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A new school year is just weeks away and Florida is missing thousands of teachers. Plus, new laws have changed what some teachers can teach, and how they teach.

One week after the reversal of Roe v. Wade’s federal abortion protections, Florida is in a court battle over a new law restricting abortions to 15 weeks. Abortion supporters say a right to privacy enshrined in the state constitution protects the right to choose.

Florida is dominated politically by Republicans — but also has one of the nation's highest abortion rates. In the post-Roe world, advocates on both sides are shifting their attention to the state's new 15-week ban, scheduled to take effect July 1 but being challenged in court.

This week, a second group of Texas migrants was left scrambling to find resources after allegedly being offered transportation by the Florida government.

Gov. DeSantis sends migrants to Massachusetts; Hate in the Sunshine State; sea turtles' plight

Abortion access; Florida’s next legislative session; LGBTQ+ policies

Voter fraud crackdown; congressional redistricting; Charlie Crist leaves office; Artemis 1 launch; Pinellas County Section 8 housing; attorney general race; Broward County School Board members ousted; Torey Alston; Leon County races

Charlie Crist opposes Gov. Ron DeSantis; Abortion in Florida; New voting rules

Lawsuits challenging HB 7; new polling for statewide elections; federal plan to save key deer

How do voters view the FBI search of former Pres. Trump's home - through partisanship or legal process?

New documents show how one of the largest companies in Florida secretly worked against political opponents. Power giant Florida Power and Light said it is confident it did nothing illegal in trying to shape public policy and press coverage.

School board campaigns officially are non-partisan races, but this year – more than ever – politics is front and center. What’s at stake for parents, teachers, students and voters when state politics comes to public school boards?

Lawmakers tackle property insurance; DeSantis targets Florida prosecutor; the ‘cone of uncertainty’

On this week's The Florida Roundup we looked at: various stories about recovery post-Hurricane Ian from WGCU in Fort Myers; the effect warmer waters have on Florida's sea turtles; 'Detention By Design', the latest podcast series from WLRN in Miami, about the history of immigration detention in the U.S.

Gender-affirming care ban; 2nd term for Florida's top doctor; school boards trending red; Artemis 1 launches

With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for kids from 6 months to 5 years old expected as early as next week, Florida is in the national spotlight. It was the only state not to request the vaccine from the federal government.

Property insurance rates are skyrocketing and Florida lawmakers promise action.

Republicans dominate Florida midterms; Trump vs. DeSantis; Gen Z goes to Congress

Voter intimidation; the GOP advantage; judges on the ballot

One of Gov. Ron DeSantis' highest priorities is now law. And it already faces a challenge in federal court. Supporters call it anti-rioting legislation. Opponents call it an unconstitutional restriction on protests and free speech.