Bridget O'Brien
Talk Show ProducerBridget O’Brien is an award-winning, versatile audio producer with more than eight years of experience in radio, audience engagement and storytelling across a diverse range of outlets. She’s a Miami native and an alumna of Florida State University. You can reach Bridget at bobrien@wjct.org.
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Hundreds gathered outside the Miami courthouse during Donald Trump’s arraignment; Florida’s crisis pregnancy centers are pushing to get abortion access on the ballot; microplastics and warming sands threaten sea turtles. -
Florida transported more migrants across the country, this time from Texas to California; and why are more property insurers leaving the state? -
Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors also creates obstacles for adults to access treatment; former Congressman David Jolly weighs in on Florida’s culture wars -
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? -
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. -
The Florida Roundup discusses bills signed into law this week, including new immigration requirements on businesses and restrictions on public-employee unions. -
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. -
Immigration bill sparks pushback from medical professionals; is Florida tilting towards authoritarianism?; combating hate speech with Volusia Sheriff Michael Chitwood. -
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. -
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.
