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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.

Today, we explored military efforts to address stalking and intimate partner violence with Naval Station Mayport advocates. Then, we took a look at the inspiring journey of Duval County's Teacher of the Year, Gustavo Guzman. Finally, get ready for the debut of the Tony Award-winning musical "Hadestown" in Jacksonville, featuring insights from lead actor Matthew Patrick Quinn.

On tonight’s program: Florida lawmakers approved a measure expanding the state’s affordable housing stock last year, but that historic measure is now getting a few tweaks; The Florida House is working to reverse the major provisions of the gun control measures passed in the wake of the Parkland shooting tragedy, but it seems the state Senate has little inclination to do the same; Gun owners would have to exercise more care when it comes to keeping their rounds from impacting neighboring property under a bill now being debated in the Florida Legislature; And Florida’s ports are seeing big boosts in both cargo and passenger business.

It's our monthly medical roundtable, when we dive into the month's most significant health headlines. Our medical experts talk about various topics including the proposed rule mandating stricter timelines for insurance companies' prior authorization and much more.

Today we explore the effect of sugar cane burning in Florida and the risks involved with reporter Michael Adno. Then, we look into an upcoming discussion of artificial intelligence with insights from four university presidents. Plus, we hear a heartwarming story of how one local hearing-impaired student is able to go to Italy with her interpreter through the work of her teacher.

On tonight’s program: Let the horse trading begin! The Florida House and Senate have released their respective versions of a state budget for fiscal year 2024/25; Governor DeSantis is sending the newly re-activated Florida State Guard to Texas to help secure the border. The move surprised both the governor’s critics and his supporters; And Florida State University had its big day at the Capitol today, but the mood was tempered by the death on longtime Seminole baseball coach Mike Martin.

Today, we dive into impactful stories and events with Al Letson and his Reveal podcast on being Black in Florida. Letson talks about the complexities of hometown experiences, historical landscapes and tragic events. We also explore the aftermath of the Doro Rise fire in Downtown Jax, and Yaya Cardona of Cre8Jax stops by to tell us all the things happening around the First Coast.

On tonight’s program: Oral arguments get underway in the Florida Supreme Court regarding a proposed constitutional amendment’s language guaranteeing the right to an abortion; Two Democrats in the Florida Legislature are trying to convince their mostly Republican colleagues the right to contraception needs to be enshrined in Florida law; One measure being debated at the Capitol makes it a crime to harass poll workers; And Governor DeSantis is hoping the Florida Senate will confirm his choice to head up the Florida State Guard.

We delve into the challenging world of frontline caregiving, a labor of love that goes uncompensated. We explain a $5,000 federal tax credit aimed at supporting and compensating dedicated workers. Then, we look into a little-known chapter of Jacksonville's history — its involvement in the late 1800s Cuban revolution. Later, Dr. Lucksley Jean discusses a medical center that is aimed at helping those 50 and older.

On tonight’s program: Florida’s Supreme Court Justices are weighing ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would protect abortion access; There’s a hospital access crisis in Florida’s rural counties. Lawmakers are trying to do something about that; The Florida Legislature takes up a frontal attack on wokeness in teacher training programs, although not every member thinks that’s even necessary; We get a halfway point update on the progress of this year’s lawmaking session thus far; Lawmakers look to crack down on squatters who won’t leave someone else’s home; And the official numbers are out and Florida is definitely heating up along with the rest of the planet.