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On tonight’s program: Florida school board races are not partisan affairs today. But they used to be. And they could be partisan again if voters agree; Even some who think the right to hunt and fish should be in the Florida Constitution are having some reservations; Recreational marijuana use by adults in Florida remains a hot button topic just days before the election; Florida’s proposed constitutional guarantee to abortion access continues to be an emotionally wrenching matter for many; Amendment 5 seems a big hit with folks on limited incomes; And Florida voters will even get to decide whether or not public funds should still be used to help fund political campaigns.

Our media panel breaks down the week's top headlines.

An industrial giant in Fernandina Beach turns back a citizen challenge of its proposed bioethanol plant.

Monthly health headlines with Dr. Joe Sirven.

Is it possible to disagree without dislike? A behavioral economist offers a path for connecting to those we oppose.

On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven discusses how to navigate the health care system when diagnosed with prostate cancer. Then, why the HIV crisis is more prevalent in the South.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan takes your calls and questions.

On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven examines advancements in multiple sclerosis research and common sleep disorders in young people.

Early voting is in full swing in Florida and Georgia, with record numbers of voters turning out to cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 general election.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with WUSF’s Stephanie Colombini about the legal wrangling over Amendment 4 (08:09) and then we heard from former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court Charles Wells (12:00). We also talked about voter turnout and how to appeal to non-party voters first with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison (19:14) and later the Chair for the Republican Party of Florida Evan Power (26:30). Next, we turned to Samantha Putterman with PolitiFact to check some recent claims around Amendment 4 (31:59). Plus, we took a closer look at Amendments 3, 5 and 2 (37:14) and heard about a unique job posting in one Florida town (47:24).