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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."

We delve into the aftermath of the BP gas station explosion in 2011 in St. Augustine. We talk with Jacob Whitley, director of the upcoming documentary "Behind the Smoke," and firefighter Lt. Sheryl Rodgers. After that, we get an update on the federal corruption case against former JEA executives and then a sneak peek into "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" at Players by the Sea.

On tonight’s program: Governor Ron DeSantis faces a day of decision in Iowa, and the future seems uncertain; A suspected human trafficking ring in Tallahassee is under arrest as the state marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Month; We hear about some new bills impacting members of the LGBTQ community in Florida; Some state lawmakers want to impose more limits on what local governments can do when it comes to the firms they hire as contractors; A celebrated author of a new book on Florida wildlife would like to see state lawmakers take a more organized approach to protecting fragile natural eco-systems; And we revisit the stormy start to the legislative season this past Tuesday when tornadoes touched down across the Florida Panhandle.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we fact-checked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address with PolitiFact. Then, we spoke with the former secretary for the Agency for Health Care Administration about Florida’s plan to import prescription drugs from Canada. Next, we heard from Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-Hollywood, about his push for condo reforms and then spoke with the new chairman of the Florida Republican Party. Plus, an update on winter storms from the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network and some recent education news. Finally, we ask: Is it “Sani-belle” or and “San-a-bull”?

We look into the growing presence of extremist groups in Northeast Florida with investigative reporter Claire Goforth from the Daily Dot. Then, attorney Janet Johnson, a criminal defense lawyer in Northeast Florida, updates us on the case of Donald Smith, the convicted killer of 8-year old Cherish Perrywinkle.

On tonight’s program: After a razor-thin second place finish in the Iowa causes, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hits the campaign trail for New Hampshire and South Carolina; Pregnancy care inflames partisan passions in the Florida Capitol; Term limits for Florida’s county commissioners is moving ahead in this year’s legislature, but it seems the matter may not be the slam-dunk its proponents imagined; And new safeguards for students on the autism spectrum are under consideration by Florida lawmakers.

Today, we discuss how the First Coast YMCA is bringing a community focus to the fight against chronic diseases. Plus, cardiologist Dr. Michael McConnell discusses his new book, "Fight Heart Disease like Cancer."

We discuss the biggest headlines of the week with our favorite minds in local journalism. Then, we introduce Sunny War, who will be performing live at WJCT. JME contributor Hurley Winkler sits down with her to discuss her songwriting skills and what to look forward to at her concert tonight on the soundstage.

Today we discuss the week's biggest headlines with some of the smartest minds in local journalism. Then, JME gives us their 23 favorite local songs of 2023.