Articles by Michael McILwee
Vice President Kamala Harris addresses fight for reproductive healthcare during speech in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - “It is good to be back in Florida - and Tallahassee,” said Vice President Kamala Harris. The vice president addressed a crowd Sunday afternoon in Tallahassee on the 50th commemoration of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. Harris first took the opportunity to speak about the mass shooting that occurred earlier today in Monterey Park, California, where a gunman killed ten people at a ballroom dance studio.
Broadway’s Elsa to perform benefit concert in Tallahassee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Caissie Levy, who originated the role of Elsa in the Disney Musical Frozen, will be performing a benefit concert at the Young Actor’s Theatre Friday evening. “It never gets old. I can tell you that,” said Levy. “It’s always emotional for me whenever I’m opening a new show.
Bob Iger returning as Disney CEO, Bob Chapek steps down
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Bob Iger is returning as CEO of Disney and will replace Bob Chapek in a shocking turn of events for the company. According to a statement released late Sunday evening, The Walt Disney Co. announced that Bob Iger would return as CEO effective immediately.
John Williams knighted by Queen Elizabeth before her death
Composer John Williams was awarded the honorary knighthood in one of the final awards bestowed by late Queen Elizabeth II before her passing on September 8, according to the Legacy of John Williams.
Governor declares state of emergency for South Florida ahead of storm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 22-218, declaring a State of Emergency for 24 South Florida counties in the potential path of Tropical Depression 9. Additionally, Governor DeSantis has requested a federal pre-landfall Emergency Declaration in anticipation of impacts from the storm. This declaration will make available important resources and support, as well as free up funding sources for emergency protective measures.
Gov. DeSantis announces sweeping Florida tax cut plan ahead of reelection
BRADENTON, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a portion of his tax relief proposal for the upcoming legislative session, which would provide $1.1 billion in tax relief for Florida families through multiple tax holidays if passed by the Legislature. Included in the proposal is an expansion of the annual Back to School tax holiday and permanent tax exemptions for baby and toddler items, in addition to a yearlong tax exemption on other household items families need daily.
Judge grants Trump bid for special master in document search
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a legal victory for former President Donald Trump, a federal judge on Monday granted his request for a special master to review documents seized by the FBI from his Florida home and also temporarily halted the Justice Department’s own use of the records for investigative purposes. The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon authorizes an outside expert to review the records taken during the Aug.
10 dead, 15 hospitalized in Canada mass stabbing attacks, police say
REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A series of stabbings in two communities in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan left 10 people dead and 15 wounded, authorities said Sunday. Police are looking for two suspects. The stabbings took place in multiple locations on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, police said.
Chef Nyesha Arrington: Aspiring to Inspire
(NEW YORK) — Chef Nyesha Arrington has always been fascinated by life and by food. She remembers very early on having a keen sense of self-awareness and, most importantly, a love for food. She grew up eating foods like bulgogi, octopus, and homemade kimchi. Arrington is quickly becoming a household name in the culinary world.
Broadway Veteran Steps In at the Last Minute to Save Performance
(NEW YORK) — It was the day before Christmas Eve, and performer Kathy Voytko was in an 11 a.m. scheduled costume fitting for the Broadway production of “The Music Man” starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. Voytko is the understudy to Foster, who plays one of the title roles, Marian Paroo. While in the fitting, the costume designer told Voytko to call the show’s stage manager. She found out that Foster tested positive for COVID-19 and would not perform that evening.
House Democrats Outraise GOP by $10 Million in Third Quarter
(WASHINGTON) — A year before the midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans are fighting to outraise one another in campaign fundraising. Democrats have an uphill battle attempting to maintain their slim margin of control in both chambers. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has raised a record $35.8 million for the third quarter, beating Republicans by $10 million.
The Urgency of Advocacy Journalism on Climate Change
The article “2020 Is Our Last, Best Chance to Save the Planet”, written by Justin Worland for Time Magazine, is a prime example of advocacy journalism at work. Advocacy journalism is a type of journalism that has an objective or intent behind it. Journalists can use it to show a stance and champion different ideas and values. This type of journalism has mixed reactions about how effective it can be, while advocacy journalists argue that having a viewpoint is more transparent.
Movie Companies Sue Internet Provider Over Failure To Stop Piracy
Over two dozen movie companies have sued Grande Communications, an internet company in Texas, for failing to stop the piracy of their films. In a lawsuit filed in a Texas court on August 13, the movie companies claim that the internet company failed to block websites like The Pirate Bay from illegally downloading their films, which include “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Angel Has Fallen,” “Hellboy, Rambo V: Last Blood,” and “The Hitman’s Bodyguard.
Breaking Habits: Why Limiting Social Media Can be Good for Us
(NEW YORK) – How long have you been on your phone today? Did you wake up to read your texts and emails? Or did you start by scrolling through your Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter feed? Did you check up on your favorite celebrity or maybe even an ex? Did you chime in on a thread over a heated political argument? Did someone say something to you that they would never tell you in person? The average person will spend about 76,500 hours on their phone, according to data by Whistle Out.
Veteran News Producer Still Finds Joy in Storytelling, 50 Years Later
(NEW YORK) – Jay Kernis, CBS Sunday Morning producer, turned 69 this year. There are not many television producers in the workforce around his age, he explains. “If I could keep being a producer and doing stories on this show for a couple more years, I would do it until I no longer could or until they threw me out.
Grandma of Eight Becomes a Tik Tok Favorite
Barbara Costello, who is a grandmother of eight and a mother of four, is quickly becoming a viral sensation and Tik Tok’s favorite grandma. During the pandemic, when her daughter Liz Ariola was pregnant with her third child, she moved in to help out. Ariola wanted to break into Tik Tok and ended up recruiting her mother. “She’s my producer, director, and creative manager,” said Costello.
Lincoln Center Finds Hope in an Uncertain Time
(NEW YORK) — The halls of Lincoln Center have been eerily quiet since the pandemic came to New York. No arias filling the air, pointe shoes running across the stage, or bows gliding across violin strings. The hard silence of canceled concerts, musicals, ballets, and operas is finally changing with a series of outdoor performances reminding visitors that Lincoln Center is still alive and well.
Quiz Shows are Not for Him and That's Just Fine
(NEW YORK) – New York restaurateur Matthew Trebek learned a lot from his father who was always fixing things up around the house.
New York City's Next Move
(NEW YORK) – New York City is taking major steps to reopen businesses one year after the COVID- 19 lockdown. According to Johns Hopkins University, New York is reporting a weekly average of 7,400 COVID-19 cases daily. This is the state’s lowest average since the beginning of December. As of today, 1,614,000 doses have been administered, with more on the way. New York was one of the first cities to be hit hardest by the virus last year but has shown improvements over the past few weeks.
Performer’s story illustrates value of local arts
While growing up I watched my older brother and sister partake in sports. I felt that sports were ubiquitous in my life and I knew that I wanted to pursue something different. My family took me on a trip to see the Broadway musical “The Phantom of the Opera,” and my life was changed. I didn’t know much about musicals, so I was unsure of what to expect. Once the first chord of the overture was played, I was in awe of what happened before my eyes.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Michael
Contact Michael, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack