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Miami Herald/Google MapsThis week on The Florida Roundup, we look at new regulations for condominiums that were passed following the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside. First, we spoke with Rep. Vicki Lopez (03:13) and then were joined by Tampa Bay Times鈥� reporter Rebecca Liebson (13:00). And later, what are Florida Democrats saying following this week鈥檚 presidential debate, with Politico鈥檚 Kimberly Leonard (30:48). Plus, we look at how arts institutions across the state are managing following budget cuts to grants funding (37:20). -
Julio Cortez/APThis week on The Florida Roundup, we find out more about the changes to citizen-run police review boards in the wake of a new state law and break down what the new court action, or lack of action, on sports betting means for Florida and the country. Then, the Florida transgender community reacts and responds to a court ruling on state law. Plus, we hear from people at a Juneteenth event in Fort Myers and a Juneteenth historical tour in Central Florida. Later, one gallery exhibits queer joy in honor of Pride Month. And lastly, how love for the sport of hockey has grown in Florida.
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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鈥檚 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鈥檚 space coast (41:21), new hurricane forecasting (43:00) and spelling bee news (46:35). -
Yvonne zum Tobel, freelance reporter for WLRN, said there are currently between 4,000 and 5,000 teacher vacancies in Florida. -
This week on The Florida Roundup, we introduce a new 港澳天下彩series that explores how Florida universities and school districts are incentivizing college students to become teachers in the highest-need areas. Florida universities and school districts are incentivizing college students to become teachers in the highest-need areas. In the 港澳天下彩series Role Call, we found these programs are "moving the needle, but only a very, very small amount." -
This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three authors 鈥� 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. -
Black babies are at higher risk of infant mortality than white babies. There are also several factors behind the barriers to prenatal care in Florida. -
This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked into a special series from the South Florida Sun Sentinel that examines that state鈥檚 infant mortality rate. First, we speak with health reporter Cindy Krischer Goodman (00:21) before speaking with Dr. LaRae Brown, director of UF Health Women鈥檚 Specialists 鈥� North and Dr. Rodrigo Ruano, Director at UHealth Jackson Fetal Care Center and Division (09:09). Then, we looked at how a revamped federal form for financial aid for students is causing delays with the (19:22). Plus, fallout over a dubious major gift donation to Florida A& M (27:57). And other news from across the state from a deadly bus crash near Ocala (37:18) to severe weather in the Panhandle (40:28). We also heard from our listeners from last week's mailbag (45:44). -
This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked into a special series from the South Florida Sun Sentinel that examines that state鈥檚 infant mortality rate. First, we speak with health reporter Cindy Krischer Goodman (00:21) before speaking with Dr. LaRae Brown, director of UF Health Women鈥檚 Specialists 鈥� North and Dr. Rodrigo Ruano, Director at UHealth Jackson Fetal Care Center and Division (09:09). Then, we looked at how a revamped federal form for financial aid for students is causing delays with the (19:22). Plus, fallout over a dubious major gift donation to Florida A& M (27:57). And other news from across the state from a deadly bus crash near Ocala (37:18) to severe weather in the Panhandle (40:28). We also heard from our listeners from last week's mailbag (45:44).
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Community members in Broward, Duval and Hillsborough counties have spoken out against efforts to close or change programming in schools. -
This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with several education reporters from across the state about how districts are considering school closures due to shrinking enrollment. First we heard from Jacksonville Today reporter Megan Mallicoat about Duval County Public Schools (05:45), then we focused on Hillsborough County Public Schools with the Tampa Bay Times鈥� Marlene Sokol (13:10) and then we spoke with WLRN鈥檚 Kate Payne about Broward County Public Schools (16:24). Then, we spoke with an Orange County Public Schools board member about how their district is looking to build new schools (24:08). And later, we were joined by NPR鈥檚 Jasmine Garsd for her reporting on the impact of Florida鈥檚 anti-immigration laws one year later (31:57). Plus, a series of reports about Florida鈥檚 Wildlife Corridor and the 2021 Law to conserve millions of more acres (37:18). -
Protesters at the University of Florida, University of South Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida and University of North Florida are demanding the schools divest from Israel.
