Episode 264: WSLR News Wed., June 26: Bridge Pride March; Sarasota County immigrant hearing; Manatee County elections roundup, Part 2

Due to the governor's fiat, the Ringling Causeway bridge will NOT be lit in rainbow colors during Pride Month this year. Instead, hundreds of Sarasotans will carry the world's longest rainbow flag across it this Saturday. Then: Even though it has little to no jurisdiction over immigration, the Sarasota County Commission held a hearing about the QUOTE "impacts of illegal immigration". The workshop last Friday produced little new information, but drew loud protest.  Next: Monday marked the second anniversary of the landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that overturned Roe v. Wade. Now, reproductive healthcare is at risk, as Meghan Bowman with partner station WMNF reports. Then: A St Petersburg news outlet just hired a new reporter: artificial intelligence. Chris Young with partner station WMNF has more about this controversial move. Finally: A close observer believes the political tide in developer-controlled Manatee County politics could be turning in the upcoming elections. Listen to the second part of our interview with Mitch Maley, editor of the Bradenton Times.