Tuesday, January 20th, 2026: Controversial cutting for New College + Record-high high school grad rates in Tampa Bay

 New College of Florida has been eyeing some land at the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport to house its new baseball stadium. And now, they’re doing some work on that land that’s stirred up controversy. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay region. But let’s jump into the news first. 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