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Fishkind Conversations: The Economics Of Greyhound Racing
There are a variety of amendments on the ballot in Florida this fall including Amendment 13, which would ban Greyhound racing in Florida if approved by more than 60% of the voters.

The Education Desk: How Wiggling Helps ADHD Kids Learn
If kids with ADHD are wiggling in the classroom or while doing homework, does it mean they’re not learning? Mark Rapport is director of the Children’s Learning Clinic at UCF. His research, dubbed “squirm to learn,” finds wiggling may actually help kids learn.

Fishkind Conversations: Where Jobs Are Growing In Florida
Job growth accelerated again in June according to the latest release from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.8%.

Gas Prices Drop By A Nickel In Florida
Gas prices in Florida dropped by a nickel during the past week. Florida drivers are paying an average $2.75 for a gallon of regular unleaded.

Education Desk: Great Books For Young Readers This Summer
Summer reading keeps kids from losing the reading skills they built up during the school year. From our Education Desk, 90.7’s Catherine Welch caught up with the Orange County Library System’s Youth Services Librarian Silence Bourn for recommendations for young readers.

Fishkind Conversations: The Economic Impact Of Toxic Algae
Last week Governor Scott declared a state of emergency in seven Florida counties to combat the toxic green algae bloom caused by water discharges from Lake Okeechobee.

Trump Denies Election Interference; Putin Says He Wanted Trump To Win In 2016
The leaders held a stunning joint press conference after speaking privately for about two hours.