Carlton Gillespie
@carltongillespie.bsky.social
WLRN’s Broward County Reporter
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We renamed WLRN's downtown Miami newsroom in the name of Charles Michaels, our IT whiz who passed last year. We miss him and his humor very much.
IT workers are the quiet heroes of so much broadcasting. They don't often get their due. I'm very proud to have our newsroom named after him.
IT workers are the quiet heroes of so much broadcasting. They don't often get their due. I'm very proud to have our newsroom named after him.
December 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
We renamed WLRN's downtown Miami newsroom in the name of Charles Michaels, our IT whiz who passed last year. We miss him and his humor very much.
IT workers are the quiet heroes of so much broadcasting. They don't often get their due. I'm very proud to have our newsroom named after him.
IT workers are the quiet heroes of so much broadcasting. They don't often get their due. I'm very proud to have our newsroom named after him.
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Stellar reporting here on some of the big reasons Florida's marijuana and abortion ballot initiatives (barely) failed last year, even tho both got over 50 percent support.
"Much of the state money was intended to assist needy Floridians, including children"
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"Much of the state money was intended to assist needy Floridians, including children"
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DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
A Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times investigation found the DeSantis’ administration’s use of public money to fund a campaign against marijuana and abortion access was more sprawling than previously kn...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Stellar reporting here on some of the big reasons Florida's marijuana and abortion ballot initiatives (barely) failed last year, even tho both got over 50 percent support.
"Much of the state money was intended to assist needy Floridians, including children"
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
"Much of the state money was intended to assist needy Floridians, including children"
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
This likely won’t work. As I reported last week, none of the murals at issue in Fort Lauderdale are on state roads and it doesn’t seem to matter to the state
Here is an easy solution to the Pulse memorial crosswalk conflict: The state of Florida has jurisdiction because the crosswalk is on State Road 527. If the Democratic mayor and city council of Orlando authorize and paint a city crosswalk 50 feet away, the state should have no enforcement authority.
August 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This likely won’t work. As I reported last week, none of the murals at issue in Fort Lauderdale are on state roads and it doesn’t seem to matter to the state
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Newly appointed State CFO and FL DOGE will conduct on-site audits of local governments throughout the state. DeSantis has long criticized what he calls Broward County's "massive" budget increases. (via @carltongillespie.bsky.social) www.wlrn.org/government-p...
DeSantis, CFO Ingoglia announce Florida DOGE audits — starting with Broward County
Newly appointed State CFO and FL DOGE will conduct on-site audits of local governments throughout the state. DeSantis has long criticized what he calls Broward County's "massive" budget increases.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Newly appointed State CFO and FL DOGE will conduct on-site audits of local governments throughout the state. DeSantis has long criticized what he calls Broward County's "massive" budget increases. (via @carltongillespie.bsky.social) www.wlrn.org/government-p...
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Part two of our investigation into the private train Brightline, the deadliest train in the US.
At least $486 million in taxpayer money has been allocated to Brightline projects, much more than has been reported before.
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At least $486 million in taxpayer money has been allocated to Brightline projects, much more than has been reported before.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
Killer Train: Should tax dollars pay for a private train?
The public safety money began to flow as politicians and residents raised alarms over the early death toll.
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July 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Part two of our investigation into the private train Brightline, the deadliest train in the US.
At least $486 million in taxpayer money has been allocated to Brightline projects, much more than has been reported before.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
At least $486 million in taxpayer money has been allocated to Brightline projects, much more than has been reported before.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
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Our investigation:
The Brightline death toll surpasses 180, but safeguards are still lacking. That's MUCH more than has been reported before.
I repeat -- if you think you know this story, you don't.
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The Brightline death toll surpasses 180, but safeguards are still lacking. That's MUCH more than has been reported before.
I repeat -- if you think you know this story, you don't.
www.wlrn.org/killer-train...
July 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Our investigation:
The Brightline death toll surpasses 180, but safeguards are still lacking. That's MUCH more than has been reported before.
I repeat -- if you think you know this story, you don't.
www.wlrn.org/killer-train...
The Brightline death toll surpasses 180, but safeguards are still lacking. That's MUCH more than has been reported before.
I repeat -- if you think you know this story, you don't.
www.wlrn.org/killer-train...
No Kings protest on Fort Lauderdale beach
June 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
No Kings protest on Fort Lauderdale beach
Pizzo sat down with me today after his announcement shocked Florida Dems yesterday
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'There is no party': Senate Leader Jason Pizzo discusses his surprise exit from the Democratic Party
In his first interview since announcing his move away from the Democratic Party, Florida Senate Leader Jason Pizzo shot back at the party's state leadership and told WLRN his move to Independent would...
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April 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Pizzo sat down with me today after his announcement shocked Florida Dems yesterday
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The start of a new WLRN Series: www.wlrn.org/south-florid...
11 cities in South Florida are turning 100 years old this year and next. We're celebrating this historic milestone by lifting up stories from communities across the region. This is History We Call Home.
11 cities in South Florida are turning 100 years old this year and next. We're celebrating this historic milestone by lifting up stories from communities across the region. This is History We Call Home.
History We Call Home: How the Great Land Boom shaped South Florida 100 years ago
More than 11 cities and landmarks in South Florida are celebrating centennials over the next two years. WLRN News is recognizing this historic milestone in the new series, History We Call Home: 100 Ye...
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March 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The start of a new WLRN Series: www.wlrn.org/south-florid...
11 cities in South Florida are turning 100 years old this year and next. We're celebrating this historic milestone by lifting up stories from communities across the region. This is History We Call Home.
11 cities in South Florida are turning 100 years old this year and next. We're celebrating this historic milestone by lifting up stories from communities across the region. This is History We Call Home.
Broward Sheriff’s Officers (and BSO therapy dogs) are on hand at Tamarac city hall for a candlelight vigil for the victims of a triple homicide that happened in the city last week. BSO suspended 7 officers and admitted they “fell short” after reviewing their response to the incident.
February 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Broward Sheriff’s Officers (and BSO therapy dogs) are on hand at Tamarac city hall for a candlelight vigil for the victims of a triple homicide that happened in the city last week. BSO suspended 7 officers and admitted they “fell short” after reviewing their response to the incident.
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Miami commissioners voted today to earmark $20 million from the owners of Inter Miami for improvements and maintenance at a park those owners are building. But does that contradict an earlier promise for park land?
My latest:
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My latest:
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Ex-Miami commissioner threatens recall over Freedom Park fund
Miami commissioners voted Thursday to lock in $20 million from developers at Miami Freedom Park, inviting a challenge from a former city commissioner
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February 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Miami commissioners voted today to earmark $20 million from the owners of Inter Miami for improvements and maintenance at a park those owners are building. But does that contradict an earlier promise for park land?
My latest:
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My latest:
www.wlrn.org/government-p...
Lots of noise made in Tallahassee yesterday on immigration but silence for condos owners. Can they expect some sort of relief in the 2025 legislative session?
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Can condo owners expect relief in the 2025 legislative session?
Legislation passed in the wake of the deadly 2021 Surfside condo collapse and rising insurance premiums have resulted in huge increases in HOA fees and special assessments for condo owners across the ...
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January 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Lots of noise made in Tallahassee yesterday on immigration but silence for condos owners. Can they expect some sort of relief in the 2025 legislative session?
www.wlrn.org/government-p...
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Today is the vote on the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill. How did we get here?
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After a decade of impasses, Broward faces showdown vote over contentious landfill expansion
The proposals would allow for the landfill, known locally as Mount Trashmore, to increase its height by 100 feet and its horizontal footprint by almost 25 acres. The urgency of the vote has been exace...
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January 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Today is the vote on the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill. How did we get here?
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