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WFSU Public MediaOn 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. -
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.
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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. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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On tonight’s program: As residents along Florida’s Nature Coast recover following Elsa, state officials remind all Floridians to stay prepared; As Former President Trump sues social media companies, a federal judge blocks a new state law that bars those firms from banning political candidates from their platforms. We’ll discuss with a prominent law professor; In the wake of the Surfside condo collapse, local governments around Florida are targeting buildings that are behind on inspections; Florida has three million at-home caregivers who could benefit from a proposed tax credit; And volunteers who patrol for sea turtles in one Florida Panhandle community are raising their eyebrows over the area’s low nesting numbers. So far, they’ve found only three.
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On tonight’s program: As residents along Florida’s Nature Coast recover following Elsa, state officials remind all Floridians to stay prepared; As Former President Trump sues social media companies, a federal judge blocks a new state law that bars those firms from banning political candidates from their platforms. We’ll discuss with a prominent law professor; In the wake of the Surfside condo collapse, local governments around Florida are targeting buildings that are behind on inspections; Florida has three million at-home caregivers who could benefit from a proposed tax credit; And volunteers who patrol for sea turtles in one Florida Panhandle community are raising their eyebrows over the area’s low nesting numbers. So far, they’ve found only three.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
