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Democrat Donna Deegan leads in a new Jacksonville mayor’s race poll; Duval schools looks for help as it reviews books; and the city bans panhandling. We talk about these stories and more in this week’s Friday media roundtable.

A nuclear power plant in Georgia delays expansion; “Bygone Jax: Our Unsung History,” a new podcast from WJCT Public Media; and the Jax PBS Kids Writers Contest.

Environmentalists are worried about the effect a new development could have on wetlands; threats to your home you may not know about and how Jax Area Legal Aid is there to help; learn more about Jacksonville’s Black heritage with Explore Jax Core; and a recap of the Daytona 500.

Fiona Hill speaks at the World Affairs Council of Jacksonville; substitute teacher Brian Covey discusses his firing; Jennifer Casey campaigns for City Council.

Panhandling in the public right of way could soon be illegal in Jacksonville; the effort to get states to pass green amendments; the push to reform Florida’s mental health care system; and “little free diverse libraries.”

More drama in the Jacksonville mayor’s race; a new plan to crack down on panhandling in the city; too many children in Duval County are depressed and thinking about suicide; and a special pet adoption event taking place this weekend.

After outrage from angry parents, the Florida High School Athletic Association this week voted to remove some controversial questions from a physical evaluation form for student athletes. Also, the Florida Legislature returned to special session.

Sweeping new rules have left many Florida classroom libraries with few books; a Jacksonville civil rights icon says he was uninvited from speaking at a local school during Black History Month; Drive Electric North Florida will host its inaugural event; and “What’s Good Wednesday.”

Florida could soon allow people to carry concealed guns without permits or training. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed changes to Florida’s university system that could shake up diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Heart health and safe sex practices for people 60 and older.