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Experts discuss Florida's measles outbreak and public health decline. Then, Scenic Jacksonville explains its new initiative to uncover architectural gems beyond the urban core, and comedian Tom Papa previews his upcoming performance at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Listen in as we discuss the verdicts in the trial of two former JEA executives. Later, we talk about funding for the Emerald Trail project, a significant donation from the Weaver Foundation and the development of electric vehicles in Jacksonville.

Discover the latest insights in health care as we discuss the effect of endometriosis and the transformative role of artificial intelligence. Experts discuss symptoms, treatments and the future of patient care.

On tonight’s program: Florida’s 2024 Lawmaking Session comes to an end with the hope one result would be an increase in much needed health care personnel; This year’s session enacted a few serious reforms in such arenas as the Baker Act; Despite some protests, civilian run police oversight boards have been defanged by the Florida Legislature; At least one bill that got passed went through so many changes that everyone wound up liking it; Hemp stores around Florida may lose business under new legislation; Stores that sell vaping products could also be hard hit if the governor signs an anti-vaping bill; And last year, Governor DeSantis had all the clout when it came to getting things done in the Legislature. THIS year, a veteran Capital Reporter opines the power player was probably Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.

Today explore the workings of the human immune system and its response to challenges, including the effect of multiple sclerosis on young patients. Plus, in recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we discuss the effect of the disease on the Black community.

Today we explore a captivating student-crafted curriculum in Duval County that reveals lesser-known stories of Black history. Also, Sheriff Robert Hardwick of St. Johns County emphasizes the crucial role of crossing guards in ensuring children's safety to and from school. And join Atypical Arts for a night of musical magic with Morley, Chris Bruce and cellist Dave Eggar at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Riverside.

Today, we took a closer look at the dynamics within Jacksonville City Hall, particularly the relationship between the City Council and the mayor. Later, we discuss the importance of conserving our waterways, and we talk with conservationist Kirsten Hines about her new book.

Today we discuss the week's biggest headlines with our team of local newspeople. Then, the owner of Alewife Bottle Shop, Kelly Pickard, stops by to discuss the upcoming celebration of their ninth year.

On tonight's program: As the judicial system puts the brakes on Florida’s “Stop Woke Act,” Governor DeSantis insists the whole thing was taken out of context; Some institutions, however, including the state’s flagship university, are keeping at least some of the “anti-woke agenda” in place; During recent arguments on abortion before the state supreme court the chief justice has brought up the idea of fetal personhood; Governor DeSantis signs into law a bill to prevent undocumented immigrants from using local IDs to misrepresent their immigration status; State lawmakers kept up their drive to take more and more authority from local governments during the session that just ended; Florida's money managers are making plans to drop China-owned investments; And a proposed state land purchase has some residents of a rural North Florida county upset.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about proposed changes to the state’s child labor laws with Florida Rep. John Snyder and WLRN’s investigative reporter Danny Rivero. Then, we spoke with legendary journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein about the current state of journalism and American Democracy. Plus, we round up some news stories about homelessness in Florida before checking in on a new Orlando-area volleyball team. We also preview “Never Drop the Ball,” a new documentary that explores how Black baseball players built a brand of baseball out of segregation and into a worldwide pastime.