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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.

Today, we discuss land trust easements with the North Florida Land Trust. We learn the importance of preserving the natural landscape and ecosystems of North Florida. Then, former FCC host Melissa Ross stops by to discuss a new initiative that encourages children across Northeast Florida to read.

On tonight’s program: Kids under the age of 16 would be banned from social media sites under legislation now picking up speed in the Florida Legislature; State lawmakers are looking at giving the governor the authority to order the Florida State Guard to cross state lines to help with disasters and other serious situations; The practice of “swatting,” or making bogus calls to law enforcement to report serious, violent crimes has now prompted a federal response; It would be a lot easier for storage unit firms to clear out and liquidate abandoned property under a bill now being considered in Florida; And today was Jimmy Buffet Day at the Florida Capitol.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we speak with a Jacksonville-based owner of a Kava Bar about kratom, and we look into the Tampa Bay Times’ multipart investigation into the kratom industry with some of the reporters who contributed to the series. Then, a conversation with longtime Florida reporter Matt Dixon about his latest book exploring the battle between former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis. And later, we find out how federal lawsuits are challenging the way real estate agents have been paid for decades. Plus, why some lawmakers consider changing Florida’s official state bird.

One in 5 U.S. women faces mental health challenges during the perinatal period, a leading cause of maternal mortality. Psychologist Jill Garrett, program director of The Motherhood Space at Baptist Health, joins us on today's episode. Plus, discover the "Art of Gratitude" with Carew Papritz, author of "The Legacy Letter," as he unveils the transformative power of handwritten notes on children's mental well-being.

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.