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We are honored to have Stephen Ferrara, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Kelly Rojas, a doctor of nursing practice student, guiding us through the pivotal role of nurse practitioners in the post-COVID health care landscape. Then, as we approach the holiday season, stay tuned for some mindful tips to navigate the festivities with licensed clinical social worker Lindsey Bennett.

Today we discussed "Justice Pursued," a new book by Bruce Horovitz. The book documents the gripping story of Nathan Myers and Clifford Williams, who were wrongly convicted of murder in 1976 in Jacksonville. Later, we talked about the life of folk musician Gamble Rogers.

Maya Kowlaski was the plaintiff in a high-profile medical imprisonment case featured in Netflix's documentary "Take Care of Maya." Just a month after winning a landmark legal fight with her First Coast attorney, she joins us to discuss the case, its effect and the journey to justice. Then, we talk with aviation experts about how pilot shortages are affecting travelers.

Today we discuss the week's top headlines with four local journalists. Then, the Queen’s Six discusses their upcoming performance at St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about her top priorities for the upcoming legislative session including her health care proposal. We also talked about how the plan aims to expand health care access with Politico reporter Arek Sarkissian. Then, we talked about how the issue of free speech is playing out on Florida campuses, with State University System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues. Later, FPREN meteorologist Megan Borowski joined us for an update on a developing storm, and we shared two stories at the intersection of water and health.

The community poses questions directly to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan in what we titled "Ask the Mayor." Then, urban planner Ennis Davis enlightens us with a history lesson on LaVilla, recognized as the Harlem of the South.

In the wake of a family member's passing, the common assumption is that their property will smoothly transfer to heirs, whether children or a spouse. Yet, complications surface in the absence of a will. We discuss how to avoid pitfalls. Then later in the show, singer and songwriter John Paul White joins us to discuss his career and upcoming performance.

We analyze the evolving landscape of sports gambling in Florida, investigating the societal and financial implications of these changes. After that, Lexie Zeller from Lakeview Health shares tips on maintaining sober etiquette during the holiday season.

Today we talk with passionate advocates of the Laura Street Trio, exploring their reasons for urging the city to preserve this iconic landmark. After that, we delve into the adventurous journey of two friends who embarked on a quest to attend 52 concerts this year.

On tonight’s program: As Florida sheds many thousands of people from its Medicaid rolls, there are those who suggest the result hasn’t been pretty; We hear how one Florida community is handling the explosion in youthful gun violence; A Central Florida school is using international teachers to handle the state’s shortage of educators; What happens when a politician teaches a political science class? The mocking bird is the state bird of Florida. But it’s also the bird for four other states and not everyone is happy about that; And lessons on how to avoid making outrageous electric bills a part of the holiday festivities.