For 25 years, Leon County residents have been paying an extra half-cent in local sales tax in support of the district’s public schools. That tax is coming up for renewal by voters and School Superintendent Rocky Hanna brought his arguments for renewal to this organization of Tallahassee business people.

Students from James S. Rickards High School, IB, International Baccalaureate Program examine and discuss various local, state and national events and issues.

On tonight’s program: The special session to pass a Florida budget goes on. And on. And on; The matter of Florida’s new congressional maps, passed by lawmakers and signed by Governor DeSantis, is by no means a fully done deal; There’s no official word yet, but there are many signs that Florida’s notorious Alligator Alcatraz detention facility may be on the verge of closure; And we see what it takes to bring a critical coastal area back to a cleaner and more natural state.

Six of the 7 Republican candidates running to succeed Neal Dunn as the congressman from Northwest Florida’s Second District debate the issues. It turns out the places where they agree far outnumber the places where they disagree.

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization serving kids in kindergarten through one year post high school K-13 through hands-on, mentor led projects in STEM, agriculture and healthy living. It empowers youth developing confidence and leadership.

As lawmakers iron out the state budget, wrinkles are deepening among Florida’s top government leaders; Florida has announced a criminal investigation into a major AI company for alleged involvement in violent crimes; A recent article from the New York Times says Florida’s immigrant detention center in the Everglades could close earlier than expected; Gas Prices are becoming a significant pocketbook issue for many Floridiana—especially those in rural communities who face longer commutes; Florida’s public-school students don’t need to go hungry during the school year; They can access free lunch in the school cafeteria; But in the summer, keeping kids fed who otherwise may go hungry becomes the job of nonprofits and volunteers; And America is preparing for a massive wave of adults nearing or entering retirement; On "Southwest Florida In Focus".

Most of the members of the Tallahassee City Commission and Leon County Board of County Commissioners talked about everything from growth management to public safety during this live community forum.

Maclay High Schools compose the GEN Z LENS team discussing various issues and events, dissecting and analyzing and sharing their perspective on the topics.

On tonight’s program: The first of what could be several special sessions of the Florida Legislature is over. This one focused on redistricting. Another, to pass a state budget, is next; A powerful member of the Florida Senate reacts to the speed with which the congressional redistricting took place; Governor DeSantis signs two education bills, although many teachers wish he hadn’t; Despite some state ordered pay increases for starting teachers, the bulk of Florida’s public school educators continue to lag behind most other states; Despite all of our connective technology, more people are now feeling more disconnected than ever. How do we get back to feeling like communities again? And as a drought continues in much of Florida, lakes and rivers are starting to dry up. Fixing that will require some heavy rainfall.

Danielle Pashko, Functional Nutritionist and Certified Health Coach breaks down today’s recommended food guidelines, from fruits and vegetables to protein, fats and carbohydrates. We talk about something that affects every one of us, food.