WFSU Public Media reporters, as well as reporters from public radio stations across the state, bring you timely news and information from around Florida. Whether it's legislative maneuvers between sessions, the economy, environmental issues, tourism, business, or the arts, Capital Report provides information on issues that affect the lives of everyday Floridians.
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Join WFSU Public Media and host Tom Flanigan for the live, listener call-in program Perspectives. It's the perfect forum to discuss the issues that concern listeners in the North Florida and South Georgia regions. Tom invites local guests for a one-hour discussion about timely social topics while encouraging listener comments and questions. WFSU relies on listener contributions to make this program an interactive platform for community discussion. There are several ways to get in touch with ...
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On tonight’s program: The federal government is open again, but it’s not clear how soon SNAP food benefits might start flowing again.So Florida Democrats are asking Governor DeSantis to lend a hand; Anti-communism lessons were common in schools at the height of the Cold War. Now, in Florida, what is old is new again; The conventional political wisd…
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On tonight's program: Lost in the discussion about possibly eliminating Florida property taxes is HOW that money would be replaced; Florida lawmakers are still teeing up the big ticket items for the 2026 session. Although a veteran capital reporter reminds us it’s a pretty one-sided kind of exercise; The State of Florida partially lifts its 5-year …
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On tonight's episode: What kind of impact do the closing of schools have on a community? The crackdown on immigrants in Florida is having effects beyond the immigrants themselves; We check in WUSF’s Capitol Guy to get the latest on some sticky issues state lawmakers are racing to accomplish before the next election; And no matter how tough things a…
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On tonight’s program: The investigation into the financial dealings of an organization run by Florida’s First Lady continues; President Trump gives the nod to several Florida politicians. Especially those who say positive things about him; Despite the Florida candidates President Trump is backing now, one gubernatorial hopeful thinks he’ll wind up …
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On tonight's episode: For those who think AI in education is a terrible thing, it seems that battle is already over; A school district in the Florida panhandle is racking up big legal fees to defend book removals; As the federal government shutdown drags on, we’ll hear how it’s affecting thosegovernment workers and the many clients they serve; We’l…
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On tonight’s program: The official start of the 2026 legislative session is a few months away, but the scene is already being set; We explore the question: who was the real Charlie Kirk?; It seems the live music business in Florida is seeing some very tough times; The Florida Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of workforce development workshop…
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On tonight's program: Cuts to Medicaid and ACA subsidies are coming. And there appears to be no upside to the situation; We have an update on Florida’s property tax issue. Along with the mounting pressure on lawmakers from the governor to perhaps get rid of it altogether; Last year, a new Florida law stripped away a number of whistleblower protecti…
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On tonight’s program: The ability to get a true citizens’ initiative into the Florida Constitution seems to be a heavier and heavier lift as time goes on; One question that is becoming more urgent in Florida: Can the state cut – or even do away with – property taxes?; A change in Florida law could be used by some developers to place new constructio…
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On tonight's program: There are mass outpourings of grief for influencer Charlie Kirk on Florida’s college and university campuses, State education officials tell school districts to send special memos to teachers; While Florida’s current surgeon general is pushing to do away with vaccine mandates for school kids, his predecessor is urging caution;…
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On tonight’s program: The race for Florida governor is underway. We’ll hear what to expect in the upcoming gubernatorial and other statewide elections, which are about a year away; Florida rapidly expanded publicly-funded school vouchers. Two years later, money isn't always reaching students; Doctors are raising concerns as State Surgeon General Jo…
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On tonight’s program: Florida moves toward suspending any and all vaccine mandates for anyone; A months-long water emergency prompts some Florida lawmakers to urge state government to take over the town’s water system; We hear from Florida’s attorney general and his rationale for keeping Alligator Alcatraz open as an immigrant holding center; Most …
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On tonight's program: For many, many school kids, what happens after the regular class day is as critical as what happens during. And many of those after school programs have now been cut; Florida is growing its tech sector faster than almost anywhere. Although the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s head guy says the state could be growing a whole lot f…
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On tonight’s program: A federal judge puts the kibosh on Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz, but the state plans to appeal that ruling as the facility’s opponents gear up for battle; It seems a growing number of migrants are taking it upon themselves to leave the U.S. for good; A relatively harmless energy boost, or a dangerous substance? When it comes t…
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On tonight’s program: If the feds drop tax credits connected to Obamacare coverage, millions of Floridians may be facing higher health care costs; If you want to spark a big controversy, just propose a black bear hunt in Florida; Governor DeSantis proposes a second immigrant detention facility location; Military vets ask Governor DeSantis to revisi…
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On tonight’s program: The build out of Alligator Alcatraz is on hold. At least for the time being; It seems Texas and California aren’t the only states thinking about redrawing congressional district maps; Pill mills used to be a big problem in Florida. Now, it appears that problem may be emerging again; More state money is on its way to battling S…
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On tonight's program: If you think unaffordable housing is just in the buyers’ market, you obviously haven’t checked the prices of rental properties recently; We also discover that manufactured home rentals are just as – if not more – unaffordable as conventional housing; As Florida temperatures soar, there’s growing concern about what that means f…
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On tonight’s program: At first, it looked like Florida’s DOGE efforts would apply just to state government. Now local governments are also on the examination table; We’ll have reaction to claims that Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz leaves a lot to be desired as a lockup; State education officials say Florida public school funding is getting a big boos…
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On tonight’s program: Florida has a new state budget. But it appears public school districts still aren’t sure how much money they’ll have as the first day of classes draws nigh; We’ll take a behind-the-scenes look at how some statewide political races are shaping up WAY in advance of next year’s election and what factors are still important; We he…
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On this week's program: One of Florida’s most savvy public revenue hawks thinks the president’s tariff-o-rama is bad. At least in the near term; The State of Florida seems destined to be a major lockup point for immigrants taken into custody for whatever reason; For the time being at least, there will be no changes to how Florida citizens can propo…
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On tonight’s program: That big new immigrant detention facility in the Everglades is attracting lots of attention. Both negative and positive; The attention is also boosting the political fortunes of Florida’s attorney general; How might proposed changes in federal immigration policy affect the many Haitians in Florida who have been here – legally …
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Preview of “Not So Black & White” Podcast Series
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For nearly a year, the entire WFSU Public Media organization has been laboring to assemble a series of long podcasts devoted to the frequently tense – and occasionally triumphant – history of race relations in Florida’s Capital City. To preview those presentations are a number of people whose involvement in the project, either as interview subjects…
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FSU Art Therapy Professor David Gussak has written the definitive book on the strange connection between creativity and chaos: “The Frenzied Dance of Art & Violence.” He talks about how works of transcendent beauty can come from tortured, flawed personalities, while the creations of so many murderous psychopaths lack anything resembling human emoti…
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Both Leon County and the City of Tallahassee have greatly increased their traditional and online resources to help residents be better prepared for hurricane season. To talk about it are: Kevin Peters, director of Emergency Management for Leon County; the county’s EMS Chief Chad Abrams; Tony Guillen, City of Tallahassee Electric and Gas general man…
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Created Equal Forum on Race and Elections
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The Village Square and Leon County Government are co-hosting another in the “Created Equal” series of public forums at The Moon May 26 on the tender tap-dance between election integrity and access and how racial considerations figure into that equation. To provide a preview of the event are: FSU Law Professor Michael Morley; Eliza Chase from The Vi…
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The pandemic, inflation, political turmoil are all factors adding to our anxiety levels nowadays. And when these stresses result in more serious mental health issues, there are a wealth of treatment options and resources available in the region. We hear about it from: Dr. Jay Reeve, president and CEO of Apalachee Center; Heather Lincicome, administ…
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Soul of Southside Arts and Humanities Festival
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May 14-22, the remarkable heritage and culture of Tallahassee’s Southside neighborhoods will be in full evidence for everyone to enjoy. Originally part of the Florida Emancipation Day observance on May 20, the event has been expanded to a multicultural celebration featuring music and other entertainment, history, entrepreneurship and resilience. Fe…
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After 5 years of planning, fundraising and the intervention of a pandemic, a project to build a special community for special people in Tallahassee’s Southwood neighborhood is finally underway. To talk about Independence Landing are: Tallahassee State Representative and one of the original project proponents Allison Tant; Independence Landing board…
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Encouraging More Affordable Housing in Tallahassee
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City of Tallahassee staff members have a number of tools they’ve been using to address the community’s affordable housing crisis. To talk about it are: Devan Leavins, special projects administrator; Jeremy Floyd, neighborhood and urban design administrator; Land Use Administrator John Reddick; and Abena Ojetayo (as the show began, her title was “Di…
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Around 10 million Floridians are already signed up as organ donors, but the need for these lifesaving procedures far outstrips supply. To promote additional donors are: Kim Gilmore, public education for Donate Life Florida and LifeQuest Organ Recovery Services; the organizations’ Donor Family Services Coordinator Pamela Rittenouse; Donor Parents Pa…
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After 2 years of COVID restrictions, the LeMoyne Chain of Parks Art Festival returns to its historic grandeur on April 23 and 24 in downtown Tallahassee. To talk about this nationally-recognized event are: LeMoyne Executive Director Arielle Raff; Festival Chair Kelly Dozier; Festival Manager Powell Kreis; and one of the 150 participating artists, T…
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In recent years, attempts to capitalize on hemp as a commercial farm crop are floundering in Florida. But advocates hope that will change in the wake of the “850 Hemp Conference” in Tallahassee April 27 and 28. To provide a preview, are Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier (speaking in her role as chair of the Apalachee Regional Planning Council…
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A coalition of nearly 20 Tallahassee faith communities have joined forces to address the issues of youthful gun violence and affordable housing. To talk about that – and an upcoming meeting with local elected officials – are: the coalitions co-presidents, Rev. James Houston, pastor of Bethelonia AME Church; and Temple Israel Rabbi Michael Shields; …
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A New Manufacturing Push for the Capital Region
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The Tallahassee/Leon County Office of Economic Vitality and Big Bend Manufacturing Association are working to jump-start additional opportunities in this area for both out-of-town and home-grown makers-of-products. To talk about it are: Cristina Paredes, director of the Office of Economic Vitality; the offices Business Development Director Kevin Ge…
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Tallahassee Community College History Festival
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For the first time, the Capital City will have an open-air festival celebrating the past and its impact on the present on Saturday, March 26 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Kleman Plaza. To talk about it, as well as the larger implications of today’s controversy about history and how it should be taught, are: David Proctor, head of TCC’s Department o…
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For months, the Tallahassee community has been roiled by a proposal to allocate $20 million in Blueprint funding for repairs and “enhancements” at Doak Campbell Stadium. Now, on the day of the Intergovernmental Agency vote on whether or not to proceed with a bond issue for the money, the pros and cons are discussed by: Tallahassee NAACP Chapter Pre…
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With each passing year, the story of Florida’s first human residents reaches back earlier and becomes more fascinating. The Jefferson County-based Aucilla Research Institute has been tracing that story for years and will present its latest findings during an open-to-everyone in-person and online conference, March 4 and 5 at the Monticello Opera Hou…
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Colorful tracings of thousands of little hands once again adorn the Florida Capitol Rotunda, signifying Children’s Week during the legislative session. The occasion also means honors for outstanding children’s advocates and activists. The winner of this year’s “Chiles Advocacy Award” is Doug Sessions, Jr., president and CEO of the Ounce of Preventi…
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Tallahassee’s Universities Leaders In COVID Response
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Since the pandemic arrived nearly 3 years ago, Florida A&M and Florida State universities have combined resources to mitigate the impact of the virus, for students, staff and the community at large. To talk about the hundreds of thousands of people who have received testing and vaccines through those efforts are: Tanya Tatum, director of FAMU’s Hea…
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More traffic enters Tallahassee through the U.S. 27/North Monroe Street gateway than anywhere else. But the corridor has slid downhill in recent years, prompting a push by Leon County to address the issues that contribute to those problems. Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor, whose district encompasses the corridor, appears with some members of th…
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Since 2015, more than 750 refugees from all over the world have relocated to Tallahassee. Settlement in their new home was made possible by International Rescue Committee Tallahassee. To talk about it are: Committee Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator Karen Duncan; Committee Site Manager Leann Halsey; and John McBride, an agency volunteer…
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