Florida could soon allow people to carry concealed guns without permits or training. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed changes to Florida’s university system that could shake up diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Concealed carry; diversity, equity and inclusion

High school students threaten to sue the governor after the state rejected an African American studies course as teachers cover up their classroom libraries, fearing they’ll run afoul of new state standards on what books students have access to.

DeSantis’ ‘war on woke’ faces pushback; teachers cover classroom libraries fearing felony charges

Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to solidify Florida’s bans on COVID-19 mandates and a look at what the state’s doing to protect its natural resources.

Gov. DeSantis looks to ban COVID-19 mandates; What’s Florida doing to protect natural resources?

The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, is hanging out in Orlando these days. And some — including members of Congress — say he shouldn’t be allowed to. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he'll take the traditionally progressive New College of Florida in a more conservative direction.

Jair Bolsonaro; New College of Florida; Democratic strategy

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida is “where woke goes to die,” but what does that mean for professors — and students — on the receiving end of the governor’s policies?

Florida: ‘Where woke goes to die’; transgender bathroom ruling; remembering Rosewood

How will issues like parental rights and book bans factor into education in the coming year? And could the state seek to further restrict abortion rights?

The stories that defined the Sunshine State in 2022

We take a look back at some of Florida’s biggest stories from 2022, plus some recent reporting from throughout the state.

Florida's biggest stories from 2022

Florida lawmakers wrap up another whirlwind special session aimed at fixing the state's crumbling property insurance market, and Gov. Ron DeSantis asks a grand jury to investigate wrongdoing connected to the COVID-19 vaccines.

Florida aims to fix troubled insurance industry; Gov. DeSantis calls for COVID vaccine investigation

Florida is being hit with a "tripledemic" as the holidays approach; a new study says the state's roads are dangerous for drivers; and Hurricanes Ian and Nicole unearth a pair of shipwrecks.

‘Tripledemic’; Fla. roads a ‘danger zone'; Storms uncover history buried in sand

Lawmakers tackle property insurance; DeSantis targets Florida prosecutor; the ‘cone of uncertainty’

Gender-affirming care ban; 2nd term for Florida's top doctor; school boards trending red; Artemis 1 launches

Republicans dominate Florida midterms; Trump vs. DeSantis; Gen Z goes to Congress

Voter intimidation; the GOP advantage; judges on the ballot

A heated governor debate; school book challenges; Falcon Heavy rocket

Voter fraud arrests; Senate and governor races; Ian's citrus damage

A life sentence for the Parkland shooter; protests over Sasse appointment at UF; handicapping the Rubio/Demings contest; help after Ian

Ian recovery efforts, a mounting death toll and ongoing flooding. Plus: How to build a more resilient Florida?

On today’s show, a look at Ian’s impact as we check in with cities across the state. Then later: a former FEMA official brings us up to date on the emergency response effort. Plus: will Florida be able to handle all of the insurance claims now that the storm has passed? And how much is climate change to blame for the stronger and more intense storms the state is facing?

Ian roars through Fla., devastating the southwest and flooding other parts of the state

This week, a second group of Texas migrants was left scrambling to find resources after allegedly being offered transportation by the Florida government.

Legal, political firestorm ignites as Fla. again lures migrants in Texas onto planes

Gov. DeSantis sends migrants to Massachusetts; Hate in the Sunshine State; sea turtles' plight

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