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On tonight’s program: It’s officially hurricane season. And lots of disaster experts are saying it’s often best to stay close to home when the storm warnings go up; Hurricane forecasters have come up with some different-looking models to predict where the storms are headed. We’ll see what’s up with that; The times are getting tough for the little, independent drug store on the corner. We’ll find out why; Florida’s program to encourage more dads to stay connected to their kids has been around for a couple of years. How’s it going?; As the possibility of some Florida high school athletes making bank from their prowess, not everyone is excited with that prospect. We have two reports on the subject; And Florida’s traditional citrus crops have been devastated by citrus greening disease, making the producers that are left ever more desperate for solutions.

Recent graduates from Rickards High School' IB program talks with 411 Teen about the senior year, college applications, expectations and demands.

In a deeply red state, what can Florida Democrats do to remain politically relevant on both the state and national levels? POLITICO's Gary Fineout moderates a lively discussion on that score with panelists Beth Matuga, Ryan Ray, and Ashley Walker.

Jackie Benson, a vice president and economist for Wells Fargo Corporate and Investment Banking Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, talks about the U.S. macroeconomy, including residential housing, commercial real estate, construction and regional economies.

Politics RAPP, a regular feature of 411 TEEN, explores local, stateand national political happenings with a team of dedicated students from Rickards High School's International Baccalaureate program, sharing their perspectives and discussing the significance and impact of current politics.

On tonight’s program: Florida moves toward suspending any and all vaccine mandates for anyone; A months-long water emergency prompts some Florida lawmakers to urge state government to take over the town’s water system; We hear from Florida’s attorney general and his rationale for keeping Alligator Alcatraz open as an immigrant holding center; Most of Florida’s undocumented immigrants aren’t in detention.They’re working and contributing to the communities they live in; Florida has multiple state parks connected with springs. How about a national park?; If you’ve ever wondered if all those extra-cost Florida vanity license plates are worth it, we tell you about one that truly is a solid investment.

On tonight's program: For many, many school kids, what happens after the regular class day is as critical as what happens during. And many of those after school programs have now been cut; Florida is growing its tech sector faster than almost anywhere. Although the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s head guy says the state could be growing a whole lot faster; If you drive a big rig and get pulled over in Florida, you’ll want to have your proof of citizenship or immigration documents close at hand along with your license, registration and insurance card; Somewhere between wide open borders and mass deportation, there has to be asolution to America’s immigration conundrum. One expert suggests the dysfunction is a matter of choice; The Trump administration said one of its goals is to have more migrants take it upon themselves to leave the United States. It seems that strategy is working; It used to be that those applying for U.S. citizenship needed character references from neighbors and colleagues. That requirement is back; And we catch the happy vibes as a now-recovered sea turtle is released back into the briny deep.

On tonight’s program: While supporters say a ban on gender affirming care for kids keeps them safe, others argue it puts them in danger; Florida’s largest teachers’ union is insisting a shelf of books in a classroom shouldn’t be considered a “school library” for purposes of potential book banning; Several other major education bills whizzed through the Florida House today; Florida's Republican legislature is again taking aim at public employee unions; More local ordinances could run afoul of state law under new pre-emption measures state lawmakers are considering; A popular social media app is targeted for deletion in government devices in Florida; And a tireless Florida advocate for the downtrodden and disadvantaged passes from the scene.

On tonight’s program: Florida students rally at the Capitol in support of clean energy; Unanimous jury decisions for the imposition of the death penalty in Florida may no longer be required under a legislative proposal that cleared a key Senate panel today; And mail order tooth straighteners may not do the job, so Florida lawmakers may try to straighten things out.

On tonight’s program: Carrying firearms without a permit in Florida will not mean open carry. And some folks are just fine with that; The death penalty is on the table for those who commit sex crimes against children; Tort reform gets the green light in Florida, much to the delight of businesses and their advocates. For trial attorneys and consumer rights people, not so much; Should Drag Queen events be limited to adults only? Who decides what’s appropriate for kids?; An affordable housing bill makes the legislative cut; University of Florida researchers warn rising seas will mean moving day for an ever-growing number of state residents; And Florida needs more nurses, so the push is on for more nurse training programs to meet that need.