/tags/the-florida-roundup The Florida Roundup en-US WLRN Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:52:57 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-09/do-polls-have-any-value-this-election-season-two-polling-experts-break-it-down Polling experts from the University of North Florida and Florida Atlantic University discuss what value polls have this election season, and whether you should trust them. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:52:57 GMT /government-politics/2024-09-09/do-polls-have-any-value-this-election-season-two-polling-experts-break-it-down Daylina Miller /government-politics/2023-11-10/john-rutherford-government-shutdown-drilling-trump In a wide-ranging interview with The Florida Roundup, Jacksonville Congressman John Rutherford talked about avoiding a government shutdown, the chaotic House Speaker race, and his longtime efforts to ban oil and gas drilling off Florida’s coast. And why he supports Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:20:02 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-10/john-rutherford-government-shutdown-drilling-trump Tom Hudson, Sergio R. Bustos /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-09-29/tfr-florida-roundup-hurricane-ian-state-minimum-wage-gop-debate This week on The Florida Roundup, we take a look back at Hurricane Ian one year later with reporting from Florida Public Radio member stations (01:05). Plus, we look at what the state’s minimum wage increase with FIU’s Dr. Maria Ilcheva (22:21) and then WUSF’s Gabriella Paul (30:18). And later, fact-checking Florida claims in the latest GOP Debate with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman (37:54). Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:25:23 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-09-29/tfr-florida-roundup-hurricane-ian-state-minimum-wage-gop-debate /show/the-florida-roundup/2023-09-29/tfr-florida-roundup-hurricane-ian-state-minimum-wage-gop-debate This week on The Florida Roundup, we take a look back at Hurricane Ian one year later with reporting from Florida Public Radio member stations (01:05). Plus, we look at what the state’s minimum wage increase with FIU’s Dr. Maria Ilcheva (22:21) and then WUSF’s Gabriella Paul (30:18). And later, fact-checking Florida claims in the latest GOP Debate with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman (37:54). Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:21:11 GMT /show/the-florida-roundup/2023-09-29/tfr-florida-roundup-hurricane-ian-state-minimum-wage-gop-debate /radio/2023-02-03/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. Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:01:33 GMT /radio/2023-02-03/concealed-carry-diversity-equity-and-inclusion Melissa Ross /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-02-06/desantis-war-on-woke-faces-pushback-teachers-cover-classroom-libraries-fearing-felony-char 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. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:00:51 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-02-06/desantis-war-on-woke-faces-pushback-teachers-cover-classroom-libraries-fearing-felony-char Brendan Rivers /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-02-06/gov-desantis-looks-to-ban-covid-19-mandates-whats-florida-doing-to-protect-natural-resources Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to solidify Florida’s bans on COVID-19 mandates and a look at what the state’s doing to protect its natural resources. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-02-06/gov-desantis-looks-to-ban-covid-19-mandates-whats-florida-doing-to-protect-natural-resources Brendan Rivers /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-02-06/a-heated-governor-debate-school-book-challenges-falcon-heavy-rocket A heated governor debate; school book challenges; Falcon Heavy rocket Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:04:58 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-02-06/a-heated-governor-debate-school-book-challenges-falcon-heavy-rocket Melissa Ross /news/2022-07-27/wlrn-news-looks-toward-the-future-begins-phase-for-leadership-changes WLRN News says goodbye to several longtime leaders and editors who are moving on to unique opportunities to continue to serve a journalistic mission in new ways.In this moment of transition, the news department remains committed to quality journalism as it names transitional leaders. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:42:34 GMT /news/2022-07-27/wlrn-news-looks-toward-the-future-begins-phase-for-leadership-changes WLRN News /2022-06-27/after-the-u-s-supreme-court-ruling-floridas-focus-shifts-to-states-new-15-week-abortion-ban Florida is dominated politically by Republicans — but also has one of the nation's highest abortion rates. In the post-Roe world, advocates on both sides are shifting their attention to the state's new 15-week ban, scheduled to take effect July 1 but being challenged in court. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:31:12 GMT /2022-06-27/after-the-u-s-supreme-court-ruling-floridas-focus-shifts-to-states-new-15-week-abortion-ban