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The state of Florida's proposed rule to end certain vaccine requirements for school entry has hit a roadblock: a legal petition by the Florida Academy of Family Physicians.

This hour we were all about Amendment 3, the ballot measure that would slash property taxes for budget-crunched homeowners – but would potentially gut services they depend on, from trash pickup to library access to paramedic response. We talked both against and for, starting with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami-Dade Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez (01:03), as well as a host of journalists who are closely watching this momentous issue (34:35).

South Florida U.S. Congressman Jared Moskowitz says a man who allegedly threatened his life is now in police custody. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials were seen at a Key Largo polling place that is open for in-person early voting.

This week on The Florida Roundup we took a closer look at the race for US Senate (0:00). Then we explored the race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture— how education about what that position does is more important than political campaigning (19:19). Plus we check in with Politifact's Sam Putterman to fact check some common claims about Florida's Amendment 3 (30:43). Later, news from the week include a new plan for sargassum (37:17), how AI is being used to predict hurricanes (44:30), and a tribute to country star John Anderson (48:13).

Palm Beach County commissioners have decided against hiring a consultant to advise them of the impacts of data centers – at least for now. Eleven groups in Florida that test people for HIV are losing grant money that Congress approved.

The Florida Department of Health has hit a roadblock in its attempt to end school entry mandates for certain vaccines. The Miami high-rise condo that many frustrated unit owners have been calling the "Animal House" -- has been slapped with a citation for breaking the law by operating as a hotel.

Before U.S. mid-term elections on November 3rd -- two very important elections are happening in Brazil and Israel. Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero Stutz is discontinuing the sergeant-at-arms program.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three authors — novelist Lauren Groff (02:00), historian Doris Kearns Goodwin (20:28) and former Florida lawmaker Dick Batchelor (37:18) about free expression, leadership, and discovery civility again.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Chief executive officer of the Florida High School Athletic Association Craig Damon about the board’s approval of NIL deals (02:48). Then, we heard from Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman about the bill she sponsored that created a state teacher apprentice program (13:22). Later, we spoke with meteorologists John Morales and Jeff Berardelli about how they are incorporating climate change science into their forecasts (19:00). Plus, scientists look to combat citrus greening with genetic engineering (37:07), a first for Florida’s space coast (41:21), new hurricane forecasting (43:00) and spelling bee news (46:35).

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition. Confrontations between the DeSantis Administration and local municipalities over painted street art continue to escalate. Broward-based Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in a year, and other local news.

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition. A plane crash in Broward County last month was the final straw for residents who live near the busy North Perry Airport. The City of Fort Lauderdale is one of the latest cities challenging the state’s edict to scrub painted LGBTQ Pride crosswalks and other street art, and other local news.

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition. Broward’s two major hospital systems are now out of network for Florida Blue policyholders. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has reached an agreement with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s administration to fund the newly created law enforcement agency, and other local news.

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition. Advocacy groups are urging Florida cities to reconsider their partnerships with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family has been convicted in the murder-for-hire plot that left a prominent law professor dead, and other local news.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner about his gubernatorial candidacy (01:04). Then, we spoke with Central Florida Public Media’s Joe Mario Pedersen and WLRN’s Carlton Gillespie about the removal of street art across the state (10:46 ). Plus, we had an update on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ from Christina Boomer Vazquez with WPLG Local 10 News (20:20) and spoke with Dr. Jason Goldman with the American College of Physicians about Florida’s move to remove vaccine requirements for children (25:54). We also checked in with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman for a claims check (32:28). And later, author and journalist Carl Hiaasen joined us to talk about his latest novel set in Florida (39:34).

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition. The City of Fort Lauderdale is set to receive $88 million in federal funding to help build back after the 2023 record-breaking flooding. Florida taxpayers could be on the hook for about $218 million for “Alligator Alcatraz,” and other local news.

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition. The Broward County School District continues grappling with empty seats in classrooms. Major Hispanic business groups in Florida are urging Congress to extend a federal tax credit that has helped people better afford marketplace health insurance, and other local news.

This week on a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup from May 23, we have conversations with three authors who have written in or about Florida. First, we spoke with veteran science journalist Stephan Hall about his book “Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World” (00:52).Then, we had a conversation with Annabelle Tometich, author of “The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony” (19:52). Plus, host of WUSF’s “The Zest” podcast Dalia Colón shared some of her favorite meals from “The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook” (37:38).

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition. The Trump administration is terminating TPS for nearly 250,000 Venezuelan migrants. The state of Florida plans to resume taking in immigrants at "Alligator Alcatraz," and other local news.

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition. Fort Lauderdale residents could notice a temporary change in the color of their tap water starting today. A former Miami city commissioner who was suspended from office while facing corruption charges that were later dropped has filed to run for city mayor and other local news.

Listen to the latest South Florida news as heard on WLRN's Morning Edition. When it comes to Florida's plan to roll back vaccine mandates, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he’s not anti-vaccine, he’s anti-mandate. Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former Congressman David Jolly courted potential Palm Beach County voters last night in his bid to return to “common-sense leadership," and other local news.