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Beyond the News WFLA Interviews
by NewsRadio WFLA (WFLA-AM)
Interviews conducted by the WFLA Radio newsroom in Tampa Florida, with local and national newsmakers. Be sure to follow us!
Episodes
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Early Voting - Hillsborough SOE Craig Latimer
Early voting begins Monday (19th) in many Florida counties. Others begin on the 22ndand by law they could start as late as the 24th. Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer has advice for those voting early in person, by mail, or on Election Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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Pope Leo Cancer Diagnosis - Dr Lary Robinson MD Moffitt Cancer Center
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after surgery to remove a tumor from his lung. What's the outlook for the 71-year-old American-born pontiff? We speak with Dr. Lary Robinson, who heads the Lung Cancer Early Detection Center at Tampa's Moffitt Cancer Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Tracking Dengue In The Backyard - Panpim Thongsripong UF IFAS
An important finding as Florida and the Tampa Bay area deal with a locally transmitted dengue fever outbreak. Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) used an app to track mosquito bites in a part of Indian River County. They found that a type…
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Planning for El Niño Winter - CK Moore Hillsborough County
Forecasters say a strong El Niño could bring much more rain and even some severe weather this winter, which is normally Florida's dry season. Local officials are preparing for unusual events such as winter flooding. We speak with CK Moore, Planning Section Chief for the Hillsborough County Office...
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El Niño In Florida - Paul Close NWS
A very strong El Niño weather pattern is forecast through the winter. El Niño keeps hurricanes away in the Atlantic during summer, but it also brings the winter jet stream over Florida, meaning more storms. We speak with National Weather Service Tampa Bay office senior forecaster Paul Close about...
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Dengue Fever - Dr Evelyn Huang MD Orlando Health Bayfront
The Tampa Bay area, especially Hillsborough County, is facing one of its biggest dengue fever outbreaks in years - with 90 cases reported in Hillsborough alone, along with several in Pinellas and Pasco. How does dengue spread, and how do you know you have it and what should you do if you get it?…
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Cancer Bike Ride - Stephen White Bristol Myers Squibb
There's a three thousand mile bicycle relay, from Oregon to New Jersey, to raise funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. C2C4C United States is taking place from September 10th to October 7th. About a hundred Bristol Myers Squibb employees are taking part. One of them is Stephen White…
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A University Looks At Bradenton - Chris Brussalis and Gene Brown
Point Park University in Pittsburgh is exploring the possibility of placing satellite programs in downtown Bradenton. Officials have been visiting and looking at potential sites. The two cities have been tied together for decades by Pittsburgh Pirates spring training. The university has a number…
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Dengue Fever in Pinellas - Alissa Berro Mosquito Control
Two locally spread cases of dengue fever have turned up in Pinellas County, along with eight in Hillsborough County. Local mosquito control agencies are stepping up efforts to fight the particular species that spread the illness. We speak with Alissa Berro of Pinellas County Mosquito Control…
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Back to School and Hearing - Dr Courtney North JHACH
Students go back to school across Florida beginning August 10th. Undiagnosed hearing problems can cause problems for kids that manifest as behavorial issues in class. We speak with audiologist Dr. Courtney North with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg (FL). See...
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Back to School and Nutrition - Mallory Carteaux JHACH
Back to school means getting back into a routine after summer slacking for kids and parents. That also means a meal routine. We speak to Mallory Carteaux with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg about keeping children well-fueled for the new school year. See...
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Back to School Checkups - Dr Kelly Henchel JHACH
With school resuming across Florida next week, parents are wrapping up back-to-school routines including checkups. Dr. Kelly Henchel MD with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg talks about the essentials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Back to School and Backpacks - Dr Brian Piazza JHACH
Back-to-school shopping includes shopping for backpacks. But what parents buy and how kids use them could contribute to problems including back pain. Gordon Byrd speaks with Dr. Brian Piazza, an orthopedic surgeon with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. See...
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Back to School and Sleep - Dr Luiz Ortiz JHACH
Schools open the week of August 10th across most of Florida. That means getting kids back on a sleep schedule after the long summer break. We speak with pediatric sleep expert Dr. Luis Ortiz of Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg about dealing with kids and the alarm clock.…
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New Florida Endangered Species - Ragan Whitlock
Monday (20th), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the Rim Rock crowned snake, the Key ringneck snake, and the Florida Keys mole skink as eligible for protection under the Endangered Species Act -- the first species added under the second Trump administration. That followed a long legal...
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Joining Forces for the Fourth - Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown
Bradenton and Palmetto are joining forces to put on fireworks over the Manatee River Saturday, capping the Independence Day celebrations of each city. We speak with Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Florida The 14th Colony - Rodney Kite-Powell
Florida has been embracing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, putting up statues of many of the Founding Fathers ahead of July 4th. But in 1776, those same Founders likely would have been hanged if they had shown up in Florida. St. Augustine hung several of them in effigy...
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Rip Currents - Captain Marshall Greene Manatee Co Beach Patrol
Manatee County lifeguards saw an unusual amount of rip current activity last week at the beaches they guard along the Gulf Coast. Around 125 between July 17th through 19th. They made a lot of rescues and worked to head off more trouble. We speak with Captain Marshall Greene with the Manatee…
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Hurricane Expo - Rob Herrin Hillsborough Fire Rescue
Hillsborough County is holding its annual hurricane preparedness event Saturday (June 13th). The Disaster and Recovery Expo is taking place at the Feeding Tampa Bay facility at 3624 Causeway Boulevard, from 9 a.m. to noon. We speak with Hillsborough Fire Rescue's Public Safety Chief, Rob Herrin,...
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Bradenton City Park - Mayor Gene Brown
Bradenton is hosting a groundbreaking Tuesday (9th) for its City Park project. It takes its name from the original name of the century-old spring training baseball stadium now called LECOM Park. It's intended to turn the area into a year-round hub of activity and connect to the rest of downtown,...
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Flagler County Tsunami Readiness - Jonathan Lord
Flagler County is on the verge of becoming the second Florida county certified as Tsunami Ready by the National Weather Service. While virtually the whole state is considered Storm Ready, officials say there's a non-zero chance that an earthquake in places as far away as the Canary Islands could...
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James Fleming UWRG Pinellas - Heavy Rain and Home Leaks
After months of drought, Florida is turning the corner into rainy season. Hurricanes could add to the total as well as an El Niño phenomenon forecast for later this year. Those are conditions that could contribute to leaks. We speak with James Fleming of UWRG Pinellas, an emergency restoration...
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Student Heart Screenings - Sara Goodrich
There's a new state law taking effect July 1st requiring all high school athletes to receive a heart screening before their first tryout. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the number one killer of student-athletes and the leading cause of death on school campuses. Most students don't know whether they…
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Getting Insurance Ready for Hurricane Season - Mark Friedlander III
Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1st. It's time to review your homeowner's insurance policy and prepare in case you have to file a claim. We speak with Mark Friedlander of the Insurance Information Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New Hillsborough Evacuation Zones - Katja Miller
Hillsborough County is updating its hurricane evacuation maps. We talk with Katja Miller at the county's Office of Emergency Management about what that means for your hurricane plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Meaghan Keeler - SOF Week 2026
Tampa hosts Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week starting Monday, May 18th at Tampa's Convention Center downtown, as well as other nearby locations. We speak with Meaghan Keeler of the Global SOF Foundation about the event and what it means for special operators and for Tampa's economy. See...
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One Year of Pope Leo -- Dr Stephen Okey St Leo University
On May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born head of the Roman Catholic Church. We speak with Dr. Stephen Okey, theology professor at Saint Leo University near Tampa, about Leo's first year in office, controversies with the U.S. government, future issues of...
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Clearwater Police Mark Drop in Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities
Clearwater is wrapping up a contract with the University of North Florida and FDOT targeting pedestrian and bicycle safety. Police say it has dramatically trimmed fatalities. We speak with the head of Clearwater's traffic enforcement unit, Sergeant Daniel Negersmith. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Gen Z Men Get Religion - Prof Stephen Okey St Leo University
A Gallup poll a few days back says the percentage of young men under 30 who describe religion as very important is up from 28 percent to 42 percent over two or three years. The Gallup survey says young men are now more likely than young women to say religiion play a role in their lives. At the…
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season - Melissa Macksey Mote Marine Laboratory
The first Gulf sea turtle nest discovered Monday morning at Venice Beach (FL) by volunteers with the Mote Marine Laboratory sea turtle program. We speak with Melissa Macksey of Mote about sea turtle nesting season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wildfires and Cancer Risk - Dr Matthew Schabath PhD Moffitt Cancer Center
As Florida faces one of its worst wildfire seasons in years, a new study released at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting in San Diego, matches cancer rates in more than 90 thousand people over a decade to areas dealing with wildfire smoke. It finds the risk of certain...
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Tampa International Airport Ticketing - Josh Gillin
Tampa International Airport is redoing its ticketing area for the first time since the 1970s. Read Shepherd speaks with the airport's Josh Gillin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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New Port Richey Loquat Festival - Dell Dechant and Amanda Zborek
The only festival celebrating the loquat tree in the entire nation takes place Saturday (April 11th) in New Port Richey in Pasco County. Florida is one of the few U.S. locations where loquat trees grow successfully. But it's not run as a huge business like the harvesting of oranges or other…
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Rivergate Tower - Grant Werbeck Ally Capital Group
One of Tampa's iconic downtown buildings is under new ownership. Tampa's Rivergate Tower (jokingly nicknamed the Beer Can building) is known for its cylinder shape and its Fibonacci spaced windows and tiles, among other things. We speak with Grant Werbeck, Chief Operating Officer of Ally Capital...
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Sugar Sand Festival - Charissa Shatanoff
Clearwater Beach hosts the annual Sugar Sand Festival beginning Friday (March 27th) and running through Sunday, April 12th at Pier 60. Eighteen artists from around the world will create sand sculptures in a 24,000 square foot enclosures. We speak with the Festival's Chief Operating Officer,...
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Legoland Galacticoaster - Julie Estrada and Tom Storer
Legoland Florida has rolled out its new LEGO Galaxy and its new ride, the Galacticoaster. We speak with Legoland Ambassador Julie Estrada and Merlin's project director Tom Storer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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River O Green Festival - Ivy Lupco Tampa Downtown Partnership
Tampa dyes the Hillsborough River green again Saturday (14th), as part of a daylong celebration of St. Patrick's Day. There's also a parade, Irish music, Irish dancing, kid-friendly features, and Irish beer. for the grownups. We speak with Ivy Lupco of the Tampa Downtown Partnership about the…
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Federal Freeze Damage Loans - Sharon Dooley SBA
The Small Business Administration is offering loans for economic damage suffered as a result of recent freezes and frosts that hit much of Florida earlier this year. The low-interest loans are not available for crop losses (except for aquaculture). But the loans can cover other losses such as…
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Iran - Bryan Stern Grey Bull Rescue
The U.S.-Israeli joint military operation against Iran has left Americans stranded in various locations across the Middle East that are targets or potential targets. A Tampa-based nonprofit funded by private donations is moving to assist those who say they need to get out. We speak again with…
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Ashley Harris--Deadline for Hurricane Milton Damage
Newsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Tampa attorney Ashley Harris about an important deadline for any homeowner who has recently discovered damage caused by Hurricane Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Anna Maria Island Pier--Mayor Mark Short
Newsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Anna Maria mayor Mark Short about the reconstruction of the city pier, which was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017, and then again by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Florida Strawberry Festival - Kyle Robinson
The Florida Strawberry Festival opens Thursday (February 26th) for an 11-day run in Plant City. The event draws hundreds of thousands each year for live entertainment, including top musical acts, and of course for every possible way to serve strawberries. We speak with festival president Kyle...
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Hillsborough Fire Marshal Tammy Zurla
A cold front has brought very low humidity to much of Florida and heightened the wildfire risk. We speak with Hillsborough County fire marshall Tammy Zurla. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Florida Man Games - Pete Melfi
The third annual Florida Man Games take place Saturday (21st) at Freedom Factory, the racetrack owned by driver and YouTuber Cleetus McFarland near Bradenton. Events include the Evading Arrest Obstacle Games, the Grocery Aisle Brawl, and Taser Tag. We speak with founder and organizer, Pete Melfi....
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Helping Plants Recover From Cold - Sally Scalera UF IFAS
A couple of weeks ago, much of Florida saw its coldest weather in many years, with teens in North Florida and 20s in Central Florida even before wind chills. Now many homeowners have fruit trees, hedges and tropicals with freeze damage. We speak with Sally Scalera, an extension agent with the...
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Cold Stunned Manatees and Turtles - Kathryn Gentile Mote Marine Lab
Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota is nursing three manatees and several green sea turtles who fell victim to Florida's recent cold snap -- the worst in some sixteen years. We speak with Mote's Kathryn Gentile about the rehab process and what to do if you find a sea creature affected by cold. See...
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Measles Outbreak - Dr Patrick Mularoni MD Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of Medicare and Medicaid Services, is urging people to make sure they and their young children have gotten the measles vaccine. That follows an outbreak of as many as seven hundred cases nationwide this year. We speak with Dr. Patrick Mularoni, a pediatric emergency physician…
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Florida State Fair 2026 - Cheryl Flood
The 2026 Florida State Fair opens Thursday (Feb. 5) and runs through Monday (Feb. 16/ President's Day). Executive director Cheryl Flood joins us to talk about events, attractions, a very big wheel, and of course, fair food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week - Trey Lawson
This is Florida's Severe Weather Awareness Week. The idea is to get Floridians up to speed on how to deal with various hazards, including lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes. There's also a tornado drill happening Wednesday (4). We speak with Trey Lawson of Hillsborough County Emergency…
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Adopt a Drain Cassie Cordova City of Clearwater
The city of Clearwater is asking residents to adopt some of its thousands of miles of storm drains to keep them clear of debris. We speak with the city's Cassie Cordova about the Adopt-a-Drain program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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