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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with a UF doctoral student who studied the use of authoritarian language in the 2020 presidential campaign (02:11) and then explored the power of language with two Florida poets (13:01). Later we heard from the deputy assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Water about new limits for PFAS chemicals (23:49) and then spoke with Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne about the end of an era for space exploration (32:54). Plus, we looked into Sarasota County’s truancy court (37:21). And finally, we shared solar eclipse stories (43:31) and found out why fuzzy caterpillars are becoming a nuisance for some (46:55).

Dr. Joe Sirven and experts discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday that limits civilian review boards and mandates a 25-foot setback at police scenes.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with state Sen. Lori Berman about legislation targeting antisemitic speech and behavior (01:48) and then we discussed a report finding a rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023 with the Florida regional director for the Anti-Defamation League (10:06). Plus, an NPR investigation into the fractured history told by the thousands of historical markers across the country (19:26) and later, we fact-checked President Biden’s speech in Tampa with PolitiFact (38:30).

On tonight’s program: Florida colleges and universities are – so far – experiencing only modest protests in support of Gaza as the war with Israel goes on; Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect in days. We’ll see how it will impact those on both sides; On this Confederate Memorial Day – and yes, it’s still an official observance in Florida – we’ll talk about other monuments to the “lost cause”; Florida’s unhoused population keeps growing and there are those who are using this fact to political advantage; President Biden still has a lead over former President Trump among young people. Florida Democrats hope those young people will give the incumbent the winning edge in November; And Florida expands its DNA sampling to include everybody who’s arrested

An event at the city’s Main Library will celebrate the man known as “Jacksonville’s Poet Laureate."

We catch up on this week's biggest local headlines with our panel of media representatives.

Medical experts join Dr. Joe Sirven to discuss the biggest health headlines from March.

Chris Hand joins Anne Schindler to discuss local issues

The resignation of JEA CEO Jay Stowe shakes up leadership at the city-owned utility. Then: ways you can participate in Earth Day on April 22.