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On tonight’s program: The race for Florida governor is underway. We’ll hear what to expect in the upcoming gubernatorial and other statewide elections, which are about a year away; Florida rapidly expanded publicly-funded school vouchers. Two years later, money isn't always reaching students; Doctors are raising concerns as State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Governor Ron DeSantis say they want to remove state childhood vaccine requirements; As hot summer temperatures continue, health professionals are warning about the impacts of extreme heat and heat stroke..; And The Holocaust Museum in downtown St. Petersburg has reopened with what some hope will be lasting lessons.

What do federal funding cuts mean for MS researchers and those living with the disease? Then, should you kiss your dentist goodbye?

A new study recommends expanding the definition of a potentially catastrophic storm to include real hazards — like storm surge and rainfall.

As manatee deaths rise in Northeast Florida, a local nonprofit convenes scientists, conservationists and maritime professionals with one mutual goal: saving the gentle giants while keeping the shipping economy afloat.

From a gubernatorial critique of an airport hologram to the resignation of a top staffer, we talk city news with Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan.

On tonight’s program: The official start of the 2026 legislative session is a few months away, but the scene is already being set; We explore the question: who was the real Charlie Kirk?; It seems the live music business in Florida is seeing some very tough times; The Florida Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of workforce development workshops around the state; And it seems even the fine arts in this country are becoming more expensive because of import tariffs.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about book restrictions in public schools first with Sophia Brown, program coordinator at PEN America Florida (00:00), then with Julie Gephards, parent and member of the group Moms For Liberty in Hillsborough County (11:10). Then, we looked at the legal challenges and court cases involving the state law governing book removals with Douglas Soule, "Your Florida" state government team reporter (16:52). Then, we spoke about the availability of COVID-19 boosters in Florida after changes to CDC guidelines and the state’s messaging around vaccines (20:26). Plus, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Randy Fine about the ongoing government shutdown (29:34). And later, we spoke with the director of a new documentary film that examines seashelling on Sanibel Island before and after Hurricane Ian (44:10).

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from an aborted sale of the Duval Schools headquarters to the city’s riderless “driverless” vehicles.

State laws designed to treat people who are trafficked as victims instead of criminals aren’t working as planned. A new report shows what’s happening instead.

A new generation of local environmental activists is tackling everything from litter to climate change. We meet three of them.