Bridget O'Brien
Bridget O'Brien produces WLRN's The Florida Roundup as well as morning newscasts. A long-time public radio geek, she feels that audio journalism can take a story beyond text and allows listeners to truly connect through the power of voice. With a background in drama, she brings a theatrical element to everything she does.
Bridget is a Miami native and graduated from Florida State University. After spending some time on the West Coast as producer at a local station in Sarasota, she was happy to return home and joinWLRN’steam.
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On this week's Florida Roundup: Hundreds gathered outside the Miami courthouse during Donald Trump’s arraignment, Florida’s crisis pregnancy centers are pushing to get abortion access on the ballot, and microplastics and warming sands threaten sea turtles. -
On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss Florida transporting migrants from Texas to California and why more property insurers leaving the state. -
On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss how Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors creates obstacles for adults to access treatment. And, former Congressman David Jolly weighs in on Florida’s culture wars. -
On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign kick-off, the NAACP's Florida travel advisory and whether Florida’s new immigration law is prompting some to leave the state. -
On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss Donna Deegan's win in the Jacksonville mayoral race, Florida's response to the end of Title 42, and the state's winning sports teams. -
The Florida Roundup discusses bills signed into law this week, including new immigration requirements on businesses and restrictions on public-employee unions. -
On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss a bill restricting people tied to the Chinese government from owning land in Florida, a near threat to historic buildings, and a bill aimed at boosting online privacy. -
On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss an immigration bill sparking pushback from medical professionals, Florida's possible tilt towards authoritarianism, and efforts to combat hate speech. -
On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss the state's efforts to take back control of Disney World's special district, a ban on gender identity instruction through 12th grade, and major higher education reforms. -
On this week's Florida Roundup, we discuss a bill to allow gun owners to carry without permits heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Meanwhile, Florida’s six-week abortion ban nears a final vote.
