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On tonight’s program: Florida again becomes a national hotbed for new coronavirus infections. We’ll see how that surge is impacting some hospitals just a few miles from the State Capitol; South Florida is also seeing a COVID surge and we’ll get the latest from there; The first - and some would say the most contentious - bill to make it through this year’s Florida lawmaking session will soon have its day in court; In the wake of the 2020 Census, Florida lawmakers get ready to redraw the state’s legislative and congressional district maps. And it seems they’re determined not to repeat the mistakes of the past; And the seismic shocks from a bizarre Capital City murder case continue to reverberate. The parents of the victim still mourn for him and the grandchildren they haven’t seen in years.

The 15th president of Florida State University talks about his nearly 7-year tenure, including what he considers his biggest accomplishments, his hopes for the school's future and even some gentle criticism of state lawmakers' efforts to micromanage universities' political leanings and course offerings.

As circumstances change almost daily, some of Leon County's leading public and private school administrators talk about what they are doing to ensure students can have the benefits of in-person education in safety. To talk about it are: Cornerstone Learning Community Director Jason Flom; Leon District Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna; and Maclay School Head of School James Milford.

72 REASONS TO BE A VEGAN: Why Plant-Based. Why Now, by Gene Stone and Kathy Freston is an informative and insightful guide filled with fact-based essays on the benefits of a vegan diet. Co-author Kathy Freston talks with 411 TEEN.

On tonight’s program: Doctors are urging people to listen to the science and socially distant themselves, wear masks and above all, get vaccinated. Meanwhile Florida’s former health secretary weighs in on skyrocketing COVID-19 hospitalizations; Florida’s governor takes mandatory masking in schools off the table amid the pandemic spike; Since Florida’s eviction moratorium ended, there’s been relief for at least some of those involved in the rental housing market; Florida hemp stakeholders mull how to give that industry a boost; And we hear from those who’d like to see the prices of medicines bought by those on Medicare to be a LOT less expensive than they are now.

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.