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The Florida Roundup Each week Melissa Ross of WJCT and interim host Matthew Peddie, based in Tampa, along with a panel of journalists from around the state, discuss the week in Florida news on the Florida Roundup.
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Each week Melissa Ross of WJCT and interim host Matthew Peddie, based in Tampa, along with a panel of journalists from around the state, discuss the week in Florida news on the Florida Roundup.

Most Recent Episodes

Restricting 'period talk' in schools; new trend in foreclosures; what to know about Candida auris

Florida lawmakers consider a bill to restrict "period talk" in schools; foreclosures as code enforcement; Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus spreading in Florida.

Restricting 'period talk' in schools; new trend in foreclosures; what to know about Candida auris

Listen · 52:16

Global warming; 'Nurse Unseen'; National Agriculture Week; flower show; San Marco Beer Fest

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.

Global warming; 'Nurse Unseen'; National Agriculture Week; flower show; San Marco Beer Fest

Listen · 53:06

Free speech in Florida

A new rule clamps down on who can demonstrate at the Florida Capitol — and what they can say. Plus: The "Live Local Act" is getting bipartisan support in Tallahassee, and spring breakers are smiling despite red tide.

Legislators consider 6-week abortion ban; both parties have new leaders

Florida's 2023 legislative session kicked off this week, and the first measures include bills to further restrict the state's abortion ban from 15 weeks after pregnancy to 6. We also talked with the new Democratic and Republican party chairs.

Can the Democratic Party regain strength in Florida?

This is the first time in over a century there's not a single Democrat in statewide elected office. Also: the 2023 legislative session is coming, and the state may preempt local control over water quality, pollution and wetlands.

Students walk out over diversity and inclusion; also, Florida executes a killer

Students protested the loss of diversity, equity and inclusion programs until the policies of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Students walk out over diversity and inclusion; also, Florida executes a killer

Listen · 52:15

Black leaders rally in Tally; remaking New College; what is ESG and why does the governor ...

Hundreds of Black leaders rallied in the state capital this week to denounce Gov. Ron DeSantis. New College's interim President Richard Corcoran gets a pay bump of nearly $400,000 over his predecessor. What is ESG investing and why does the governor want to ban it?

Black leaders rally in Tally; remaking New College; what is ESG and why does the governor ...

Listen · 52:14

FHSAA drops menstrual question; Legislature returns to Tallahassee

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.

Concealed carry; diversity, equity and inclusion

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.

DeSantis' 'war on woke' faces pushback; teachers cover classroom libraries fearing felony charges

High school students threaten to sue the governor after the state rejected an African American studies course as teachers cover up their classroom libraries, fearing they'll run afoul of new state standards on what books students have access to.

DeSantis' 'war on woke' faces pushback; teachers cover classroom libraries fearing felony charges

Listen · 52:15
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