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On tonight’s program: Florida’s much-maligned Alligator Alcatraz is shutting down. Now what?; A Republican candidate for Florida governor announces his pick for lieutenant governor pick. And faces immediate pushback over what some say is that pick’s anti-Black bias; Florida has always had a special relationship with its Caribbean neighbors. As that region suffers natural and man-made problems, that relationship now seems more important than ever; Are you worried about your kids losing academic ground during the summer break? You may have less to worry about than you think; If you own a home in Florida, it probably needs some long-deferred maintenance. We have some helpful hints on how to do that; There’s a powerful new resource to help those who are caring for folks who have cognitive issues like dementia; And can you spell “democracy?” Or at least describe what it is? You’ll soon get your chance.
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Gulf Specimen Marine Lab & Aquarium in Panacea, Fl. is a nonprofit research and education center. Founder Jack Rudloe, founder, and staff share information about the aquarium.
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On tonight’s program: Florida Republicans are at odds this year over whether to hold a debate for the governors race; Several Florida Counties are pausing, or even blocking, plans for AI data centers, but some worry that won’t stop the effects; A former legislator says a proposed property tax break could mean the end of home rule; Officials say one way the proposed property tax cut could really bite—is more mosquitoes; And this weekend, across Florida, communities are celebrating Juneteenth.
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Maclay High Schools compose the Gen Z Lens team; discussing various issues and events, dissecting and analyzing and sharing their perspective on the topics.
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On tonight's program: Election season is underway and the race for Florida’s governor is filling up, leading to questions about who has whose endorsement: We remember the tragic shooting that took place 10 years ago at Pulse Nightclub: A new law is bringing cursive writing back to the classroom and some experts say it’s needed; And we hear about efforts to bring a gangly pink bird back from what was once the brink of extinction.
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Author, Robbie Hyman, guides teens to build financial habits that will last a lifetime. It is a well-written guide for teen that focuses on developing a healthy relationship with money to getting to know the basics. Very informative for teen and young folks, a must read!
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On tonight’s program: Lawmakers are sending a proposal to drastically reduce property taxes to the ballot in November. Opponents are worried about what it means for local services; Despite forecasts for a slightly less active hurricane season, experts say it’s important not to get complacent; Immigrants who were held in Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz are part of a lawsuit after many say they didn’t receive proper medical care while detained; Florida is leading the country when it comes to the number of executions carried out. That’s raising concerns for some; And for teen mothers, finding a way forward can sometimes feel impossible. A Florida program aims to help to chart a path to the future
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The Diversity Principle examines the long, intellectual history of diversity not as a slogan or political, but as a foundational driver of learning, innovationand democracy. Legal Scholar and author David B. Oppenheimer.
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On tonight’s program: At long last, eleven weeks after the regular lawmaking session ended, Florida lawmakers have passed a state budget! Among the items that did not make it into the new spending plan, Florida Forever funding; Lawmakers will be back in Tallahassee next week for a special session to reduce property taxes. Although some worry the impact on rural, poorer communities may be severe; Congressional Candidates are weighing in as a potential data center project could be heading to North Florida’s Jackson County; Florida public school educators are feeling a bit under attack nowadays; Those adversely impacted by Alligator Alcatraz are patiently waiting for the facility to breathe its last; And some young reporters are jumping in to fill the news gap left in places no longer served by professional journalists.
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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.
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Students from James S. Rickards High School, IB, International Baccalaureate Program examine and discuss various local, state and national events and issues.
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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.