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It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from a new tool for tracking domestic violence to a hologram hullabaloo staged by state officials.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke to former U.S. Reps. Stephanie Murphy and Carlos Curbelo, of the Center Aisle Coalition, to discuss the government shutdown and its effect on Florida (00:19). We took listener calls and emails on the topic — specifically on how the battle over Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect Floridians' health care coverage. Then, we sat down with WLRN reporter and author Daniel Rivero to discuss his new book on the decades-long voting rights battle in the state (24:45). And we checked in with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman for a claims check (37:30).

Dr. Joe Sirven and his team of medical experts discuss this month's biggest health care headlines from kissing bugs to Tylenol use during pregnancy.

A former prison investigator flags safety concerns as the Department of Corrections chief submits a “staggering” budget request.

Acclaimed author and environmental reporter Craig Pittman talks about the endless inspiration of his home state.

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from council pressure on the Jacksonville Aviation Authority to back-to-back losses for the state attorney.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Daniel Perez, R-Miami-Dade, about the effort to reduce or eliminate property taxes (00:00). Then, we were joined by The Athletic’s Matt Baker to talk about the multimillion-dollar “parachute packages” for the football coaches at Florida’s top universities (28:08) after the firing of UF’s coach. And later, we looked at how the federal government shutdown is being felt in Florida (37:16) and spoke with the filmmakers behind a new documentary that explores the Everglades and centers the legacy of environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas (39:40).

On tonight’s program: The investigation into the financial dealings of an organization run by Florida’s First Lady continues; President Trump gives the nod to several Florida politicians. Especially those who say positive things about him; Despite the Florida candidates President Trump is backing now, one gubernatorial hopeful thinks he’ll wind up with all – or most – of the endorsement marbles; And the women who were so integral to George Clinton’s Mothership of Funk are finally getting their due.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings about the recent state audits into the county’s spending (00:00). Then, we spoke about how the state’s DOGE efforts relate to property tax reform with Florida TaxWatch President Dominic M. Calabro (08:04) and later, Douglas Soule, Your Florida state government reporter (19:42). Plus, we spoke with a pub owner about why he won’t allow guns onsite despite Florida's new open carry rules (24:52). We also checked in with FPREN Meteorologist Megan Borowski for an update on the tropics (29:46). And later, Maeve McGoran, reporter and host of a new podcast that explores what went wrong in the sinking of the El Faro, joined us (37:36).

On tonight’s program: The ability to get a true citizens’ initiative into the Florida Constitution seems to be a heavier and heavier lift as time goes on; One question that is becoming more urgent in Florida: Can the state cut – or even do away with – property taxes?; A change in Florida law could be used by some developers to place new construction in places in greatest danger of storm damage; With at least a portion of its world-famous oyster production reopened for harvest, what does the future hold for the economy of coastal Northwest Florida?; Unlike so many corporate produced foodstuffs, it seems a lot of our honey comes from ordinary folks’ backyard hives; And the descendants of Florida’s native residents now struggle to keep their ancient culture alive.