Helen Acevedo

Miami

Production Assistant at Sundial

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A popular island off Miami Beach will be closed to the public for Memorial Day

2 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Helen Acevedo

The city of Miami Beach will shut off access to a popular island hangout spot for Memorial Day Weekend after too many people failed to keep the place tidy. In the past, visitors to the Flagler Monument Island have left behind piles of trash and debris. The city aims to avoid a repeat this year by closing public access to the island on Friday, starting at 6 a.m. It will reopen early Tuesday morning. READ MORE: 32 people rescued from yacht that began sinking off Miami Beach
Broward judge to be publicly reprimanded by the Florida Supreme Court over political email

2 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Helen Acevedo

A Broward County judge is set to be publicly reprimanded by the Florida Supreme Court next month. During her 2022 re-election campaign, Judge Mardi Levey Cohen forwarded an email about her election opponent to a political club — without verifying the accuracy of the claims. Following an investigation, the state Judicial Qualifications Commission recommended a 10-day suspension without pay and a public reprimand for Levey Cohen.
Trump's funding cuts threaten HIV research and treatment in South Florida

2 weeks ago | health.wusf.usf.edu | Helen Acevedo

The Trump administration has made several policy changes that could potentially impact HIV prevention and treatment efforts in FloridaSouth Florida has one of the highest HIV and AIDS infection rates in the country. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach each rank in the top 5% of counties for transmission of the virus, which weakens the immune system. Local HIV research and response efforts are on the chopping block as part of the administration's cuts to federal grants and funding.
New highway safety measures planned for Broward and Palm Beach counties

2 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Helen Acevedo

The Florida Department of Transportation is working to prevent wrong-way crashes on Broward and Palm Beach state highways. The department is installing flashing beacons, intelligent transportation systems and wrong-way signage at 23 exit ramps. Several ramps in Palm Beach County will be temporarily closed this week for installations. The southbound exit ramp on 10th Avenue and the northbound exit at Forest Hill Boulevard will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday night.
Trump's funding cuts threaten HIV research and treatment in South Florida

2 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Helen Acevedo

The Trump administration has made several policy changes that could potentially impact HIV prevention and treatment efforts in FloridaSouth Florida has one of the highest HIV and AIDS infection rates in the country. Miami-Dade. Broward and Palm Beach counties all rank in the top 5% of U.S. counties for transmission of the virus, which weakens the immune system.
Invasive snake hunt: Florida's Python Challenge kicks off July 11

2 weeks ago | wuwf.org | Helen Acevedo

In the mood for hunting invasive species? The registration for Florida's annual 10-day python challenge opened Thursday. The hunt will start July 11 and run through July 20. It's meant to incentivize capturing and humanely euthanizing invasive Burmese pythons. In return, the state offers prizes to the hunters who bring in the most snakes as well as the longest. The top snake wranglers share a $25,000 reward. To register, visit FLPythonChallenge.org.
Invasive snake hunt: Florida's Python Challenge kicks off July 11

3 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Helen Acevedo

In the mood for hunting invasive species? The registration for Florida’s annual 10-day python challenge opened Thursday. The hunt will start July 11 and run through July 20. It’s meant to incentivize capturing and humanely euthanizing invasive Burmese pythons. In return, the state offers prizes to the hunters who bring in the most snakes as well as the longest. The top snake wranglers share a $25,000 reward. To register, visit FLPythonChallenge.org.
First reef completed in Monroe County's $10 million artificial reef project

3 weeks ago | wusf.org | Helen Acevedo

Monroe County's artificial reef grant program is making good on its objective with the completion of its first reef. The powerpole artificial reef project started last year. At this site, just 10 miles offshore Key West, 45 concrete utility poles are stacked in layers to create habitat spaces. It's part of a network of reefs planned for the area.
First reef completed in Monroe County's $10 million artificial reef project

3 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Helen Acevedo

Monroe County’s artificial reef grant program is making good on its objective with the completion of its first reef. The powerpole artificial reef project started last year. At this site, just 10 miles offshore Key West, 45 concrete utility poles are stacked in layers to create habitat spaces. It’s part of a network of reefs planned for the area.
A seafaring Keys musician brings avant-garde pop, sense of travel to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest

3 weeks ago | wlrn.org | Helen Acevedo |Sherrilyn Cabrera |Alyssa Ramos |Natu Tweh

Kristina Boswell is a seafaring musician, with a voyager's soul. She lives at sea in the Keys, currently floating around the waters of Marathon. On her sailboat, she makes music as a solo artist under the stage name K Boswell. A West Palm Beach native, she moved around with her family while growing up. At one point, they lived in Iowa for some time. She also spent time in Orlando, playing in the music scene there before moving to Austin, Texas, where she lived for 15 years.