Sheila Cherfilus McCormick's seat, Amazon layoffs in Homestead and the dangers of rip currents

On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the resignation — and replacement — of Democratic Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick amid corruption allegations [1:08]. We examined whether Amazon is violating a jobs agreement with Miami-Dade County when it closes a Homestead shipping center this summer [18:09]. We looked at more heartbreaking rip current deaths here — and how to prevent more. And, we also remembered the life and music of New World Symphony conductor Michael Tilson Thomas [36:33].

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This episode is 50:38 long.

This episode was published on Apr 24, 2026.

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