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On tonight’s program: A carve out for some lower-level workers to be exempt from Florida’s minimum wage is still moving in the legislature, although there are worries the measure could be unconstitutional; A railroad revival could be coming to a portion of Polk County as the governor signs a million-dollar award for increased train access; Although it was delayed in a key Senate committee, a proposed constitutional amendment limiting school board and country commission members to 8 years in office is still alive; And lawmakers are naming a bill against dog abandonment after the plucky bull terrier who was rescued by a Highway Patrol Trooper during Hurricane Milton.

On tonight’s program: A bill to help grow rural communities is heading to the Senate Floor; A panel of Florida lawmakers agreed today (Thursday) officials should consider whether a child’s injuries are really the result of abuse, or if they could stem from a rare medical condition; An effort to impose stricter penalties on reckless boaters keeps moving ahead in the Florida Legislature; And Republican Florida lawmakers want to fast track President Donald Trump’s Presidential Library in the state as soon as he terms out.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how mass layoffs are impacting Florida’s federal workers with WLRN’s Jenny Staletovich (08:15). Then, we spoke with Sen. Ben Albritton, Florida’s Senate President, about his priorities for this legislative session (30:00). And later, we heard about some of the bills being considered with WUSF’s state government reporter Douglas Soule (31:03). And later, we bring you the latest from around the state including a proposal to repeal the pushback of school start times (37:22), an update on Milton recovery efforts in Polk County (40:33) and sounds from Key West’s annual “Conch Honk” competition (47:05).

On tonight's program: There are Republicans in the Florida Legislature who admit there’s a very good reason why they’re following the lead of the guy who’s the current president of the United States; It’s not only lawmakers in Tallahassee that are under the gun to bend to the president’s wishes; Florida lawmakers are tackling big issues sooner than usual in this year’s session. We’ll get analysis from Capital Reporter Tristan Wood; The Florida Senate gets serious about autism, passing a bill that boosts resources for early detection, intervention and research; And Florida is still wrestling with the matter of name, image and likeness money in college spots.

On tonight's program: A proposal in the legislature would change how complaints can be made about law enforcement officers, but some police are opposed to the move; Traditional public schools worry as more kids use Florida’s school choice program to attend private schools, their bottom lines could be in trouble; There’s a lot of talk lately about tariffs, but what does it all mean for Floridians and their pocketbooks? We’ll hear about a plan to protect state parks from development like golf courses and pickleball courts; It’s alligator nesting season. The animals don’t typically attack, but they can become more aggressive this time of year. Experts say the solution is simple—avoid them; And there’s a new registration system aimed at getting more Floridians to become organ donors.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a measure to cut the state sales tax with Rep. Tom Fabricio R-Miami-Dade (03:25). Then, we opened up the phone lines and email inbox to hear how you are navigating economic uncertainty after a tumultuous week for the stock market (19:00). Plus, another look at this week in the Florida Legislature with WUSF’s Douglas Soule (31:46). And later, higher education news including proposed changes to how university presidential searches are conducted (37:10) and the arrest of an international University of Florida student by federal immigration agents (41:18).

Judge Mose Floyd discusses the successes and challenges of running the region's largest diversion court for military veterans.

Dr. Joe Sirven explores the fight against genetic destiny and aging.

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from a state move to reduce AP funding in schools to a jail inmate in critical condition.

On tonight’s program: As lawmakers debate renaming the Gulf of Mexico, some are asking, what’s in a name?; Florida’s state bird is the mockingbird, but should it be? A group of students is asking lawmakers to consider the flamingo or the Florida scrub-jay instead; Florida officials say the American public has lost confidence in higher education. They’re working to change that in the Sunshine State; The first forecasts for Florida’s upcoming hurricane season are in, but experts say regardless of the predictions, it’s important to remember that one hurricane is enough to change a person’s life; Homeowners are still struggling with recovery after last year’s busy hurricane season; And after years of advocating, a plan to help protect Wakulla Springs and its underwater cave system is moving forward.