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Our media panels looks back at the year's biggest headlines. Then, JME contributors share their favorite albums of 2023.

On tonight’s program: With the countdown clock ticking towards Florida’s 2024 lawmaking session, the leaders of the House and Senate are making the rounds pitching their priorities; There’s a big chunk of money Florida could tap to fight childhood hunger. IF state officials hurry up and apply for it; Youthful gun violence is a multi-generational tragedy; A statewide plan to do away with local civilian police oversight boards has begun drawing some pushback; Firefighters across Florida are keeping a close eye on negotiations between the City of Tallahassee and the union representing the city’s firefighters. Among the issues, coverage against the cancer hazards of the profession; Florida’s move over law isn’t just a good idea, it’s also a lifesaver; And Internet cafes are illegal in Florida. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still around.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you two special reports: Growing Up With Guns, a series from WUSF examining the way guns can endanger kids' lives and futures, and Bright Lit Place, a podcast from WLRN News that explores what fixing the Everglades would mean for Florida and the world.

On tonight’s program: Both the Florida House and Senate would like to give traditional public schools a break from some of the state regulations imposed over the past 20 years. But so far they haven’t agreed on how big a break that should be; Young people would have less unrestricted access to social media under a bill now kicking around the Legislature; Differences between the House and Senate on partial loosening of teen work restrictions are still in the “working out” stage; And LGBTQ+ advocates are upset over what they see as yet more discriminatory legislation coming out of the Florida Capitol.

Today we explore the power of sleep with neuroscientist Dr. Eti Ben-Simon from UC Berkeley and gain practical tips from sleep specialist Dr. Dennis Soresso. From adapting to daylight saving time to the link between sleep and mental health, we unravel the secrets to a good night's sleep.

Today we introduce the new songwriting program at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Then, Tim Gilmore, Jacksonville author and FSCJ English professor, spotlights Mildred Barnert's sleep-in protest at the school in the 1960s.

We explore how an interfaith group is fighting gun violence in Jacksonville. Then comedian Lewis Black stops by to give us a preview of his upcoming tour starting right here at the Florida Theatre on Friday.

Advocates from Take 'Em Down Jax discuss the decadelong fight over removing Confederate statues in Springfield. Plus, artist and sculptor Brenda Councill shares details about her upcoming statue of renowned author and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Then, our good friend Yaya Cardona shares with us the lineup of events taking place in Duval to kick off the first weekend of 2024.

House Bill 49 is fueling a discussion about finding a balance between addressing labor needs and ensuring the well-being of the state's youth. Then, Sportscaster Alessandra Pointbrand stops by to give us a recap on both collegiate and professional football games from this past weekend.

On this first Friday of the year, First Coast Week in Review discussed the week's top headlines with local media representatives. Topics included the removal of Confederate statues in Springfield and the rejection of the latest plan for the Laura Street Trio. Then, Mr. Al Pete shared insights about his new show "The Neighborhood."