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OCPS leaders, remembering leaky roofs and peeling paint, urge voters to renew sales tax

Before Orange County voters approved a half-penny sales tax for school construction more than two decades ago, the county’s public schools relied heavily on portable classrooms to handle growing enrollment, and many older buildings suffered from leaky roofs, balky air conditioners, peeling paint and even rodents.One former principal said she used to bake cookies for […]

Why some retired Floridians return to work, remembering Bob Graham and environmental news

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about how affordability challenges are forcing some older Floridians to return to work, with Tampa Bay Times reporter Lauren Peace (03:16), and further explore how retirement is changing in the state with Central Florida Public Media reporter Joe Byrnes and Anne Ray of UF’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies (11:36). And we remember the life and legacy of Bob Graham with former Florida lawmaker Dick Batchelor (25:30) and later journalist Dan Christensen (31:42). Plus, a few environmental updates from across the state (37:20).

Why some retired Floridians return to work, remembering Bob Graham and environmental news

'Number 1 is money:' Can Florida Democrats raise the cash to compete this year?

The party’s decision to cancel its presidential primary led to an overwhelming advantage in turnout for Republicans on Tuesday.

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