Florida has embraced the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. But what happens when residents push back and ask local elected leaders to take a stand against it?
A reporter who’s been covering the issue will discuss how some officials are caught in the middle of the 287(g) pledges by police departments.
Also, it’s been a year since the state stopped adding fluoride to drinking water. Is the change affecting our dental hygiene?
Plus, an update on the heat dome scorching much of the country, and a taste of Tampa at the James Beard Awards.
A local immigration divide
(0:00) Florida has become the nation's leader in local law enforcement partnerships with federal immigration authorities. Residents are demanding answers while state officials push for more participation. Meantime, some local leaders find themselves caught in the middle. We discuss the political and community tensions behind the debate.
GUEST:
- Laura Morel, Mother Jones reporter
Might as well be walkin’ on the sun
(15:36) A massive heat dome is gripping much of the country just ahead of the Fourth of July. Millions are under heat alerts. We find out whether Florida will feel the worst of the dangerous temperatures. We break down the forecast and the risks that come with it.
GUEST:
- Megan Borowski, Florida Public Radio Emergency Network senior meteorologist
Words of mouth
(21:03) A year ago, Florida became one of two states to stop adding fluoride to public water supplies. Has anything changed? Are dentists seeing effects? Is it too soon to tell? A former president of the Florida Dental Association talks about the ban and what dental experts anticipate.
GUEST:
- Dr. Jeff Ottley, Pensacola dentist
Beard tapped
(36:04) For the first time in more than three decades, a Tampa-area chef reached the James Beard Awards’ finalist round. He joins us to discuss the recognition, his acclaimed restaurant Rocca and what's next for the region’s growing culinary scene.
GUEST:
- Bryce Bonsack, Rocca owner, executive chef and culinary director
