The Florida Roundup

The Florida Roundup

Fridays at 12 PM

Hosted by Tom Hudson

Melissa Ross

Listen to a panel of journalists and newsmakers discuss every week with hosts Melissa Ross and Tom Hudson the issues that define the Sunshine State. This show is co-produced with WJCT in Jacksonville.

Latest Episodes

Florida gains a seat in Congress, as House lawmakers release their version of new political boundaries

Who will hold the balance of power? Florida’s redistricting process gets messy and partisan.
Reporting from across the state on two of the biggest issues facing Florida – the pandemic and the environment

Public media reporting on COVID-19, schools and vaccination efforts. Plus how the federal government sells homes in Florida flood zones.
What Florida can expect from infrastructure spending bill and how it could be spent

Billions of dollars are on their way to Florida as part of the new infrastructure spending bill. Water projects may be the priority, according to a new report card.
UF professors who were told not to testify, share their story, as school works to reverse decision

"If we were volunteering, then we are no longer experts," one professor said before the University of Florida changed its decision.
Controversy surrounds Surgeon General pick and rate hikes expected for electric company customers

Dr. Joseph Ladapo, the state's top medical officer, upset legislators from both parties after refusing to wear a mask when speaking to a state senator with breast cancer and state regulators approve FPL rate increase.
The field for governor grows, a special 'vaccine' session, and can Florida help unclog global trade?

State Sen. Annette Taddeo is the latest Democrat running for governor, hoping to attract more Hispanic voters. Gov. DeSantis wants a special legislative session to push back against federal vaccine mandates. And, are Florida ports a solution to supply chain woes?
As state cracks down, local governments say they aren't breaking Florida's 'vaccine passport' ban

The state of Florida ups pressure over vaccine mandates. The battle against breast cancer. And the deadly year for one of Florida’s favorite marine mammals.
Florida's fight over money and masks, and the coming friction over redrawing political districts

The state keeps coming after school districts over mask mandates. School districts are going after the state in court. Plus, redrawing political districts across the state.
Florida's lowest paid workers get a pay raise, and DeSantis tells state police not to work with feds on immigration

The minimum wage is now $10 an hour on its way to $15 an hour in years to come. What will that mean for those making the minimum wage, and the companies having to pay more? Also, Gov. DeSantis tells state police not to work with immigration authorities helping to relocate undocumented migrants
Florida Gets A New Surgeon General, And Lawmakers May Consider Texas-Style Abortion Bill

Florida’s new surgeon general wastes no time getting involved in COVID-19 and public schools. Plus, a Texas-style abortion law is proposed here in Florida.