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Today, our guests recount the history of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his ties to St. Augustine and Florida. Then, folks from the Alhambra Theatre talk about the music and history of the Million Dollar Quartet, giving a sneak peek into their upcoming show.

On tonight’s program: Both legislative chambers are getting closer to working out their differences in bills that would remove some of the current restrictions involving child labor in Florida; A rise in dangerous human-bear interactions in parts of North Florida have some residents and law enforcers calling for increased use of lethal force, but many conservationists argue that’s taking things too far; A prominent state senator is proposing new restrictions on vote-by-mail, but that idea isn’t gaining traction with Senate President Passidomo; And youth programs, such as Ladies Learning to Lead, are hoping lawmakers will meet their funding requests this session.

Today, we explore the struggles faced by the LGBTQ community during "Florida's first war on woke," led by the Johns Committee during the civil rights era. The Rev. Ruth Jensen-Forbell shares her personal experience. Then, we talk about financial fitness with Hali Hagist from Alive Credit Union, which is striving to empower marginalized and immigrant communities to master economic resources.

On tonight’s program: The Florida Senate starts looking at a constitutional amendment proposal that would halt public financing for statewide office campaigns; Flags other than U.S. and state flags would be banned from government building and school flagpoles under a bill being considered in the Florida House; Last week’s tornadoes hit Jackson County hard and one businessman there is still assessing damage to his property; And the move is on to dethrone the mockingbird as Florida’s official state bird.

On tonight’s program: Florida’s young people may have some roadblocks to social media sites if a bill under consideration in the House achieves final passage; A bill to encourage more healthcare professionals in Florida is moving ahead in the Senate; Florida has turned down a federal offer of funding to provide more summer meals for kids. The Biden administration is trying to change that decision; We get an update on a bill to restrict all but certain flags to be raised on flagpoles that sit on government property; And Florida’s Arbor Day is Friday, January 19. The state’s 200 garden clubs will be out in force to promote more tree planting.

On tonight’s program: Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his presidential bid over the weekend. The head of Florida’s Democratic Party approves, but is also concerned about what kind of mood the governor may be in when he returns to Tallahassee; Florida abortion access advocates are marking the anniversary of the Roe V. Wade decision, even though another U.S. Supreme Court decision a year-and-a-half ago nullified Roe; Florida lawmakers are considering restrictions on local governments’ ability to raise their tax rates; Juveniles caught with illegal firearms could face felony charges if a bill moving through the Florida House becomes law; And bears are having more interactions with people in Florida and the Legislature is considering a bill to allow people to kill bears that stray onto their property.

On tonight's program: Florida lawmakers are looking at more restrictions on local governments and some of those local officials are more than a little concerned; Would more kids make it to school more consistently – and parents be happier – if school was year-round? Florida’s unemployment rate edged up in December; Florida’s ACLU chapter is heading to court to try and counter a number of bills the organization considers counter to the public interest; Just in case Ron DeSantis doesn’t win the presidency this year, might he get another shot in four years? We’ll check in with NBC’s senior political reporter for an answer; Why was Florida colored orange on national weather maps over the weekend while most of the rest of the country was purple? And we look at the fight between Florida State University and the athletic conference it’s trying to escape.

On tonight’s program: Florida’s school voucher program got off to a shaky start as this school year got underway. Now the Florida House is suggesting some improvements; With home insurance rates still soaring, the state’s legislative Democrats are calling on their G.O.P. colleagues and Governor DeSantis to concentrate more on affordable housing; And talking smack to a police officer or other first responding could land you in jail under provisions of a bill now working its way through the Florida Legislature.

Today, we sit down with none other than Ira Flatow from "Science Friday" before his appearance tonight on the WJCT Soundstage. After that, the president of the Fort Mose Historical Society provides insights about the planned reconstruction of Fort Mose.

On tonight’s program: Democrats are speculating openly while Republicans are whispering privately: what will happen now that Governor DeSantis is back in Tallahassee to stay after his unsuccessful presidential bid?; Crime victims hold a Capitol rally and demand more be done to prevent crime and help its victims; State identification and insurance coverage requirements are the latest measures being considered by Florida lawmakers to impact the state’s transgender residents; No historical monuments – including those celebrating Confederate figures or the Confederate cause – could be removed under a bill moving through the Legislature; And the famed Tuskegee Airman would be honored under a bill that cleared an important committee today.