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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new state law that gives cities the option to allow churches and other religious institutions to build affordable housing on their property regardless of zoning. First, we spoke with the sponsor of the law Sen. Alexis Calatayud (00:00) and then we heard from a pastor of a church in St. Petersburg that is close to breaking ground on a new housing development (15:16) Plus, we took a closer look at a recent legal opinion from Florida’s Attorney General calling for the state to stop enforcing many state laws giving preferences, quotas and other considerations based on race (20:26). And we asked our partners at PolitiFact what is and isn’t legal to do at a protest (32:58). Plus, more news from across the state including new property tax proposals (37:34), campaign announcements (40:02) and an update on Florida’s unusually cold weather (41:32).

In Florida, those who sympathize with certain causes or ideologies may soon be guiltyof the crime of “domestic terrorism.”Political disagreements are becoming really problematic when it comes to relationships.Amidst multi-million dollar outlays, Florida’s school voucher system seems to have a raft of accounting problems; Something that lawmakers are now trying to fix; After all the horror stories about AI, many educators now think it might help more students gain literacy. If they have access to it; And Florida’s Brightline trains are running in the red; maybe because those train trips have been too much of a bargain?

Our panel of medical experts discusses the month’s biggest health headlines — from a shrinking childhood vaccine schedule to a reimagined food pyramid.

From the federal raid of a Georgia voting facility to the president’s call to federalize elections, we discuss possible impacts on the midterms and beyond with government expert Chris Hand.

The legendary music icon talks about the power of individuality, the Detroit “sound” and working with the Stones, Dylan and (some of) the Dead.

Local college students gather to fight misinformation and political bias.

From the wisdom of the ancients to the music of Kid Rock, the former New York Times columnist reflects on the state of politics and our national disposition.

The hidden realities of living with inflammatory bowel disease, from navigating doubt and misdiagnoses to overcoming daily symptoms and setbacks. Then, how a personal misdiagnosis led an emergency room physician to help others advocate for themselves.

With Jacksonville leading the state in commercial sex solicitations, we talk to two experts and an advocate about what works, what doesn’t, and why.

What if the greatest threat to vaccines isn’t science but human psychology? We discuss how fear and misinformation are reshaping global health. Then, an app that works to sharpen focus instead of stealing it.