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Today, we explore the latest state and local news, including financing for EverBank Stadium improvements, controversial lawsuit settlements and the start of the JEA corruption trial. Then, we discuss racial justice advocacy with Hope McMath, founder of the Yellow House gallery. Plus, we learn about the Kingsley Heritage Celebration this Saturday, honoring the legacy of enslaved Africans at Kingsley Plantation.

Mayor Donna Deegan joins First Coast Connect for a community-driven discussion, allowing residents to express concerns directly to her. The topics include the reopening of Friendship Fountain, the mayor's literacy initiative for children, her relationship with city leadership and legislation granting certain officeholders authority in legal settlements. Then, we preview LiterARTure, a cultural arts series blending literature and art. We wrap up with a rundown of local events, including the Black Opry Revue on the WJCT Soundstage.

On tonight’s program: Florida has a doctor shortage and a legislative measure to help address that issue is fast-tracking its way through the process; Any local government entity in Florida that provides utility services could find itself limited in how much of the resulting revenue could be shifted to general revenue under a bill that’s still moving forward in the Legislature; Verbal abuse of law officers and other first responders would mean criminal penalties under a bill now under consideration in Tallahassee; And the sound of an acorn hitting a police cruiser sounded so much like gunfire that two Okaloosa County sheriffs deputies opened fire on a suspect already in custody.

Today we explore strategies for preventing heart and stroke problems, in observance of American Heart and Stroke Awareness Month. Two doctors share valuable insights on maintaining cardiovascular health.

We conclude the week by discussing major news, including a controversial court settlement in a police shooting. Also, NPR's Tiny Desk creators, Bob Boilen and Bobby Carter, share insights on music submissions for emerging artists this year.

On tonight's program: Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Coral Gables today to announce his legislative intentions to increase penalties for retail thieves and porch pirates; A measure up for consideration in the Legislature would ban civilian oversight boards for law enforcement and corrections officers; The Florida Commission on Ethics would see big changes under a bill that’s moving through the Legislature; And the longtime head of the NRA is no longer Wayne LaPierre. Many are crediting the students who survived the Parkland High School massacre for that fact.

Today, our panel of media experts discusses the biggest news of the week, including expanded power of the Jacksonville sheriff in wrongful death claims and a controversial legislative bill on historical monuments. Later we talk with retired Brigadier General and Civil War scholar Ty Seidule about his new memoir.

On tonight’s program: Governor DeSantis pushes back on the notion that he is responsible for public school book bans; While some lawmakers think teaching kids about the dangers of communism will promote American values, others aren’t so sure; State lawmakers struggle to make proposed restrictions on young people accessing social media immune from legal challenge; Officials estimate the number of people who need mental healthcare in Florida is in the millions; Food insecurity remains a big problem in Florida. Lawmakers are trying to make things better; A proposed breeding facility for monkeys used in research just north of the Florida line is attracting international attention and widespread condemnation; Bills preventing the removal of historical monuments or flying non-government flags from government property appear dead in the Florida Senate; And if you think those movie scenes showing a Florida location were actually filmed IN Florida, you’re probably wrong.

On tonight's program: Governor DeSantis vetoes the controversial bill that would have restricted social media access for kids; What to do about unhoused people? The question has been inflaming passions on all sides in the Florida Capitol; There are more attempts by state lawmakers to take control over what have been local government decisions; We have an expanded story on how the suspension of local heat protections for workers might have serious consequences; A veteran capital reporter gives his take on this year’s legislative session; And the Florida House has passed a compensation bill for victims of the former Dozier School for Boys.

We embark on a journey this week through the latest health care insights. Dr. Joe engages with authors on important topics like diabetes management, health care inequality and the enduring effects of brain injuries.