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.

On tonight’s program: Florida’s rural renaissance initiative to help the state’s rural and fiscally-constrained counties develop economically is working its way through the state legislature; Florida’s pension fund investments will include no companies that support DEI principles, as a result of a resolution by the State Cabinet; State lawmakers are considering tighter controls over the hemp industry; And as the incidence of Alzheimer's disease increases in Florida, state lawmakers are looking at more robust responses to the illness.

On tonight’s program: The 1st day of the 2025 Florida Legislative Session included lots of hopeful people advocating for various legislative outcomes; Governor Ron DeSantis kept the tone upbeat during his next-to-last State of the State address; Legislative Democrats find themselves in familiar – and lamentable – territory as Republican supermajorities prepare to work their will at the capitol; And property insurance and budgeting are two of the major issues on the House and Senate calendars.

This week 411 Teen talks with Nhon Ma, CEO of Numerade, an online learning platform that uses artificial intelligence to assist students with their studies. They discuss the potential benefits and problems posed by using AI.

Who are these people and why are they saying these things? In advance of next week’s start of the Florida lawmaking session, we’ll help you figure out what’s going on; Whatever lawmakers do, the governor usually has the last word. Sometimes well in advance; As a citizen, how do you let lawmakers know what you want? We’ll tell you how to go about that; You’ll get a quick primer on how the committee process works; Florida dreamers could find an affordable path to higher education blocked as a result of one bill already filed in the legislature; And we remember Geraldine Thompson, the Orlando lawmaker for whom the preservation of history was a sacred duty.

FSU College of Music flute professor, Mary Matthews, discusses her new album Flutelore and records some flute extended techniques in the WFSU studio.

It’s Black History Month and Black history is American history, so some are asking why is it relegated to one month and what does the future of black history month look like? Gina Jordan is talking with associate professor of American History Professor Anthony Thompson, to find out more. Also, Tallahassee Pride Festival is an annual event that celebrates and honors the LGBTQ+ community of our city. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Stevie Marquez-Hall, the chairman of Tallahassee Pride, to discuss this year’s festival. And we’re discussing how to make cooking at home more easily achievable.

This week 411 Teen talks with Dr. William Keyes, president of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship and author of "The Stories They Hear: Expecting Greatness as the Key to Success" about the transformative power of mentorship.

On tonight’s program: One lawmakers wants to let students carry guns on college and university campuses; A committee of lawmakers is reviewing the 950 million dollars in projects Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed last year; Florida’s insurer of last resort, Citizens Property Insurance, is raising its rates. And for some, it could be a good thing; We’ll hear about an effort to support Everglades restoration and flood planning. One lawmaker calls it a “great opportunity”; A Florida State University professor talks AI in education. It turns out it’s about a lot more than worrying about whether students are teaching on tests; And we’ll hear from a former first lady of Florida A & M University about helping to pave the way for future students.