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On tonight’s program: Governor Ron DeSantis has to pick a new Florida Supreme Court Justice, after the court rejects the current nominee; Restaurant owners say they’ve been struggling to stay above water since efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus put restrictions on their businesses; And as new cases of COVID-19 infections continue to drop in Florida, Bars and Restaurants are getting a little of what they’ve been asking for.

Every year, more than one dozen hardy adventurers paddle more than 100 miles down the Apalachicola River to raise money and awareness for this unique ecological and economic resource. To talk about this year's event are: Apalachicola Riverkeeper Outreach and Advocacy Director Doug Alderson; along with Trekkers Jennifer Humayan; Courtenay Miller; and Harry Smith.

As Executive Director of Ladies Learning to Lead, Samantha Vance is an eager and inspired community advocate. The organization is a non-profit that serves over 3000 young women and promotes mentorship relationships. She believes that great mentors have great mentors and feels blessed to have so many great mentors herself.

Novelist and teacher Ravi Howard knew early on that he was interested in writing. He explains that he uses writing as a time-modifying escape to connect to ideas that are meaningful. He acknowledges the challenges right now for those who want to create and consume art, but finds comfort in the endurance of the medium.

On tonight’s program: The decision on whether or not to physically reopen Florida’s public schools now rests with the state’s individual school districts; We visit one Florida school district and talk with some of the teachers trying to juggle health and safety along with in-person and virtual classes; Florida colleges and universities are looking to crack down on large gatherings and students not wearing masks; As the concerns about the coronavirus continue, some businesses look for ways to move forward; There’s a reason Florida is considered a “purple” state. Now a new political action group aims to nudge the electorate in a “bluer” direction; As the deadline for voters to register for the presidential election draws near, voter registration groups worry about what will happen with felons who want to register, but are waiting on a ruling out of the Eleventh District Court of Appeals; The race is on for the U.S. Census to get everyone counted by the end of September. We’ll talk with one of the project’s managers for the Southeast region that includes Florida

The pandemic has significantly increased stress levels, leading to more mental health problems, including suicide. To talk about it are: Jay Reeve, executive director of the Apalachee Center; James Smith, social worker with Big Bend Hospice; Beth Dees, board member NAMI Tallahassee; Cynthia Foster, NAMI operations mananager and Bluebird Run coordinator; and Maddie Stults, FSU 1st year psychology major and NAMI volunteer.

Niki Kelly is Executive Director for Girls Inc. of Bay County. She stays inspired by the girls her organization works with as well as the young women who work within the organization. For her, it's a real source of hope for our collective future. They focus on "She Votes," a program where they teach about the importance of voting and the role of women in elected office.

Donna Legare, retired co-founder of Native Nurseries and current president of Apalachee Audubon Society, is inspired by nature. She is inspired to protect plants, the animals that use them, and their habitat. She has great faith in our younger generations but believes older people need to mentor and educate.

Mary Marx is President and CEO of The Pace Center for Girls. In this interview she discusses how the current pandemic would affect the girls that the center focuses on helping. She explains the amazing ability the girls have to overcome obstacles. She is inspired by her team and their commitment to the success of their girls.

On tonight’s program: The November election is coming up. Meanwhile, many younger voters appear newly energized and on the march. But will they show up to vote?; A COVID test data dump leads to Florida ending its relationship with the lab responsible; As at least some Florida students head back to the classroom, that fact alone is revealing the inequities in the system; The police presence on Florida’s public school campuses has nearly doubled in the last two years; Florida’s tourist hot spots are encouraging more in-state tourists to come pay a visit.