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Answering the call from MLK, 16 rabbis from around the country were jailed for joining civil rights protesters in St. Augustine.

The Jacksonville mayor answers your questions in our monthly "Ask the Mayor" segment.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at new regulations for condominiums that were passed after the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside. First, we spoke with Rep. Vicki Lopez (03:13) and then were joined by Tampa Bay Times’ reporter Rebecca Liebson (13:00). And later, what are Florida Democrats saying after this week’s presidential debate, with Politico’s Kimberly Leonard (30:48). Plus, we look at how arts institutions across the state are managing after budget cuts to grants funding (37:20).

On tonight’s program: Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade handing abortion decisions to individual states, abortion access advocates are speaking out; Survivors of now-shuttered reform schools are celebrating a monumental effort to compensate them for the horrific abuse they suffered. And the governor’s decision to eliminate local arts funding from the state budget sends the community reeling; The U.S. Supreme Court says cities and counties can enforce bans on sleeping outside. And a new Florida law takes effect in October to do just that. Now advocates worry the state is criminalizing homelessness; Floridians fed up with so-called nuisance black bears can now shoot if they feel threatened. But one researcher says it’s all a misunderstanding; And the state makes a forceful pushback on antisemitism with a set of new laws.

On the heels of what may be the biggest vote of any Jacksonville City Council, the outgoing president reflects on his term.

The hazards of heat exposure include both physical and mental health effects. Plus, Tarzan comes to Players by the Sea.

On tonight’s program: Could President Biden’s less-than-stellar performance on the debate stage last week tarnish the electoral chances of Florida Democrats?; A new law allowing religious chaplains to be school counselors could have some unintended consequences; Some state education officials aren’t exactly thrilled about the academic achievement at two publicly funded universities; The Union of Concerned Scientists is especially concerned about the state of Florida; The question rages on in Tallahassee: how much will a proposed constitutional amendment actually cost if it passes?; The Florida Highway Patrol is urging special caution on the highways during the long and deadly Fourth of July weekend; And a new state law will force local Florida cities that use red light cameras for traffic law enforcement to be more forthcoming about where the money goes.

Dr. Joe Sirven explores the signs and symptoms of ADHD in adults.

From the presidential debate to a landmark stadium agreement, our media panel discusses the biggest stories of the week.

Our panel of medical experts discusses this month's biggest health care headlines.