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After the arrests of 17 people, including a corrections officer, we discuss the problem of drug dealing and overdoses at the Duval County jail.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at Florida’s 6-week ban as it goes into effect (00:11). We also heard about the latest on campus protests (08:03) and speak to a student reporter about the arrests at the University of Florida (14:20). Plus, we talked about a proposed stadium in St. Petersburg for the Tampa Bay Rays with Tampa Bay Times reporter Colleen Wright (20:08) as well as the negotiations between the city of Jacksonville and the NFL Jaguars over massive stadium renovations with Jax Today reporter Casmira Harrison (30:44). And finally, a roundup of environmental stories from the Panhandle to the Keys (37:23).

On tonight's program: What lies ahead for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis? Another plan to search for fossil fuels in the delicate Apalachicola River basin has opponents rushing to the barricades; It’s not yet a law, but a bill allowing people who feel threatened to shoot black bears has advocates and opponents locked in verbal combat; Jobs are going begging for workers in South Florida. One of the reasons? High housing prices; And we’ll find the secret to making the so-called “Golden Years” healthier and happier is to stay involved, connected and active!

Dr. Joe Sirven and guests discuss the signs of stroke and the health care of diabetes.

Two legal experts explain how to prevent a housing crisis before it happens.

We talk with the head of Visit Jacksonville about the job of marketing and selling Northeast Florida.

From abortion to Gaza protests to DEI, our media panel explores the week’s top headlines.

We discuss the OneJax Humanitarian Awards and get a House Call from Dr. Joe Sirven.

We talk with three investigative journalists about their reporting into ghost candidates, dark money and a statewide effort to undermine elections.

On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven explores the issue of infertility and then examines a newly released survey on longevity.