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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - October 15, 2024
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Lebanese children have been displaced; hospital facility fees have cost Colorado patients $13 billion; and a Wyoming county without a hospital is finally getting one.

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2024Talks - October 16, 2024
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Former President Trump again stops short of ensuring a peaceful transfer of power. A Georgia judge rules election administrators must certify election results and Vice President Harris looks to strengthen support from Black male voters.

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The Yonder Report - October 10, 2024
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Hurricane Helene devastated the Appalachians and some rural towns worry larger communities could get more attention, ranked choice voting on the Oregon ballot next month gets mixed reviews, and New York farmers are earning extra money feeding school kids.

Trimmel Gomes

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Trimmel Gomes is a veteran broadcaster with more than 15 years experience as an award-winning journalist for major news outlets including NPR and PBS, before joining Public News Service. Formerly news director of Florida Public Radio/WFSU-FM in Tallahassee, Trimmel often appears on national and statewide media. Immigrating from Guyana, he graduated from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, he is now a member of the college advisory council and an adjunct instructor in the College of Communication & Information at Florida State University. Gomes also serves on the boards of the First Amendment Foundation, LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts and hosts The Rotunda; a weekly public affairs podcast about the people and issues shaping Florida politics.


Languages Spoken: English

Topic Expertise: Politics, Environment

Location: Tallahasssee, FL

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The Florida Association of Community Health Centers has a Disaster Relief Fund, which raises money to assist health center staff and their families in recovering from the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton. (Pixabay)

FL Community Health Centers plead for operational funding post-hurricane

Following Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across the Sunshine State and the combination has pushed some Community …

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A report by the Immigration Research Initiative, Economic Policy Institute and The Commonwealth Institute showed nearly 29% of Main Street business owners in Virginia, such as those operating grocery stores, restaurants and dry cleaners, are immigrants. (Pixabay)

New report highlights immigrants' vital role in Virginia's economy

Amid the ongoing debate on immigration, a new report showed how much immigrants boost Virginia's economy. The report, "Immigrants Are a Vital Part …

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Their distinctive fins make oceanic whitetip Sharks especially desirable in the international shark fin trade. Fishermen often cut off the fins and sell them. (ThomasEhrensperger/WikiCommons)

Debunking the horror: To oceans, sharks are vital, not villains

As Halloween approaches, a spooky campaign aims to clear up the common misunderstandings about some of nature's most feared creatures. In …

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En Florida, la fecha límite para registrarse para votar fue el lunes, y para completar el registro era necesario presentar una licencia de conducir de Florida o una tarjeta de identificación del DMV. (Vilkasss/Pixabay)

Grupos presentan demanda para reabrir registro de votantes en FL en medio de huracanes

Mientras el huracán Milton toca tierra y Florida se recupera de la devastación causada por el huracán Helene, grupos defensores del …

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In Florida, the deadline to register to vote was Monday, and a Florida driver's license or Department of Motor Vehicles ID card was necessary to complete the registration. (Vilkasss/Pixabay)

Groups file emergency lawsuit to reopen FL voter registration amid hurricanes

As Hurricane Milton makes landfall and Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene's devastation, voting rights groups have filed a legal challenge to …

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Hurricane Milton grew to become a major hurricane on the morning of Oct. 7, 2024. (AWS S3 Explorer/Wikimedia Commons)

Tampa Bay tackles hurricane prep, cleanup efforts in tandem

As powerhouse Hurricane Milton nears the Florida coastline, communities in the Tampa Bay area are extending relief efforts initially launched for …

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Amtrak is introducing new trains with a focus on safety, passenger comfort, reliability and sustainability. (VPRA)

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority speeds toward modernized, dedicated system

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is leading efforts to modernize and expand the state's passenger rail system, with significant projects …

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The Palms Medical Group team delivered supplies to the community of Horseshoe Beach after Hurricane Helene. (Jim Miller/Palms Medical Group)

FL Community Health Centers mostly rebound after Helene

As Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, the state's network of Community Health Centers continues to provide crucial care statewide. Community …

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The annual income considered to be at Federal Poverty Level for an individual in 2024 is $15,060. (lannyboy89/Pixabay)

Richmond’s declining poverty rate raises questions

The most recent census figures show a significant drop in poverty in the Richmond metro area - and are being met with skepticism. The American …

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Banks, credit unions and nonprofits offer free financial counseling and connect people with credit-building and first-time homebuyer programs. (Karolina Kaboompics/Pixabay)<br />

FL Latino families urged to build credit, secure financial futures

As part of National Hispanic American Heritage Month, financial experts are urging Latino families in Florida to take steps toward building wealth …

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