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The McClatchy newspaper chain has made significant layoffs at The Miami Herald and other papers, cutting over 90 unionized journalists across 17 publications. This accounts for about 30 percent of McClatchy's unionized workforce.

State Rep. Angie Nixon shocked Florida and much of the nation with a stunning victory in Florida's U.S. Senate Democratic primary.Outspent by her opponent 16-to-1, Angie shares how she racked up more than 70,000 miles traversing the state in her family's van — even changing her own tire — while wearing her trademark hot pink to spread her message to voters and how she's handling the ensuing fame.In this episode of "Between the Lines" from State Affairs, Dara and the candidate known universally as "Angie" discuss some of the most pressing topics of the U.S. Senate campaign. Amid Republican attacks regarding her affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America, the candidate details where her stances align with the DSA and where they diverge from the organization.Plus, in this episode recorded just before the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Nixon shares her view on relations between Americans of different backgrounds and how that historical tragedy shaped the makeup of the country today.Visit pro.stateaffairs/fl for more.

"Between the Lines with Dara Kam" takes one consequential political story each week and breaks it open. Hosted by veteran Senior Statehouse Reporter Dara Kam, the podcast goes beyond headlines to explain what really happened, why it matters and what comes next. Through clear reporting, sharp analysis and carefully chosen voices, "Between the Lines" connects the dots between power, policy and the people affected by both, giving listeners the context they need to understand the political forces shaping their lives.

Hosted by veteran journalist Dara Kam, “Between the Lines” brings listeners behind the scenes of the state capital. Each episode features candid conversations with top state influencers, elected officials, and leading subject-matter experts to break down complex issues affecting millions of Floridians.

The Broward County School Board is expected to give the superintendent the green light to begin the process to rename Sawgrass Middle School in the late vice mayor's honor.

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition for updates on the cyclospora outbreak that the Centers for Disease control says is over. Plus, what the City of Miami approved during its breezy first budget meeting of the fiscal year, tropical activity in the Atlantic and other local news.

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José Delgado worked in agriculture, harvesting everything from tomatoes and squash to beans and sweet potatoes. Over time, working in Florida's heat took its toll.

Weaver joined WLRN's South Florida Roundup host Tim Padgett on Friday to talk about his career and the latest layoffs at the Herald and El Nuevo Herald.

A report by the Department of Homeland Security's independent Office of Inspector General criticizes the Florida migrant detainee facility known as Alligator Alcatraz for employing punitive practices that presented "significant risks to detainee health and safety."