Florida lawmakers remain at an impasse over the state budget, pushing this year’s legislative session well into overtime. As Gov. Ron DeSantis doubles down on his position to roll back property taxes, legislators in the House seek to reduce sales tax instead, creating doubt the budget will be finalized by the June 30 deadline. Attorney, author and government expert Chris Hand offers insight on the subject and other state and local issues.
Then, the Riverside and Avondale neighborhoods have a storied history of residents who refuse to leave the area, even after death. Tim Gilmore, historian and author of the JaxPsychoGeo blog, shines a light on some of Jacksonville’s eeriest paranormal lore including the legend of Annie Lytle Elementary and a hairstylist who moonlighted as a ”de-haunter.” Gilmore joins us ahead of his haunted histories event at Happy Medium Books June 5, the first workshop in the Riverside Avondale Preservation’s Porchlight Series.
And, as school winds down for the summer, a First Coast dance theater opens its doors to students who want to hone their technique. From a free dance course for boys to varying levels of intensives, The Florida Ballet caters to children, teens and adults.
Guests:
- Olivier Munoz, ballet master at The Florida Ballet.
- Katie Slattery, school principal at the Florida Ballet.
