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The small community of Havana, just north of Tallahassee, has had its ups and downs since its founding as an agricultural center in the late 1800s. After the latest economic downturn, a group of merchants and artists is trying to put the town once again on an upward trajectory. To talk about it are the leaders of Havana Main Street: Executive Director Ann Kozeliski; and President Terri Paul.

More than 170 people have been arrested in the wake of a human trafficking investigation. The arrests expand beyond Leon County to Mississippi and Alabama. After seeing an online post of an underage victim being sexually exploited, TPD launched an investigation.

Even before the pandemic struck, America's employment picture was already undergoing big changes. That process has now accelerated because of COVID-19 and new partnerships are forming to ensure there's a good fit between the new jobs and the people needed to do them. To talk about it are: Henry Mack, chancellor for Career, Technical and Adult Education with the Florida Department of Education; Michelle Dennard, president and CEO of CareerSource Florida; and Kim Moore, vice president for Workforce Innovation at Tallahassee Community College.

The Community Connections Program serves youths between the ages of 13-17, referred through the legal system, or difficulty in school and/or at home. Community Connections operates on a 12-week cycle composed of key components based on the principles of restorative justice. Members of the Community Connections community talk with 411 TEEN.Original airdate: November 22, 2020

Florida State University football coach Mike Norvell says the decision not to play Clemson Saturday was made with the health and safety of players in mind. During Monday’s press conference Norvell also addressed statements from Clemson’s coach that the called-off game was just an excuse to avoid a defeat.

In Episode 5: Mental Health & The “Be Kind” Hotline, peace of mind is in short supply in 2020. But resources are available, and the best help may simply be a kind voice on the other end of the line.

On tonight’s program: Florida becomes the third state in the country to surpass the mark of one million coronavirus cases. But Governor Ron DeSantis says that doesn’t mean a new lockdown will be needed; While COVID-19 case numbers soar in Florida, many of the state’s business leaders worry that could lead to a soaring number of lawsuits; Lawmakers who have always opposed tax and tuition hikes may have to reverse course as Florida’s revenues collapse because of the pandemic; A bill allowing firearms on Florida college and university campuses will be back for the 2021 lawmaking session. Its sponsor, Republican Representative Anthony Sabatini, insists the idea is to protect Second Amendment rights. Not everyone agrees; Last month’s election was marked by lots of partisanship, much of it fueled by what people were reading on the Internet; And postal workers are seeing tons of packages this holiday season.

On tonight’s program: With the first of what could be several vaccines now approved by the feds, how soon might the first shots be available in Florida?; The pandemic sparks the creation of a special committee in the Florida Senate. Its Chair, Senator Danny Burgess, says it’ll cover a lot of ground; Lawmakers are calling the Paycheck Protection Program a success. But the initiative still has some problems as many small businesses wait for more aid; Today’s knock-down-drag-out political environment has too many Americans doubting the very lynchpin of democracy; Investigators uncover a scheme to sell the content of the tests used to certify Florida teachers; And the law enforcement raid this week on the home of a former Florida data scientistprompted the resignation of a state official who insisted he could no longer work for a government that would do such a thing.

In Episode 6: Walk It Off, we explore a theme that keeps popping up in this series. Lots of people are taking daily walks for both their physical and mental health. Did you know your body is made to move? We hear from a walker and an expert about the impact walking - even just moving a little bit - can have on our work performance and our daily life.

Established in 1963, Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratories is an independent, non-profit organization that provides marine life to schools and research laboratories worldwide. Co-founder, Jack Rudloe and members of the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratories community join 411 TEEN to discuss programming and upcoming events.