Monday, January 5th, 2026: Tampa crowds gather over US strikes on Venezuela + a new state bird for Florida?

Could 2026 be the year Florida gets a new state bird? There’s been some chirping about it, and you’ll hear the latest in just a couple minutes. Plus, some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area as we get back into our normal routines and out of the holiday season. But first, the news you might've missed this weekend.The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg