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Intersection | As a part of a promised sweeping ethics reform package in the state legislature, lawmakers raised campaign contribution limits for local and state elections. Integrity Florida's Executive Director Dan Krassner explains to 90.7's Matthew Peddie how raising these limits provides greater transparency in local and state elections and gives voters a stronger voice in elections.

Maitland's City Council has backed away from overturning a decades-old ban on outdoor advertising signage, which would have allowed Maitland's first digital billboard. Monday night's city council meeting was packed with residents ready to voice their opposition.

State audio experts in the case against George Zimmerman have differing opinions on whether screams for help caught on 911 calls came from the neighborhood watch volunteer himself, or the 17-year-old he fatally shot last year.

Despite Frustration with State Leadership, Nelson Plans no Gubernatorial Run.

It's called the Milk Depot. It's a simple idea that could save lives.

Economic expert Hank Fishkind says the Florida Legislature's decision to leave billions of dollars in federal healthcare funds on the table will impose substantial economic cost on Florida, and Central Florida in particular.

Intersection | Ethics reform was a top priority for Legislators this session, but did they live up to their promise? 90.7's Matthew Peddie talks with Dan Krassner, Executive Director of Integrity Florida, about the ethics reform and what impact on Floridians. Also, Central Florida Native Rachel Potter has sung in Broadway musicals and now she's released her first crowd-funded Country album. Matthew Peddie talks to Rachel about her transition into country music and her journey as an independent musician.

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Privately run air traffic control towers to stay open despite sequesteration

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph reviews Be Our Guest, the new 550-seat "Beauty and the Beast"-themed eatery inside the revamped Fantasyland area of the Magic Kingdom. This week, Scott tells 90.7's Nicole Creston about his immersive experience at the restaurant.

Roommate of FAMU Drum Major Pleads No Contest in Hazing Case.

Fewer Sea Turtles Nest in Cool Spring Weather.

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George Zimmerman has asked for the jury at his murder trial to be sequestered, and for jurors to be able to inspect the crime scene.

The VA says they have learned valuable lessons from building the Orlando VA hospital, even though it's behind schedule, over budget, and its doors are not yet open.

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Intersection | The second set of Garrison Keillor tickets were claimed today, but that shouldn't stop you from looking for the WMFE Geocache. There are plenty of awesome WMFE goodies to trade inside.

Red Tail fighter pilots honored in Orlando

Space Gets More Money in State Budget.

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Intersection | Orlando's population is expected to grow 74% in the next twenty years, putting more cars on already crowded roads. It's hoped the SunRail Commuter train will ease congestion on I-4 when it starts service in 2014 and there's also a slew of other rail and other mass transit projects on the drawing board in Central Florida as the region looks to cope with the demands of a growing population. To talk more about these initiatives 90.7's Matthew Peddie speaks to a panel of experts in transportation planning.

Mica, Grayson Tout Simulation Biz in Visit to Lockheed Martin.

Congressmen Mica and Grayson tour a Central Florida simulation facility. Listen today to All Things Considered for more.

President Bill Clinton gave the commencement speech for UCF's College of Health and Public Affairs and College of Medicine. Listen to the speech on our site.

Intersection | We've restocked the geocache with two more Garrison Keillor tickets and more goodies! The coordinates are N28° 37.492 W081° 15.007 and the hint is "Don't Get Wet". Happy Hunting!

Legislature Approves Numeric Limits for Water-polluting Nutrients.

Hazardous Chemicals Force Evacuations in East Orange County

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Intersection Segment | Political commentators Dick Batchelor and Lou Frey discuss medicaid expansion and the possibility of a legislative special session.Segment | Medicaid Expansion - WMFE 90.7www.wmfe.orgWMFE 90.7 - Central Florida's Public Media stations. Broadcasting from our studios in Orlando, Florida. Your source for local news, NPR, Local Events, Classical Music and More. Call us at 407-273-2300.

Zimmerman Waives "Stand Your Ground" Pretrial Hearing.

Intersection | Legislative Wrap-up and Geocaching: The Florida Legislative session is only days away from coming to a close but legislators still have plenty of unfinished business. 90.7's political commentators Dick Batchelor and Lou Frey discuss what's left for legislators and talk about the 2013 session. Also, the Intersection team takes a look at the tech-based treasure hunting sport of Geocaching.http://www.wmfe.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=14355&news_iv_ctrl=1041Intersection | Legislative Wrap-up and Geocaching - WMFE 90.7www.wmfe.orgWMFE 90.7 - Central Florida's Public Media stations. Broadcasting from our studios in Orlando, Florida. Your source for local news, NPR, Local Events, Classical Music and More. Call us at 407-273-2300.

Intersection | Did you miss the coordinates for our Geocache? N28° 37.492 W081° 15.007. The hint is "Don't Get Wet" If you need help, check outHappy Hunting!Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Sitewww.geocaching.comGeocaching is a treasure hunting game where you use a GPS to hide and seek containers with other participants in the activity. Geocaching.com is the listing service for geocaches around the world.