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On tonight's program: For many, many school kids, what happens after the regular class day is as critical as what happens during. And many of those after school programs have now been cut; Florida is growing its tech sector faster than almost anywhere. Although the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s head guy says the state could be growing a whole lot faster; If you drive a big rig and get pulled over in Florida, you’ll want to have your proof of citizenship or immigration documents close at hand along with your license, registration and insurance card; Somewhere between wide open borders and mass deportation, there has to be asolution to America’s immigration conundrum. One expert suggests the dysfunction is a matter of choice; The Trump administration said one of its goals is to have more migrants take it upon themselves to leave the United States. It seems that strategy is working; It used to be that those applying for U.S. citizenship needed character references from neighbors and colleagues. That requirement is back; And we catch the happy vibes as a now-recovered sea turtle is released back into the briny deep.

Education experts contend advancements in artificial intelligence are changing how we value traditional measures of human intelligence.

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from a police shooting in Atlantic Beach to a rapidly emptying Alligator Alcatraz.

This week on a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup from May 23, we have conversations with three authors who have written in or about Florida. First, we spoke with veteran science journalist Stephen Hall about his book “Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World” (00:52). Then, we had a conversation with Annabelle Tometich, author of “The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony” (19:52). Plus, the host of WUSF’s “The Zest” podcast, Dalia Colón, shared some of her favorite meals from “The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook” (37:38).

From battlefield surgeons improvising with bone saws at Gettysburg to a modern-day mom navigating 15 life-threatening allergies every time her son eats, this week's program is about how far emergency care has come and how deeply personal it remains.

A Florida professor is using music to teach about climate change — including the collapse of the oyster population.

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

Governments haven’t done nearly enough to deal with climate change, according to a major new report; the new documentary “Nurse Unseen” explores how Filipino nurses are the backbone of the health care system; it’s National Agriculture Week; the Late Bloomers Garden Club is putting on a free public flower show; and the second annual San Marco Beer Fest is coming up.

The mayoral race and several City Council races will be decided in May runoffs; Hug-a-Farmer Spring Market ; and What’s Good Wednesday.

A May runoff is set for several local elections including the Jacksonville’s mayor’s race; a local lawmaker pushes a bill to crack down on drag shows; bills that would significantly expand school vouchers and help protect businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits are awaiting the governor’s signature; and iconic music photographer Mark Weiss comes to Jacksonville.