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This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at some of the most notable bills that passed during the 2024 legislative session with WMFE’s Danielle Prieur (00:30) and WFSU’s Gina Jordan (05:35). Then, we ask the President of FHA how a major healthcare cyber attack is impacting Florida’s hospital system (09:08). Plus, we are joined by a White House senior advisor to talk about what President Biden’s SOTU means for Florida voters (19:23). Next we preview a Reveal report about navigating post-Roe v Wade abortion laws (30:52). And later, spring break grips the state (37:21) and a roundup of recent sports stories (43:40).

Today we get the lowdown on winners and losers during Florida’s legislative session.

We examine the case of Virgilio Aguilar-Mendez, a Guatemalan teenager initially charged with the death of a St. Johns County police officer. Despite the recent dismissal of charges, Aguilar-Mendez continues to be held in custody, awaiting deportation proceedings.

Today we discuss an appellate court ruling that found Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" to be unconstitutional. Then we hear an update about the continuing fraud trial of two former JEA executives.

On today's show, Jacksonville club Jack Rabbits reflects on historic milestones, near disasters and the day-to-day hustle of club ownership. Later, historian Tim Gilmore unveils the persona behind the “Whiskey King” and Yaya Cardona of Cre8Jax gives the lowdown on local events.

The Lodge, a community home for adults living with intellectual disabilities, has opened its doors in Jacksonville.

Today we look into the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine with expert Matthew Rojansky. We also get an update about the JEA corruption trial, and Stacey Goldring previews this month's selection in the FCC book club, "Last Castle."

Health care professionals have begun to consider individual genetic factors to tailor prescriptions to their patients.

A Jacksonville property owner fights back after squatters destroy her home.

On tonight’s program: Parents would be able to sue in the case of a pregnancy ended through negligence under a bill now being debated in Tallahassee. Opponents fear the measure could be used as a weapon against anyone helping a pregnant woman receive an abortion; The battle continues at the Capitol over loosening Florida’s child labor laws. The Senate’s latest version of the bill differs little from the laws already in place; And raising the voter threshold to pass a Florida constitutional amendment from the present 60% to 66.67% is drawing fire from those who say if further limits the ability of the people to make changes when lawmakers refuse to do so.