Catherine Welch
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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. → Read More
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%. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
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. → Read More
Orlando Police: Limited Use Of Driver’s License Photos With Facial Recognition Software
Orlando Police say the department will limit the scope of photo databases used with facial recognition software it is testing. The Orlando Police Department is piloting the Amazon software called Rekognition to track people in real time on city cameras. → Read More
Fishkind: What The Disney Property Tax Ruling Means
Disney won its case against the Orange County Property Appraiser over how much it should pay in property taxes for one of its hotels. 90.7’s economic analyst Hank Fishkind talks with news director Catherine Welch about the ripple effect the ruling could have on property owners. → Read More
Orlando Police To Continue Testing Facial Recognition Software
The Orlando Police Department plans to continue testing facial recognition software that tracks people in real time on city cameras. → Read More
20,000 Lose Power In Puerto Rico Storm
YABUCOA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Officials in Puerto Rico say more than 20,000 customers have lost power due to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl, which is hitting the island with rains and gusty winds. → Read More
Florida ACLU: Orlando Should Stop Using Facial Recognition Program
The Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is urging the City of Orlando to stop using a facial recognition program with city surveillance cameras. → Read More
Education Desk: When Working Adults Pursue A Diploma
The Hamilton Holt School at Rollins College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees for working adults through evening classes. Last month, 294 graduates received their diploma. From our Education Desk, 90.7’s Catherine Welch talked with the Holt School’s Director of Student and Faculty engagement Erik Kenyon about the challenges these students overcome while pursuing their degree. → Read More
Orlando Remembers Those Who Died At Pulse
The bells of First United Methodist Church rang 49 times as the names of those who died at the Pulse nightclub were read aloud. → Read More
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Reflects On Pulse Two Years Later
It’s been two years since the Pulse nightclub shooting. 90.7’s Catherine Welch caught up with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, and they start their conversation with how the mayor thinks Orlando has changed in the last two years. → Read More
New Exhibit Features Memorial Items Left After Pulse Shooting
A new Orange County Regional History Center exhibit features artwork, hand-written notes and other memorial items collected after the Pulse mass shooting two years ago. → Read More
Fishkind Conversations: Will Effects Of Trump’s Tariffs Be Felt In Florida?
President Trump’s tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico and the European Union sent shock waves around the globe. But what do they mean for Florida’s economy? 90.7’s economic analyst Hank Fishkind talks with news director Catherine Welch about where Florida might feel an impact. → Read More
Gas Prices In Florida Expected To Drop After Recent Rise
After a rise before the Memorial Day weekend, gas prices in Florida are expected to drop. AAA says oil prices are dropping and gas is expected to follow. → Read More
Fishkind Conversations: How Demographics Drive The Economy
Demographics drive an economy. 90.7’s economic analyst Hank Fishkind has been looking at the demographics of the country and Florida and shares with news director Catherine Welch about an alarming trend he’s found. → Read More
Conversation: What Orlando’s Facial Recognition Program Could Mean For Law Enforcement
Orlando Police are working with Amazon testing a system that allows police to identify people caught on city cameras in real time. 90.7’s Catherine Welch caught up with NPR’s Martin Kaste who broke the story. → Read More
Fishkind Conversations: What’s In The Latest Jobs Numbers?
Fishkind Conversations: What’s In The Latest Jobs Numbers? → Read More
UCF’s RESTORES Program Treating PTSD Receives $10.5 M Grant
The University of Central Florida’s RESTORES clinic has received a $10.5 million grant from the U.S. Army. → Read More