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Environmentalists are holding events called "love fests" at Florida's state parks. They want lawmakers to prevent developments like pickleball courts and golf courses.

On "Florida Matters," we speak to the Your Florida team about what the Legislature has been up to over the past 30 days. From property taxes to school start times, we break it down.

The wide-ranging agriculture legislation would ban fluoride in Florida's public water systems and prohibit plant-based products from being labeled as meat or milk.

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.

The Florida legislature offers people a way to find and contact their elected officials online. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting in touch and making your voice heard.

There are bills to further restrict kids' cell phone use in schools and to require cursive instruction for younger students. Another piece of legislation would nix an upcoming mandate for some schools to start later.

They spoke in favor of park and residential utility protections, along with changes to the state's citizens' initiative process.

Florida lawmakers say they want to investigate insurance companies. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for action on property taxes and condos.

Your Florida asked people statewide what issues they want lawmakers to tackle this legislative session. Here's what some folks had to say.

The Your Florida team will update you on legislative developments and invite you to participate in coverage by sharing your questions and comments about state government.

The Ocala-area project will add extra lanes to a stretch of I-75 that's often congested. Other projects are underway around the state to improve traffic flow on major roadways.

Your Florida is a new project from WUSF focused on connecting you with state government.