
The Florida Roundup
Fridays at 12 PM
Listen to a panel of journalists and newsmakers discuss the issues that define the Sunshine State every Friday with Melissa Ross in Jacksonville and interim host Matthew Peddie in Tampa.
This show is co-produced by WLRN in Miami and WJCT in Jacksonville.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kicks off his 2024 presidential campaign; the NAACP issues a Florida travel advisory; is Florida’s new immigration law prompting some to leave the state?
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Donna Deegan was the first woman elected mayor in Jacksonville and the first Democrat to win in years — despite Gov. Ron DeSantis backing her opponent.
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The Florida Roundup discusses bills signed into law this week, including new immigration requirements on businesses and restrictions on public-employee unions.
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A bill restricts people with ties to the Chinese government from owning land in Florida; a threat to historic buildings is averted for now; a bill aimed at boosting online data privacy clears the Legislature.
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This week on the The Florida Round Up: An immigration bill sparks pushback from medical professionals; we discuss whether Florida is tilting towards authoritarianism; combating hate speech with Volusia Sheriff Michael Chitwood.
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The state is trying to take back control of the special taxing district that covers Disney World. Meanwhile, the State Board of Education has extended a ban on gender identity instruction through 12th grade, and lawmakers are considering major reforms to higher education.
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Legislation working its way through the Florida Legislature could affect pride parades, protections for people who rent and hemp-related businesses.
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A controversial bill targeting drag performances could impact gay pride events in cities across the state. Also, more controversial legislation affecting Florida’s LGBT community moves ahead. Plus: Tallahassee also looks to take away local control around renter’s rights.
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A conversation with Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, on abortion rights and free speech following her arrest during a protest; A look at legislation that would reshape Florida’s K-12 schools; Lawmakers consider a new approach to address state’s troubled insurance market
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A bill to allow gun owners to carry without permits heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Meanwhile, Florida’s six-week abortion ban nears a final vote.
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Florida lawmakers consider a bill to restrict "period talk" in schools; foreclosures as code enforcement; Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus spreading in Florida.
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A new rule clamps down on who can demonstrate at the Florida Capitol — and what they can say. Plus: The "Live Local Act" is getting bipartisan support in Tallahassee, and spring breakers are smiling despite red tide.