Holocaust survivor David Schaecter leaves lasting legacy in Miami
David Schaecter, Auschwitz survivor who dedicated his life to teaching children about the Holocaust, died at 96. His funeral was held Sunday.
‘Pulse: The Untold Story’, wins top Sunshine State Award. WLRN, other journalists honored
The WLRN Radio news team walked away with several honors during Saturday night’s 2025 Sunshine State Award ceremony at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. WLRN Digital Producer Alyssa Ramos won first place in the “Newsletter – Affiliated” category for the A/C, a weekly newsletter launched last year that focuses on Arts...
Flooding concerns as Fort Lauderdale prepares for king tides
Fort Lauderdale is bracing for king tides from Sept. 8-12, with officials warning of potential flooding in low-lying coastal areas.
Eviction notice sent to Biscayne Nature Center, but decision makers say they were kept...
Key Biscayne environmentalists are mobilizing after learning that the Biscayne Nature Center, a nonprofit that educates thousands of Miami children each year about coastal ecology, is being evicted from its building in Crandon Park. They have launched a petition drive demanding a reversal of the decision by the...
David Schaecter, Holocaust survivor who founded Miami Beach memorial and led survivors’ advocacy group,...
(JTA) — David Schaecter, a Holocaust survivor who helmed the Holocaust Survivors’ Foundation USA and established the Holocaust memorial in Miami Beach, has died at 96. His foundation announced Schaecter’s death Thursday, months after he delivered an address to the Senate Special Committee on Aging on April 30 about...
Miami Springs special needs Pre-K teacher battling cancer wins special prize
MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. — At Miami Springs Elementary School, it’s no secret that Pre-K teacher Bianca Pereyra adores her students. She’s been a special needs teacher for years, caring for them like her very own. “And I always feel like I can make a difference in my...
CLAUDIE Restaurant a French-Mediterranean Masterpiece in the Heart of Miami
Miami’s ever-evolving culinary scene has a dazzling new jewel: CLAUDIE. Nestled in Brickell, this French-Mediterranean restaurant captures the timeless allure of the Côte d’Azur with a menu, ambiance and energy that transport diners straight to the South of France. The restaurant celebrates “la cuisine du soleil,” a...
South Florida recovers from flooding as region braces for more storms
Flooding left streets impassable in Edgewater and North Miami on Friday, and more heavy rain could bring additional flash flooding for the region.
Super Bins: From laptops to toys, everything is $12 or less at new Sunrise...
Fri-yay has a new meaning for shoppers looking for discounts at the new Super Bins store at Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise. It's a large bin store with aisles and piles of customer returns and overstocked goods from major retailers like Target and Amazon. Shoppers find a treasure trove of merchandise such as home...
From Sears to Housing Plans Waiting at Westland Mall in Hialeah FL
Westland Mall in Hialeah, Florida, opened in the summer of 1971. Developed by Joseph Meyerhoff, it stood beside a standalone Burdines department store that was already in place and operating at the time. From the start, the mall had three anchors: Sears, Burdines, and JCPenney. Shoppers could stop at a...