News & Neighbors

Join Us for WLRN’s News & Neighbors – Meet Your Newsroom We are your local public radio station, and the mission of our small but mighty team of reporters and editors is to bring you high quality, unbiased and free news about your community and the wider issues that affect it, as well as stories that reflect the unique experience of living in South Florida and award-winning investigations that bring the powerful to account. But we believe great journalism starts with listening — and we want to hear directly from the people who call South Florida home. So come join the conversation. Let’s talk about what’s happening in your neighborhood, what issues deserve more attention, and how WLRN can continue to serve you. Bring a friend, grab a cup of coffee, and be part of shaping the future of local news — one conversation at a time. MEET CARLTON GILLESPIE Broward County Bureau Reporter Before Joining WLRN his work appeared in Caplin News, The Miami Herald, The Miami Times and The Biscayne Times. A graduate of FIU and FSU, Carlton is lifelong Broward County resident and loves telling stories, playing music, and cooking. When he's not watching sports, he's out exploring nature and identifying birds and butterflies.