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Florida’s infant mortality crisis, new FAFSA issues and FAMU’s failed donation

Florida’s infant mortality crisis, new FAFSA issues and FAMU’s failed donation

FromThe Florida Roundup


Florida’s infant mortality crisis, new FAFSA issues and FAMU’s failed donation

FromThe Florida Roundup

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked into a special series from the South Florida Sun Sentinel that examines that state’s infant mortality rate. First, we speak with health reporter Cindy Krischer Goodman (00:21) before speaking with Dr. LaRae Brown, director of UF Health Women’s Specialists — North and Dr. Rodrigo Ruano, Director at UHealth Jackson Fetal Care Center and Division (09:09). Then, we looked at how a revamped federal form for financial aid for students is causing delays with the (19:22). Plus, fallout over a dubious major gift donation to Florida A& M (27:57). And other news from across the state from a deadly bus crash near Ocala (37:18) to severe weather in the Panhandle (40:28). We also heard from our listeners from last week's mailbag (45:44).
Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Each week, The Florida Roundup brings us up to speed on all things Florida- be it politics, the environment, the economy, culture and more. Join host Tom Hudson for lively discussion with newsmakers, journalists and you! Email the program radio@TheFloridaRoundup.org