The Florida Roundup

On "The Florida Roundup," state Sen. Shevrin Jones discusses a bill to study eliminating property taxes; FIU Economics Chair Mihaela Pintea on consumer sentiment; and WUSF government reporter Douglas Soule catches us up on the Legislature.

There's a bill filed that would ban fluoridation statewide. On "The Florida Roundup," Melbourne's mayor and a pediatric dentist give differing views on whether the practice should continue.

This week: a previously unpublished study found affiliates of Florida insurance companies paid out $680 million to investors while claiming to be running out of money. Plus, the growing debate over whether or not to adding fluoride to public water supplies.

On "The Florida Roundup," we compare California and Florida when it comes to property insurance. And later, Florida's scores on the nation’s report card, what’s at stake for Florida if FEMA is gone, the late Geraldine Thompson and young bird watchers.

We go to Zoo Miami for a special show with a studio audience. Guests were Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Dr. Frank Ridgley, the head of the Conservation and Research Department at Zoo Miami.

On "The Florida Roundup," a look at what drove the "winter storm of the century" and how residents across the state experienced this rare weather phenomenon.

How Florida could carry out President-elect Trump's immigration crackdown. Plus, how sheriff's offices across the state are already working with federal immigration officials.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with officials about Florida's new social media law that bans children 14 and under from accessing some platforms. And we have a conversation about media literacy and fact checking.

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’ll 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).

This week's edition of the Florida Roundup looks at several topics.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with former state lawmaker Jeff Brandes about a bill he co-sponsored that alters the process for university presidential searches.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look back at some of the biggest Sunshine State stories of 2023, including: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign (01:44) and other political news (10:27); changes in public education (19:11); record heat (37:10); Hurricane Idalia and rising home insurance rates (40:46).