A judge recently found one red-light camera ticket unconstitutional. With dozens of intersections under electric eyes, broader impacts of the ruling remain unclear.
A green light for red-light cameras?
(0:00) A Broward County judge has ruled a red-light camera fine unconstitutional, raising questions across Florida. The case centers on whether ticketing the registered owner is fair. We hear from a safety advocate about what this could mean moving forward.
GUEST:
- Melissa Wandall, National Coalition for Safer Roads president
Last chance for coral?
(12:02) Florida’s fragile reef has suffered massive die-offs in recent years due to disease and warming seas. Scientists are turning to lab-based breeding as a possible solution. The goal is to raise resilient corals that can survive before returning them to the wild.
GUEST:
- Steve Newborn, WUSF reporter
Dive into spring adventures
(20:57) Haven’t been to The Florida Aquarium in a while? Now’s a good time to see what’s new. Extended hours and interactive experiences provide a cool, weather-proof outing. Offerings include a dolphin cruise, a visit with penguins and an undersea virtual reality encounter.
GUESTS:
- Pete Colangelo, The Florida Aquarium vice president of experience, design and planning
- Tristin Ware, The Florida Aquarium senior director of learning
Where nature is the classroom
(36:29) In a Pasco neighborhood, one small school is turning gardens, sidewalks and trees into a classroom. Ahava Nature School emphasizes hands-on learning for a diverse group of students, many of whom have struggled elsewhere. Founder Chantel Excell says the approach is about building belonging and self-worth.
Foraging for food
(41:31) Robin Greenfield is on a yearlong mission to eat only what he gathers from nature. His diet includes wild plants, fish, (car-killed kill) deer – and even stink bugs and other insects. He says foraging can help people reconnect with the natural abundance around them.
A behind-the-scenes look at filming 'Jaws'
(46:11) Tampa's Jobsite Theater is presenting a play based on the making of the movie Jaws. "The Shark is Broken" was co-written by Ian Shaw — the son of actor Robert Shaw, who starred in Jaws. He played Quint, who captained The Orca in the 1975 movie. The play runs through April 5 at the Straz Center's Shimberg Playhouse in Tampa.
