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Pending utility legislation might deplete the city's coffers of tens of millions of dollars. We explain the bills under consideration. Later in the program, we hear from Jacksonville Today reporter Will Brown, who provides insights into an upcoming event right here at WJCT Studios. Lastly, we speak with our good friend Yaya Cardona from Cre8jax on all the events happening here in Jacksonville.

Today, we speak with local advocates heading to Tallahassee, determined to secure additional resources for crime victims both the state and Jacksonville. We hear firsthand from victims and loved ones sharing their stories from what motivated them to become advocates. Then, Jacksonville Today Reporter Casmira Harrison, shares with us her story about dedicated Jaxons making sure their voices are heard during City Council meetings.

Today, we discuss some of the headlines in local and national news. Later, enjoy the Jacksonville Music Hour, a new Saturday night music program on WJCT News 89.9 and The Independent 89.9 HD4. We talk with host/producer Hurley Winkler.

Explore the role of poll workers in our democracy with U.S. Election Assistance Commissioner Donald Palmer. Then, we get updated on Duval County jail's investigation and also the increased concerns about health care. Plus OneJax, a Jacksonville nonprofit on a new chapter with CEO Elizabeth Anderson.

On tonight’s program: Florida lawmakers are ready to include more teacher pay increases in their state budget plan. But it seems that may not be enough to defuse tensions among teachers who say it’s too little too late; Governor DeSantis and the legislative leader are getting behind four proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution; Governor DeSantis is appealing a recent federal court decision that favored Andrew Warren, the Hillsborough County state attorney the governor suspended last year; Ai generated political messages and some other uses of that technology would require full public disclosure if Florida lawmakers get their way; Proposed restrictions on social media access for young people have Governor DeSantis concerned about possible legal problems with that legislation; And several Florida elected officials were meeting with the families of gun violence victims last week as part of National Gun Violence Survivors Week.

Today, we discuss the biggest headlines of the week, including the dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities. Then, we get groovy with some music we should have in our rotation as we head into the weekend with JME's arts and culture editor, Matt Shaw.

On tonight’s program: Lawmakers are moving toward a ban on citizen police review boards; We talk with an expert on the impacts of unrestricted social media access on kids and younger teens; Pro-Palestinian student groups at two Florida universities continue to draw the ire of state officials who want to see the organizations disbanded; Florida lawmakers are subject to term limits and many of them support the same thing for local elected officials. But not all of those folks are fans of the idea; An inconclusive environmental study ordered by Florida lawmakers leads at least one advocacy group to suspect there may be something going on behind the scenes; And community and government organizations are joining forces to care for newborns whose mothers can’t.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the director of the Congressional Budget Office about how the country’s population is expected to get older. Then, we talked with FSU researchers about Florida’s rapidly aging coastal communities. Plus, we spoke with a Politico reporter Gary Fineout and UCF political science professor Aubrey Jewett about how Gov. Ron DeSantis’ move away from the presidential race will affect state politics. We also spoke with former state Sen. Jeff Brandes about how the governor’s return affects Florida’s Republican Party. Then, later, a briefing on recent legislative news.

Today, we highlight a local event that explores the possibility of reconciliation and peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Then, we talk to children's author PeTika Tave and her daughter Zandria Bastian about the importance of instilling positivity in the leaders of tomorrow. Plus, our good friends over at Cre8Jax stop by with their weekly curated list of events.

Ethics watchdogs in Jacksonville fear that recently passed legislation will weaken accountability of public officials. They tell us how. After that, Donna Orender previews the upcoming Generation W event on April 5. And then Adam Arendall discusses the effect of native plants on our ecosystem.