The Florida Roundup

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss some of the biggest challenges to stabilizing Florida’s insurance market, calls for the head of the state’s Republican Party to step down and the Florida Democrats' decision to cancel its presidential primary. Plus, a collection of environmental stories from across Florida.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discussed the debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and then heard what Floridians and Southern Californians thought about the showdown. We also discuss some of the state's major education stories. Plus, a Florida distillery will bottle a new signature rum from The Rolling Stones.

On the Florida Roundup, we look at the impact of President Biden's humanitarian parole for migrants, one year later. Throughout the hour, we explored the WLRN News’ series “Waiting for America” with some of the reporters who contributed to it.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss Seminole Hard Rock Casino relaunching its sports betting app after a court fight over bringing sports betting to the state. Plus, we look at how the Medicaid unwinding process is going. And later, we catch up on some of the wildlife stories from across the state.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from some Florida voters about what’s on their minds ahead of the 2024 presidential election, and spoke to veteran Capitol reporter Mary Ellen Klas about Florida’s influence on national politics.

In a wide-ranging interview with The Florida Roundup, Jacksonville Congressman John Rutherford talked about avoiding a government shutdown, the chaotic House Speaker race, and his longtime efforts to ban oil and gas drilling off Florida’s coast. And why he supports Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss how the property insurance market has been in crisis for several years in Florida. Some insurance companies like Farmers and Progressive are not writing any new home insurance policies. Others, like United Property and Casualty, have gone bankrupt.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the legal limbo around abortion access as the Florida Supreme Court considers a challenge to the state’s 15-week ban. Plus, a preview of November’s special legislative session. And later, a collection of stories about coastal communities' efforts to mitigate flooding.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss the U.S. Humanitarian Parole Program with Luis Miranda, principal deputy assistant secretary for communications at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Plus, we look at Florida’s chartered flights from Israel with the Miami Herald’s Ana Ceballos. And later, an update on how school districts are navigating book reviews.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss Florida settling a COVID infection information lawsuit that it fought for two years, new laws that may change how you cast your ballot in the 2024 election, and the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Michael's impact on parts of the panhandle.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss how Florida schools have removed more books from public school libraries than any other state. Plus, a Florida Republican leads the charge to bring down the U.S. Speaker of the House. Wandering bears, a livestream of eagles and hazy skies from wildfires: we present wildlife stories throughout the state.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look back at Hurricane Ian one year later with reporting from Florida Public Radio member stations. Plus, we look at the state’s minimum wage increase with FIU’s Dr. Maria Ilcheva and WUSF’s Gabriella Paul. And later, fact-checking Florida claims in the latest GOP Debate with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman.