Archive for Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Fishkind Conversations: Making Sense Of What The Census Says About Central Florida’s Dollars And Cents
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its population growth estimates for last year. The report covers the time frame of July 2017 through July 2018. Economic analyst Hank Fishkind says there are some important trends to watch that affect the economy, nationwide and here in Central Florida.
Published in Commentaries, Fishkind Economic Commentaries
Published in Commentaries, Fishkind Economic Commentaries
Two Cases of Measles Confirmed in Florida
Florida Department of Health has already identified more than 300 people in the state who could have been exposed to the highly contagious disease by coming in contact with those two patients.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
California Synagogue Shooting Investigated As A Hate Crime After 1 Killed, 3 Injured
The mayor of Poway, Calif. said the shooting at the Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego was a "hate crime." A 19-year-old man has been arrested.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
Spotlight: Playwright Joseph Reed Hayes’ “A Slow Ride” Makes Timucua Arts Foundation Debut
Local playwright Joseph Reed Hayes explores the complex relationships between three generations of women in his play "A Slow Ride," coming to the Timucua Arts Foundation stage this weekend.
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight
Intersection: Orlando’s Sri Lankan Community Reacts To Bombings; Reflections On The Magic Season; Opera Orlando Focused On Growing Audience
https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/intersection/042619_Intersection.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSri Lanka is in a state of shock after last weekend’s bombings at churches and hotels. Authorities are blaming a Muslim extremist group for the attacks which killed and injured hundreds of people. On this episode of Intersection we talk to members of Central Florida’s close-knit Sri Lankan community about the impact of the attacks on their sense of security, and next steps for the community as they they look to support friends and family back in Sri Lanka. The Orlando Magic’s playoff series against the Toronto Raptors started strong… ...
Published in Intersection Podcast
Published in Intersection Podcast
Opera Orlando Looks To Grow Audience
Opera Orlando is wrapping up its season, and gearing up for the next. Artistic director Gabe Preisser joins us for a conversation about taking the Opera out of the opera house and growing the audience.
Published in Intersection
Published in Intersection
4/26/19: The Debate Over The Role Guns Should Play In School Security
State lawmakers are poised to expand a school security program allowing teachers to carry guns in the classroom. However, some school districts are lobbying against it.
Published in Florida Roundup
Published in Florida Roundup