"Aaron Willis was 15 years old when he was shot by an unknown assailant while riding his bicycle in Wynwood in December 2012. His injuries left him #paralyzed for life. Last month, Aaron, age 27, died by #suicide..."
Sad news of a young man in #Miami who was a victim of #gunviolence and later died by suicide.
#organdonation #paraplegia #mentalhealth #youth #WLRN
https://www.wlrn.org/health/2026-03-02/remembering-aaron-willis-1998-2026-a-young-survivor-of-gun-violence
Remembering Aaron Willis, 1998-2026. A young survivor of gun violence
Shot and left paralyzed as a teenager, Aaron Willis died last month by suicide following a long struggle with health issues, according to family. WLRN first told his story in 2017 and is republishing the original story that was part of a series on victims of gun violence.
Amid legal fight, vote on controversial water park near Zoo Miami is deferred
County commissioners postponed a vote that would have tied a critical step in ending the legal battle to a lease extension.
I finally got around to figuring out the theme song of the #WLRN radio show "Sundial".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2JnyCuAQMg
This is "Al Monte" by PALO!, which is a #Miami-based band.
#SouthFlorida #salsa
PALO! "Al Monte" • Musica Cubana Salsa Jazz Funk
Stronger Miami journalism goal of new partnership :
“We know South Florida is hungry for compelling local stories reported by journalists with a stake in their cities," said WLRN's Sergio Bustos.
#Journalism #Miami #MiamiFourthEstate #news #Nonprofit #publicbroadcasting #SergioBustos #WLRN
#Miami #news
https://kbindependent.org/2023/07/31/stronger-miami-journalism-goal-of-new-partnership/
Stronger Miami journalism goal of new partnership
“We know South Florida is hungry for compelling local stories reported by journalists with a stake in their cities," said WLRN's Sergio Bustos.
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