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The Capital Region's mental health professionals are seeing an increase in depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other symptoms related to the stresses stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet they all agree the true impacts may last far longer than the current crisis. To talk about it are: Jay Reeve, president and CEO of the Apalachee Center; Nancy O'Farrell, executive director of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Tallahassee; Randy Nicklaus, president of 211 Big Bend; and Dr. Sally Karioth, faculty member, Florida State University College of Nursing.

As Florida reopens, visitors are again pouring in, particularly in the state’s Panhandle. It’s not only beaches and restaurants that have started welcoming visitors again. Florida’s workout facilities are open, too despite some daunting challenges. Florida lawmakers are taking notice of COVID-19’s racial disparities. So far the disease is far more deadly for minority populations. As applications soar, problems remain with Florida’s unemployment claims system, Governor Ron DeSantis insists one big problem is user error on the part of applicants. A receiver takes over the assets of the besieged Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence. How could Florida’s state and local emergency management people keep people safe from hurricanes this season while also protecting them from the coronavirus?

On tonight's program: The State of Florida demands all schools reopen for fall. But lots of local school district administrators and teachers are saying, “No way!” Democrats say it’s time to take a step back on the state’s reopening plans, including the demand to send kids back to the classroom; Masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus have become a political issue; The perpetrators in a bizarre murder-for-hire case are being punished. But so far, those believed to have hired them remain uncharged. The friends and family of the murder victim are determined to change that; Players within the online gaming community are getting the courage to speak out against sexual harassment and assaults they’ve been subjected to.

CBD, Cannabidiol is one of hundreds of biochemical compounds naturally occurring in hemp and marijuana plants. Researchers have found CBD capable of providing a myriad of health benefits for humans; everything from halting epileptic seizures in children to relieving drug craving and anxiety for heroin addicts. Dr. Michael Lewis M.D. talks with 411 TEEN.

Florida’s COVID-19 cases continue to tick up, officials say showing linear growth. Ryan Dailey reports Governor Ron DeSantis is giving updates on hospital…

On this episode of Capital Report, Governor Ron DeSantis ponders the possibilities of how to reopen an entire state and we review the data available to help accomplish that task. Also this week, Governor DeSantis wants to ramp up testing for the coronavirus, including testing more people who aren’t showing symptoms. We’ll also talk with some Florida business owners about their take on how best to get the economy safely working again. And we’ll talk with a veteran Capital Reporter about the state’s still dysfunctional unemployment system.

Governor DeSantis orders Florida to reopen for business a little at a time. Also this week, As Florida takes baby steps to reopen, experts say contact tracing is one of the most important tools for stopping the spread of infectious diseases. We’ll also explore how the online schooling forced by the coronavirus has shown a spotlight on Florida’s digital divide and we’ll talk to the attorneys who are suing the state over its failed unemployment system.

A federal court case this week considers whether released felons who can’t afford to pay all the fines and fees connected to their case can still be allowed to vote. A prominent Florida prosecutor is among those saying a recreational marijuana amendment to the state constitution should not go before the voters. Little by little, bit by bit, Florida’s economy starts to reopen. Of course when it comes to business, Florida’s biggest business is tourism. And COVID-19 has hit that business hard! A disease researcher sees a silver lining in Florida’s experience with the pandemic. And if you want to see the economy come back quickly, one of the best and simplest things all of us can do is simply wear a mask.

“All Bollocksed Up? America + the World, Trump & Brexit” is the intriguing title of this Village Square community forum, featuring a conservation with Dr.…

Today we’re speaking with reporters Tia Mitchell and Matt Dixon. Tia is the Capital Bureau Chief of the Florida Times Union and Matt is the statehouse…