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Author Hilary Flower highlights how the evolution of an endangered Everglades species is an example of ecological potential.

From the AG’s attack on a local state attorney’s investigation to continued political fallout at JEA, we discuss the week’s top headlines.

How simple, early conversations about boundaries, secrets and trust can help prevent childhood sexual abuse. Then, a rare brain disorder sparks a parent-led global research movement.

On tonight’s program: The House Speaker explains why some priority bills in the Senate won’t be heard in his chamber; The ongoing campaign against DEI continues in the Florida Senate, although some supporters insist that’s not what’s going on at all; Governor DeSantis’ push to regulate AI providers seems to be losing steam; It seems some of the worst misinformation doesn’t only appear on English language talk radio; It’s not only obtaining the product that challenges Florida’s food banks. It’s also keeping the product safe and wholesome once it’s obtained; After years of bad news, there may finally be a bit of positive news about Florida’s iconic citrus products; Special congressional elections may be moving from April to June; And fifth grade may seem awfully early to start teaching kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, but those who deal with these issues everyday say, wrong!

A coalition of community activists say it’s high time to turn Jacksonville’s Neighborhood Bill of Rights from a promise to a reality.

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

A new documentary follows the front-line response to Florida’s new era of book bans.

This week on The Florida Roundup, a second-generation gas station owner in Florida who is navigating the price hikes (00:00). Then, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joined us for updates on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and partial government shutdown (06:26). Plus, WUSF’s Kerry Sheridan and Dr. Shalika Katugaha with Baptist Health joined us to discuss a rise in measles cases in the state and pushback against a bill that would’ve made it easier to opt out of common vaccines (20:30). Then, ‘Your Florida’ state government reporter Douglas Soule gave us a wrap-up of the legislative session and a look ahead (33:50). And later, we looked at a few bills that will be heading to the Governor’s desk (37:32), met a man who is foraging all his meals in Florida (41:00), and shared some listeners’ notes from our mailbag (45:40).

On tonight's program: It’s the last official day of the Florida Legislative Session: But lawmakers will have to return soon to tackle unfinished business: We’ll discuss why: Changes are coming to Florida's primary food insecurity program – known as SNAP: Drones aren’t always a deadly war weapon, as we’re hearing in regards the Iran War: It seems they also have some very useful civilian functions, like finding lost people; And the negative messages some kids receive in traditional schools has helped jump-start the new trend of what are called micro-schools:

While Florida’s first lady raises the alarm about food toxins, Congress and the Supreme Court consider ending health lawsuits against Roundup.