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On tonight's program: Florida public schools will get a break when it comes to certain regulations as a result of several bills now headed to the governor's desk; More reliable funding for epilepsy services are now included in the new state budget; The Florida Legislature has passed a measure setting up designated mental health care teaching hospitals to help meet a troubling service provider shortage; The Florida Senate has declined to confirm Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Deschovitz to the Florida Ethics Commission; And be polite to first responders or else! The Florida Legislature passes a bill that makes mouthing off to those folks a felony.

We unpack the biggest stories of the week with our panel of newshounds.

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.