WFSU Program Feed

Florida’s employment picture keeps getting brighter.  The state released its preliminary jobless estimates for April today and Ryan Benk reports record Florida tourism numbers during the first quarter are being credited for the positive jobs picture.

Every year after the Florida legislature passes its budget, a group called Florida TaxWatch goes on a turkey hunt.  Regan McCarthy reports group singles out budget items, called budget turkeys that may have been slipped into the budget at the last minute or didn’t get a complete review. 

A community project to provide healthy meals to thousands of low-income kids and families in the Big Bend happens June 1st at Tallahassee’s St. Johns Episcopal Church. To speak about it are: Scott Bonnel with Hope2theHungry; Father Dave Killeen from St. Johns; and Paul Clements with Second Harvest of the Big Bend.

Join host Dr. Liz Holifield for "411 Teen", a locally produced program created with teen input for a teenage audience.  Guests provide insights into topics that concern adolescents.  This week Dr. Liz talks with members  of Youth Leadership Tallahassee, an organization comprised of public and private students who show a unique drive to lead in their community.