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Florida could soon allow people to carry concealed guns without permits or training. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed changes to Florida’s university system that could shake up diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

High school students threaten to sue the governor after the state rejected an African American studies course as teachers cover up their classroom libraries, fearing they’ll run afoul of new state standards on what books students have access to.

Legislators are heading back to Tallahassee soon to talk about rising property insurance policy rates. Plus, the Camillus House has a new program to help families learn how to cook healthy meals that are not expensive. And we speak to the director behind a new documentary about the late South Florida rapper XXXTentacion.

Miamians will be getting their soccer stadium. Meanwhile, in Palm Beach County fans are about to lose a racetrack. Plus, a local student travels to Ukraine to build a memorial Wall of Hope.

Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to solidify Florida’s bans on COVID-19 mandates and a look at what the state’s doing to protect its natural resources.

The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, is hanging out in Orlando these days. And some — including members of Congress — say he shouldn’t be allowed to. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he'll take the traditionally progressive New College of Florida in a more conservative direction.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida is “where woke goes to die,” but what does that mean for professors — and students — on the receiving end of the governor’s policies?

On the year's final Florida Roundup, we took a look at some of this year’s most compelling stories and topics from across the state — and discussed where they might head in 2023. Abortion, vaccination, education and more.

On this episode of The Florida Roundup, we looked back at some of the biggest stories we covered in 2022, as well as impactful recent reporting from WLRN and throughout the state.

Florida lawmakers wrap up another whirlwind special session aimed at fixing the state's crumbling property insurance market, and Gov. Ron DeSantis asks a grand jury to investigate wrongdoing connected to the COVID-19 vaccines.

Florida is being hit with a "tripledemic" as the holidays approach; a new study says the state's roads are dangerous for drivers; and Hurricanes Ian and Nicole unearth a pair of shipwrecks.

COVID cases and hospitalizations are climbing again. The national ban on evictions is due to come to an end soon. What could happen in Florida? And U.S. Rep. Val Demings on her run for the Senate.

The latest on the ongoing recovery efforts in Surfside, exploring the fears of instability in the state's housing market and a federal court prevents Florida law targetign social media companies from taking effect.

State and federal help pours in to help after part of a condominium building collapsed in South Florida, the first cruise ship with paying passengers leaves from Florida this weekend. And waiting for a Pentagon report on UFOs.

Why has the Sunshine State emerged as a crucible of political conspiracy and extremism? Also, The Villages is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, pressuring development and the environment. And a symbol of Florida is in trouble.

Florida’s economy keeps adding jobs, but many companies say they’re struggling to find workers. Plus, one of the state's first LGBTQ lawmakers says it's "hard to watch the actions of this governor" during Pride month.

The RNC is opening field offices in Florida hoping to attract more minority voters while Democrats attack Rick Scott's 'Rescue America' plan.

Charlie Crist is the top Democrat running for governor in a new poll, yet is far behind Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in his re-election bid.

Racism, sexism, sexual orientation – just some of the issues subject to bills focused on public education teaching and materials.

The fight between Florida Gov. DeSantis and the federal government over COVID-19 hit a new chord this week.