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    <description><![CDATA[This week on a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup from May 22, we revisit conversations with two Florida-based authors. We spoke first with Artis Henderson about her novel No Ordinary Bird (03:22) and then Kip Lyman about her novel The Purple Ribbon. (29:32).]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on a special edition of The Florida Roundup live from Fort Myers, we spoke with Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter about the potential impacts of the property tax proposal (00:00). Then, we spoke with FGCU鈥檚 Shawn Felton about a regional initiative to increase the healthspan of Southwest Floridians (20:38). Plus, we examined the health of the Caloosahatchee River with WGCU鈥檚 senior environmental reporter Tom Bayles (37:44). Plus, music from the Joanne Hartley Trio for the hour.]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on a special Juneteenth edition of the Florida Roundup, we spoke with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Eugene Robinson about his latest book Freedom Won, Freedom Lost. (00:00). Then, we revisited our conversation about a film that explores the unique history of Fort Mose (19:20) and the state鈥檚 plan to create a museum dedicated to Black history in Florida (31:36). Plus, historian and educator Tameka Bradley Hobbs joins us to discuss Florida鈥檚 Emancipation Day (37:10).]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with reporters from across the state to look at how the 2026 Florida midterms are shaping up (00:00). Then, we looked at a legal challenge to the property tax ballot amendment (21:10) and took a closer look at its language with Douglas Soule, Your Florida state government team reporter (33:56). Plus, we hear from the mother of one of the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting and look at how grief has reshaped the local community 10 years after the tragedy (37:22). And we also learned about some unseen threats to livestock and humans (44:30) and a match between professional beach volleyballers in South Florida (47:20).]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the official federal forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1 with meteorologist John Morales (00:00). Then we spoke about emergency response and preparedness with former FEMA administratior Craig Fugate (13:40). We also spoke with the mayors of Daytona Beach Shores and Cedar Key to talk about how their coastal communities are preparing for this year鈥檚 storm season (21:26). Plus, Your Florida reporter Meghan Bowman joined us to discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis鈥 property tax plan and the new state budget (28:52). And later, we learned about how more municipalities and private homeowners in the Tampa Bay region are embracing a natural alternative to cement seawalls (37:12) and other environmental news (45:54).]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the official federal forecast鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <description><![CDATA[On this edition of The Florida Roundup, we feature some of the fiction and creative nonfiction that you should read in our Summer Reading Special. Authors Artis Henderson (No Ordinary Bird) and Kip Lyman (The Purple Ribbon) join to talk about their novels. In No Ordinary Bird, Henderson writes about her father, a pilot involved in a South Florida drug smuggling operation in the 1970s and 80s who died in a plane crash 鈥 a crash that she survived (1:10). The Purple Ribbon is the debut novel from writer Lyman. A psychological thriller set in Fort Pierce, the story follows two separate individuals manipulated by an evil, otherworldly force. Lyman talks about the book and her real-life experience that inspired it. (30:30)]]></description>
    
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida Roundup with New York Times reporter Patricia Mazzei talking about Alligator Alcatraz (1:08). Jake Shore from SA国际传谋 talks the Florida Highway Patrol's role in immigration enforcement (12:12). Politico's education reporter Andrew Atterbury joins to talk the state鈥檚 voucher program (20:24). We also look at the historical legacy of Florida Emancipation Day ahead of the May 20 anniversary (38:15).]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida Roundup with New York Times reporter Patricia Mazzei talking about鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <description><![CDATA[This week on the Florida Roundup, we took a look at Florida two years after the state enacted its six-week abortion ban. We talked with OB-GYN Dr. Aaron Elkin about how his practice has changed and how patient care is affected (3:11). We also spoke with Kate Payne of The Florida Trib about how her reporting into the state鈥檚 maternal mortality committee led to the release of years of missing data (11:15). Then, we discussed an investigation by a team of student journalists at the University of Florida examining the links between chemical exposure and Parkinson鈥檚 Disease (19:23). And, PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman joined us to fact-check a recent claim from Governor Ron DeSantis about redistricting (41:30). And later, a roundup of news from across the state including Florida鈥檚 largest teachers union filing a lawsuit against the Department of Education (45:45).]]></description>
    
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on the Florida Roundup, we took a look at Florida two years after the state enacted its six-week abortion ban. We talked with OB-GYN Dr. Aaron Elkin about how his practice has changed and how patient care is affected (3:11). We also spoke with Kate Payne of The Florida Trib about how her reporting into the state鈥檚 maternal mortality committee led to the release of years of missing data (11:15). Then, we discussed an investigation by a team of student journalists at the University of Florida examining the links between chemical exposure and Parkinson鈥檚 Disease (19:23). And, PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman joined us to fact-check a recent claim from Governor Ron DeSantis about redistricting (41:30). And later, a roundup of news from across the state including Florida鈥檚 largest teachers union filing a lawsuit against the Department of Education (45:45).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on the Florida Roundup, we took a look at Florida two years after the鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <description><![CDATA[This week on the Florida Roundup, we took a deep dive into Florida鈥檚 newly-approved congressional map that could eliminate four districts represented by Democrats. We talked with the University of Florida鈥檚 Political Science Professor Dan Smith and Fair Districts Now CEO Ellen Freidin about the new map changes and how voters may respond (00:00). We were also joined by Rep. Kathy Castor from the Tampa area who discussed what the new map could mean for her reelection campaign (25:31). Then, we checked in with Douglas Soule, Your Florida state government reporter, about efforts by Gov. Ron DeSantis to legislate AI and vaccine mandates (32:25). And later, a roundup of news from around the state including Florida鈥檚 SAVE Act (37:45). Florida ranks last nationally in teacher pay (43:07). Plus, sea turtle nesting season begins (45:40).]]></description>
    
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on the Florida Roundup, we took a deep dive into Florida鈥檚 newly-approved congressional map that could eliminate four districts represented by Democrats. We talked with the University of Florida鈥檚 Political Science Professor Dan Smith and Fair Districts Now CEO Ellen Freidin about the new map changes and how voters may respond (00:00). We were also joined by Rep. Kathy Castor from the Tampa area who discussed what the new map could mean for her reelection campaign (25:31). Then, we checked in with Douglas Soule, Your Florida state government reporter, about efforts by Gov. Ron DeSantis to legislate AI and vaccine mandates (32:25). And later, a roundup of news from around the state including Florida鈥檚 SAVE Act (37:45). Florida ranks last nationally in teacher pay (43:07). Plus, sea turtle nesting season begins (45:40).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on the Florida Roundup, we took a deep dive into Florida鈥檚鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about how congressional redistricting impacts voter representation and bipartisanship with the Center Aisle Coalition (00:00). Then, we spoke about the legality of mid-decade redistricting with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman (19:30). Plus, we spoke about the tension between free speech on campus and safety with UF鈥檚 Jane Bambauer (26:00). And later, news from the week including an update on the state鈥檚 special sessions and budget negotiations (38:44), wildfires (40:20), and a new cursive requirement for Florida students (46:58).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:06:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about how congressional鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Miami Herald鈥檚 deputy investigations editor Carol Marbin Miller about their reporting into problems with the state鈥檚 Adult Protective Services (00:00). Then, we joined our colleagues at Houston Public Radio for a simulcast to discuss Florida and Texas鈥檚 redistricting efforts (19:44). Plus, we spoke with a middle school aerospace technology teacher about how Artemis II is helping inspire future generations to go into the field of space exploration (37:30), learned of preparations for Artemis III (41:20), got an update on Florida鈥檚 drought conditions and wildfires from Florida Public Radio Emergency Network meteorologist Megan Borowski (42:22), and learned about a theater project in Sarasota that pairs teens with Holocaust survivors and Black elders (44:06).]]></description>
    
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Miami Herald鈥檚 deputy investigations editor Carol Marbin Miller about their reporting into problems with the state鈥檚 Adult Protective Services (00:00). Then, we joined our colleagues at Houston Public Radio for a simulcast to discuss Florida and Texas鈥檚 redistricting efforts (19:44). Plus, we spoke with a middle school aerospace technology teacher about how Artemis II is helping inspire future generations to go into the field of space exploration (37:30), learned of preparations for Artemis III (41:20), got an update on Florida鈥檚 drought conditions and wildfires from Florida Public Radio Emergency Network meteorologist Megan Borowski (42:22), and learned about a theater project in Sarasota that pairs teens with Holocaust survivors and Black elders (44:06).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Miami Herald鈥檚 deputy鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>High gas prices and affordability, property tax ballot push, and environmental news </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the impact rising gas prices are having on Floridians with WUSF鈥檚 Gabriella Paul (00:00). Then, we were joined by Rep. Ryan Chamberlin to talk about his push for a citizens-led campaign to put the elimination of property taxes up for a vote in 2028 (20:50). Then, PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman joined us to fact-check a recent claim from U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on school districts driving up property taxes (38:08). Plus, environmental stories from around the state including an update on the lawsuit filed by conservationists challenging the immigration detention center (37:26), a manatee rescue and release in Melbourne (40:40), and early predictions for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season (45:26).]]></description>
    
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the impact rising gas prices are having on Floridians with WUSF鈥檚 Gabriella Paul (00:00). Then, we were joined by Rep. Ryan Chamberlin to talk about his push for a citizens-led campaign to put the elimination of property taxes up for a vote in 2028 (20:50). Then, PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman joined us to fact-check a recent claim from U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on school districts driving up property taxes (38:08). Plus, environmental stories from around the state including an update on the lawsuit filed by conservationists challenging the immigration detention center (37:26), a manatee rescue and release in Melbourne (40:40), and early predictions for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season (45:26).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the impact rising gas prices鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida challenges NFL鈥檚 鈥楻ooney Rule,&#x27; gas leaf blowers, birthright citizenship, Artemis II</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we were joined by former NFL head coach Tony Dungy to talk about the state鈥檚 challenge to the league鈥檚 鈥楻ooney Rule鈥 (01:10). Then, we spoke about the corrosion of trust among neighbors and how we can better foster community with author Maxwell King (21:00). Plus, WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule joins us to talk about a new state law that prohibits local governments from banning gas-powered leaf blowers (32:36). And later, we hear from one Florida family that is closely watching the Supreme Court鈥檚 hearing on birthright citizenship (37:30) and look at the Artemis II launch (43:00).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:01:18 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida challenges NFL鈥檚 鈥楻ooney Rule,&#x27; gas leaf blowers, birthright citizenship, Artemis II</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we were joined by former NFL head coach Tony Dungy to talk about the state鈥檚 challenge to the league鈥檚 鈥楻ooney Rule鈥 (01:10). Then, we spoke about the corrosion of trust among neighbors and how we can better foster community with author Maxwell King (21:00). Plus, WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule joins us to talk about a new state law that prohibits local governments from banning gas-powered leaf blowers (32:36). And later, we hear from one Florida family that is closely watching the Supreme Court鈥檚 hearing on birthright citizenship (37:30) and look at the Artemis II launch (43:00).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we were joined by former NFL head coach Tony鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>NASA鈥檚 new direction, Space Coast spies and weekly news briefing  </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about NASA鈥檚 new plans to build a lunar space base and more with Don Platt, the director of Spaceport Education Center at Florida Tech and Adrienne Dove, Planetary Scientist and Chair of Physics at University of Central Florida (00:00). Then, former astronaut Chris Hadfield joined us to talk about the Artemis II launch and mission (14:26). Plus, we spoke with journalist Adam Ciralsky about his reporting for Vanity Fair about Florida鈥檚 hotbed of espionage (22:34). And later, we hear from law-abiding migrants who were deported (37:34) and we look at the results from this week鈥檚 special elections (45:54).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:09:34 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>NASA鈥檚 new direction, Space Coast spies and weekly news briefing  </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about NASA鈥檚 new plans to build a lunar space base and more with Don Platt, the director of Spaceport Education Center at Florida Tech and Adrienne Dove, Planetary Scientist and Chair of Physics at University of Central Florida (00:00). Then, former astronaut Chris Hadfield joined us to talk about the Artemis II launch and mission (14:26). Plus, we spoke with journalist Adam Ciralsky about his reporting for Vanity Fair about Florida鈥檚 hotbed of espionage (22:34). And later, we hear from law-abiding migrants who were deported (37:34) and we look at the results from this week鈥檚 special elections (45:54).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about NASA鈥檚 new plans to build a鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida鈥檚 AIDS drug assistance program in jeopardy, James Patterson on early literacy and more</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida Senate President Pro Tempore Jason Brodeur about the Senate鈥檚 stop-gap funding measure for the state鈥檚 AIDS Drug Assistance Program or ADAP (00:00). Then, KFF鈥檚 Lindsey Dawson joined us to talk about the troubles facing the federal ADAP program and how states are responding (17:16). Plus, best-selling author James Patterson joins us to talk about an effort to boast early literacy (21:12). And later, news from across the state including a letter from a group of Florida sheriffs urging a change in federal immigration policy (37:32), an update on a new state-produced intro to biology college textbook (39:52), and the story of a pair of traveling burrowing owls (46:20).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:56:53 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida鈥檚 AIDS drug assistance program in jeopardy, James Patterson on early literacy and more</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida Senate President Pro Tempore Jason Brodeur about the Senate鈥檚 stop-gap funding measure for the state鈥檚 AIDS Drug Assistance Program or ADAP (00:00). Then, KFF鈥檚 Lindsey Dawson joined us to talk about the troubles facing the federal ADAP program and how states are responding (17:16). Plus, best-selling author James Patterson joins us to talk about an effort to boast early literacy (21:12). And later, news from across the state including a letter from a group of Florida sheriffs urging a change in federal immigration policy (37:32), an update on a new state-produced intro to biology college textbook (39:52), and the story of a pair of traveling burrowing owls (46:20).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida Senate President Pro鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Congresswoman Kathy Castor, measles cases rise in Florida, and more </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, a second-generation gas station owner in Florida who is navigating the price hikes (00:00). Then, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joined us for updates on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and partial government shutdown (06:26). Plus, WUSF鈥檚 Kerry Sheridan and Dr. Shalika Katugaha with Baptist Health joined us to discuss a rise in measles cases in the state and pushback against a bill that would鈥檝e made it easier to opt out of common vaccines (20:30). Then, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 state government reporter Douglas Soule gave us a wrap-up of the legislative session and a look ahead (33:50). And later, we looked at a few bills that will be heading to the Governor鈥檚 desk (37:32), met a man who is foraging all his meals in Florida (41:00), and shared some listeners鈥 notes from our mailbag (45:40).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:23:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, a second-generation gas station owner in Florida who is navigating the price hikes (00:00). Then, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joined us for updates on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and partial government shutdown (06:26). Plus, WUSF鈥檚 Kerry Sheridan and Dr. Shalika Katugaha with Baptist Health joined us to discuss a rise in measles cases in the state and pushback against a bill that would鈥檝e made it easier to opt out of common vaccines (20:30). Then, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 state government reporter Douglas Soule gave us a wrap-up of the legislative session and a look ahead (33:50). And later, we looked at a few bills that will be heading to the Governor鈥檚 desk (37:32), met a man who is foraging all his meals in Florida (41:00), and shared some listeners鈥 notes from our mailbag (45:40).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, a second-generation gas station owner in鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>State spending on 鈥楢lligator Alcatraz,&#x27; Florida&#x27;s shrinking citrus industry, legislative session nears its end</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at state spending on Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention center near the Everglades with Eve Sample, executive director of Friends of the Everglades (00:00). Then, we visited a small citrus farm in Central Florida (20:20). And we looked at what鈥檚 left on lawmakers鈥 agenda as the 2026 legislative draws close to an end (37:30).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:12:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at state spending on Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention center near the Everglades with Eve Sample, executive director of Friends of the Everglades (00:00). Then, we visited a small citrus farm in Central Florida (20:20). And we looked at what鈥檚 left on lawmakers鈥 agenda as the 2026 legislative draws close to an end (37:30).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at state spending on Alligator鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Live from Orlando: Enrollment decline at Orange County Public Schools, the Space Coast&#x27;s big year and hidden Orlando</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on a special edition of The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Orange County Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez about possible school closures (00:00). Then, we were joined by Central Florida Public Media鈥檚 Brendan Byrne and Greg Autry, Space Czar and Associate Provost at the University of Central Florida (21:00). Plus, the founder of TastyChomps Orlando Food Guide Ricky Ly joined us to explore all the city has to offer beyond its famous theme park (37:48).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:28:19 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>/podcast/the-florida-roundup/2026-03-05/live-from-orlando-upheaval-at-orange-county-public-schools-the-space-coasts-big-year-and-hidden-orlando</link>
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    <itunes:title>Live from Orlando: Enrollment decline at Orange County Public Schools, the Space Coast&#x27;s big year and hidden Orlando</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on a special edition of The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Orange County Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez about possible school closures (00:00). Then, we were joined by Central Florida Public Media鈥檚 Brendan Byrne and Greg Autry, Space Czar and Associate Provost at the University of Central Florida (21:00). Plus, the founder of TastyChomps Orlando Food Guide Ricky Ly joined us to explore all the city has to offer beyond its famous theme park (37:48).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on a special edition of The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Orange鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>A.I. Data Centers and legislative updates, Francisco Men茅ndez and Fort Mose, and more </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the push to build new large-scale data centers for artificial intelligence and how local communities in Florida are responding with WUSF鈥檚 Jessica Meszaros (00:00). Then, we checked in with Douglas Soule, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 state government reporter, about an effort to restrict the governor's use of the state鈥檚 emergency fund (14:42). Plus, we heard about a new film from Flagler College about the unique history of Francisco Men茅ndez and the free Black settlement Fort Mose (19:34). We also spoke about the state鈥檚 plan to create a museum dedicated to Black history in Florida (31:00). And later, a roundup of educational news from across the state (37:32) and the outlook ahead for Florida鈥檚 drought (45:08).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:06:32 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A.I. Data Centers and legislative updates, Francisco Men茅ndez and Fort Mose, and more </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the push to build new large-scale data centers for artificial intelligence and how local communities in Florida are responding with WUSF鈥檚 Jessica Meszaros (00:00). Then, we checked in with Douglas Soule, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 state government reporter, about an effort to restrict the governor's use of the state鈥檚 emergency fund (14:42). Plus, we heard about a new film from Flagler College about the unique history of Francisco Men茅ndez and the free Black settlement Fort Mose (19:34). We also spoke about the state鈥檚 plan to create a museum dedicated to Black history in Florida (31:00). And later, a roundup of educational news from across the state (37:32) and the outlook ahead for Florida鈥檚 drought (45:08).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the push to build new鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida DOGE report, State tests some food for toxins, and weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the state鈥檚 report on local government spending with Sheila Weinberg, founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting (00:00). Then, we were joined by the Chair of the Hillsborough DOGE Liaison Committee Jake Hoffman to discuss the county鈥檚 fiscal accountability efforts (12:40). Plus, we looked at the state鈥檚 food contamination testing with an environmental scientist specializing in toxicology (20:38) and later with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman (32:14). And later, news from across the state including student protests against ICE (37:30), Florida鈥檚 dry weather outlook (40:16), and a possible new port project in Tampa Bay (42:40).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:01:16 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida DOGE report, State tests some food for toxins, and weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the state鈥檚 report on local government spending with Sheila Weinberg, founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting (00:00). Then, we were joined by the Chair of the Hillsborough DOGE Liaison Committee Jake Hoffman to discuss the county鈥檚 fiscal accountability efforts (12:40). Plus, we looked at the state鈥檚 food contamination testing with an environmental scientist specializing in toxicology (20:38) and later with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman (32:14). And later, news from across the state including student protests against ICE (37:30), Florida鈥檚 dry weather outlook (40:16), and a possible new port project in Tampa Bay (42:40).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the state鈥檚 report on local鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>State immigration enforcement costs top $500M, Hope Florida halted, and more</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we first spoke with Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times reporter Lawrence Mower about how much money the state has spent on immigration enforcement efforts (00:00). Then, we were joined by Rep. Alex Andrade about a report that the DOJ will not take up a criminal investigation into the Hope Florida Charity (08:54). 鈥榊our Florida鈥 reporter Douglas Soule also joined us for an update on citizen-led constitutional amendments (33:26). Plus, we were joined by master gardener Nickie Munroe for advice on how to protect Florida fruit and fauna when there鈥檚 a cold snap (20:42). And later, we shared news stories from across the state including a legislative brief (37:34) and a delayed space exploration (41:04).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:53:34 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>State immigration enforcement costs top $500M, Hope Florida halted, and more</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we first spoke with Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times reporter Lawrence Mower about how much money the state has spent on immigration enforcement efforts (00:00). Then, we were joined by Rep. Alex Andrade about a report that the DOJ will not take up a criminal investigation into the Hope Florida Charity (08:54). 鈥榊our Florida鈥 reporter Douglas Soule also joined us for an update on citizen-led constitutional amendments (33:26). Plus, we were joined by master gardener Nickie Munroe for advice on how to protect Florida fruit and fauna when there鈥檚 a cold snap (20:42). And later, we shared news stories from across the state including a legislative brief (37:34) and a delayed space exploration (41:04).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we first spoke with Miami Herald/Tampa Bay鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>鈥榊es, in God&#x27;s Backyard,&#x27; Florida AG鈥檚 memo targets racial equity laws, and more</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new state law that gives cities the option to allow churches and other religious institutions to build affordable housing on their property regardless of zoning. First, we spoke with the sponsor of the law Sen. Alexis Calatayud (00:00) and then we heard from a pastor of a church in St. Petersburg that is close to breaking ground on a new housing development (15:16) Plus, we took a closer look at a recent legal opinion from Florida鈥檚 Attorney General calling for the state to stop enforcing many state laws giving preferences, quotas and other considerations based on race (20:26). And we asked our partners at PolitiFact what is and isn鈥檛 legal to do at a protest (32:58). Plus, more news from across the state including new property tax proposals (37:34), campaign announcements (40:02) and an update on Florida鈥檚 unusually cold weather (41:32).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:37:06 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>鈥榊es, in God&#x27;s Backyard,&#x27; Florida AG鈥檚 memo targets racial equity laws, and more</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new state law that gives cities the option to allow churches and other religious institutions to build affordable housing on their property regardless of zoning. First, we spoke with the sponsor of the law Sen. Alexis Calatayud (00:00) and then we heard from a pastor of a church in St. Petersburg that is close to breaking ground on a new housing development (15:16) Plus, we took a closer look at a recent legal opinion from Florida鈥檚 Attorney General calling for the state to stop enforcing many state laws giving preferences, quotas and other considerations based on race (20:26). And we asked our partners at PolitiFact what is and isn鈥檛 legal to do at a protest (32:58). Plus, more news from across the state including new property tax proposals (37:34), campaign announcements (40:02) and an update on Florida鈥檚 unusually cold weather (41:32).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new state law that gives鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Immigration in Trump鈥檚 first year, Lawmakers tackle housing affordability, and more</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at immigration policy a year into the second Trump administration (00:00). Then, we looked at Florida's affordable housing problem with FSU professor Sam Staley (20:26) and bills aimed to address the issue with Douglas Soule, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 state government reporter (34:02). And later, news from the week from across the state including an update on the state鈥檚 DOGE task force (37:32) and public school closures in Broward and Brevard counties (43:36). Plus, an effort to eliminate pennies moves forward in the Florida Senate (47:12).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:00:05 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Immigration in Trump鈥檚 first year, Lawmakers tackle housing affordability, and more</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at immigration policy a year into the second Trump administration (00:00). Then, we looked at Florida's affordable housing problem with FSU professor Sam Staley (20:26) and bills aimed to address the issue with Douglas Soule, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 state government reporter (34:02). And later, news from the week from across the state including an update on the state鈥檚 DOGE task force (37:32) and public school closures in Broward and Brevard counties (43:36). Plus, an effort to eliminate pennies moves forward in the Florida Senate (47:12).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at immigration policy a year into the鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Education, expression and empathy with Brad Meltzer</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, best-selling author and Florida resident Brad Meltzer joins us to talk about free expression in the Sunshine State, what the escalating cost of living means for families hoping for a new start in Florida, and finding empathy in an increasingly polarized and politicized world (00:00). Plus, a review of the first week of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session with Douglas Soule, 鈥淵our Florida鈥 state government reporter (08:50). And we also fact-checked the 2026 State of the State address with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman (12:40).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:34:42 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Education, expression and empathy with Brad Meltzer</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, best-selling author and Florida resident Brad Meltzer joins us to talk about free expression in the Sunshine State, what the escalating cost of living means for families hoping for a new start in Florida, and finding empathy in an increasingly polarized and politicized world (00:00). Plus, a review of the first week of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session with Douglas Soule, 鈥淵our Florida鈥 state government reporter (08:50). And we also fact-checked the 2026 State of the State address with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman (12:40).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, best-selling author and Florida resident Brad鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>A conversation with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Sen. Ben Albritton and more</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta about inflation, the job market and affordability (00:30). Then, we talked about the upcoming state legislative session with Senate President Ben Albritton (20:14). Plus, we connected with Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact for the latest fact-checks of the news (32:54). And later, Your Florida鈥檚 Meghan Bowman joined us to preview a new project exploring how the detention known as Alligator Alcatraz center awoke a decades-old environmental fight (37:30).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:16:33 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A conversation with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Sen. Ben Albritton and more</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta about inflation, the job market and affordability (00:30). Then, we talked about the upcoming state legislative session with Senate President Ben Albritton (20:14). Plus, we connected with Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact for the latest fact-checks of the news (32:54). And later, Your Florida鈥檚 Meghan Bowman joined us to preview a new project exploring how the detention known as Alligator Alcatraz center awoke a decades-old environmental fight (37:30).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the President and CEO of the鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Encore: Winter reading special </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup's special winter reading program, we spoke with three authors. First, we spoke with journalist and author Carl Hiaasen about his latest novel 鈥淔ever Beach鈥 (00:00) Then, we had a conversation with Michael Grunwald, journalist and author of 鈥淲e Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix our Food System and Save Our Climate鈥 (19:34). Plus, journalist and author Danny Rivero spoke with us about his book 鈥淛ust Freedom: Inside Florida鈥檚 Decades-Long Voting Rights Battle鈥 (37:26).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Encore: Winter reading special </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup's special winter reading program, we spoke with three authors. First, we spoke with journalist and author Carl Hiaasen about his latest novel 鈥淔ever Beach鈥 (00:00) Then, we had a conversation with Michael Grunwald, journalist and author of 鈥淲e Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix our Food System and Save Our Climate鈥 (19:34). Plus, journalist and author Danny Rivero spoke with us about his book 鈥淛ust Freedom: Inside Florida鈥檚 Decades-Long Voting Rights Battle鈥 (37:26).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup's special winter reading鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>The Florida Roundup &#x27;Film Fest&#x27;</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on a special 鈥楩ilm Fest鈥 edition of The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three directors of three film documentaries related to the Sunshine State. First, we spoke with Rick Goldsmith, the director of 鈥淪tripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink鈥 (01:10). Then, we spoke about the documentary 鈥淩iver of Grass,鈥 with its co-producer Ali Codina and director Sasha Wortzel (19:30). Plus, we were joined by Jamie Winterstern, the director of 鈥淪anibel,鈥 a documentary that explores sea-shelling around the island before and after Hurricane Ian (37:36).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on a special 鈥楩ilm Fest鈥 edition of The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three directors of three film documentaries related to the Sunshine State. First, we spoke with Rick Goldsmith, the director of 鈥淪tripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink鈥 (01:10). Then, we spoke about the documentary 鈥淩iver of Grass,鈥 with its co-producer Ali Codina and director Sasha Wortzel (19:30). Plus, we were joined by Jamie Winterstern, the director of 鈥淪anibel,鈥 a documentary that explores sea-shelling around the island before and after Hurricane Ian (37:36).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on a special 鈥楩ilm Fest鈥 edition of The Florida Roundup, we spoke鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>ACA premiums, property taxes, immigration court observer and new charter schools</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we were joined by KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to talk about what鈥檚 at stake for Florida as the Affordable Care Act鈥檚 enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire (00:00). Then, we spoke with Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami-Dade) about the effort to reform property taxes that will be the focus of the next legislative session (08:32). Plus, we heard from a man who has witnessed hundreds of detention hearings in a Florida federal immigration court (19:34). We also looked at how the largest school district in the state may be cut out of decisions about new charter schools (37:28). And later, we share some listener emails from our inbox (45:28).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:45:15 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>ACA premiums, property taxes, immigration court observer and new charter schools</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we were joined by KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to talk about what鈥檚 at stake for Florida as the Affordable Care Act鈥檚 enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire (00:00). Then, we spoke with Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami-Dade) about the effort to reform property taxes that will be the focus of the next legislative session (08:32). Plus, we heard from a man who has witnessed hundreds of detention hearings in a Florida federal immigration court (19:34). We also looked at how the largest school district in the state may be cut out of decisions about new charter schools (37:28). And later, we share some listener emails from our inbox (45:28).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we were joined by KFF Health News chief鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Free speech and consequences, new data on Alligator Alcatraz, PolitiFact and more</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Jacksonville Today education reporter Megan Mallicoat about a lawsuit against Duval Schools over teachers鈥 right to free speech (00:00). Then, we were joined by Allison Matulli, lawyer, children鈥檚 author and educator, for a conversation about free speech and consequences (07:44). Plus, we spoke with NBC 6 investigative reporter Tony Pipitone about what newly released I.C.E. data tells us about who has been detained at Alligator Alcatraz (21:16). And PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman helped us check some claims from President Trump about affordability (32:48). Later, we checked in with stories from across the state (37:30), including a state-funded pilot facility to treat reclaimed water, or wastewater, for drinking (40:32).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:37:21 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Free speech and consequences, new data on Alligator Alcatraz, PolitiFact and more</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Jacksonville Today education reporter Megan Mallicoat about a lawsuit against Duval Schools over teachers鈥 right to free speech (00:00). Then, we were joined by Allison Matulli, lawyer, children鈥檚 author and educator, for a conversation about free speech and consequences (07:44). Plus, we spoke with NBC 6 investigative reporter Tony Pipitone about what newly released I.C.E. data tells us about who has been detained at Alligator Alcatraz (21:16). And PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman helped us check some claims from President Trump about affordability (32:48). Later, we checked in with stories from across the state (37:30), including a state-funded pilot facility to treat reclaimed water, or wastewater, for drinking (40:32).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Jacksonville Today education鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Congressional redistricting, AI regulation and weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the congressional redistricting efforts in the Florida House with 鈥淵our Florida鈥 state government team reporter Douglas Soule (00:00). Then, we talked about Florida鈥檚 recent redistricting efforts and legal battles with Patrick Rickert, who teaches Political Science at Rollins College (09:58). And later, we looked at how Florida lawmakers might regulate artificial intelligence with Sonja Schmer-Galunder, Professor in AI and Ethics at the University of Florida (24:00). Plus, we checked in on the latest in the property tax reform debate (37:38) and looked at wildlife news from around the state (39:38).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:14:26 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the congressional redistricting efforts in the Florida House with 鈥淵our Florida鈥 state government team reporter Douglas Soule (00:00). Then, we talked about Florida鈥檚 recent redistricting efforts and legal battles with Patrick Rickert, who teaches Political Science at Rollins College (09:58). And later, we looked at how Florida lawmakers might regulate artificial intelligence with Sonja Schmer-Galunder, Professor in AI and Ethics at the University of Florida (24:00). Plus, we checked in on the latest in the property tax reform debate (37:38) and looked at wildlife news from around the state (39:38).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the congressional redistricting鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Winter reading special</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three authors for a special 鈥渨inter reading鈥 program. First, we spoke with journalist and author Carl Hiaasen about his latest novel 鈥淔ever Beach鈥 (00:00). Then, we had a conversation with Michael Grunwald, journalist and author of 鈥淲e Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix our Food System and Save Our Climate鈥 (19:34). Plus, journalist and author Danny Rivero spoke with us about his book 鈥淛ust Freedom: Inside Florida鈥檚 Decades-Long Voting Rights Battle鈥 (37:26).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Winter reading special</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three authors for a special 鈥渨inter reading鈥 program. First, we spoke with journalist and author Carl Hiaasen about his latest novel 鈥淔ever Beach鈥 (00:00). Then, we had a conversation with Michael Grunwald, journalist and author of 鈥淲e Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix our Food System and Save Our Climate鈥 (19:34). Plus, journalist and author Danny Rivero spoke with us about his book 鈥淛ust Freedom: Inside Florida鈥檚 Decades-Long Voting Rights Battle鈥 (37:26).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with three authors for a special鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2971</itunes:duration>
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    <title>The Epstein files, Keeper and Killer podcast and weekly news briefing聽</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the latest in the push to release the Jeffrey Epstein files with the Miami Herald鈥檚 Ben Wieder (00:00). Then, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, who represents the district where Epstein lived and operated (14:06). And we shared an excerpt from SA国际传谋's new four-part podcast series exploring mental illness and the criminal justice system through one family鈥檚 tragic story (19:50). Plus, Douglas Soule with "Your Florida" joined us for an update on the Florida House鈥檚 proposals to reduce or eliminate property taxes (32:52). Later, a look at educational news from around the state (37:28) and a look back at the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season with the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network's Megan Borowski (44:34).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:52:25 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Epstein files, Keeper and Killer podcast and weekly news briefing聽</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the latest in the push to release the Jeffrey Epstein files with the Miami Herald鈥檚 Ben Wieder (00:00). Then, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, who represents the district where Epstein lived and operated (14:06). And we shared an excerpt from SA国际传谋's new four-part podcast series exploring mental illness and the criminal justice system through one family鈥檚 tragic story (19:50). Plus, Douglas Soule with "Your Florida" joined us for an update on the Florida House鈥檚 proposals to reduce or eliminate property taxes (32:52). Later, a look at educational news from around the state (37:28) and a look back at the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season with the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network's Megan Borowski (44:34).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the latest in the push to鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Government shutdown ends, Florida鈥檚 death penalty record, weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, as the longest federal government shutdown ends, we spoke with Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (01:50) and later with Dan McCabe with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (10:04). Later, we looked at the record-breaking number of executions in Florida this year with Maria DeLiberato with Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (19:34) and then spoke with the daughter of one of the men who was executed by the state earlier this year (22:28). Plus, we look at how one man in Central Florida is honoring fallen soldiers through an act of service (37:36), a week of record-breaking cold temperatures (45:26), and Northern Lights in Florida (47:36).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:44:45 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Government shutdown ends, Florida鈥檚 death penalty record, weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, as the longest federal government shutdown ends, we spoke with Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (01:50) and later with Dan McCabe with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (10:04). Later, we looked at the record-breaking number of executions in Florida this year with Maria DeLiberato with Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (19:34) and then spoke with the daughter of one of the men who was executed by the state earlier this year (22:28). Plus, we look at how one man in Central Florida is honoring fallen soldiers through an act of service (37:36), a week of record-breaking cold temperatures (45:26), and Northern Lights in Florida (47:36).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, as the longest federal government shutdown鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>2026 Florida Governor&#x27;s race, Floridians consider leaving over rising costs, federal shutdown and more</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with two of the prominent candidates in Florida鈥檚 2026 Governor鈥檚 race. First, we heard from Democrat David Jolly, former Republican Congressman representing Florida鈥檚 13th district (02:02). Then, we spoke with Republican candidate Paul Renner, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (10:40). Plus, we heard from listeners about affordability issues facing Floridians (20:30). Next, we looked at spending at New College of Florida and the state of free speech on campus with Amy Reid of PEN America (28:14). And later, we share news from around the state including the impacts of the federal shutdown in Florida and local food drive efforts (37:48) as well as a story about Lakeland鈥檚 famed royal swans (47:02).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:31:53 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with two of the prominent candidates in Florida鈥檚 2026 Governor鈥檚 race. First, we heard from Democrat David Jolly, former Republican Congressman representing Florida鈥檚 13th district (02:02). Then, we spoke with Republican candidate Paul Renner, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (10:40). Plus, we heard from listeners about affordability issues facing Floridians (20:30). Next, we looked at spending at New College of Florida and the state of free speech on campus with Amy Reid of PEN America (28:14). And later, we share news from around the state including the impacts of the federal shutdown in Florida and local food drive efforts (37:48) as well as a story about Lakeland鈥檚 famed royal swans (47:02).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with two of the prominent candidates鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>ACA enrollment amid government shutdown, PolitiFact and weekly news</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the impact the federal government shutdown is having on Floridians from those who receive SNAP benefits to what is happening to Head Start funding (00:00). Then, we are joined by Katie Roders Turner with the Family Healthcare Foundation to talk about changes to the ACA as open enrollment is set to begin on Nov. 1 (11:30). Plus, we spoke with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman about a recent claim Gov. DeSantis made about the proportion of revenue local governments receive from homesteaded properties (28:58). And later, we talk about how Florida鈥檚 Caribbean diaspora are helping with Hurricane Melissa recovery (37:30), hear about the Trump Administration鈥檚 airstrikes on on vessels near Venezuela (38:54) and learn about the many different types of 鈥済hosts鈥 that can be found in Florida (44:00).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:19:48 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>ACA enrollment amid government shutdown, PolitiFact and weekly news</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the impact the federal government shutdown is having on Floridians from those who receive SNAP benefits to what is happening to Head Start funding (00:00). Then, we are joined by Katie Roders Turner with the Family Healthcare Foundation to talk about changes to the ACA as open enrollment is set to begin on Nov. 1 (11:30). Plus, we spoke with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman about a recent claim Gov. DeSantis made about the proportion of revenue local governments receive from homesteaded properties (28:58). And later, we talk about how Florida鈥檚 Caribbean diaspora are helping with Hurricane Melissa recovery (37:30), hear about the Trump Administration鈥檚 airstrikes on on vessels near Venezuela (38:54) and learn about the many different types of 鈥済hosts鈥 that can be found in Florida (44:00).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the impact the federal鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Property tax reforms, football finances, 鈥淩iver of Grass鈥 film &amp; other news</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Daniel Perez (R-Miami-Dade) about the effort to reduce or eliminate property taxes (00:00). Then, we were joined by The Athletic鈥檚 Matt Baker to talk about the multi-million dollar 鈥減arachute packages鈥 for the football coaches at Florida鈥檚 top universities (28:08) following the firing of UF鈥檚 coach. And later, we looked at how the federal government shutdown is being felt in Florida (37:16) and spoke with the filmmakers behind a new documentary that explores the Everglades and centers the legacy of environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas (39:40).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:36:26 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Property tax reforms, football finances, 鈥淩iver of Grass鈥 film &amp; other news</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Daniel Perez (R-Miami-Dade) about the effort to reduce or eliminate property taxes (00:00). Then, we were joined by The Athletic鈥檚 Matt Baker to talk about the multi-million dollar 鈥減arachute packages鈥 for the football coaches at Florida鈥檚 top universities (28:08) following the firing of UF鈥檚 coach. And later, we looked at how the federal government shutdown is being felt in Florida (37:16) and spoke with the filmmakers behind a new documentary that explores the Everglades and centers the legacy of environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas (39:40).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Speaker of the Florida鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>鈥楽chools of Hope鈥 expansion, week 2 of shutdown, hedge funds and newspapers</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new state law expanding Florida鈥檚 Schools of Hope program first with Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Terry Conner (00:00) and later with Andrew Atterbury, education reporter for POLITICO (21:26). Then, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto joined us to talk about the ongoing government shutdown (21:26). Plus, PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman joined us to check some recent claims around the Affordable Care Act subsidies at the center of those negotiations (33:26). And later, we spoke with the producer and director of a new documentary that examines the trend of hedge funds buying newspapers and what it means for local journalism (37:32). We also dug into our inbox to share some notes from listeners (44:22).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:22:53 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>鈥楽chools of Hope鈥 expansion, week 2 of shutdown, hedge funds and newspapers</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new state law expanding Florida鈥檚 Schools of Hope program first with Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Terry Conner (00:00) and later with Andrew Atterbury, education reporter for POLITICO (21:26). Then, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto joined us to talk about the ongoing government shutdown (21:26). Plus, PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman joined us to check some recent claims around the Affordable Care Act subsidies at the center of those negotiations (33:26). And later, we spoke with the producer and director of a new documentary that examines the trend of hedge funds buying newspapers and what it means for local journalism (37:32). We also dug into our inbox to share some notes from listeners (44:22).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new state law expanding鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Book removals, COVID-19 vaccine availability and the government shutdown</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about book restrictions in public schools first with Sophia Brown, program coordinator at PEN America Florida, (00:00) then with Julie Gephards, parent and member of the group Moms For Liberty in Hillsborough County (11:10). Then, we looked at the legal challenges and court cases involving the state law governing book removals with Douglas Soule, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 state government team reporter (16:52). Then, we spoke about the availability of COVID-19 boosters in Florida following changes to CDC guidelines and the state鈥檚 messaging around vaccines (20:26). Plus, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Randy Fine about the ongoing government shutdown (29:34). And later, we spoke with the director of a new documentary film that examines seashelling on Sanibel Island before and after Hurricane Ian (44:10).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:23:39 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Book removals, COVID-19 vaccine availability and the government shutdown</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about book restrictions in public schools first with Sophia Brown, program coordinator at PEN America Florida, (00:00) then with Julie Gephards, parent and member of the group Moms For Liberty in Hillsborough County (11:10). Then, we looked at the legal challenges and court cases involving the state law governing book removals with Douglas Soule, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 state government team reporter (16:52). Then, we spoke about the availability of COVID-19 boosters in Florida following changes to CDC guidelines and the state鈥檚 messaging around vaccines (20:26). Plus, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Randy Fine about the ongoing government shutdown (29:34). And later, we spoke with the director of a new documentary film that examines seashelling on Sanibel Island before and after Hurricane Ian (44:10).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about book restrictions in public鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida and the government shutdown, a new book on voting rights in the state and PolitiFact</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke to former U.S. representatives Stephanie Murphy and Carlos Curbelo, of the Center Aisle Coalition, to discuss the government shutdown and its effect on Florida (00:19). We took listener calls and emails on the topic鈥 specifically on how the battle over Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect Floridian's healthcare coverage. Then, we sat down with SA国际传谋 reporter and author, Daniel Rivero, to discuss his new book on the decades-long voting rights battle in the state (24:45). And we checked in with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman for a claims check (37:30).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:39:04 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida and the government shutdown, a new book on voting rights in the state and PolitiFact</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke to former U.S. representatives Stephanie Murphy and Carlos Curbelo, of the Center Aisle Coalition, to discuss the government shutdown and its effect on Florida (00:19). We took listener calls and emails on the topic鈥 specifically on how the battle over Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect Floridian's healthcare coverage. Then, we sat down with SA国际传谋 reporter and author, Daniel Rivero, to discuss his new book on the decades-long voting rights battle in the state (24:45). And we checked in with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman for a claims check (37:30).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke to former U.S. representatives鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>DOGE audits Orange County, property tax reform, open carry, tropics update, and remembering El Faro</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings about the recent state audits into the county鈥檚 spending (00:00). Then, we spoke about how the state鈥檚 DOGE efforts relate to property tax reform with Florida TaxWatch President Dominic M. Calabro (08:04) and later, Douglas Soule, Your Florida state government reporter (19:42). Plus, we spoke with a pub owner about why he won鈥檛 allow guns onsite despite Florida's new open carry rules (24:52). We also checked in with FPREN Meteorologist Megan Borowski for an update on the tropics (29:46). And later, Maeve McGoran, reporter and host of a new podcast that explores what went wrong in the sinking of the El Faro, joined us (37:36).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:50:30 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>DOGE audits Orange County, property tax reform, open carry, tropics update, and remembering El Faro</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings about the recent state audits into the county鈥檚 spending (00:00). Then, we spoke about how the state鈥檚 DOGE efforts relate to property tax reform with Florida TaxWatch President Dominic M. Calabro (08:04) and later, Douglas Soule, Your Florida state government reporter (19:42). Plus, we spoke with a pub owner about why he won鈥檛 allow guns onsite despite Florida's new open carry rules (24:52). We also checked in with FPREN Meteorologist Megan Borowski for an update on the tropics (29:46). And later, Maeve McGoran, reporter and host of a new podcast that explores what went wrong in the sinking of the El Faro, joined us (37:36).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Orange County Mayor Jerry鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Free speech after Charlie Kirk鈥檚 death, Florida and California on immigration</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Floridians have come under public pressure for social media posts about the killing of Charlie Kirk (00:00). Then, we checked in with Samantha Putterman with PolitiFact to talk about the role that the FCC has in governing speech in broadcasts (15:02). And later, we partnered up with our colleagues at KQED in San Francisco to talk about how California and Florida have responded to the Trump administration鈥檚 immigration enforcement tactics (19:30); NPR鈥檚 immigration correspondent Jasmine Garsd also joined the conversation.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:02:29 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Free speech after Charlie Kirk鈥檚 death, Florida and California on immigration</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Floridians have come under public pressure for social media posts about the killing of Charlie Kirk (00:00). Then, we checked in with Samantha Putterman with PolitiFact to talk about the role that the FCC has in governing speech in broadcasts (15:02). And later, we partnered up with our colleagues at KQED in San Francisco to talk about how California and Florida have responded to the Trump administration鈥檚 immigration enforcement tactics (19:30); NPR鈥檚 immigration correspondent Jasmine Garsd also joined the conversation.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Floridians have come under public pressure for social media posts about the鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Trump&#x27;s mega spending bill, Florida鈥檚 school voucher program, Donna Adelson guilty verdict and mailbag</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) under President Trump鈥檚 mega spending bill. First, we checked in with Meghan Bowman, Your Florida state government reporter (00:56) and later with Mary Mayhew, president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association (09:12). Then, we looked at how Florida rapidly expanded publicly-funded school vouchers and how some students have gotten lost in the mix with Natalie La Roche Pietri, education reporter at SA国际传谋 (20:32). And later, we spoke with journalist and co-host of the Surviving the Survivor podcast Joel Waldman about the guilty verdict in a murder-for-hire plot against a FSU Law professor (32:24). Plus, we dug into our mailbag to share some listener feedback about recent shows (37:36).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:08:41 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Trump&#x27;s mega spending bill, Florida鈥檚 school voucher program, Donna Adelson guilty verdict and mailbag</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) under President Trump鈥檚 mega spending bill. First, we checked in with Meghan Bowman, Your Florida state government reporter (00:56) and later with Mary Mayhew, president and CEO of the Florida Hospital Association (09:12). Then, we looked at how Florida rapidly expanded publicly-funded school vouchers and how some students have gotten lost in the mix with Natalie La Roche Pietri, education reporter at SA国际传谋 (20:32). And later, we spoke with journalist and co-host of the Surviving the Survivor podcast Joel Waldman about the guilty verdict in a murder-for-hire plot against a FSU Law professor (32:24). Plus, we dug into our mailbag to share some listener feedback about recent shows (37:36).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at changes to Medicaid and the鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Paul Renner enters governor&#x27;s race, street art removals, weekly news briefing, PolitiFact and Carl Hiaasen on 鈥楩ever Beach鈥</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner about his gubernatorial candidacy (01:04). Then, we spoke with Central Florida Public Media鈥檚 Joe Mario Pedersen and SA国际传谋鈥檚 Carlton Gillespie about the removal of street art across the state (10:46 ). Plus, we had an update on 鈥楢lligator Alcatraz鈥 from Christina Boomer Vazquez with WPLG Local 10 News (20:20) and spoke with Dr. Jason Goldman with the American College of Physicians about Florida鈥檚 move to remove vaccine requirements for children (25:54). We also checked in with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman for a claims check (32:28). And later, author and journalist Carl Hiaasen joined us to talk about his latest novel set in Florida (39:34).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:05:53 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Paul Renner enters governor&#x27;s race, street art removals, weekly news briefing, PolitiFact and Carl Hiaasen on 鈥楩ever Beach鈥</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner about his gubernatorial candidacy (01:04). Then, we spoke with Central Florida Public Media鈥檚 Joe Mario Pedersen and SA国际传谋鈥檚 Carlton Gillespie about the removal of street art across the state (10:46 ). Plus, we had an update on 鈥楢lligator Alcatraz鈥 from Christina Boomer Vazquez with WPLG Local 10 News (20:20) and spoke with Dr. Jason Goldman with the American College of Physicians about Florida鈥檚 move to remove vaccine requirements for children (25:54). We also checked in with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman for a claims check (32:28). And later, author and journalist Carl Hiaasen joined us to talk about his latest novel set in Florida (39:34).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with former Florida House Speaker鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Summer reading encore: Pythons, mangos and a Florida vegetarian</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup from May 23, we revisit conversations with three authors who have written in or about Florida. First, we spoke with veteran science journalist Stephan Hall about his book 鈥淪lither: How Nature鈥檚 Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World鈥 (00:52).Then, we had a conversation with Annabelle Tometich, author of 鈥淭he Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony鈥 (19:52). Plus, host of WUSF鈥檚 鈥淭he Zest鈥 podcast Dalia Col贸n shared some of her favorite meals from 鈥淭he Florida Vegetarian Cookbook鈥 (37:38).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup from May 23, we revisit conversations with three authors who have written in or about Florida. First, we spoke with veteran science journalist Stephan Hall about his book 鈥淪lither: How Nature鈥檚 Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World鈥 (00:52).Then, we had a conversation with Annabelle Tometich, author of 鈥淭he Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony鈥 (19:52). Plus, host of WUSF鈥檚 鈥淭he Zest鈥 podcast Dalia Col贸n shared some of her favorite meals from 鈥淭he Florida Vegetarian Cookbook鈥 (37:38).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup from May 23, we revisit鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>A conversation with Florida鈥檚 CFO, judge orders halt of 鈥楢lligator Alcatraz鈥, food and climate change, and weekly news briefing  </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida鈥檚 CFO Blaise Ingoglia about the latest ruling on 鈥淎lligator Alcatraz,鈥 redistricting, and the state鈥檚 DOGE audits (00:00). Then, POLITICO鈥檚 Kimberly Leonard joined us for a deeper dive into this week鈥檚 two court decisions around the controversial immigrant detention center in the Everglades (12:14). Plus, author and journalist Michael Grunwald spoke about his latest book that explores the tension between food production and climate change (20:26). And later, a roundup of news from across the state including a ruling on Florida鈥檚 book ban (37:34), the standoff between local governments and state officials over crosswalks (39:40), and why a growing number of undocumented migrants are making the decision this year to self-deport (43:14).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:50:39 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>A conversation with Florida鈥檚 CFO, judge orders halt of 鈥楢lligator Alcatraz鈥, food and climate change, and weekly news briefing  </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida鈥檚 CFO Blaise Ingoglia about the latest ruling on 鈥淎lligator Alcatraz,鈥 redistricting, and the state鈥檚 DOGE audits (00:00). Then, POLITICO鈥檚 Kimberly Leonard joined us for a deeper dive into this week鈥檚 two court decisions around the controversial immigrant detention center in the Everglades (12:14). Plus, author and journalist Michael Grunwald spoke about his latest book that explores the tension between food production and climate change (20:26). And later, a roundup of news from across the state including a ruling on Florida鈥檚 book ban (37:34), the standoff between local governments and state officials over crosswalks (39:40), and why a growing number of undocumented migrants are making the decision this year to self-deport (43:14).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida鈥檚 CFO Blaise Ingoglia鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>What Texas can learn from Florida鈥檚 voucher program, condo owners vs board members, weekly news briefing. </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we connected with colleagues at Houston Public Media to talk about Texas鈥 foray into universal school vouchers, following Florida鈥檚 lead (03:28). But first, we checked in with Your Florida state government team reporter Douglas Soule for a look at how Florida鈥檚 voucher program is going (00:00). Then, we explored the mounting tensions between condo owners and condo board associations in the wake of condo reforms with Your Florida state government team reporter Meghan Bowman and Julio Robaina, former Republican member of the Florida House (20:28). Plus, Glenna Milberg, reporter for Local 10 News in South Florida, joins for an update on the environmental hearing on 鈥楢lligator Alcatraz' (37:32). And later, Florida has a new Lieutenant Governor and other news from across the state (40:52).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:23:51 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What Texas can learn from Florida鈥檚 voucher program, condo owners vs board members, weekly news briefing. </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we connected with colleagues at Houston Public Media to talk about Texas鈥 foray into universal school vouchers, following Florida鈥檚 lead (03:28). But first, we checked in with Your Florida state government team reporter Douglas Soule for a look at how Florida鈥檚 voucher program is going (00:00). Then, we explored the mounting tensions between condo owners and condo board associations in the wake of condo reforms with Your Florida state government team reporter Meghan Bowman and Julio Robaina, former Republican member of the Florida House (20:28). Plus, Glenna Milberg, reporter for Local 10 News in South Florida, joins for an update on the environmental hearing on 鈥楢lligator Alcatraz' (37:32). And later, Florida has a new Lieutenant Governor and other news from across the state (40:52).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we connected with colleagues at Houston鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with reporters across the state to see how cities and counties are responding to audits from the state鈥檚 Department of Government Efficiency or 鈥楧OGE鈥 (00:24). Then, we spoke with Your Florida state government reporter Douglas Soule about Gov. DeSantis鈥 push to draw a new congressional map for the state (19:50) and later UF Professor Sharon Austin (28:04). Plus, a roundup of education news from the week including reports of fewer teacher vacancies (37:44) and how Florida鈥檚 voucher program is funneling money away from public schools (39:40).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:23:44 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida DOGE聽ramps up audits, congressional redistricting and weekly news briefing聽聽</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with reporters across the state to see how cities and counties are responding to audits from the state鈥檚 Department of Government Efficiency or 鈥楧OGE鈥 (00:24). Then, we spoke with Your Florida state government reporter Douglas Soule about Gov. DeSantis鈥 push to draw a new congressional map for the state (19:50) and later UF Professor Sharon Austin (28:04). Plus, a roundup of education news from the week including reports of fewer teacher vacancies (37:44) and how Florida鈥檚 voucher program is funneling money away from public schools (39:40).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with reporters across the state鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida heatwave, investigation into Brightline deaths, and weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about what鈥檚 causing record-breaking heat in parts of the state with meteorologist Megan Borowski (01:40) and how extreme heat can affect your health with Dr. Cheryl Holder (08:04). Plus, a new investigation from SA国际传谋 and the Miami Herald looks into why Brightline is the deadliest passenger train in the nation, with SA国际传谋 reporter Joshua Ceballos and Aaron Leibowitz, reporter for the Miami Herald (20:00). And later, we bring you news from across the state including a look into why some mobile homeowners are being priced out (37:36), the standoff between the state and the city of Orlando over immigration policy (43:18), and a look into student protests at FAU over construction that threatens burrowing owls鈥 habitat (45:12). And we share some listener emails (46:52).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:23:08 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida heatwave, investigation into Brightline deaths, and weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about what鈥檚 causing record-breaking heat in parts of the state with meteorologist Megan Borowski (01:40) and how extreme heat can affect your health with Dr. Cheryl Holder (08:04). Plus, a new investigation from SA国际传谋 and the Miami Herald looks into why Brightline is the deadliest passenger train in the nation, with SA国际传谋 reporter Joshua Ceballos and Aaron Leibowitz, reporter for the Miami Herald (20:00). And later, we bring you news from across the state including a look into why some mobile homeowners are being priced out (37:36), the standoff between the state and the city of Orlando over immigration policy (43:18), and a look into student protests at FAU over construction that threatens burrowing owls鈥 habitat (45:12). And we share some listener emails (46:52).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about what鈥檚 causing record-breaking鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida 鈥楧oge鈥 audits, DOJ questions Ghislaine Maxwell in Tallahassee, impacts of public media funding cuts, weekly news briefing聽</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward about the state鈥檚 plans to audit the city in addition to other local municipalities as part of its effort to reduce unnecessary government spending (00:00). We also spoke about those efforts with the Miami Herald鈥檚 Alexandra Glorioso (09:22), who stuck around for our conversation about how Florida is once again at the center of the Epstein case (14:02). Then, we looked at how federal and state cuts to public broadcasting will impact public media in Florida with Paul Grove, president and CEO of WEDU 鈥 West Central Florida鈥檚 PBS station 鈥 and Judith Smelser, president and general manager of Central Florida Public Media, based in Orlando (19:32). Plus, a roundup of immigration news from across the state (37:24).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:20:37 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida 鈥楧oge鈥 audits, DOJ questions Ghislaine Maxwell in Tallahassee, impacts of public media funding cuts, weekly news briefing聽</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward about the state鈥檚 plans to audit the city in addition to other local municipalities as part of its effort to reduce unnecessary government spending (00:00). We also spoke about those efforts with the Miami Herald鈥檚 Alexandra Glorioso (09:22), who stuck around for our conversation about how Florida is once again at the center of the Epstein case (14:02). Then, we looked at how federal and state cuts to public broadcasting will impact public media in Florida with Paul Grove, president and CEO of WEDU 鈥 West Central Florida鈥檚 PBS station 鈥 and Judith Smelser, president and general manager of Central Florida Public Media, based in Orlando (19:32). Plus, a roundup of immigration news from across the state (37:24).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Taxes on social security, new college accreditor, flash flooding and weekly news briefing </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about President Trump鈥檚 new tax and spending plan and what it means for Social Security benefits with PolitiFact鈥檚 Louis Jacobson (00:00). Plus, WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule joins us to tell us about an effort by Gov. DeSantis and the state to change the way education standards are set for Florida universities and colleges (20:04). And later, we check in with Megan Borowski, meteorologist for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network after a week of heavy rain and flooding (32:24). Plus, some education news from around the state including how one school district is bracing for federal funding cuts (39:02) and a group of 5th graders who are unplugging (41:48).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:49:28 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Taxes on social security, new college accreditor, flash flooding and weekly news briefing </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about President Trump鈥檚 new tax and spending plan and what it means for Social Security benefits with PolitiFact鈥檚 Louis Jacobson (00:00). Plus, WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule joins us to tell us about an effort by Gov. DeSantis and the state to change the way education standards are set for Florida universities and colleges (20:04). And later, we check in with Megan Borowski, meteorologist for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network after a week of heavy rain and flooding (32:24). Plus, some education news from around the state including how one school district is bracing for federal funding cuts (39:02) and a group of 5th graders who are unplugging (41:48).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about President Trump鈥檚 new tax and鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Who is in charge of 鈥楢lligator Alcatraz鈥? Property insurance reforms and weekly news briefing聽</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the new immigrant detention center in the Everglades with Rep. Anna Eskamani (00:00) and spoke about the contractors who have been hired to operate the facility with Bob Norman of the Florida Trident (09:20). Then, we were joined by former state senator Jeff Brandes about property insurance reform (19:14). And later, a roundup of news from across the state including an outlook for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season (29:18), an update on Florida鈥檚 ban on homeless encampments six months out (41:22), and the battle between basketball and pickleball continues in Fort Lauderdale (43:12).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:44:01 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Who is in charge of 鈥楢lligator Alcatraz鈥? Property insurance reforms and weekly news briefing聽</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the new immigrant detention center in the Everglades with Rep. Anna Eskamani (00:00) and spoke about the contractors who have been hired to operate the facility with Bob Norman of the Florida Trident (09:20). Then, we were joined by former state senator Jeff Brandes about property insurance reform (19:14). And later, a roundup of news from across the state including an outlook for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season (29:18), an update on Florida鈥檚 ban on homeless encampments six months out (41:22), and the battle between basketball and pickleball continues in Fort Lauderdale (43:12).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the new immigrant detention鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Encore: Pythons, mangos and a Florida vegetarian</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup, we chatted with three authors who have written in or about Florida. First, we spoke with veteran science journalist Stephan Hall about his book Slither: How Nature鈥檚 Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World (00:45). Then, we had a conversation with Annabelle Tometich, author of The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony (19:40). Plus, host of WUSF鈥檚 The Zest podcast Dalia Col贸n shared some of her favorite meals from The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook (37:22).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Encore: Pythons, mangos and a Florida vegetarian</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup, we chatted with three authors who have written in or about Florida. First, we spoke with veteran science journalist Stephan Hall about his book Slither: How Nature鈥檚 Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World (00:45). Then, we had a conversation with Annabelle Tometich, author of The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony (19:40). Plus, host of WUSF鈥檚 The Zest podcast Dalia Col贸n shared some of her favorite meals from The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook (37:22).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup, we chatted with three authors who have鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>What we know about &#x27;Alligator Alcatraz,&#x27; public beach access, 2025 legislative wrap, weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at what we know so far about 鈥淎lligator Alcatraz,鈥 the immigration detention center being built in the Everglades, with the AP鈥檚 Kate Payne and Ted Hesson of Reuters (00:00). Plus, we spoke with POLITICO鈥檚 Bruce Ritchie about a new law that aims to put a long running dispute between property owners and beach goers to rest (19:20). Then, WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule joined us to recap the long and contentious 2025 legislative session (34:24). And later, we bring you a roundup of stories from around the state, including an update on the investigation into the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside (37:22), a story about embattled shorebirds (40:45), and more changes to Florida鈥檚 higher education system (46:00).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:46:32 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>What we know about &#x27;Alligator Alcatraz,&#x27; public beach access, 2025 legislative wrap, weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at what we know so far about 鈥淎lligator Alcatraz,鈥 the immigration detention center being built in the Everglades, with the AP鈥檚 Kate Payne and Ted Hesson of Reuters (00:00). Plus, we spoke with POLITICO鈥檚 Bruce Ritchie about a new law that aims to put a long running dispute between property owners and beach goers to rest (19:20). Then, WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule joined us to recap the long and contentious 2025 legislative session (34:24). And later, we bring you a roundup of stories from around the state, including an update on the investigation into the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside (37:22), a story about embattled shorebirds (40:45), and more changes to Florida鈥檚 higher education system (46:00).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at what we know so far about鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>&#x27;Hot&#x27; and &#x27;cold&#x27; states, Florida lawmakers pass $115 B budget and weekly news briefing聽</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the demonstrations that took place across the state Saturday as part of the national 鈥淣o Kings鈥 protest (00:00). Then, we spoke with Shankar Vedantum of NPR鈥檚 Hidden Brain about our hot and cold emotional states (11:02). And after weeks of delay, state lawmakers passed a budget 鈥 POLITICO鈥檚 Kimberly Leonard joined us for an update (28:14). Plus, some higher education (37:12) and environmental news from the week (39:54).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:09:32 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the demonstrations that took place across the state Saturday as part of the national 鈥淣o Kings鈥 protest (00:00). Then, we spoke with Shankar Vedantum of NPR鈥檚 Hidden Brain about our hot and cold emotional states (11:02). And after weeks of delay, state lawmakers passed a budget 鈥 POLITICO鈥檚 Kimberly Leonard joined us for an update (28:14). Plus, some higher education (37:12) and environmental news from the week (39:54).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the demonstrations that took鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Condo and home prices fall in Florida, paying college athletes, lawmakers closer to state budget vote and weekly news briefing. </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the residential housing market across the state with a collection of business journalists (00:00). Plus, we explored the new era of collegiate athletics now that student athletes can get paid directly (19:22). Then, lawmakers are closer to reaching a budget agreement, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule for the latest on negotiations (29:06). And later, we bring you a roundup of news from the week including an update on the families of the victims of the deadly mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub (37:20), reactions to the Trump administration鈥檚 revoking of a humanitarian parole program (40:26), and an update on a famed flamingo (45:32).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:15:27 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>/podcast/the-florida-roundup/2025-06-13/condo-and-home-prices-fall-in-florida-paying-college-athletes-lawmakers-closer-to-state-budget-vote-and-weekly-news-briefing</link>
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    <itunes:title>Condo and home prices fall in Florida, paying college athletes, lawmakers closer to state budget vote and weekly news briefing. </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the residential housing market across the state with a collection of business journalists (00:00). Plus, we explored the new era of collegiate athletics now that student athletes can get paid directly (19:22). Then, lawmakers are closer to reaching a budget agreement, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule for the latest on negotiations (29:06). And later, we bring you a roundup of news from the week including an update on the families of the victims of the deadly mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub (37:20), reactions to the Trump administration鈥檚 revoking of a humanitarian parole program (40:26), and an update on a famed flamingo (45:32).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the residential housing market鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>One family鈥檚 immigration story, Jolly enters Florida鈥檚 Governor race, State budget negotiations continue, education news</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from one family living in Florida who have been authorized to be in Florida for more than a decade, waiting and worrying about their immigration case (00:00). Then, we spoke with David Jolly, the former Republican Congressman who has entered Florida鈥檚 2026 gubernatorial race as a Democrat (20:16). Plus, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule for an update on ongoing state budget negotiations (31:44). And later, education news from around the state including UF鈥檚 ongoing presidential search (37:16), the FIU Board approving Jeanette Nu帽ez as President (46:00), and shake ups at Pasco Hernando State College (46:38).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:37:26 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from one family living in Florida who have been authorized to be in Florida for more than a decade, waiting and worrying about their immigration case (00:00). Then, we spoke with David Jolly, the former Republican Congressman who has entered Florida鈥檚 2026 gubernatorial race as a Democrat (20:16). Plus, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule for an update on ongoing state budget negotiations (31:44). And later, education news from around the state including UF鈥檚 ongoing presidential search (37:16), the FIU Board approving Jeanette Nu帽ez as President (46:00), and shake ups at Pasco Hernando State College (46:38).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from one family living in Florida鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Leadership changes at Florida universities, how 鈥楤ig Beautiful Bill鈥 could impact Floridians, still no state spending plan and weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about leadership changes at Florida鈥檚 universities with POLITICO鈥檚 Andrew Atterbury (00:00). Then, we looked at how the U.S. House spending bill could impact Floridians with NPR鈥檚 Claudia Grisales (19:25). Plus, the latest in state budget negotiations and other legislative news with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (32:56). And later, we heard about ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian five years on (37:23) and looked at what鈥檚 behind recent state executions (42:44).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 16:50:47 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Leadership changes at Florida universities, how 鈥楤ig Beautiful Bill鈥 could impact Floridians, still no state spending plan and weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about leadership changes at Florida鈥檚 universities with POLITICO鈥檚 Andrew Atterbury (00:00). Then, we looked at how the U.S. House spending bill could impact Floridians with NPR鈥檚 Claudia Grisales (19:25). Plus, the latest in state budget negotiations and other legislative news with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (32:56). And later, we heard about ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian five years on (37:23) and looked at what鈥檚 behind recent state executions (42:44).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about leadership changes at鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Summer reading special: pythons, mangos and a Florida vegetarian聽</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we chatted with three authors who have written in or about Florida. First, we spoke with veteran science journalist Stephan Hall about his book 鈥淪lither: How Nature鈥檚 Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World鈥 (00:45). Then, we had a conversation with Annabelle Tometich, author of 鈥淭he Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony鈥 (19:40). Plus, host of WUSF鈥檚 鈥淭he Zest鈥 podcast Dalia Col贸n shared some of her favorite meals from 鈥淭he Florida Vegetarian Cookbook鈥(37:22).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 14:51:59 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Summer reading special: pythons, mangos and a Florida vegetarian聽</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we chatted with three authors who have written in or about Florida. First, we spoke with veteran science journalist Stephan Hall about his book 鈥淪lither: How Nature鈥檚 Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World鈥 (00:45). Then, we had a conversation with Annabelle Tometich, author of 鈥淭he Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony鈥 (19:40). Plus, host of WUSF鈥檚 鈥淭he Zest鈥 podcast Dalia Col贸n shared some of her favorite meals from 鈥淭he Florida Vegetarian Cookbook鈥(37:22).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we chatted with three authors who have鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Doge impact on Florida鈥檚 disaster preparedness, state budget remains at impasse and weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how federal funding cuts and job losses could impact weather forecasting and hurricane preparedness in Florida with Alex Harris, lead climate change reporter for the Miami Herald (03:30) and with James Franklin, former Chief of Forecast Operations at the National Hurricane Center (11:07). Later, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule for an update on state budget negotiations (32:00). Plus, we looked at one Florida City that has resisted signing an agreement with federal immigration forces (37:20), state tuition hikes for 鈥淒reamers" (39:38), and we open up our inbox to share some listener emails (44:53).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:23:43 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Doge impact on Florida鈥檚 disaster preparedness, state budget remains at impasse and weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how federal funding cuts and job losses could impact weather forecasting and hurricane preparedness in Florida with Alex Harris, lead climate change reporter for the Miami Herald (03:30) and with James Franklin, former Chief of Forecast Operations at the National Hurricane Center (11:07). Later, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule for an update on state budget negotiations (32:00). Plus, we looked at one Florida City that has resisted signing an agreement with federal immigration forces (37:20), state tuition hikes for 鈥淒reamers" (39:38), and we open up our inbox to share some listener emails (44:53).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how federal funding cuts and job鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>State tax debate, one year into Florida鈥檚 6-week abortion ban, new ballot initiative law and weekly news briefing </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Rep. Vicki Lopez, who is the co-chair of a new House select committee that will consider proposals aimed at reducing property taxes (00:00). Then, we spoke with an abortion provider in North Florida about the impact of Florida鈥檚 6-week ban (19:22). Plus, we asked the Tampa Bay Times鈥 Romy Ellenbogen about a new law that will make it more difficult for citizens to get constitutional amendments on the ballot (28:05). And later, we bring you the news of the week, including a breakdown of Florida鈥檚 foreign trade zones (37:16), an update on presidential searches at UF and FIU (44:36), and an investigation into a deadly bear attack in Southwest Florida (47:32).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:40:50 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Rep. Vicki Lopez, who is the co-chair of a new House select committee that will consider proposals aimed at reducing property taxes (00:00). Then, we spoke with an abortion provider in North Florida about the impact of Florida鈥檚 6-week ban (19:22). Plus, we asked the Tampa Bay Times鈥 Romy Ellenbogen about a new law that will make it more difficult for citizens to get constitutional amendments on the ballot (28:05). And later, we bring you the news of the week, including a breakdown of Florida鈥檚 foreign trade zones (37:16), an update on presidential searches at UF and FIU (44:36), and an investigation into a deadly bear attack in Southwest Florida (47:32).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Rep. Vicki Lopez, who is the鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Tourist Development Tax, session ends without budget, soon-to-be Florida college grads look ahead and weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a proposal to shift tourism tax dollars towards property tax relief with Rolando Aedo of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (09:00). Then, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule for highlights from the legislative session that ends this week (15:02). Plus, we heard from Florida college students about their post-graduation career plans (26:36). And later, an update on the Brevard County teacher who was fired for using a student鈥檚 preferred name without parental approval (37:20) and we learned about a novel community court program in South Florida (43:28).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 16:44:48 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>/podcast/the-florida-roundup/2025-05-02/tourist-development-tax-session-ends-without-budget-soon-to-be-florida-college-grads-look-ahead-and-weekly-news-briefing</link>
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    <itunes:title>Tourist Development Tax, session ends without budget, soon-to-be Florida college grads look ahead and weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a proposal to shift tourism tax dollars towards property tax relief with Rolando Aedo of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (09:00). Then, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule for highlights from the legislative session that ends this week (15:02). Plus, we heard from Florida college students about their post-graduation career plans (26:36). And later, an update on the Brevard County teacher who was fired for using a student鈥檚 preferred name without parental approval (37:20) and we learned about a novel community court program in South Florida (43:28).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a proposal to shift tourism鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Legislative session goes into overtime amid infighting, Canadian snowbirds rethink Florida and weekly news briefing.</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in on condo reform legislation and other bills with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (00:58). Then, Politico鈥檚 Gary Fineout joined us to discuss why this session will be going into overtime and the halting of the House鈥檚 Hope Florida investigation (07:15). Plus, we talked about how the Trump administration鈥檚 immigration crackdown could impact Canadian tourism to Florida (19:54). Plus, a report on the health of Crystal Springs (40:00), voices from Roman Catholics in South Florida who are mourning the loss of Pope Francis (43:56), and the art of cool kicks on display in Sarasota (45:08).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:25:47 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>/podcast/the-florida-roundup/2025-04-25/legislative-session-goes-into-overtime-amid-infighting-canadian-snowbirds-rethink-floridas-and-weekly-news-briefing</link>
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    <itunes:title>Legislative session goes into overtime amid infighting, Canadian snowbirds rethink Florida and weekly news briefing.</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in on condo reform legislation and other bills with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (00:58). Then, Politico鈥檚 Gary Fineout joined us to discuss why this session will be going into overtime and the halting of the House鈥檚 Hope Florida investigation (07:15). Plus, we talked about how the Trump administration鈥檚 immigration crackdown could impact Canadian tourism to Florida (19:54). Plus, a report on the health of Crystal Springs (40:00), voices from Roman Catholics in South Florida who are mourning the loss of Pope Francis (43:56), and the art of cool kicks on display in Sarasota (45:08).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in on condo reform legislation and鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Charity Hope Florida under scrutiny, how Florida and California tackle troubled insurance markets, FSU shooting and legislative updates聽</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Rep. Alex Andrade, the Republican lawmaker leading the House probe into Hope Florida (01:36) and then turned to Alexandra Glorioso, reporter for the Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau, for further analysis (14:38). Then, we checked back in with our Bay Area colleagues at Forum, KQED's live call-in program, for cross-continent conversation about the high costs of homeowners insurance (19:14). Plus, updates from the mass shooting at Florida State University (37:20) and legislative news from the week with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (39:36).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:35:10 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>/podcast/the-florida-roundup/2025-04-18/charity-hope-florida-under-scrutiny-how-florida-and-california-tackle-troubled-insurance-markets-fsu-shooting-and-legislative-updates</link>
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    <itunes:title>Charity Hope Florida under scrutiny, how Florida and California tackle troubled insurance markets, FSU shooting and legislative updates聽</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Rep. Alex Andrade, the Republican lawmaker leading the House probe into Hope Florida (01:36) and then turned to Alexandra Glorioso, reporter for the Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau, for further analysis (14:38). Then, we checked back in with our Bay Area colleagues at Forum, KQED's live call-in program, for cross-continent conversation about the high costs of homeowners insurance (19:14). Plus, updates from the mass shooting at Florida State University (37:20) and legislative news from the week with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (39:36).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Rep. Alex Andrade, the鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida鈥檚 tax cut proposals, economic uncertainty, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 legislative session week 6 and weekly news briefing聽</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a measure to cut the state sales tax with Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami-Dade) (03:25). Then, we opened up the phone lines and email inbox to hear how you are navigating economic uncertainty after a tumultuous week for the stock market (19:00). Plus, another look at this week in the Florida Legislature with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (31:46). And later, higher education news including proposed changes to how university presidential searches are conducted (37:10) and the arrest of an international University of Florida student by federal immigration agents (41:18).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:43:22 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida鈥檚 tax cut proposals, economic uncertainty, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 legislative session week 6 and weekly news briefing聽</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a measure to cut the state sales tax with Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami-Dade) (03:25). Then, we opened up the phone lines and email inbox to hear how you are navigating economic uncertainty after a tumultuous week for the stock market (19:00). Plus, another look at this week in the Florida Legislature with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (31:46). And later, higher education news including proposed changes to how university presidential searches are conducted (37:10) and the arrest of an international University of Florida student by federal immigration agents (41:18).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a measure to cut the state鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Live from Jacksonville: City criminalizes illegal immigration, a school district deals with rapid growth and a new women鈥檚 basketball league </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a local ordinance the city of Jacksonville passed that mandates jail time for immigrants without legal status with two city council members (00:00). Plus, we speak to the Superintendent for St. Johns County Schools about how the school district is managing rapid population growth (21:00). And later, we learned about a new professional women鈥檚 basketball team coming to Jacksonville in 2026 (40:00)]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:56:11 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Live from Jacksonville: City criminalizes illegal immigration, a school district deals with rapid growth and a new women鈥檚 basketball league </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a local ordinance the city of Jacksonville passed that mandates jail time for immigrants without legal status with two city council members (00:00). Plus, we speak to the Superintendent for St. Johns County Schools about how the school district is managing rapid population growth (21:00). And later, we learned about a new professional women鈥檚 basketball team coming to Jacksonville in 2026 (40:00)]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a local ordinance the city of鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Police in Florida take on immigration, Medically Unnecessary, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 legislative session week 4 and weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the growing number of local police departments entering training agreements with ICE. First, we spoke with WGCU鈥檚 Elizabeth Andarge (00:44 ) about the city of Fort Myers' vote reversal before hearing from Mayor Kevin Anderson (05:25). Then, we learned more about the ICE 287 (g) agreements from SA国际传谋鈥檚 Danny Rivero and Rick Brunson with Central Florida Public Media (CFPM) (06:54). We also highlighted a new series from CFPM that examines how children with complex medical needs are faring after losing Medicaid coverage (20:00). Plus, another look at this week in the Florida Legislature with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (32:45). And later, a roundup of stories from the week including a virtual experience to Venezuela (37:28) and a bird-watching trip in Tampa (44:32).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:04:53 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Police in Florida take on immigration, Medically Unnecessary, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 legislative session week 4 and weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the growing number of local police departments entering training agreements with ICE. First, we spoke with WGCU鈥檚 Elizabeth Andarge (00:44 ) about the city of Fort Myers' vote reversal before hearing from Mayor Kevin Anderson (05:25). Then, we learned more about the ICE 287 (g) agreements from SA国际传谋鈥檚 Danny Rivero and Rick Brunson with Central Florida Public Media (CFPM) (06:54). We also highlighted a new series from CFPM that examines how children with complex medical needs are faring after losing Medicaid coverage (20:00). Plus, another look at this week in the Florida Legislature with WUSF鈥檚 Douglas Soule (32:45). And later, a roundup of stories from the week including a virtual experience to Venezuela (37:28) and a bird-watching trip in Tampa (44:32).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the growing number of local鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Property tax elimination, consumer sentiment dips in Florida, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 legislative session week 3 and weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a bill to study the impact if property taxes were eliminated with state Sen. Shevrin Jones, who sits on several committees slated to take up the legislation (04:04). Then, we spoke about a dip in consumer sentiment in Florida with Mihaela Pintea, chair of FIU鈥檚 economics department (22:00). Plus, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 state government reporter Douglas Soule for an update on week 3 of the legislative session (33:43). And later, we bring you more news from the week including a federal judge鈥檚 ruling to deny a request to block Florida's social media ban (38:21), an update on defluoridation efforts (41:26), and the city of Fort Myers Council's vote to block city police from entering into a federal government agreement on immigration operations (44:01). And we open up our mailbag to share some listener emails (45:44).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:28:51 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Property tax elimination, consumer sentiment dips in Florida, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 legislative session week 3 and weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a bill to study the impact if property taxes were eliminated with state Sen. Shevrin Jones, who sits on several committees slated to take up the legislation (04:04). Then, we spoke about a dip in consumer sentiment in Florida with Mihaela Pintea, chair of FIU鈥檚 economics department (22:00). Plus, we checked in with WUSF鈥檚 state government reporter Douglas Soule for an update on week 3 of the legislative session (33:43). And later, we bring you more news from the week including a federal judge鈥檚 ruling to deny a request to block Florida's social media ban (38:21), an update on defluoridation efforts (41:26), and the city of Fort Myers Council's vote to block city police from entering into a federal government agreement on immigration operations (44:01). And we open up our mailbag to share some listener emails (45:44).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a bill to study the impact if鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how mass layoffs are impacting Florida鈥檚 federal workers with SA国际传谋鈥檚 Jenny Staletovich (08:15). Then, we spoke with Sen. Ben Albritton, Florida鈥檚 Senate President, about his priorities for this legislative session (30:00). And later, we heard about some of the bills being considered with WUSF鈥檚 state government reporter Douglas Soule (31:03). And later, we bring you the latest from around the state including a proposal to repeal the pushback of school start times (37:22), an update on Milton recovery efforts in Polk County (40:33) and sounds from Key West鈥檚 annual 鈥淐onch Honk鈥 competition (47:05).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:04:44 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Federal job cuts felt in Florida, Senate President Albritton on legislative priorities, 鈥榊our Florida鈥 Project and weekly news briefs聽</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how mass layoffs are impacting Florida鈥檚 federal workers with SA国际传谋鈥檚 Jenny Staletovich (08:15). Then, we spoke with Sen. Ben Albritton, Florida鈥檚 Senate President, about his priorities for this legislative session (30:00). And later, we heard about some of the bills being considered with WUSF鈥檚 state government reporter Douglas Soule (31:03). And later, we bring you the latest from around the state including a proposal to repeal the pushback of school start times (37:22), an update on Milton recovery efforts in Polk County (40:33) and sounds from Key West鈥檚 annual 鈥淐onch Honk鈥 competition (47:05).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how mass layoffs are impacting鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>UF looks for new leadership, federal role in weather forecasting, Florida鈥檚 famed springs</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we traveled to Gainesville for a special show at our partner station WUFT at the University of Miami. First, we spoke with a journalist with the UF student-owned newspaper The Independent Florida Alligator (00:00). Then, we explored the role of the federal government in weather forecasting with Tim Miller, chief meteorologist for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (19:21). And later, WUFT reporter Rose Schnabel about the joy and jeopardy of Florida鈥檚 famed springs (37:15). And musical guest Thomas Allain also joins us for the hour.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:33:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we traveled to Gainesville for a special show at our partner station WUFT at the University of Miami. First, we spoke with a journalist with the UF student-owned newspaper The Independent Florida Alligator (00:00). Then, we explored the role of the federal government in weather forecasting with Tim Miller, chief meteorologist for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (19:21). And later, WUFT reporter Rose Schnabel about the joy and jeopardy of Florida鈥檚 famed springs (37:15). And musical guest Thomas Allain also joins us for the hour.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we traveled to Gainesville for a special show鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Unpublished study raises concerns over Florida鈥檚 insurance industry, fight over water fluoridation, weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, a previously unpublished study from 2022 found affiliates of Florida insurance companies paid out $680 million dollars to investors between 2017 and 2019 while claiming to be running out of money and filing for big rate increases for policyholders. We spoke with the Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times鈥 investigative reporter Lawrence Mower who brought the study to light (00:08). Plus, we hear about the growing debate over whether or not to adding fluoride to public water supplies with Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey (20:45) and later Dr. Johnny Johnson, a former pediatric dentist and President of the American Fluoridation Society (33:45). And we also bring you the news of the week from Florida鈥檚 own DOGE efforts (39:40) and the start of turtle nesting season (47:24).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:53:47 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Unpublished study raises concerns over Florida鈥檚 insurance industry, fight over water fluoridation, weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, a previously unpublished study from 2022 found affiliates of Florida insurance companies paid out $680 million dollars to investors between 2017 and 2019 while claiming to be running out of money and filing for big rate increases for policyholders. We spoke with the Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times鈥 investigative reporter Lawrence Mower who brought the study to light (00:08). Plus, we hear about the growing debate over whether or not to adding fluoride to public water supplies with Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey (20:45) and later Dr. Johnny Johnson, a former pediatric dentist and President of the American Fluoridation Society (33:45). And we also bring you the news of the week from Florida鈥檚 own DOGE efforts (39:40) and the start of turtle nesting season (47:24).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, a previously unpublished study from 2022鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Homeowners insurance and climate risk, Florida scores drop on nation鈥檚 report card, weekly news briefing聽</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the similarities and differences between California and Florida when it comes to property insurance with KQED Science reporter Danielle Venton (03:30) and Anne Greggis with the Palm Beach Post/USA Today Network (12:54). And later, we were joined by Jeff Solochek, Tampa Bay Times education reporter, to talk about how Florida scored on the Nation鈥檚 Report Card (30:52). Plus, we looked at what鈥檚 at state for Florida with the proposal to do away with FEMA (37:21), remember the late Geraldine Thompson (41:42), and learned about young bird watchers (43:13).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:14:59 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Homeowners insurance and climate risk, Florida scores drop on nation鈥檚 report card, weekly news briefing聽</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the similarities and differences between California and Florida when it comes to property insurance with KQED Science reporter Danielle Venton (03:30) and Anne Greggis with the Palm Beach Post/USA Today Network (12:54). And later, we were joined by Jeff Solochek, Tampa Bay Times education reporter, to talk about how Florida scored on the Nation鈥檚 Report Card (30:52). Plus, we looked at what鈥檚 at state for Florida with the proposal to do away with FEMA (37:21), remember the late Geraldine Thompson (41:42), and learned about young bird watchers (43:13).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the similarities and鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>New immigration laws, love in the Sunshine State, 7 years after Parkland, weekly news briefing </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Miami Herald鈥檚 Ana Ceballos and SA国际传谋鈥檚 Danny Rivero about immigration bills passed this week and how the state plans to enforce the law (07:22). Then, we share what listeners love about Florida (20:12). And later, we spoke with U.S. Rep Moskowitz about the impact of the sweeping gun control laws passed in the wake of the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland (25:06). Plus, how some faith leaders in Florida are responding to the Trump Administration鈥檚 immigration policies (37:34), an update on Citizens鈥 home insurance rates (45:10 ) and changes to weather forecasting in the Gulf (46:27).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:47:27 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>New immigration laws, love in the Sunshine State, 7 years after Parkland, weekly news briefing </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Miami Herald鈥檚 Ana Ceballos and SA国际传谋鈥檚 Danny Rivero about immigration bills passed this week and how the state plans to enforce the law (07:22). Then, we share what listeners love about Florida (20:12). And later, we spoke with U.S. Rep Moskowitz about the impact of the sweeping gun control laws passed in the wake of the 2018 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland (25:06). Plus, how some faith leaders in Florida are responding to the Trump Administration鈥檚 immigration policies (37:34), an update on Citizens鈥 home insurance rates (45:10 ) and changes to weather forecasting in the Gulf (46:27).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Miami Herald鈥檚 Ana Ceballos鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Live from Zoo Miami: Housing affordability, government spending and invasive species</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we went to Zoo Miami for a special show with a live studio audience. First, we spoke with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava about Florida鈥檚 condo crisis, local government spending and immigration (01:20). Then, we were joined by Dr. Frank Ridgley, the head of the Conservation and Research Department at Zoo Miami (20:38). And later, we met and learned about a few animals (37:58).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:33:07 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Live from Zoo Miami: Housing affordability, government spending and invasive species</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we went to Zoo Miami for a special show with a live studio audience. First, we spoke with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava about Florida鈥檚 condo crisis, local government spending and immigration (01:20). Then, we were joined by Dr. Frank Ridgley, the head of the Conservation and Research Department at Zoo Miami (20:38). And later, we met and learned about a few animals (37:58).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we went to Zoo Miami for a special show with鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida鈥檚 Immigration Bill, federal spending freeze, school start times and Dreamers鈥 in-state tuition</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new immigration bill passed by the Florida legislature with its sponsor, Sen. Joe Gruters (01:24). Then, we heard from U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost about a slew of executive orders this week from the Trump administration (11:52). And later, we talked about a state mandate to push back school start times for middle and high schools with Jude Bruno, president-elect of the Florida PTA (27:41) and then Tampa Bay Times鈥 education reporter Jeff Solochek (32:28). Plus, more on immigration including Florida lawmakers push to end in-state tuition for DACA recipients (37:35) and we share some of your emails (44:42).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:28:14 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida鈥檚 Immigration Bill, federal spending freeze, school start times and Dreamers鈥 in-state tuition</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new immigration bill passed by the Florida legislature with its sponsor, Sen. Joe Gruters (01:24). Then, we heard from U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost about a slew of executive orders this week from the Trump administration (11:52). And later, we talked about a state mandate to push back school start times for middle and high schools with Jude Bruno, president-elect of the Florida PTA (27:41) and then Tampa Bay Times鈥 education reporter Jeff Solochek (32:28). Plus, more on immigration including Florida lawmakers push to end in-state tuition for DACA recipients (37:35) and we share some of your emails (44:42).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a new immigration bill passed鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Snowfall in Florida, special legislative session ahead, Trump and the Christian Right, struggling citrus crops and looming seaweed</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with meteorologist Megan Borowski to talk about the record-breaking snowfall in the Panhandle (07:00). Then, POLITICO鈥檚 Gary Fineout joined us for a preview of next week鈥檚 special legislative session and special elections (12:55). And later, NPR鈥檚 Sarah McCammon joined us to talk about how the Evangelical Right has influenced national policy (25:44). Plus, a look at Florida鈥檚 struggling citrus industry (37:33), why experts say 2025 will be a big year for seaweed (41:22) and a look at how homeless shelters in Tampa Bay are grappling with all the extreme cold weather (46:00).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:58:08 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Snowfall in Florida, special legislative session ahead, Trump and the Christian Right, struggling citrus crops and looming seaweed</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with meteorologist Megan Borowski to talk about the record-breaking snowfall in the Panhandle (07:00). Then, POLITICO鈥檚 Gary Fineout joined us for a preview of next week鈥檚 special legislative session and special elections (12:55). And later, NPR鈥檚 Sarah McCammon joined us to talk about how the Evangelical Right has influenced national policy (25:44). Plus, a look at Florida鈥檚 struggling citrus industry (37:33), why experts say 2025 will be a big year for seaweed (41:22) and a look at how homeless shelters in Tampa Bay are grappling with all the extreme cold weather (46:00).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with meteorologist Megan鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>DeSantis鈥 push on immigration, Marco Rubio as secretary of state and fact checking Biden&#x27;s promises</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we discussed Gov. DeSantis鈥 immigration policy proposals for a special session and the role local police will have with Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey (02:52). Then, we spoke with POLITICO鈥檚 Nahal Toosi about what to expect if Marco Rubio is confirmed as Secretary of State (24:54). Plus, we checked in with PolitiFact's Samantha Putterman to look back at President Biden鈥檚 promises (31:02). And later, we shared a collection of news from the week including updates on a proposed rate hike from Citizens Property Insurance (37:32), how local water managers are dealing with increased flooding (39:34) and a big week for the Space Coast (46:06).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:21:23 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>DeSantis鈥 push on immigration, Marco Rubio as secretary of state and fact checking Biden&#x27;s promises</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we discussed Gov. DeSantis鈥 immigration policy proposals for a special session and the role local police will have with Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey (02:52). Then, we spoke with POLITICO鈥檚 Nahal Toosi about what to expect if Marco Rubio is confirmed as Secretary of State (24:54). Plus, we checked in with PolitiFact's Samantha Putterman to look back at President Biden鈥檚 promises (31:02). And later, we shared a collection of news from the week including updates on a proposed rate hike from Citizens Property Insurance (37:32), how local water managers are dealing with increased flooding (39:34) and a big week for the Space Coast (46:06).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we discussed Gov. DeSantis鈥 immigration鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida鈥檚 laws for kids and social media, fact-checking and media literacy, weekly news briefing </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn about how students and teachers are adapting to new cell phone restrictions in school (02:20). Then, we spoke with Rep. Toby Overdorf who is one of the sponsors of a new law that bans children 14 and under from accessing social media platforms (11:19). Plus, with news of Facebook doing away with fact-checking, we have a conversation about media literacy with Alex Mahadevan, director of MediaWise at the Poynter Institute (27:06). Later, we bring you the latest news of the week including an update on Florida鈥檚 record-breaking low temperatures from Meteorologist Megan Borowski (37:30), a look at how undocumented immigrants in Central Florida are preparing for a new Trump administration (41:29) and more.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:41:23 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida鈥檚 laws for kids and social media, fact-checking and media literacy, weekly news briefing </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn about how students and teachers are adapting to new cell phone restrictions in school (02:20). Then, we spoke with Rep. Toby Overdorf who is one of the sponsors of a new law that bans children 14 and under from accessing social media platforms (11:19). Plus, with news of Facebook doing away with fact-checking, we have a conversation about media literacy with Alex Mahadevan, director of MediaWise at the Poynter Institute (27:06). Later, we bring you the latest news of the week including an update on Florida鈥檚 record-breaking low temperatures from Meteorologist Megan Borowski (37:30), a look at how undocumented immigrants in Central Florida are preparing for a new Trump administration (41:29) and more.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Broward County Public Schools鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Three perspectives on Florida鈥檚 economy and reputation</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you three interviews: first, we spoke with Catherine Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment, about what attracted her to St. Petersburg (01:33). Then, we鈥檒l speak with John Bartleman, president & CEO of TradeStation, which is based in South Florida (19:36). Plus, author Malcolm Gladwell talks about what makes Miami so unique (37:32).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you three interviews: first, we spoke with Catherine Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment, about what attracted her to St. Petersburg (01:33). Then, we鈥檒l speak with John Bartleman, president & CEO of TradeStation, which is based in South Florida (19:36). Plus, author Malcolm Gladwell talks about what makes Miami so unique (37:32).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you three interviews: first, we鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Encore: Climate change in Florida </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on an encore edition of The Florida Roundup, we featured two reports from the podcast Sea Change, from WWNO/WRKF in Louisiana. First, SA国际传谋's Jenny Staletovich explored how hotter ocean temperatures are affecting a prized and celebrated fish in Florida 鈥 the mahi (00:27). Then, WUSF's Jessica Meszaroes looked at the rising cost of climate risk on Florida's home insurance market (19:35). Then, we spoke with both Jenny and Jessica about their reporting for the series (37:30).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Encore: Climate change in Florida </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on an encore edition of The Florida Roundup, we featured two reports from the podcast Sea Change, from WWNO/WRKF in Louisiana. First, SA国际传谋's Jenny Staletovich explored how hotter ocean temperatures are affecting a prized and celebrated fish in Florida 鈥 the mahi (00:27). Then, WUSF's Jessica Meszaroes looked at the rising cost of climate risk on Florida's home insurance market (19:35). Then, we spoke with both Jenny and Jessica about their reporting for the series (37:30).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on an encore edition of The Florida Roundup, we featured two reports鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Statewide year in review, from Barabicu to BBQ, only-in-Florida food stories</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you some of the biggest stories from around the state with reporters from Florida Public Radio member stations (00:22). Plus, we learn about how Spanish settlers in Florida influenced America鈥檚 barbecue craze (20:15). And later, we bring you a collection of Florida-only food stories (37:32).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Statewide year in review, from Barabicu to BBQ, only-in-Florida food stories</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you some of the biggest stories from around the state with reporters from Florida Public Radio member stations (00:22). Plus, we learn about how Spanish settlers in Florida influenced America鈥檚 barbecue craze (20:15). And later, we bring you a collection of Florida-only food stories (37:32).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you some of the biggest stories from鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Countdown for condos, decisions await DeSantis, Florida鈥檚 illegal casinos and weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about the looming deadline for condo owners and associations to meet new regulations that were enacted following the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse. First, we heard from Sen. Jennifer Bradley (02:00) and then Tara Stone, CEO of Stone Building Solutions (11:19). Then, we spoke with Politico鈥檚 Gary Fineout about the slate of decisions that Gov. DeSantis may have to make following nominations from President-elect Donald Trump (19:37). Plus, we spoke with David Fleshler about the South Florida Sun Sentinel鈥檚 investigation into Florida鈥檚 illegal casinos (27:57). Later, we heard a collection of stories from around the state including a deadline for a federal assistance that helps feed children over the summer (37:36) and how recent back-to-back storms may help spread invasive species in the state (45:24). And finally, one South Florida mall trades in Jolly Old Saint Nicholas for 鈥淔ashion Santa鈥 (47:07).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:05:46 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Countdown for condos, decisions await DeSantis, Florida鈥檚 illegal casinos and weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about the looming deadline for condo owners and associations to meet new regulations that were enacted following the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse. First, we heard from Sen. Jennifer Bradley (02:00) and then Tara Stone, CEO of Stone Building Solutions (11:19). Then, we spoke with Politico鈥檚 Gary Fineout about the slate of decisions that Gov. DeSantis may have to make following nominations from President-elect Donald Trump (19:37). Plus, we spoke with David Fleshler about the South Florida Sun Sentinel鈥檚 investigation into Florida鈥檚 illegal casinos (27:57). Later, we heard a collection of stories from around the state including a deadline for a federal assistance that helps feed children over the summer (37:36) and how recent back-to-back storms may help spread invasive species in the state (45:24). And finally, one South Florida mall trades in Jolly Old Saint Nicholas for 鈥淔ashion Santa鈥 (47:07).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about the looming deadline for鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2969</itunes:duration>






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    <title>2025 Medicare enrollment, Sunshine State politics go to Washington, PolitiFact and weekly news briefing </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about some of the biggest changes coming to Medicare in 2025 with Dr. Meena Seshamani, director of the federal Center for Medicare (00:23). Then, we navigated enrollment questions with Jim Tolbert, SHINE Medicare counselor (09:56). And later, as President-elect Trump makes more Florida-based cabinet nominations, we look at how Florida policy-making could influence national politics in the coming years (20:22). Plus, we turned to Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact for fact-checks on the latest claims (32:48). Plus, a bipartisan effort to tackle Florida鈥檚 mounting condo crisis (37:35) and why FEMA dropped Fort Myers Beach from its flood discount program (42:12). And finally, the Everglades National Park turns 77 (46:31).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:37:11 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>2025 Medicare enrollment, Sunshine State politics go to Washington, PolitiFact and weekly news briefing </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about some of the biggest changes coming to Medicare in 2025 with Dr. Meena Seshamani, director of the federal Center for Medicare (00:23). Then, we navigated enrollment questions with Jim Tolbert, SHINE Medicare counselor (09:56). And later, as President-elect Trump makes more Florida-based cabinet nominations, we look at how Florida policy-making could influence national politics in the coming years (20:22). Plus, we turned to Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact for fact-checks on the latest claims (32:48). Plus, a bipartisan effort to tackle Florida鈥檚 mounting condo crisis (37:35) and why FEMA dropped Fort Myers Beach from its flood discount program (42:12). And finally, the Everglades National Park turns 77 (46:31).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about some of the biggest changes鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2971</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Climate change in Florida: Shrinking mahi population, home insurance crisis</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we featured two reports from the podcast Sea Change, from WWNO/WRKF in Louisiana. First, SA国际传谋's Jenny Staletovich explored how hotter ocean temperatures are affecting a prized and celebrated fish in Florida 鈥 the mahi (00:27). Then, WUSF's Jessica Meszaroes looked at the rising cost of climate risk on Florida's home insurance market (19:35). Then, we spoke with both Jenny and Jessica about their reporting for the series (37:30).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Climate change in Florida: Shrinking mahi population, home insurance crisis</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we featured two reports from the podcast Sea Change, from WWNO/WRKF in Louisiana. First, SA国际传谋's Jenny Staletovich explored how hotter ocean temperatures are affecting a prized and celebrated fish in Florida 鈥 the mahi (00:27). Then, WUSF's Jessica Meszaroes looked at the rising cost of climate risk on Florida's home insurance market (19:35). Then, we spoke with both Jenny and Jessica about their reporting for the series (37:30).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we featured two reports from the podcast Sea鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2968</itunes:duration>






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    <title>FEMA disaster response, tuning out of politics and Florida&#x27;s new leadership</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor about FEMA鈥檚 response to hurricanes Helene and Milton (01:27). We asked Kelly McBride, NPR Public Editor and Chair of Ethics and Leadership at The Poynter Institute, about how Americans are consuming political news (14:27) and then spoke with Sen. Shevrin Jones about how the Florida Democratic party can reengage apathetic voters (21:59). And later, we turned to Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact for more on what鈥檚 next for former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (33:06). Plus, we learned more about the Florida legislature鈥檚 new leadership (37:33) and heard a collection of environmental stories from across the state including a tally of agricultral losses from Hurricane Helene (40:45) and an update on La Ni帽a (42:37).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:00:56 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>FEMA disaster response, tuning out of politics and Florida&#x27;s new leadership</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor about FEMA鈥檚 response to hurricanes Helene and Milton (01:27). We asked Kelly McBride, NPR Public Editor and Chair of Ethics and Leadership at The Poynter Institute, about how Americans are consuming political news (14:27) and then spoke with Sen. Shevrin Jones about how the Florida Democratic party can reengage apathetic voters (21:59). And later, we turned to Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact for more on what鈥檚 next for former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (33:06). Plus, we learned more about the Florida legislature鈥檚 new leadership (37:33) and heard a collection of environmental stories from across the state including a tally of agricultral losses from Hurricane Helene (40:45) and an update on La Ni帽a (42:37).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor about鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2970</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida&#x27;s outsized role in national politics and how snowbirds are handling more storms</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Just over a week after winning a second term, President-elect Donald Trump is moving swiftly to nominate key cabinet positions. He鈥檚 named his campaign manager Susie Wiles as his chief of staff. (00:40). And snowbirds have sought refuge in Florida for decades. But could back-to-back hurricanes and the prospect of more extreme weather chill their enthusiasm for our balmy winters? (19:36). The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network talks about the latest tropical disturbance (37:36). And as severe storms bring increasingly more rainfall to Central Florida, flooding remains a top concern (40:36). Also, it鈥檚 been a year since the Seminole Tribe slowly started to roll out mobile sports betting in the state (44:25).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:16:36 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida&#x27;s outsized role in national politics and how snowbirds are handling more storms</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Just over a week after winning a second term, President-elect Donald Trump is moving swiftly to nominate key cabinet positions. He鈥檚 named his campaign manager Susie Wiles as his chief of staff. (00:40). And snowbirds have sought refuge in Florida for decades. But could back-to-back hurricanes and the prospect of more extreme weather chill their enthusiasm for our balmy winters? (19:36). The Florida Public Radio Emergency Network talks about the latest tropical disturbance (37:36). And as severe storms bring increasingly more rainfall to Central Florida, flooding remains a top concern (40:36). Also, it鈥檚 been a year since the Seminole Tribe slowly started to roll out mobile sports betting in the state (44:25).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Just over a week after winning a second term, President-elect Donald Trump is鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Florida and California: What the two can learn from each other post-election</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we broke down which proposed constitutional amendments passed and which fell short with Central Florida Public Media鈥檚 Joe Byrnes and WUSF鈥檚 Stephanie Colombini (1:00). Then, we simulcasted with our colleagues at KQED鈥檚 Forum for a conversation about how Florida and California are positioned as political opposites and how our states might actually have a lot in common (19:28).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:20:30 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida and California: What the two can learn from each other post-election</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we broke down which proposed constitutional amendments passed and which fell short with Central Florida Public Media鈥檚 Joe Byrnes and WUSF鈥檚 Stephanie Colombini (1:00). Then, we simulcasted with our colleagues at KQED鈥檚 Forum for a conversation about how Florida and California are positioned as political opposites and how our states might actually have a lot in common (19:28).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we broke down which proposed constitutional鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Election anxiety, Florida&#x27;s shifted politics and increased health risks after hurricanes</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about election anxiety and how to lower the temperature of political rhetoric with former U.S. Reps Carlos Curbelo and Stephanie Murphy (02:15). Then, we heard about how Florida moved away from being a swing state with the New York Times鈥 Patricia Mazzei (20:24). And later, we checked in with Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact to check some recent claims around early voting (29:34). Then finally, we looked at the health risks brought by Hurricanes Milton and Helene (37:28) and heard from some South Florida voters (42:43).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:07:20 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Election anxiety, Florida&#x27;s shifted politics and increased health risks after hurricanes</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about election anxiety and how to lower the temperature of political rhetoric with former U.S. Reps Carlos Curbelo and Stephanie Murphy (02:15). Then, we heard about how Florida moved away from being a swing state with the New York Times鈥 Patricia Mazzei (20:24). And later, we checked in with Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact to check some recent claims around early voting (29:34). Then finally, we looked at the health risks brought by Hurricanes Milton and Helene (37:28) and heard from some South Florida voters (42:43).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about election anxiety and how to鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>The Fight over Amendment 4, early voting and NPAs, PolitiFact checks claims, weekly news briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with WUSF鈥檚 Stephanie Colombini about the legal wrangling over Amendment 4 (08:09) and then we heard from former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court Charles Wells (12:00). We also talked about voter turnout and how to appeal to non-party voters first with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison (19:14) and later the Chair for the Republican Party of Florida Evan Power (26:30). Next, we turned to Samantha Putterman with PolitiFact to check some recent claims around Amendment 4 (31:59). Plus, we took a closer look at Amendments 3, 5, and 2 (37:14) and heard about a unique job posting in one Florida town (47:24).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:55:27 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>The Fight over Amendment 4, early voting and NPAs, PolitiFact checks claims, weekly news briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with WUSF鈥檚 Stephanie Colombini about the legal wrangling over Amendment 4 (08:09) and then we heard from former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court Charles Wells (12:00). We also talked about voter turnout and how to appeal to non-party voters first with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison (19:14) and later the Chair for the Republican Party of Florida Evan Power (26:30). Next, we turned to Samantha Putterman with PolitiFact to check some recent claims around Amendment 4 (31:59). Plus, we took a closer look at Amendments 3, 5, and 2 (37:14) and heard about a unique job posting in one Florida town (47:24).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with WUSF鈥檚 Stephanie Colombini鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Filing insurance claims and voting after back-to-back hurricanes</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The tab for Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be in the billions of dollars. Some will be covered by insurance. And some won鈥檛. The storms are just the latest reminders of the high cost of insurance. We speak with Michael Yaworsky, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Commissioner (2:36). Plus, early voting starts in just days. What you need to know now to cast your vote (26:15). Hurricane Milton Recovery efforts (33:59). And, how Florida is just inescapable these days in our video and music streams (41:40).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:33:01 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Filing insurance claims and voting after back-to-back hurricanes</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The tab for Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be in the billions of dollars. Some will be covered by insurance. And some won鈥檛. The storms are just the latest reminders of the high cost of insurance. We speak with Michael Yaworsky, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Commissioner (2:36). Plus, early voting starts in just days. What you need to know now to cast your vote (26:15). Hurricane Milton Recovery efforts (33:59). And, how Florida is just inescapable these days in our video and music streams (41:40).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The tab for Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be in the billions of dollars.鈥]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Hurricane Milton, PolitiFact checks claims, diary of an evacuee </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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鈥檚 Greg Allen from Clearwater (02:18), then we heard from WUSF鈥檚 Kerry Sheridan about the impact in Sarasota (08:47) before turning to CFPM鈥檚 Molly Duerig to look at flooding in Central Florida (10:58). Later, we spoke with WQCS鈥 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鈥檚 Katie Sanders (33:23) and heard the story of one St. Petersburg resident as they evacuated ahead of Milton (37:09).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:59:11 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Hurricane Milton, PolitiFact checks claims, diary of an evacuee </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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鈥檚 Greg Allen from Clearwater (02:18), then we heard from WUSF鈥檚 Kerry Sheridan about the impact in Sarasota (08:47) before turning to CFPM鈥檚 Molly Duerig to look at flooding in Central Florida (10:58). Later, we spoke with WQCS鈥 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鈥檚 Katie Sanders (33:23) and heard the story of one St. Petersburg resident as they evacuated ahead of Milton (37:09).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at the widespread damage and the loss鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Hurricane Helene recovery, how to cast your ballot and this week&#x27;s dock workers strike</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:09:06 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Hurricane Helene recovery, how to cast your ballot and this week&#x27;s dock workers strike</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at recovery efforts a week after鈥]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Hurricane Helene, PolitiFact claims check, weekly briefing.</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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 脕ine Pennello with WUFT in Gainesville (25:44) and later, WUSF鈥檚 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).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:10:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 脕ine Pennello with WUFT in Gainesville (25:44) and later, WUSF鈥檚 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).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with reporters and officials鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>State investigates Trump assassination attempt, mosquito control, PolitiFact checks claims, environmental news</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Politico鈥檚 Kimberly Leonard about the state鈥檚 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鈥檚 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).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:51:08 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>State investigates Trump assassination attempt, mosquito control, PolitiFact checks claims, environmental news</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Politico鈥檚 Kimberly Leonard about the state鈥檚 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鈥檚 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).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Politico鈥檚 Kimberly Leonard鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>The condo crisis, EVs and charging, abortion ballot initiative fact-checks, deaths in jail and hurricanes update</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[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鈥檚 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).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:28:14 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>/podcast/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-13/the-condo-crisis-evs-and-charging-abortion-ballot-initiative-fact-checks-deaths-in-jail-and-hurricanes-update</link>
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    <itunes:title>The condo crisis, EVs and charging, abortion ballot initiative fact-checks, deaths in jail and hurricanes update</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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鈥檚 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).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Rep. Vicki Lopez about possible鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2972</itunes:duration>






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    <title>DEP worker dismissed over leaked parks plan, political polling, swing voters, fact-checks and a weekly briefing. </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter who broke the story about FL DEP鈥檚 controversial state park plans (01:25). Then, we asked two polling experts for advice on how to interpret opinion polls going into the 2024 election (07:24) and then heard from two former Florida congress members about how to appeal to the swing voter (15:45). And later, we got the latest fact-checks from Sam Putterman with our partner PolitiFact (31:05). Finally, a roundup of stories related to workers unions (37:22) and an update on the Atlantic Hurricane Season from meteorologist Megan Borowski (44:11).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:04:41 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>/podcast/the-florida-roundup/2024-09-06/dep-worker-dismissed-over-leaked-parks-plan-political-polling-swing-voters-fact-checks-and-a-weekly-briefing</link>
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    <itunes:title>DEP worker dismissed over leaked parks plan, political polling, swing voters, fact-checks and a weekly briefing. </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Tampa Bay Times environmental reporter who broke the story about FL DEP鈥檚 controversial state park plans (01:25). Then, we asked two polling experts for advice on how to interpret opinion polls going into the 2024 election (07:24) and then heard from two former Florida congress members about how to appeal to the swing voter (15:45). And later, we got the latest fact-checks from Sam Putterman with our partner PolitiFact (31:05). Finally, a roundup of stories related to workers unions (37:22) and an update on the Atlantic Hurricane Season from meteorologist Megan Borowski (44:11).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Tampa Bay Times鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>State drops controversial parks plan, Florida jobs outlook and weekly briefing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about a proposal to add new development to several state parks with SA国际传谋 environmental editor Jenny Staletovich and WUSF reporter Steve Newborn (00:10). Then, we spoke with Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su about the jobs outlook for Florida ahead of Labor Day Weekend (20:35) and later, we cover a series of court hearings and other news from across the state (37:12).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:02:51 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>State drops controversial parks plan, Florida jobs outlook and weekly briefing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about a proposal to add new development to several state parks with SA国际传谋 environmental editor Jenny Staletovich and WUSF reporter Steve Newborn (00:10). Then, we spoke with Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su about the jobs outlook for Florida ahead of Labor Day Weekend (20:35) and later, we cover a series of court hearings and other news from across the state (37:12).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about a proposal to add new鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2968</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Partisan school board races, DNC fact-check and environmental news</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with Politico鈥檚 Andrew Atterbury to talk about the primary results in this week鈥檚 school board races (00:08). Then, we spoke with Rep. Spencer Roach (20:00) about the proposed amendment he sponsored that asks Florida voters to decide whether to make school board elections partisan. Plus, we checked some of the claims from the DNC with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman (33:48). And later, a roundup of environmental news from the weekend (37:15) and a Florida athlete makes it to the Wheaties box (48:26).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:05:42 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Partisan school board races, DNC fact-check and environmental news</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with Politico鈥檚 Andrew Atterbury to talk about the primary results in this week鈥檚 school board races (00:08). Then, we spoke with Rep. Spencer Roach (20:00) about the proposed amendment he sponsored that asks Florida voters to decide whether to make school board elections partisan. Plus, we checked some of the claims from the DNC with PolitiFact鈥檚 Samantha Putterman (33:48). And later, a roundup of environmental news from the weekend (37:15) and a Florida athlete makes it to the Wheaties box (48:26).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in with Politico鈥檚 Andrew鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2967</itunes:duration>






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    <title>School cellphone bans, UF student journalist uncovers Sasse鈥檚 spending, remembering Hurricane Charley and Debby recovery efforts</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about cellphone restrictions in K-12 schools. First, we heard from Scott Howat, chief communications officer for Orange County Public Schools, about their total ban on cellphone use during the school day (03:34), then we spoke with Florida Education Association president Andrew Spar about how teachers are adjusting to the changes (20:00). And later, we spoke with Garrett Shanley, with University of Florida鈥檚 student-run newspaper The Alligator, about his reporting on former UF president Ben Sasse鈥檚 record spending (26:23). Plus, we looked back at Hurricane Charley 20 years later (37:20) and checked in on Hurricane Debby recovery efforts (40:22) and impact on wildlife (44:42). Finally, a new TV series filmed in Florida debuts this week (47:35).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:14:27 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>School cellphone bans, UF student journalist uncovers Sasse鈥檚 spending, remembering Hurricane Charley and Debby recovery efforts</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about cellphone restrictions in K-12 schools. First, we heard from Scott Howat, chief communications officer for Orange County Public Schools, about their total ban on cellphone use during the school day (03:34), then we spoke with Florida Education Association president Andrew Spar about how teachers are adjusting to the changes (20:00). And later, we spoke with Garrett Shanley, with University of Florida鈥檚 student-run newspaper The Alligator, about his reporting on former UF president Ben Sasse鈥檚 record spending (26:23). Plus, we looked back at Hurricane Charley 20 years later (37:20) and checked in on Hurricane Debby recovery efforts (40:22) and impact on wildlife (44:42). Finally, a new TV series filmed in Florida debuts this week (47:35).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about cellphone restrictions in K-12鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2971</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Live from Key West: Sustainability, affordability and healthcare</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we went to Key West for a special show with a live studio audience. First, we spoke with former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (00:52). Then, we were joined by SA国际传谋鈥檚 environment editor Jenny Staletovich to talk about warming ocean waters and coral reef restoration (21:28). And later, we heard from Julia Cooper, SA国际传谋's reporter covering the Florida Keys (38:32).]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:26:10 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Live from Key West: Sustainability, affordability and healthcare</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we went to Key West for a special show with a live studio audience. First, we spoke with former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (00:52). Then, we were joined by SA国际传谋鈥檚 environment editor Jenny Staletovich to talk about warming ocean waters and coral reef restoration (21:28). And later, we heard from Julia Cooper, SA国际传谋's reporter covering the Florida Keys (38:32).]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This week on The Florida Roundup, we went to Key West for a special show with a鈥]></itunes:subtitle>

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