Greg Allen http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100171&ft=1&f=2100171 Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and human interest features. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Greg Allen http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100171&ft=1&f=2100171 Sequestration May Make Hurricane Season Stormier Than Usual The Atlantic Hurricane season starts in just a few weeks. With sequestration, the National Weather Service has ordered furloughs and a hiring freeze that have left vacancies throughout the agency, including the National Hurricane Center. Florida's governor and others are wondering if that will affect the state's ability to prepare and respond to a storm. Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184399438/federal-forecasters-to-juggle-active-hurricane-season-with-sequester?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/16/184399438/federal-forecasters-to-juggle-active-hurricane-season-with-sequester?ft=1&f=2100171 The Atlantic Hurricane season starts in just a few weeks. With sequestration, the National Weather Service has ordered furloughs and a hiring freeze that have left vacancies throughout the agency, including the National Hurricane Center. Florida's governor and others are wondering if that will affect the state's ability to prepare and respond to a storm.

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]]> How A Florida Medical School Cares For Communities In Need Florida International University's medical school has made community-based health care a central part of its curriculum. With home visits and a mobile health clinic, students connect with families in neighborhoods where medical care is scarce. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/14/183937762/how-a-florida-medical-school-cares-for-communities-in-need?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/14/183937762/how-a-florida-medical-school-cares-for-communities-in-need?ft=1&f=2100171 Florida International University's medical school has made community-based health care a central part of its curriculum. With home visits and a mobile health clinic, students connect with families in neighborhoods where medical care is scarce.

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]]> Half Of States May Not Expand Medicaid Under Obamacare Florida is one of the latest states to decide to pass on the option to expand Medicaid coverage and have the feds pick up the tab. Over half of the states — including Texas and most of the states in the South — have decided against Medicaid expansion. We take a look at the consequences for hospitals and for millions of low-income Americans who, at least for now, will be left out of the healthcare overhaul. Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=182337917&ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=182337917&ft=1&f=2100171 Florida is one of the latest states to decide to pass on the option to expand Medicaid coverage and have the feds pick up the tab. Over half of the states — including Texas and most of the states in the South — have decided against Medicaid expansion. We take a look at the consequences for hospitals and for millions of low-income Americans who, at least for now, will be left out of the healthcare overhaul.

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]]> George Zimmerman Waives Right To 'Stand Your Ground' Hearing George Zimmerman, charged with murder in the Trayvon Martin shooting, is back in court. His lawyers say prosecutors have adopted unethical tactics that have hampered Zimmerman's defense. The case goes to trial in May and Zimmerman's lawyers say the government is making it hard for them to be ready. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180116799/george-zimmerman-waives-right-to-stand-your-ground-hearing?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180116799/george-zimmerman-waives-right-to-stand-your-ground-hearing?ft=1&f=2100171 George Zimmerman, charged with murder in the Trayvon Martin shooting, is back in court. His lawyers say prosecutors have adopted unethical tactics that have hampered Zimmerman's defense. The case goes to trial in May and Zimmerman's lawyers say the government is making it hard for them to be ready.

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]]> Rubio Tries To Convince Conservatives He Hasn't Been Duped Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is working to tamp down conservative backlash to the Senate's immigration bill, which he helped craft. Radio talk show hosts, Tea Party activists and conservative bloggers are concerned that Rubio and other Republicans are giving away too much on an issue they believe mostly helps Democrats. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/04/29/179850365/rubio-tries-to-convince-conservatives-he-hasnt-been-duped?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2013/04/29/179850365/rubio-tries-to-convince-conservatives-he-hasnt-been-duped?ft=1&f=2100171 Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is working to tamp down conservative backlash to the Senate's immigration bill, which he helped craft. Radio talk show hosts, Tea Party activists and conservative bloggers are concerned that Rubio and other Republicans are giving away too much on an issue they believe mostly helps Democrats.

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]]> States Question What To Do With Surging Tax Revenue After at least three years of red ink, most states have budget surpluses. It's a sign of a recovering economy and leaves states with a new dilemma: how best to spend the money. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/29/179762891/after-belt-tightening-some-states-are-back-in-the-black?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/29/179762891/after-belt-tightening-some-states-are-back-in-the-black?ft=1&f=2100171 After at least three years of red ink, most states have budget surpluses. It's a sign of a recovering economy and leaves states with a new dilemma: how best to spend the money.

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]]> As Florida Bill Looks To Aid Feral Cats, Opponents Claw Back Lawmakers are considering a measure that would offer legal protection to groups that trap, sterilize and return feral cats to their colonies. But wildlife groups and some homeowners say the cats are a threat to public health — and to other animals. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/26/177634462/as-florida-bill-looks-to-aid-feral-cats-opponents-claw-back?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/26/177634462/as-florida-bill-looks-to-aid-feral-cats-opponents-claw-back?ft=1&f=2100171 Lawmakers are considering a measure that would offer legal protection to groups that trap, sterilize and return feral cats to their colonies. But wildlife groups and some homeowners say the cats are a threat to public health — and to other animals.

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]]> Now Endangered, Florida's Silver Springs Once Lured Tourists Countless movies were filmed there, including <em>Tarzan</em> and <em>Creature From the Black Lagoon</em>. With its wildlife and freshwater springs, Silver Springs in Central Florida was one of the state's most popular tourist destinations. Those waters have receded now as the delicate ecosystem suffers from problems that threaten the entire state. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/13/177105692/before-disney-floridas-silver-springs-lured-tourists?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/13/177105692/before-disney-floridas-silver-springs-lured-tourists?ft=1&f=2100171 Countless movies were filmed there, including Tarzan and Creature From the Black Lagoon. With its wildlife and freshwater springs, Silver Springs in Central Florida was one of the state's most popular tourist destinations. Those waters have receded now as the delicate ecosystem suffers from problems that threaten the entire state.

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]]> FAU's Stadium Naming Deal Turns Into PR Disaster Florida Atlantic University says the $6 million deal to sell the naming rights of its football stadium to a private company is off. GEO is a private prison corporation. There were jokes the new stadium was going to be called Owlcatraz. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176104596/company-withdraws-naming-rights-offer-for-fau-stadium?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176104596/company-withdraws-naming-rights-offer-for-fau-stadium?ft=1&f=2100171 Florida Atlantic University says the $6 million deal to sell the naming rights of its football stadium to a private company is off. GEO is a private prison corporation. There were jokes the new stadium was going to be called Owlcatraz.

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]]> Cuban Dissident Blogger Seeks To Unite Castro's Cuba With Miami's Cuba Yoani Sanchez is an outspoken critic of the Castro regime, with a social media pulpit that is translated into 20 languages. In Miami this week to receive an award, she called on Cuban-Americans to tear down the wall of "lies, silence and bad intentions" that divides the community. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/175997121/cuban-blogger-wants-fidels-cuba-miamis-cuba-to-unite?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/175997121/cuban-blogger-wants-fidels-cuba-miamis-cuba-to-unite?ft=1&f=2100171 Yoani Sanchez is an outspoken critic of the Castro regime, with a social media pulpit that is translated into 20 languages. In Miami this week to receive an award, she called on Cuban-Americans to tear down the wall of "lies, silence and bad intentions" that divides the community.

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]]> Florida Pitches New Facilities To Clinch Spring Training Over the next four years, five major league teams will be renegotiating their spring training leases in Florida. With millions in economic benefits at stake, local communities and the Sunshine State are looking to upgraded facilities in hopes of keeping teams from moving to other locations in Florida and Arizona. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174930756/florida-pitches-new-facilities-to-clinch-spring-training?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174930756/florida-pitches-new-facilities-to-clinch-spring-training?ft=1&f=2100171 Over the next four years, five major league teams will be renegotiating their spring training leases in Florida. With millions in economic benefits at stake, local communities and the Sunshine State are looking to upgraded facilities in hopes of keeping teams from moving to other locations in Florida and Arizona.

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]]> Fla. Lieutenant Governor Resigns Amid Probe Of Internet Cafe In Florida, an investigation into storefront Internet gambling parlors has forced the resignation of Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, who is stepping down because of her involvement with a group called Allied Veterans of the World. The group runs dozens of what it calls "Internet cafes" — storefront operations where people essentially gamble using electronic slot machines. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/14/174269189/fla-lieutenant-governor-resigns-amid-probe-of-internet-cafe?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/14/174269189/fla-lieutenant-governor-resigns-amid-probe-of-internet-cafe?ft=1&f=2100171 In Florida, an investigation into storefront Internet gambling parlors has forced the resignation of Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, who is stepping down because of her involvement with a group called Allied Veterans of the World. The group runs dozens of what it calls "Internet cafes" — storefront operations where people essentially gamble using electronic slot machines.

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]]> Selection Of Pope Francis Energizes U.S. Catholics Across the country, Catholics were surprised and happy about the selection of Francis as pope. In Miami, many Catholics are looking to Francis to bring about some positive changes. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/14/174269203/selection-of-pope-francis-energizes-u-s-catholics?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/14/174269203/selection-of-pope-francis-energizes-u-s-catholics?ft=1&f=2100171 Across the country, Catholics were surprised and happy about the selection of Francis as pope. In Miami, many Catholics are looking to Francis to bring about some positive changes.

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]]> Cruise Industry Stays Confidently Afloat Amid Major Accidents Coming off a year in which the Costa Concordia disaster claimed 32 lives and the five day Carnival Triumph fiasco was carried live on cable TV, the cruise industry is doing remarkably well. Bookings remain strong and cruise lines are poised for new markets and destinations. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174136086/cruise-industry-stays-confidently-afloat-amid-major-accidents?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174136086/cruise-industry-stays-confidently-afloat-amid-major-accidents?ft=1&f=2100171 Coming off a year in which the Costa Concordia disaster claimed 32 lives and the five day Carnival Triumph fiasco was carried live on cable TV, the cruise industry is doing remarkably well. Bookings remain strong and cruise lines are poised for new markets and destinations.

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]]> Cruise Ship Leaders To Discuss Industry's Future Leaders of several cruise lines are meeting in Miami on Tuesday to discuss the state of the industry. The conference comes after a series of setbacks, including a cruise ship losing power for days in the Gulf of Mexico. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174080035/cruise-ship-leaders-to-discuss-industrys-future?ft=1&f=2100171 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174080035/cruise-ship-leaders-to-discuss-industrys-future?ft=1&f=2100171 Leaders of several cruise lines are meeting in Miami on Tuesday to discuss the state of the industry. The conference comes after a series of setbacks, including a cruise ship losing power for days in the Gulf of Mexico.

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