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en'Super-Termite' Could Be Even More Destructive Than Parent Specieshttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/super-termite-could-be-even-more-destructive-parent-species
Termites are among the world's most destructive pests, causing more than a billion dollars in damage each year in the U.S. alone. Scientists in Florida have tracked the development of a new hybrid species of termite — one whose colonies grow twice as fast as the parent species.<p>Researchers say the new "super-termite" is even more destructive than other species and may carry a significant economic cost.<p>Thomas Chouvenc, a researcher and entomologist with the University of Florida, moved from France to South Florida for one reason: to study termites.Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:13:00 +0000Greg Allen76661 at http://publicradiotulsa.org'Super-Termite' Could Be Even More Destructive Than Parent SpeciesRecord Number Of Inmate Deaths Has Florida Prisons On The Defensivehttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/record-number-inmate-deaths-has-florida-prisons-defensive
A record number of inmates – 346 people — died behind bars in Florida last year.<p>Most were from natural causes, but a series of suspicious deaths have raised questions about safety in the prisons. Federal and state law enforcement agencies are now investigating why so many inmates have been dying.<p>Latandra Ellington, 36, was serving time for tax fraud at Lowell Correctional Institution in central Florida when she died. Algarene Jennings, Ellington's aunt, believes she was murdered.<p>Jennings lives in Lake Wales, a small town in central Florida surrounded by citrus groves.Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:27:00 +0000Greg Allen76304 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgRecord Number Of Inmate Deaths Has Florida Prisons On The DefensiveRazing Liberty: Miami's Gambit To Fix A Crime-Plagued Neighborhoodhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/razing-liberty-miamis-gambit-fix-crime-plagued-neighborhood
In Miami, officials have announced plans to replace a troubled public housing complex.<p>Liberty Square, in the heart of one of Miami's most crime-plagued neighborhoods, will be demolished; residents will be relocated to new public housing. Officials say it will improve living conditions and reduce violent crime.<p>Residents like the county's plan, but worry it may be the latest in a string of broken promises.<p><strong>A Storied History</strong><p>Liberty Square is a sprawling low-rise complex: 700 units spread over several blocks.Sat, 14 Mar 2015 12:26:00 +0000Greg Allen76077 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgRazing Liberty: Miami's Gambit To Fix A Crime-Plagued NeighborhoodCan You Dig It? More Evidence Suggests Humans From The Ice Agehttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/can-you-dig-it-more-evidence-suggests-humans-ice-age
In Florida, archaeologists are investigating a site that a century ago sparked a scientific controversy. Today, it's just a strip of land near an airport.<p>But in 1915, it was a spot that became world-famous because of the work of Elias Sellards, Florida's state geologist.Sat, 28 Feb 2015 09:43:00 +0000Greg Allen75298 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgCan You Dig It? More Evidence Suggests Humans From The Ice AgeThaw In U.S.-Cuba Relations Comes To Baseballhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/thaw-us-cuba-relations-comes-baseball
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Thaw+In+U.S.-Cuba+Relations+Comes+To+Baseball&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDAzODUzMjE5MDEyNDk2NjQ3NDc0MTczOA004)"/></div><p>Transcript <p>ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: <p>The thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations has come to Major League Baseball. After consulting with the Obama administration, the league has told teams that they no longer need permission from the Treasury Department before signing Cuban players.Wed, 04 Feb 2015 21:49:00 +0000Greg Allen73998 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgDespite Political Resistance, Florida A Leader In ACA Sign-Upshttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/despite-political-resistance-florida-leader-aca-sign-ups
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Despite+Political+Resistance%2C+Florida+A+Leader+In+ACA+Sign-Ups&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDA4NDQ1MjMzMDEzMjA3NzExMTA5OTU5Yw004)"/></div><p>Mon, 02 Feb 2015 21:29:00 +0000Greg Allen73864 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgFlorida Health Officials Hope To Test GMO Mosquitoes This Springhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/florida-health-officials-hope-test-gmo-mosquitoes-spring
The FDA is considering whether to approve the experimental use of genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys to help stop the spread of dengue fever and other diseases. Mosquito control officials in the region say they hope to get approval to begin releasing the insects in the Keys as soon as this spring.<p>There are few places in the United States where mosquito control is as critical as the Florida Keys.Wed, 28 Jan 2015 22:55:00 +0000Greg Allen73603 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgFlorida Health Officials Hope To Test GMO Mosquitoes This SpringTraveling To Cuba Getting Easier, But Expect Turbulence On The Wayhttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/traveling-cuba-getting-easier-expect-turbulence-way
New rules that went into effect on Friday mark the biggest change in U.S. relations with Cuba in more than 50 years.<p>While tourism remains off-limits, the Obama administration opened new opportunities in Cuba for banks, airlines, telecommunications companies and regular Americans.<p>For the first time in decades, under the new rules, Americans who don't have family on the island can travel to Cuba without receiving special permission from the U.S.Sat, 17 Jan 2015 15:51:00 +0000Greg Allen73018 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgTraveling To Cuba Getting Easier, But Expect Turbulence On The WayMiami Rejects Hosting Cuban Consulate, But Tampa Wants Ithttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/miami-rejects-hosting-cuban-consulate-tampa-wants-it
<div class="fullattribution">Copyright 2015 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.<img src="http://www.google-analytics.com/__utm.gif?utmac=UA-5828686-4&utmdt=Miami+Rejects+Hosting+Cuban+Consulate%2C+But+Tampa+Wants+It&utme=8(APIKey)9(MDAyNDY5MjM1MDEyODE2MzMyMTZmZDQwMg001)"/></div><p>Transcript <p>DAVID GREENE, HOST: <p>When two countries haven't officially talked to each other for decades, restoring diplomatic relations involves, well, a lot of talking. Next week, a top state department official heads to Cuba to discuss how the U.S.Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:05:00 +0000Greg Allen72799 at http://publicradiotulsa.orgAs Rumors Spread, More Cubans Try To Reach The U.S. By Seahttp://publicradiotulsa.org/post/rumors-spread-more-cubans-try-reach-us-sea
Since President Obama's announcement that he wants to normalize relations with Cuba, the U.S. Coast Guard says there has been a spike in the number of Cubans leaving their homeland on rafts and boats.<p>They're coming, officials say, because of a rumor in Cuba that the U.S. will soon change the policy that allows Cubans who reach the U.S. to remain in the country legally.<p>The commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami, Rear Adm. Jake Korn, says 481 Cubans attempted to reach the U.S.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 21:36:00 +0000Greg Allen72583 at http://publicradiotulsa.org