Archive for Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Live Analysis And Fact Checks: July Democratic Debate Night 2
It's the second and final of the July Democratic debates. The second set of 10 candidates is making their case as to why they should be the next president of the United States. Follow NPR's live coverage for real-time fact checks and analysis of their remarks.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
State Representative Geraldine Thompson Calls on Governor Ron DeSantis to Set up a Census Commission
State and local leaders today called on Governor Ron DeSantis to set up a commission that would track people’s participation in the 2020 census.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Keys Sanctuary Helps Pump $4 Billion Into Florida Economy, Study Finds
The sparkling waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary help pump $4.4 billion into the state's economy while supporting 43,000 jobs, according to a report published Tuesday.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Officials Say Melbourne Water Is Safe, But Residents Say It Stinks
The water is safe.
Those are the words of Melbourne’s public works and utilities director as some 200 residents gathered Tuesday evening for a town hall meeting on the community’s drinking water.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Intersection: First Responder Peer Support; Aerospace Apprenticeships; Mexico Art & Architecture
https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/intersection/Intersection_073019.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSMore first responders in the US die by suicide than in the line of duty. Orlando firefighter Jeff Orrange says those numbers are staggering, and he’s working to change the equation Orrange is part of a peer support team that helps firefighters reach out to fellow firefighters and get the mental health support they need. On this episode of Intersection we’ll talk to Orrange about the education process for first responders and the importance of peer support. A group of students are embarking on a new apprenticeship program on the ...
Published in Intersection Podcast
Published in Intersection Podcast
Art, Architecture & Cultural Connections. A Conversation With Pat Greene & Geoff Benge
Orlando’s Pat Greene and Geoff Benge are planning an art and architecture tour to Mexico City. They join us for a conversation about art, tourism and the cultural communities in Orlando and Mexico city.
Published in Intersection
Published in Intersection
New Space Coast Apprenticeship Program Fires Up To Fill Manufacturing Gap
Space Florida’s Dale Ketcham explains how a new apprenticeship program will fill a gap in aerospace manufacturing talent, and how higher education is changing to reflect the sunshine state’s growing space economy.
Published in Education, Intersection, Space
Published in Education, Intersection, Space