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WEBAwareness of 'Latinx' increases among U.S. Latinos, and 'Latine' emerges as an alternative. While “Hispanic” and “Latino” remain the most prominent, “Latinx” has become de-facto as a gender-neutral alternative. Yet only 4% or 1.9 million people use the term to describe themselves according to a Pew Research Center Study.
Local News - WUWF
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Local News. A photo ID is required to vote in Florida. Here's what you need to know. Jennie McKeon. , September 17, 2024. If you're heading to the polls in person this Election Day, make sure you have your photo ID. As NPR's flagship station for Northwest Florida and South Alabama, WUWF reporters provide in-depth coverage of important …
An interactive map shows how storm surge could impact your area
WEBSep 27, 2022 · To help prepare residents for what they can expect, the National Hurricane Center has an interactive map that shows the impact storm surge can have along Florida's coast, as well as along the Eastern seaboard and in the Gulf of Mexico to Texas. The map lets users toggle between a simulation of the various hurricane intensities, from a …
RadioLive - WUWF
WEBRadioLive. RadioLive is the first Thursday of each month at the Museum of Commerce in downtown Historic Pensacola. The show is live on-air at 88.1FM and begins promptly at 6 p.m. Seating is first come first serve, and opens when soundcheck is complete. Soundcheck begins at 4 p.m. and typically lasts 30-45 mins.
Israeli protesters call for a cease-fire deal after recovery of
WEBUpdated September 01, 2024 at 16:18 PM ET. Massive crowds protested in Israel on Sunday after the bodies of six more hostages were recovered in Gaza. Protesters called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal to secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Histadrut, the largest trade union in ...
Whatever happened to ... the Gaza neurosurgeon who faced a …
WEBSep 6, 2024 · In February, NPR published the story of Husam Abukhedeir, the Palestinian chief neurosurgeon at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. When war broke out after the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, he spent nearly two months tending to severely injured Palestinians, rationing care – in effect choosing who lives and who is left to die amid a …
Court rejects Florida's abortion law injunction - WUWF
WEBAug 24, 2022 · Florida's House passed a bill limiting many abortions in the state. An appeals court Wednesday tossed out a temporary injunction that would have blocked a new Florida law preventing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. A panel of the 1st District Court of Appeal had signaled last month that it would reject the temporary injunction …
New laws intensify harsh reality for Florida's undocumented
WEBAug 29, 2024 · A slate of bills aimed at curbing illegal immigration went into effect July 1.. They include enhancing criminal penalties for those who commit crimes after returning to the country from being deported; barring counties and municipalities from accepting IDs issued to undocumented individuals; and increasing penalties for driving without a license.
In Central Florida, scientists battle citrus disease with genetic ...
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Searching for solutions. In Central Florida, scientists are leading the global search for citrus greening solutions. Nian Wang, a microbiology and cell science professor at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, works at UF/IFAS’ Citrus Research And Education Center (CREC) in Polk County. In 2022, Wang says his …
101 Flamingos: New count has scientists optimistic about bird's …
WEBMay 7, 2024 · A flamingo count launched by Audubon Florida in February amid increased sightings of the hot pink bird tallied 101 across the state. The count was launched to gather evidence in a push to have modern-day flamingos declared native to Florida. State wildlife officials believe the birds historically inhabited and nested in Florida, but recent ...