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Isabel Canella is on the cusp of starting her senior year at Lawton Chiles High School. She started this year in Digital Academy, but she felt isolated. So, she switched to in-person school during the second quarter. She relished the ability to connect and interact with her friends and teachers.

Peter Kleinhenz works for Tall Timbers Research Station & Land Conservancy as the Aucilla River Watershed Coalition Coordinator. He’s loved the outdoors for as long as he can remember. Listen to his story on how he strives to get as much land conserved as possible in our region.

Dr. Chuback ‘s goal in his new book, “The Straight A Handbook,” is to educate people about their own personal potential for achievement, success and happiness. He shares the 50 most powerful secrets for ultimate success in and out of the classroom.

The incidence of Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders is increasing as the population ages. The Alzheimer's Project helps those impacted by these diseases in Tallahassee and surrounding North Florida communities. To talk about it are: Executive Director John Trombetta; Rob Wicker, Project board member and long-time caregiver for his mother; and Brian Delaney, another Project board member whose father had Alzheimer's.

The Unconquered Scholars Program is one of Florida State University’s unique and invaluable programs that really makes a difference. It provides support services to students who have faced profound hardships during childhood that increase their risk of leaving academia without a degree. Members of the Unconquered Scholars program share their experiences with 411 TEEN.

On tonight’s program: Governor Ron DeSantis is going to battle against Big Tech firms over censorship. But those companies are fighting back; The Florida Elections Commission, now tasked with even more work than before, finds itself understaffed; No general revenue money sent to Florida from the federal government was used to help provide utility relief for customers who’ve experienced disconnections. Now some are saying it was the state legislature that dropped the ball; Florida Taxwatch unleashes its 2021 list of budget turkeys; Florida lawmakers have given harness race tracks the okay to stop holding live races, but operate slot machines and card rooms. Thoroughbred tracks still have to race and some say that could hurt standard-bred horse businesses; And researchers who care for manatees are seeing many of the gentle giants suffering from an affliction that’s causing them to literally waste away.

On tonight’s program: Lawmakers have signed off on a new gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. It’s expected to earn the state at least 500-million dollars in annual revenue. But how will lawmakers spend the money?; One of the main legislative players in the new Seminole Compact deal will give his take on the agreement; Florida’s governor and education commissioner grab onto the latest conservative flashpoint: how and what students should be taught about American history and civics; All across Florida, restaurants are experiencing a hiring crunch; A former Florida Chief Financial Officer is raising objections to the state’s new Internet sales tax law; And days ago, Florida’s State House Democrats chose their next two leaders. They’ve already begun thinking about how to regain seats in the House after losing some of them in the last election.

On tonight’s program: Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law a major expansion of the state's school choice voucher program; Local governments could now face penalties for creating their own gun regulations even if they’re unwritten. But some worry the move could open cities and counties up to more lawsuits; A national survey shows rural Americans are less likely to get vaccinated compared to those living in urban and suburban areas; Florida State University faces a choice--hire a president to get to the top tier of research schools, or go with a politician who can bring in the money; A former Florida House Speaker - now a retiring university president - gives this session's speaker high marks; And the case over whether Zachary Wester, a former Jackson County sheriff, planted drugs in motorists’ vehicles during traffic stops kicked off this week. Wester took the stand Friday to tell his side.

Despite the pandemic, business has been brisk at the Capital Circle store.

Tallahassee's Wanderlust Theatre is out to capture the amazing heritage of the Frenchtown community with a multi-media presentation featuring some of the area's most creative voices. To talk about it are: The Theatre's leading light, Laura Hope London; Nationally celebrated singer, songwriter and music producer Royce Lovett; Keith Rogers, founder of Black on Black Rhyme; and Poet Jakaila Scaife.