Leslie Ovalle
WLRN
Miami, FL, United States
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Sundial Now: WLRN’s new Florida Keys reporter on the importance of public service journalism
Fresh off her coverage of Hurricane Ian in Key West, WLRN's new Florida Keys reporter joins sundial Now to discuss storms, affordability and other headlines from the southernmost point. Gwen was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team that covered Hurricane Katrina for the New Orleans Times-Picayune and over a decade ago made Key West her home. → Read More
Sundial Now: Miami-Dade School Board elections get more attention and more political than before
School board races usually don’t get much hype. That might be changing this election season. → Read More
Frost Museum of Science celebrates five years, Cuban history through memories
The Frost Science Museum celebrates five years and the Sundial team visits for a behind-the-scenes look. Plus, a discussion on how Cuban history is passed down for this month’s Sundial Book Club. → Read More
The Coconut Grove Playhouse, 40 years of Books & Books, Miami’s Father of the Bride
The Coconut Grove Playhouse has been closed and sitting there abandoned for more than 15 years. Now the playhouse’s future is being set. Plus, Books&Books is a South Florida institution, we’re talking with the founder Mitch Kaplan. And a Latin twist on a classic movie about the relationship between a father and daughter. → Read More
Lawmakers attempt to fix property insurance issues; baby formula shortage and sinking a ship… intentionally
We look at the ongoing property insurance crisis in Florida and what lawmakers are trying to do to fix it. How the national baby formula is affecting families in South Florida. And an intentional shipwreck that’s helping coral reefs thrive. → Read More
Merrick’s contested history, a potential HIV cure and Wildlife Thursday: Python hunting and baking
The segregationist past behind the founder of 'The City Beautiful.' A New York cancer survivor becomes the third person to achieve remission from HIV. And it’s Wildlife Thursday, we’re talking about removing pythons … and using their eggs for a tasty cookie recipe. → Read More
Condo reform and abortion access, Surfside victims’ settlement, Miami Marlins
The inside on what Congress is doing about condo reform and abortion access. The families of victims of the Surfside condo collapse will get nearly $1 billion. How will that money be divided? And how the Miami Marlins are doing on the field and off the field. → Read More
SCOTUS' leaked draft on Roe v. Wade, plans to end Title 42, Latin America’s Cryptopia
Protests are growing nationally after a draft opinion was leaked from the U.S. Supreme Court that could lead to the end of Roe v. Wade. What will that mean here in Florida? The U.S. government is trying to wind down a controversial immigration policy. Plus, bitcoin boosters see Latin America as a "cryptopia." But is it more hype than hope? → Read More
Nurse educators shortage, Broward’s trash woes, Wildlife Thursday: Florida's swamp on TikTok
There’s a growing nursing shortage and it starts with a growing nursing educator shortage. Broward County communities are looking to start a new trash district. Plus, a teenage TikTok star who spends his time in the Everglades making beautiful photos and videos. → Read More
DeSantis vs. Disney, the murder of FSU law professor, the voice of Luisa Madrigal in ‘Encanto’
The battle between Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney. We look at recent developments of a violent murder case that happened eight years ago. Plus, we hear from Jessica Darrow, the voice of Luisa Madrigal in Disney's movie, Encanto. She tells us about growing up in South Florida. → Read More
How things have changed since the pandemic started two years ago
The days of reporting daily cases and hospitalizations are long over, but the pandemic is not. COVID is still infecting thousands of people in the U.S. every day. Plus, we tease our Wildlife Thursdays making a comeback. → Read More
Spring break, rent vs buy, the legacy of Florida’s ‘titan’ death penalty lawyer
What is Miami Beach doing to handle a spring break season that's already busy? Plus, should you buy or rent in South Florida? A new study says, maybe the latter. And Marty McClain, a powerful advocate for people on death row died recently. We’ll learn more about his life. → Read More
Broward’s new superintendent, Gov. DeSantis’ immigration policies, Wildlife Thursday: Clyde Butcher
Broward County finally has a permanent school superintendent. Business leaders and the Archdiocese of Miami are pushing back against the governor on immigration. Plus, It’s Wildlife Thursday and we’re talking with someone that has an eye for Florida’s true beauty. → Read More
Monoclonal treatments, Homelessness, Miami Beach might lose historic Deauville hotel
Monoclonal treatments are popular in Florida. What should you know about them? The city of Miami has a few million dollars in federal money to help those experiencing homelessness. We take a trip back to a piece of Miami Beach’s history––before it’s gone. → Read More
Palm Beach County infrastructure update, and what’s funny to Paula Poundstone
Billions of federal dollars are coming to Florida. Plus, how Paula Poundstone went from riding a Greyhound bus across the country to the well-known comedian she is today. → Read More
Crypto donations, a seashell menorah and dreidel, a congressional candidate’s potentially illegal vote
The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation is now accepting cryptocurrency donations. The artists behind the giant menorah and dreidel on Miami Beach. Plus, did this Republican congressional candidate cast an illegal vote? → Read More
Cuba Protests, Building Around Climate Change, And College Athletes Get Paid
Cuba’s rising dissent. Climate change and building safety. Plus, college athletes can now bank on their names. → Read More
Lucy Burdette's Mysterious 'Key Lime Crime'
Key West, key lime pie bakers and a mysterious murder — it's all in Sundial's Book Club pick for this month. → Read More
Rep. Hardy On Challenging Florida’s Status Quo, Apps Encouraging Civic Engagement, And O Cinema
A local lawmaker is challenging Tallahassee on criminal justice, voting rights and equitable vaccine distribution. Do you want to be more civically engaged? There an app for that. Plus, O Cinema celebrates 10 years in business. → Read More
Heat Arena’s New Name To Help Fight Gun Violence, Workplace Vaccination Requirements, Joan Didion’s ‘Miami’
There’s a plan to use money from the Heat arena’s new name to fight gun violence. Is it legal for employers to require a COVID-19 vaccine? Plus, we take a look back at Miami in the 1980s with Joan Didion's highly acclaimed book. → Read More