Tag: WLRN
South Florida Public Media Group rebuts objections to station deal
SFPMG called the Miami school board’s FCC petition an effort to erroneously assert a claim on SFPMG’s assets.Miami school board opposes SFPMG acquisition in West Palm Beach
South Florida Public Media Group, which manages WLRN, seeks FCC approval to acquire West Palm Beach station The Flame 104.7 for $6.45 ...Former WLRN host files discrimination claim
Carlos Frías had hosted the show "Sundial," which was canceled Feb. 2.WLRN friends group reaches agreement with school district to manage station
Friends of WLRN believes it “will be able to grow WLRN’s audience and community impact as well as increasing financial support from ...South Florida PBS withdraws bid to manage Miami’s WLRN
The station cited the COVID-19 outbreak and a focus on producing related health content.Miami school board rejects challenge to selection process for manager of WLRN
The petition was filed by a friends group that had bid to run the joint licensee.WLRN friends group accuses South Florida PBS of violating state law with appeal to members
A petition filed by Friends of WLRN also alleges the Miami school district was biased in recommending South Florida PBS to manage ...Miami school board postpones vote on management of WLRN
A bid from South Florida PBS was challenged by fundraising group Friends of WLRN.Owner of Miami’s WLRN narrows options for future governance
One outcome discussed at a meeting Wednesday would maintain the Miami-Dade school district's ownership of WLRN, while the other looks toward independence.In Miami, stakeholders weigh future of WLRN’s relationship with school-board licensee
Station leaders, fundraisers and school district officials are considering whether a separate nonprofit should take over WLRN's licenses.CPB IG recommends WLRN return $784,000 in grant overpayments
A draft audit found that the Miami station overstated nonfederal financial support in fiscal years 2013–15 by more than $7.3 million.Outlets aim for engagement as Facebook feeds less news to users
Callouts, virtual station tours and diverse sources of web traffic are among the strategies public media newsrooms are adopting.CPB IG recommends recouping $1.1M from WLRN for misreporting income, plus penalties
WLRN GM John LaBonia said repaying the funds “would be catastrophic” to the station and “would likely result in significant cutbacks.”Miami school district drops push to manage WLRN newsroom
A controversial proposal to restructure the station is reportedly off the table.Proposed changes at Miami’s WLRN seen as threat to newsroom independence
The station’s school-board licensee has suggested making news staffers employees of the school district.
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