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06/12/2026

Missed the headlines this week? We’ve got you covered. 

 

From Florida’s approval of immigration enforcement grants, to budget concerns, to redistricting in the state—RONI G. breaks down three stories shaping Florida right now. This is the Weekly Round-Up.

 

🎥 Produced by WFSU Public Media newsroom intern RONI G..

 

What story caught your attention this week?

06/12/2026

The latest from WFSU News: Colorado State updates its hurricane season forecast with fewer storms predicted Sign up: wfsu.org/dailynews https://bit.ly/4eo9TTn

Colorado State lowers its 2026 Hurricane Season forecast due to a strong El Niño developing during the season. What does this mean?

06/12/2026

The latest from WFSU News: El Niño officially emerges, shaping weather patterns for rest of 2026 Sign up: wfsu.org/dailynews https://bit.ly/4ejRCGP

Earth's warmest years have occurred during El Niño events, while the coolest years have typically coincided with La Niña conditions.

06/11/2026

The latest from WFSU News: Data centers in Jackson County are officially banned Sign up: wfsu.org/dailynews https://bit.ly/3QbycvS

Jackson County commissioners voted unanimously to pass a ban on all data center infrastructure in the area. The ban begins June 23rd.

06/11/2026

The latest from WFSU News: The Florida Supreme Court keeps new congressional districts in place Sign up: wfsu.org/dailynews https://bit.ly/4uX3ntQ

The new congressional district map will remain in effect for the midterm elections, after the Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a push to block the new configuration.

06/11/2026

Do gar teeth at an archeological site indicate that people were eating gar? Are one million strawberry seeds at a mound site evidence of a feast? On our latest episode of Coast to Canopy, we meet members of the Florida Muscogee who have chosen careers in archeology and anthropology. Their knowledge of ceremonial life gives them a unique insight into archeological sites, while allowing them to more deeply connect with their culture.

Members of the Muscogee of Florida bring a native perspective to archeology and anthropology while connecting to their culture.

06/11/2026

The latest from WFSU News: David Jolly names Gwen Graham as his running mate in the Florida governor's race Sign up: wfsu.org/dailynews https://bit.ly/49VXZ1D

Democrat David Jolly has named Gwen Graham, the daughter of former Governor Bob Graham and a former congresswoman, as his running mate in Florida's 2026 governor's race.

06/09/2026

The latest from WFSU News: Florida TaxWatch flags $830 million in budget 'turkeys,' including Rays stadium site money Sign up: wfsu.org/dailynews https://bit.ly/4ecW1eq

Florida TaxWatch has released its annual list of "budget turkeys," including $50 million for Hillsborough College improvements associated with a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

06/09/2026

The latest from WFSU News: DeSantis, Cabinet greenlight $90 million for immigration enforcement Sign up: wfsu.org/dailynews https://bit.ly/4vDhioK

Out of the $90 million in grants, $30.3 million is for new awards and $57 million are additional funds for law enforcement agencies that had already asked for assistance.

06/09/2026

The latest from WFSU News: Food for Thought and Community: How a local organization is using free pancakes to bring people together Sign up: wfsu.org/dailynews https://bit.ly/43n09E0

Organizers and volunteers gave out around 455 flapjacks as part of a larger initiative to bring the community together. The founders of The People’s Pancakes say they take pride in giving out free food with no catch.