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On tonight’s program: Governor Ron DeSantis signs into law a measure that he and supporters insist will protect freedom of speech in institutions of higher learning; Governor Ron DeSantis’s focus on hot-button political issues has boosted his national profile. One political scientist opines the governor is just laying the groundwork for a presidential bid; Labor shortages are hammering many Florida employers. Including group homes for people with development disabilities; After a mid-Session power struggle, a new Democratic leader takes the reigns in the Florida Senate and charts a more bipartisan course than her predecessor; As the pandemic winds down, it seems for many people, fear of reconnecting with others is up. We talk with an expert in the behavioral field to learn more; And experts say higher prices for building materials could force some folks to make difficult decisions.

On tonight’s program: Governor DeSantis surprises child welfare advocates by vetoing legislation to allow more young offenders who complete diversionary programs to have their records expunged; Disappointment grows after a judge blocks a program granting aid to minority farmers. A white farmer had called “discrimination” in the case. Black farming advocates disagree; As the investigation continues into the Surfside condo building collapse, anxiety builds at other high rises; The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act was signed into law this week after getting bipartisan support; And Florida’s college and university athletes are already taking advantage of a new law that lets them earn money on their personal brand.

Two years ago, Leon County's annual Veterans' Stand Downs had been so effective in reducing the incidence of veteran homelessness that only about 100 people took advantage of the service showcase. But the intervening pandemic has meant an increase in both the number of homeless veterans and incidence of those at risk of homelessness. So the Veterans' Stand Down returns this year on August 6 and 7 at the Al Lawson Center on the FAMU Campus. To talk about it are: Event Coordinator Bill Eichhofer and Stand Down Founder Col. Washington Sanchez.

Dr. Russell Lebovitz, brain disease research scientist, discusses LBD Lewy Body Dementia, a progressive, incurative and fatal condition that diminishes a person’s ability to think, remember, and move.

For more than two decades, Leon County voters have approved charging themselves a bit more sales tax in order to fund public infrastructure and beautification projects under the Blueprint label. Currently, 31 active projects totaling more than $515 million are underway. To talk about it: Blueprint Director Autumn Calder; Design and Construction Manager Dan Scheer; and History and Culture Trail Project Manager Tatiana Daguillard.

On tonight’s program: The State of Florida’s on-again, off-again ban on public school mask mandates is off. Again. That follows the ruling of a circuit judge who lifted the stay the previous day; A former Tallahassee elected official and a business partner are headed for federal prison in connection with a years-long corruption probe; Florida ended additional jobless checks from the federal government in late June. So where are all the workers?; As the pandemic drags on, more adults are reporting feelings of anxiety. Healthcare professionals say that’s normal; There’s a medical marijuana operation in Florida that has no difficulty finding patients for its produce; And on this eve of the 9/11 anniversary, a story about a very unique band of brothers.

On tonight’s program: Governor Ron DeSantis is offering bonuses for teachers who undergo civics education training. He says he wants to make sure Florida students have a good understanding of the country’s framework; Florida’s small communities get a boost in state funding for local projects. The hope is that will help jumpstart those areas’ economies; Voter advocacy groups are working to make sure Floridians keep a watchful eye on the state’s upcoming redistricting process; Protestors in Tallahassee fear the January sixth attack on the U-S Capitol was actually staged by the federal government to justify the creation of a national Gestapo-type police force; And a new statue of a famous Floridian is taking its place at the U-S Capitol in Washington.

Historical accounts say there were four lynching deaths in Leon County between 1897 and 1937. Those tragedies will be formally recognized with the placement of a memorial near the site of the old county jail on Saturday, July 17. To talk about that and the hope that awareness will lead to deeper understanding and empathy are Remembrance Project members: Byron Greene, Blan Teagle, Maxine Jones, Brant Copeland and Penny Young.

The BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION was co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother Cynthia Germanotta, to support the wellness of young people and create a kinder, braver world. The Harris Poll conducted a survey about how young people define kindness and how it directly affects youth mental health. Representatives of the Foundation discuss their program.

On Oct. 14, Tallahassee's LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts will open an exhibit featuring giant photographs of 17 outstanding women from the local community, all 65 and older. Each photo will be accompanied by a revelatory haiku. To talk about the exhibit and its significance are: Project originator Eleanor Dietrich; Cherry Alexander, one of the portrait subjects; Powell Kreis, programming director of LeMoyne; Becki Rutta, the project's photographer; and Mary Jane Ryals who authored the portrait haikus.