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Premieres Monday, July 17, 2023 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Near the frontlines in Eastern Ukraine, dedicated social workers who work tirelessly to protect three displaced kids who, despite the perils surrounding them, find moments of joy and friendship.

The snake, stretching 19 feet, was caught in the Big Cypress National Preserve. The invasive species runs rampant through southern Florida, wreaking havoc on the state's native animal populations.

Forever Balboa Park’s newly created sPARK Awards recognize people and organizations that amplify Balboa Park’s distinct role and increase its positive impact on wellbeing through creativity, collaboration, and imagination. Join us for a night of celebrating outstanding achievements in innovation! The evening’s festivities include a cocktail reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres, a speakers panel focused on innovation and change-making in San Diego, and the awards presentation.The three categories of awards are Igniting Innovation, Crossing Boundaries, and Enhancing Ecosystems. Each awardee will be given a cash prize for their nonprofit of affiliation to fuel continued innovation and curiosity. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 24, and organizations and individuals are invited to self-nominate.For information on tickets, nominations, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit here.Stay Social! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

On Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m., Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Warwick's bookstore, will host Rebecca Makkai as she discusses and signs her new book "I Have Some Questions for You" with author Lacy Crawford. Rebecca Makkai's last novel, "The Great Believers," was a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award; winner of the ALA Carnegie Medal, the Stonewall Book Award, the Clark Prize, and the LA Times Book Prize; and named one of the New York Times’ Ten Best Books of 2018. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of "I Have Some Questions for You" through Warwick's bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/event/makkai-2023 or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information. Warwick's on Facebook / InstagramCoronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

A year after releasing an award-winning album that touched on deeply personal subject matter, Kwenders looks back on his origins in Central Africa, and his path as a musician.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anne Hull grew up in the rural interior of Central Florida during the 1960s and '70s. Her memoir evokes a land of perfect citrus, and the cruel costs of its harvest.

The Anthropocene Working Group is proposing a small but deep lake outside of Toronto, Canada — Crawford Lake — to place a historic marker.

Premieres Tuesdays, July 18 - Aug. 1, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Celebrate Southern identity through the eyes of contemporary creators of literature, music, film and television, including authors Jesmyn Ward, Michael Twitty, Angie Thomas and David Joy; poets Jericho Brown and Natasha Trethewey; songwriters Jason Isbell, Lyle Lovett, Tarriona “Tank” Ball, Adia Victoria, Amanda Shires and Justin Moore; songwriter/screenwriter/actor Billy Bob Thornton and songwriter/actress Mary Steenburgen; and screenwriters Qui Nguyen and Michael Waldron.

Prime drinks have become a Gen Z status symbol, a prized social media prop for a certain brand of teen male. But they're causing jitters among pediatricians who say they pack scary caffeine levels.

Allisen Corpuz closed with a 3-under 69 on Sunday for a three-shot victory to become the first American in 20 years to make the U.S. Women's Open her first LPGA title.