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We look at why inflation remains high in Florida and what citizens are doing to grapple with rising costs of living. Plus, the threat that warming waters cause to coral reefs.

The Florida Roundup discusses bills signed into law this week, including new immigration requirements on businesses and restrictions on public-employee unions.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kicks off his 2024 presidential campaign; the NAACP issues a Florida travel advisory; is Florida’s new immigration law prompting some to leave the state?

Donna Deegan was the first woman elected mayor in Jacksonville and the first Democrat to win in years — despite Gov. Ron DeSantis backing her opponent.

A bill restricts people with ties to the Chinese government from owning land in Florida; a threat to historic buildings is averted for now; a bill aimed at boosting online data privacy clears the Legislature.

The state is trying to take back control of the special taxing district that covers Disney World. Meanwhile, the State Board of Education has extended a ban on gender identity instruction through 12th grade, and lawmakers are considering major reforms to higher education.

Immigration bill sparks pushback from medical professionals; is Florida tilting towards authoritarianism?; combating hate speech with Volusia Sheriff Michael Chitwood.

Pandemic-era federal funding for child care centers set to run out by the end of the month. We look at how those funds have been used. Plus, we talk about the looming federal government shutdown and what it means for Florida. And later, how a South Florida hockey team is fostering a generation of female players.

Medicare is now going to negotiate the prices of medications. Also, educators are trying to navigate controversial new rules about school curriculum.

This week on The Florida Roundup, Seminole Hard Rock Casino has relaunched its sports betting app after a court fight over bringing sports betting to the state. We talk about the stakes with sports betting attorney Daniel Wallach, the head of No Casinos John Sowinski and Jessica Cattelino, author of “High Stakes: Florida Seminole Gaming and Sovereignty.” Plus, we look at how the Medicaid unwinding process is going with WMFE’s Joe Mario Pedersen and WUSF & Health News Florida’s Stephanie Colombini, and later KFF’s Jennifer Tolbert. And later, we catch up on some of the wildlife stories from across the state.