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This week on a special edition of The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Orange County Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez about possible school closures (00:00). Then, we were joined by Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne and Greg Autry, Space Czar and Associate Provost at the University of Central Florida (21:00). Plus, the founder of TastyChomps Orlando Food Guide Ricky Ly joined us to explore all the city has to offer beyond its famous theme park (37:48).

On tonight’s program: We delve into the reasons behind changes to degree programs at Florida universities; The push to regulate big AI data centers in Florida gains traction in the state Senate; A newcomer to the Florida Senate is fronting a package of bills aimed at making home ownership easier and more affordable in Florida; E-bikes are showing up everywhere around Florida; And some Florida lawmakers say more regulations are needed for safety; And finally there’s some good news coming out of the bay that’s been the source of Florida’s most famous oysters.

Author Elizabeth Chamblee Burch discusses her book, “The Pain Brokers,” examining the massive legal and medical scam that grew out of pelvic mesh lawsuits.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week, we discuss the leaders who shaped the First Coast.

In a world of doomscrolling and climate catastrophes, humans are still capable of making remarkable progress. Researcher Nancy Knowlton explains how.

A self-described “kitty CSI” team is devoted to investigating possible cases of animal cruelty.

Local college students gather to fight misinformation and political bias.

Are grownups spoiling youth sports? New research shows high levels of burnout for coaches and kids alike.

Proposed development-friendly laws could change the face of Northeast Florida.

Give your heart the love it deserves — what sleep habits and stress levels reveal about your heart’s health. Then, after living with heart failure and surviving two heart transplants, a songwriter uses music to inspire hope in others.