This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about some of the biggest challenges to stabilizing Florida’s insurance market with the state’s Insurance Commissioner Michael Yarwosky (01:40) and Tim Cerio, President/CEO and Executive Director of Citizens Property Insurance Corp (10:24). And later, we speak with the Miami Herald’s senior political correspondent about calls for the head of the state’s Republican Party to step down and the Florida Democrats' decision to cancel its presidential primary (29:55). Plus, a collection of environmental stories from across the state (38:06).

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discussed the debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom with fact-checking from PolitiFact Florida’s Samantha Putterman (04:00) and then simulcast with LAist daily news show AirTalk (19:14) to hear what both Floridians and Southern Californians thought about the showdown. And later, we hear some of the major education stories from across the state (38:28). Plus, a Florida distillery will bottle a new signature rum from The Rolling Stones (47:14)

On the Florida Roundup, we look at the impact of President Biden's humanitarian parole for migrants, one year later. Throughout the hour, we explore the WLRN News’ series “Waiting for America” with some of the reporters who contributed to it.

On the Florida Roundup, we look at the impact of President Biden's humanitarian parole for migrants, one year later. Throughout the hour, we explored the WLRN News’ series “Waiting for America” with some of the reporters who contributed to it.

This week on The Florida Roundup, Seminole Hard Rock Casino has relaunched its sports betting app after a court fight over bringing sports betting to the state. We talk about the stakes with sports betting attorney Daniel Wallach (3:48), the head of No Casinos John Sowinski (11:20), and Jessica Cattelino, author of “High Stakes: Florida Seminole Gaming and Sovereignty” (15:29). Plus, we look at how the Medicaid unwinding process is going with WMFE’s Joe Mario Pedersen and WUSF & Health News Florida’s Stephanie Colombini (24:57), and later KFF’s Jennifer Tolbert (33:23). And later, we catch up on some of the wildlife stories from across the state (37:10).

This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from some Florida voters about what’s on their minds ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Plus, we talked with a U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, a Republican member of Florida’s congressional delegation, and Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican U.S. lawmaker. And we spoke to veteran Capitol reporter Mary Ellen Klas about Florida’s influence on national politics. Then later, a recap of this week’s special legislative session from our partner stations.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from some Florida voters about what’s on their minds ahead of the 2024 presidential election (09:06). Plus, we talked with a U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, a Republican member of Florida’s congressional delegation (02:17) and Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican U.S. lawmaker (10:54). And we spoke to veteran Capitol reporter Mary Ellen Klas about Florida’s influence on national politics (21:54). Then later, a recap of this week’s special legislative session from our partner stations (37:14).

The property insurance market has been in crisis for several years in Florida. Some insurance companies like Farmers and Progressive are not writing any new home insurance policies. Others, like United Property and Casualty, have gone bankrupt.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the legal limbo around abortion access as the Florida Supreme Court considers a challenge to the state’s 15-week ban. Plus, Politico’s Gary Fineout joins us for a preview of November’s special legislative session. And later, a collection of stories about coastal communities' efforts to mitigate flooding.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the legal limbo around abortion access as the Florida Supreme Court considers a challenge to the state’s 15-week ban. We speak with a Florida-based OBGYN (00:57), the executive director of Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates (05:08) and Tampa Bay Times reporter Romy Ellenbogen (17:25). Plus, Politico’s Gary Fineout joins us for a preview of November’s special legislative session (27:18). And later, a collection of stories about coastal communities' efforts to mitigate flooding (37:14).

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the U.S. Humanitarian Parole Program with Luis Miranda, principal deputy assistant secretary for communications at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Plus, we look at Florida’s chartered flights from Israel with the Miami Herald’s Ana Ceballos. And later, an update on how school districts are navigating book reviews.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the U.S. Humanitarian Parole Program with Luis Miranda, DHS’ Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Communications (08:10). Plus, we look at Florida’s chartered flights from Israel with the Miami Herald’s Ana Ceballos (24:02). And later, an update on how school districts are navigating book reviews (37:16).