/the-florida-roundup The Florida Roundup en-US WLRN Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:58:13 GMT /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-10-11/hurricane-milton-politifact-checks-claims-diary-of-an-evacuee This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at the widespread damage and the loss of life from Hurricane Milton. First, we checked in with NPR’s Greg Allen from Clearwater (02:18), then we heard from WUSF’s Kerry Sheridan about the impact in Sarasota (08:47) before turning to CFPM’s Molly Duerig to look at flooding in Central Florida (10:58). Later, we spoke with WQCS’ Chris Puorro about the deadly tornadoes Milton produced that touched down in Port St. Lucie (17:00) and Rep. Toby Overdorf whose district includes areas of St. Lucie and Martin counties (21:37). Plus, we heard from Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis about filing claims in the wake of Helene and Milton (28:23). We also checked some recent claims related to FEMA funding with PolitiFact’s Katie Sanders (33:23) and heard the story of one St. Petersburg resident as they evacuated ahead of Milton (37:09). Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:58:13 GMT /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-10-11/hurricane-milton-politifact-checks-claims-diary-of-an-evacuee /government-politics/2024-10-07/florida-rep-christine-hunschofsky-on-the-states-new-flood-risk-disclosure-law Starting Oct. 1, people who sell their home must disclose to buyers if they’ve ever filed a flood insurance claim or received federal assistance related to flood damage. It currently applies to homeowners and excludes landlords. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:22:46 GMT /government-politics/2024-10-07/florida-rep-christine-hunschofsky-on-the-states-new-flood-risk-disclosure-law Gabriella Pinos /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-10-04/hurricane-helene-recovery-how-to-cast-your-ballot-and-this-weeks-dock-workers-strike This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at recovery efforts a week after Hurricane Helene's landfall. First, we spoke to Florida Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (3:10), then we spoke with David Jolly, former Republican representative who penned a recent op-ed (10:42). Next we turned to Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, Christina White, to discuss all the ways to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 election (20:05). And also University of Florida Professor Michael McDonald, from the UF elections Lab (24:00). We also checked in with our partner PolitiFact for a claims check about social media and Hurricane Helene (33:25). Finally, we look at a few other stories from across the state including a look at how the state's ports are moving forward following a longshoreman strike earlier this week, and peanut farmers (37:22). Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:09:24 GMT /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-10-04/hurricane-helene-recovery-how-to-cast-your-ballot-and-this-weeks-dock-workers-strike WLRN News Staff /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2024-10-04/hurricane-helene-recovery-how-to-cast-your-ballot-and-this-weeks-dock-workers-strike This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at recovery efforts a week after Hurricane Helene's landfall. First, we spoke to Florida Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (3:10), then we spoke with David Jolly, former Republican representative who penned a recent op-ed (10:42). Next we turned to Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, Christina White, to discuss all the ways to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 election (20:05). And also University of Florida Professor Michael McDonald, from the UF elections Lab (24:00). We also checked in with our partner PolitiFact for a claims check about social media and Hurricane Helene (33:25). Finally, we look at a few other stories from across the state including a look at how the state's ports are moving forward following a longshoreman strike earlier this week, and peanut farmers (37:22). Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:09:06 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2024-10-04/hurricane-helene-recovery-how-to-cast-your-ballot-and-this-weeks-dock-workers-strike WLRN News Staff /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-27/hurricane-helene-politifact-claims-check-weekly-briefing This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with reporters and officials across the state to begin assessing the impact of Hurricane Helene. First, we heard from Lynn Hatter, news director for WFSU in Tallahassee (02:56), then we spoke with Megan Borowski, meteorologist for Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (07:07). Afterwards, we heard from Stephanie Colombini with WUSF in Tampa (09:17) and Craig Fugate, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (19:56). Next, we turned to Áine Pennello with WUFT in Gainesville (25:44) and later, WUSF’s news director Mary Shedden (33:07). We also checked in with our partner PolitiFact for a claims check about NOAA (28:34). Finally, we look at a few other stories from across the state including a look at how communities are planning for future storms (37:16). Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:10:45 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-27/hurricane-helene-politifact-claims-check-weekly-briefing /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-27/hurricane-helene-politifact-claims-check-weekly-briefing This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with reporters and officials across the state to begin assessing the impact of Hurricane Helene. First, we heard from Lynn Hatter, news director for WFSU in Tallahassee (02:56), then we spoke with Megan Borowski, meteorologist for Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (07:07). Afterwards, we heard from Stephanie Colombini with WUSF in Tampa (09:17) and Craig Fugate, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (19:56). Next, we turned to Áine Pennello with WUFT in Gainesville (25:44) and later, WUSF’s news director Mary Shedden (33:07). We also checked in with our partner PolitiFact for a claims check about NOAA (28:34). Finally, we look at a few other stories from across the state including a look at how communities are planning for future storms (37:16). Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:09:43 GMT /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-27/hurricane-helene-politifact-claims-check-weekly-briefing /health/2024-09-23/the-effort-to-contain-mosquitoes-and-mosquito-borne-illnesses-in-florida With mosquitoes abundant across the state, some counties have been practicing mitigation strategies against the bugs. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:27:23 GMT /health/2024-09-23/the-effort-to-contain-mosquitoes-and-mosquito-borne-illnesses-in-florida Gabriella Pinos /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-20/state-investigates-trump-assassination-attempt-mosquito-control-politifact-checks-claims-environmental-news This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Politico’s Kimberly Leonard about the state’s probe into the apparent assination attempt on former President Trump (01:14). We looked at mosquito control efforts in Lee County (09:11) and spoke with Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory’s Nathan Burkett-Cadena about the public health risk mosquitoes pose (20:31 ). And later, we had Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact join us for the latest claims check (32:12). Plus, we shared some environmental news stories from across the state (37:24) and a listener mailbag (47:16). Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:50:37 GMT /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-20/state-investigates-trump-assassination-attempt-mosquito-control-politifact-checks-claims-environmental-news /development/2024-09-16/florida-rep-vicki-lopez-discusses-condo-reforms-and-a-possible-special-session Lopez said there isn’t enough data to have a special session on condos before the end of 2024. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:53:40 GMT /development/2024-09-16/florida-rep-vicki-lopez-discusses-condo-reforms-and-a-possible-special-session Gabriella Pinos /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-13/the-condo-crisis-evs-and-charging-abortion-ballot-initiative-fact-checks-deaths-in-jail-and-hurricanes-update This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Rep. Vicki Lopez about possible tweaks to new condo reform laws (06:55) Then, Miami Herald reporter Ashley Miznazi joined us to talk about the growing need for EV fast charging stations across the state (20:03). And later Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact joined us to review some recent claims on Florida’s abortion ballot initiative (31:23). Plus, a look at the growing number of incarceration deaths (37:15) and an update activity in the Atlantic from meteorologist Megan Borowski (45:28). Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:27:36 GMT /show/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-13/the-condo-crisis-evs-and-charging-abortion-ballot-initiative-fact-checks-deaths-in-jail-and-hurricanes-update