersect with math and science programs. The program, which launched in February and is costing the city roughly $188,000, will impact more than 2,000 students from six schools in Miami Beach. Selected schools are partnered with cultural