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On this week’s program, Dr. Joe Sirven highlights health care barriers faced by undocumented immigrants and the urgent need for solutions.

On tonight’s program: The Florida Legislature is moving to make it a lot tougher for citizens to put proposed changes to the state constitution on the ballot. Even though opponents say such proposals are often very popular; Lawmakers struggle to craft a plan that saves the state’s condominium owners in the midst of a multi-faceted crisis; It appears things haven’t been quite as bad for Florida property insurers as first thought; Online scammers consider Florida’s older residents a prime target. But a bill working its way through the state senate could nab more of the bad actors; It seems there’s a good reason the Florida National Guard has been doing double-duty as corrections officers during the past few years; Governor DeSantis has turned thumbs down on a new management plan for a critical marine sanctuary, even though many experts say it’s the best they could come up with; And despite all the focus on private space firms like Elon Musk’s, NASA is still the prime driver of America’s space program.

On tonight’s program: The office of Florida Lieutenant Governor may be replaced by a newly created “commissioner of government efficiency” under a constitutional amendment that lawmakers could place on the 2026 ballot; Victims of dating violence could receive the same protections as victims of domestic violence under a bill now moving through the Florida Legislature; State lawmakers seem poised to repeal the later school start times for high school kids that the legislature passed just 2 years ago; And today was National Guard Appreciation Day at the Capitol and members of the State and National Guard may get more benefits under a bill now receiving significant legislative support.

Road improvements are making Downtown commutes a daily headache with fewer routes in and out of the city.

On Tonight's program: Second Amendment supporters are rooting for a bill now heading through the Florida Legislature that would repeal an existing law that bans the sale of guns and ammo during locally declared emergencies; There are now 5 members on the Florida Public Service Commission. A proposal advancing in Tallahassee would expand that number to 7; And some libel protections for media outlets would vanish under a new defamation bill under consideration.

From the local DOGE proposal to a push to abolish Florida’s property taxes, Mayor Donna Deegan discusses the latest headlines—and answers your questions.

Local advocates for the poor are monitoring the recent actions of Tallahassee lawmakers.

The First Coast hasn’t been spared in the wave of federal layoffs. We talk about the legal, emotional and practical implications for local workers.

From emotional regulation to post-cancer fitness goals, Dr. Joe Sirven explores the importance of mental and physical wellness.

On tonight’s program: Orlando Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost went after the Trump administration and Florida Republicans during news conferences at the Florida Capitol today; Florida lawmakers are considering would require municipalities to allow the addition of accessory dwelling units to single-family homes as a way to create more affordable housing; Florida’s unemployment rate edged up a tiny bit in January; And Florida lawmakers are proposing legislation to help military veterans, and their families launch their own businesses.