Soprano Fotina Naumenko discusses her Grammy-nominated album, Bespoke Songs.

On tonight’s program: A bill to help grow rural communities is heading to the Senate Floor; A panel of Florida lawmakers agreed today (Thursday) officials should consider whether a child’s injuries are really the result of abuse, or if they could stem from a rare medical condition; An effort to impose stricter penalties on reckless boaters keeps moving ahead in the Florida Legislature; And Republican Florida lawmakers want to fast track President Donald Trump’s Presidential Library in the state as soon as he terms out.

This week on Speaking Of… Spring is right around the corner and we’re discussing how No-Mow-March can help native species. Also, we’re talking with Comedian Ed Larson from “Last Podcast On The Left” about his current tour! And… grab your starter for our bread baking deep-dive.

On Tonight's program: Second Amendment supporters are rooting for a bill now heading through the Florida Legislature that would repeal an existing law that bans the sale of guns and ammo during locally declared emergencies; There are now 5 members on the Florida Public Service Commission. A proposal advancing in Tallahassee would expand that number to 7; And some libel protections for media outlets would vanish under a new defamation bill under consideration.

On tonight’s program: The office of Florida Lieutenant Governor may be replaced by a newly created “commissioner of government efficiency” under a constitutional amendment that lawmakers could place on the 2026 ballot; Victims of dating violence could receive the same protections as victims of domestic violence under a bill now moving through the Florida Legislature; State lawmakers seem poised to repeal the later school start times for high school kids that the legislature passed just 2 years ago; And today was National Guard Appreciation Day at the Capitol and members of the State and National Guard may get more benefits under a bill now receiving significant legislative support.

On tonight’s program: A carve out for some lower-level workers to be exempt from Florida’s minimum wage is still moving in the legislature, although there are worries the measure could be unconstitutional; A railroad revival could be coming to a portion of Polk County as the governor signs a million-dollar award for increased train access; Although it was delayed in a key Senate committee, a proposed constitutional amendment limiting school board and country commission members to 8 years in office is still alive; And lawmakers are naming a bill against dog abandonment after the plucky bull terrier who was rescued by a Highway Patrol Trooper during Hurricane Milton.

Politics Rapp, a regular feature of 411 TEEN, explores local, state andnational political happenings with a team of dedicated students fromRickards High School's International Baccalaureate program, sharingtheir perspectives and discussing the significance and impact of current politics.

On tonight’s program: The Florida Legislature is moving to make it a lot tougher for citizens to put proposed changes to the state constitution on the ballot. Even though opponents say such proposals are often very popular; Lawmakers struggle to craft a plan that saves the state’s condominium owners in the midst of a multi-faceted crisis; It appears things haven’t been quite as bad for Florida property insurers as first thought; Online scammers consider Florida’s older residents a prime target. But a bill working its way through the state senate could nab more of the bad actors; It seems there’s a good reason the Florida National Guard has been doing double-duty as corrections officers during the past few years; Governor DeSantis has turned thumbs down on a new management plan for a critical marine sanctuary, even though many experts say it’s the best they could come up with; And despite all the focus on private space firms like Elon Musk’s, NASA is still the prime driver of America’s space program.

On tonight’s program: It seems some lawmakers, as well as the governor, would not only like to do away with property taxes on primary residences, but some other kinds of properties, too; After Governor DeSantis voiced approval for looser gun laws during his State of the State address this week, some bills to that effect seem to be picking up steam in the legislature; More restrictions on citizen-driven constitutional amendment votes may be in the offing this legislative session; And Florida has long had many deficiencies in its child welfare system, but the current Senate president seems determined to address them this year.

The Florida Legislature is back in session and Gina Jordan is sitting down with WFSU assistant news director Regan McCarthy and Government Reporter Tristan Wood for a rundown and reminder of the legislative basics. We’ll also hear from Dara Kam, of the News Service of Florida, about what she expects to see this session. Also, Tom Flanigan is about town, talking with several small business owners to hear their stories and find out how they’re staying competitive in the modern market. And, we are discussing the history of the Film Industry in Florida.