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It’s been more than 50 years since the march on Washington, the high point of the civil rights movement in the 1960's as Black Americans fought to desegregate. Civil Rights battles are still being fought but with new voices and in new spaces. Civil Rights past and present in Central Florida, that's ahead on Intersection.

The state Legislature is considering a high-stakes proposal to extend the gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. 90.7’s economic analyst Hank Fishkind examines possible outcomes.

Hemophiliac patients on Medicaid could have more options for treatment in Florida this year.

Florida wildlife authorities are seeking public comment on a first-of-its-kind plan for bringing back the state's 57 imperiled species.The deadline to comment is tomorrow (Wednesday).

At night, the Pakistani capital of Islamabad is generally tranquil. There are occasions when loud noises interrupt people's slumber. Our reporter went out to investigate what woke him up.

It's the last debate for the Democrats before the first votes will be cast in Iowa, where Hillary Clinton and Vermont independent Bernie Sanders are locked in a neck-and-neck race.

This weekend, we're rewinding the NPR Books Time Machine to look at Kristan Higgins' beloved Blue Heron romance series, which wrapped up last month with book five, Anything For You.

Governor Rick Scott delivered his annual state of the state address, calling on the legislature for 250-million-dollars for job creation and a billion dollar tax cut. Meanwhile the power-ball reached a record jackpot but what’s the downside to lottery fever? From big money to big animals the circus rolls into Orlando this weekend and it could be the last time you’ll see elephants performing. Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey says it’ll end the elephant show in a few months about two years ahead of schedule.The supreme court rules Florida’s death penalty is unconstitutional, so what does that mean for the state’s 390 death row inmates?

The “Greatest Show on Earth” is underway this weekend at Orlando’s Amway Center. This may be your last chance to see an endangered Asian elephant in person. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will end elephant shows by May. Where will these elephants retire? Right here, in sunny central Florida of course.

NASA’s Space Launch System is the agency’s next big rocket, slated to take astronauts into deep space. But budget concerns and a presidential election have some fearing for the program.