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Back to SearchWhat we know about 'Alligator Alcatraz,' public beach access, 2025 legislative wrap, weekly news briefing
This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at what we know so far about “Alligator Alcatraz,” the immigration detention center being built in the Everglades, with the AP’s Kate Payne and Ted Hesson …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
'Hot' and 'cold' states, Florida lawmakers pass $115 B budget and weekly news briefing
This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the demonstrations that took place across the state Saturday as part of the national “No Kings” protest (00:00). Then, we spoke with Shankar Vedantum of…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Condo and home prices fall in Florida, paying college athletes, lawmakers closer to state budget vote and weekly news briefing.
This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the residential housing market across the state with a collection of business journalists (00:00). Plus, we explored the new era of collegiate athletics…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
One family’s immigration story, Jolly enters Florida’s Governor race, State budget negotiations continue, education news
This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from one family living in Florida who have been authorized to be in Florida for more than a decade, waiting and worrying about their immigration case (00:00…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Leadership changes at Florida universities, how ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could impact Floridians, still no state spending plan and weekly news briefing
This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about leadership changes at Florida’s universities with POLITICO’s Andrew Atterbury (00:00). Then, we looked at how the U.S. House spending bill could impac…
Published on 3 months ago
Summer reading special: pythons, mangos and a Florida vegetarian
This week on The Florida Roundup, we chatted with three authors who have written in or about Florida. First, we spoke with veteran science journalist Stephan Hall about his book “Slither: How Nature’…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Doge impact on Florida’s disaster preparedness, state budget remains at impasse and weekly news briefing
This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at how federal funding cuts and job losses could impact weather forecasting and hurricane preparedness in Florida with Alex Harris, lead climate change rep…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
State tax debate, one year into Florida’s 6-week abortion ban, new ballot initiative law and weekly news briefing
This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Rep. Vicki Lopez, who is the co-chair of a new House select committee that will consider proposals aimed at reducing property taxes (00:00). Then, we s…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Tourist Development Tax, session ends without budget, soon-to-be Florida college grads look ahead and weekly news briefing
This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a proposal to shift tourism tax dollars towards property tax relief with Rolando Aedo of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (09:00). The…
Published on 4 months ago
Legislative session goes into overtime amid infighting, Canadian snowbirds rethink Florida and weekly news briefing.
This week on The Florida Roundup, we checked in on condo reform legislation and other bills with WUSF’s Douglas Soule (00:58). Then, Politico’s Gary Fineout joined us to discuss why this session will…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago