Pro-choice activists are marching this weekend in St. Augustine.
The St. Augustine March for Choice is planned as laws restricting or virtually banning abortions have been enacted in a number of states around the country.
But not here in Florida, where abortion is legal, although two attempts to pass “fetal heartbeat bills” were introduced last year in Tallahassee.
Layla Slate, the organizer of the St. Augustine March for Choice, joined us in the studio for a closer look. We also spoke to Theresa Graham, President of North Florida Right to Life; and Mary Marcus, who attended the first major trial aimed at overturning Roe Versus Wade.
Food Insecurity
Nearly three million people in Florida are food insecure, including 800,000 children and 500,000 seniors, according to Guidewell, the parent company of Florida Blue.
Addressing it is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Guidewell has issued a statewide challenge to entrepreneurs, nonprofits, innovators and organizations seeking the most innovative ideas for ending food insecurity in their communities.
Susan Towler, Vice President of the Florida Blue Foundation; and Kirstie McCool, Executive Director of GuideWell Innovation, joined us to explain.
Related: North Florida Rep. Al Lawson Introduces Bill To Tackle Food Insecurity
Catty Shack Ranch
Monday marked the 9th annual International Day of the Tiger. Catty Shack Ranch in Jacksonville is marking the event to celebrate majestic beasts on the verge of extinction. The ranch's founder, Curt LoGiudice, joined us with more.
Heather Schatz can be reached at hschatz@wjct.org, 904-358-6334 or on Twitter at @heatherschatz.
