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On tonight’s program: You won’t find things like “Critical Race Theory” being taught in Florida Public Schools. The State Board of Education has so ruled with the enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis; Governor Ron DeSantis signs new legislation making changes in the property insurance market aimed at reducing expensive litigation. Private and public insurers are applauding. But even some lawmakers still have their doubts; A former Florida governor would like to have his old job back. He’s criticizing the current governor for many things, including changes to the state’s voting rules; Florida leaders are working to help military members as they transition from active duty to civilian life; Summertime also means algae bloom time for parts of Tampa Bay and the Piney Point Wastewater spill may be at least partly to blame; And a federal court bans the use of a chemical used as a citrus pesticide. A chemical that some researchers worry might have devastating long-term impacts on people.

Neil Rambana is an immigration lawyer. His mother’s hard work and dedication as a legal secretary served as a driving force in his choice to become a lawyer. Inspired by his upbringing, he sees his role as father as being the most important role he has taken on to date.

L.Michelle Salvant is CEO of LMichelleMedia and a ministry leader with Higher Dimension Church Tallahassee. As a digital life coach, she uses media to empower the youth in her community.

Adam Kaye is the co-owner and developer of Railroad Square Art District. He and his sister inherited the property, and it has been with his family for three generations. He hopes to continue to provide artists pathways toward financial stability.

Tiyah Isom-Morris is a Vista Leader with Americorps Florida Vista Network. Vista is a program created to alleviate poverty. A life filled with serving her community has prepared Ms. Isom-Morris for her current role. She’s inspired by the thought that she’s sharing her light and love to make a positive impact.

Ron Sachs founded Sachs Media, an integrated marketing communications firm. He believes the turmoil of the last year has helped bring perspective to three simple and important aspects of life, family, faith and friends. Sachs feels that we should nurture a more civil tone during these divisive times.

Antonio Jefferson is the president and CEO of The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce. His organization focuses on helping female and minority-owned businesses. Jefferson states that nationally about 41% of Black-owned businesses have had to close their doors for good. He’s inspired by how the Big Bend has stuck together and helped each other during the tumultuous COVID-19 era.

Lilly Anderson-Messec is the Director of North Florida Programs for the Florida Native Plant Society. While dealing with family tragedy in a dark part of her life, she found light in the wonders of nature.

On tonight’s program: Governor Ron DeSantis signs into law a measure that he and supporters insist will protect freedom of speech in institutions of higher learning; Governor Ron DeSantis’s focus on hot-button political issues has boosted his national profile. One political scientist opines the governor is just laying the groundwork for a presidential bid; Labor shortages are hammering many Florida employers. Including group homes for people with development disabilities; After a mid-Session power struggle, a new Democratic leader takes the reigns in the Florida Senate and charts a more bipartisan course than her predecessor; As the pandemic winds down, it seems for many people, fear of reconnecting with others is up. We talk with an expert in the behavioral field to learn more; And experts say higher prices for building materials could force some folks to make difficult decisions.

On tonight’s program: Florida’s supervisors of elections are more than a little upset with new laws telling them how to do their jobs; The association that represents Florida attorneys is also concerned about a new state supreme court rule that could restrict diversity when it comes to required continuing education courses; Governor Ron DeSantis prepares to send Florida law officers to Arizona and Texas to help with border patrol; After years of murkiness, the waters in Florida’s magnificent Wakulla Springs, the world’s largest and deepest, are once again running clear; And it’s the “case of the vanishing lake.” Tallahassee’s Lake Jackson has disappeared through a sink hole into the Floridan Aquifer. But experts say that’s a good thing.