News Summary:
On August 6, 2026, WEDU PBS launched "The Dish," a new monthly food newsletter, and "Dish & Tell," a new YouTube series, aiming to bring food-related stories, recipes, and local discoveries to life. Previously, on August 5, Production Manager Thomas Williams received the 2026 Janyth Righter Award, an honor established in 2017 in recognition of Janyth Righter, a former executive director of Florida Public Media. On July 31, the organization announced the premiere of "American Masters - Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" for August 25 at 10:00 PM, celebrating the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer. Earlier, on July 27, WEDU PBS hosted a "Heart Health Lunch & Learn" at its studios, the inaugural event in its "Healthy Aging Series" partnership with Orlando Health and Florida Blue, providing health insights and wellness resources to the community. This followed the announcement on June 30 that "The American Southwest" would air on July 8 at 10:00 PM, exploring the region's cultural history and efforts to protect its future.
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