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Seeking Arcadia answers, making every splash safer, green burials, heads of the class

2

Groveland Four restitution, Stop WOKE stalled, girls that wanna rock, the art of anonymity

3

Environmental update, star rescue, pooling your resources, making the grade (plus)

4

A late entry in the governor’s race, getting oysters back in bed, stories of the FBI

5

Meet a snake charmer, breaking down the Surfside report, game over for PlayStation, dog beach

6

Flood-fix rainchecks, targeting spiked drinks, red-faced over a red card, teen game-changers

7

PTSA bridges a gap, a ‘woods to table’ chef, TPS ruling aftermath, tapping into dance

8

Inflation and foster care, earthquake update, new angle on property taxes, NIL hope and water

9

America at 250: Reflecting on fractured unity, having a blast (safely), speaking in tongs

10

Feeling the heat over ICE, Fluori-da a year later, it’s like a sauna out here, hail to the chef

11

The Supreme Court's say on birthright citizenship; TPS and morality; DeSantis' budget vetoes

12

Salute to statutes, political reporter's notebook, the TPS effect, chef's best-queso scenario

13

Wild West of free speech, items flying off shelves, biology vs bias, saving science from ashes

14

Ray Jay or Rays? Teens talk 'takeovers.' Prison staffing crisis. Singer jazzes up new album

15

Social Security's loud alarm, another scam to scan, campus off-loading, shelf-help for kids

16

Through the eyes of a dog, coming fuel circle, VA under strain, grill rides, tagging rays and sharks

17

The meaning of Juneteenth celebrations across the Tampa Bay area

18

What comes with Iran-U.S. peace? Dad's day grief. Knowing sickle cell. Good day, Sunshine City

19

When AI gets it wrong, a new ID debate, the Latino vote equation, politics of a ‘Wimpy Kid’

20

Speaking up for homeless, Juneteenth arts, buzz words on skeeters, Kiwi’s big adventure

21

The night Orlando cried, surviving summer hunger, easy being green, Tampa's renaissance menus

22

Read 'em and reap, a different kind of 'takeover,' judged past its prime, a preservation reservation

23

Floridians get a fair shake, St. Pete Pride, Vibrio facts, summer camps, story of survival

24

College students confront gun violence and housing fears, staycations, WWI fiction

25

Big bet on tax relief, a bigger fish to spy, goal diggin’ in Florida, opera-tunity knocks

26

Casting a wider net, our happy trails, a new coastal playbook, swamp and circumstance

27

Fight over concert fees, when war hits home, 'Lost Cause' holiday, rocket fireball raises questions

28

The fuss over property taxes, public employees and free speech, taking a dive in Tampa Bay

29

Weathering the paperwork, MIA emergency chief, this sport is a big dill, guns & hoses

30

Preparing for hurricane season, living and learning about lipedema, celebrating Black films

31

Cyclones, cones and groans, reporter's debriefing, the Castro indictment, en garde in Bradenton

32

Bugs we love to hate, inside Florida’s Everglades fight, private art goes public, baseball therapy

33

A Large vision for St. Pete, housing for folks with mental health issues, unsolved mysteries

34

He's not a fan of the stadium plan, pitching till it hurts, utility shutoff surge, winning on cue

35

Preserving Black cemetery history, more Capitol drama, Brady list investigation, an artist's 'Realm'

36

The Haitian assassination case, Everglades countdown begins, solutions for teen takeovers

37

Unions emit a collective sigh, Tampa's streetcar desires, Scouts honor

38

Framing a legacy, mind over muscle, shark and awesome, searchin’ for urchins

39

Worried sick about cruises, spending time in Tally, fielding stadium questions, a fathomable find

40

Budget flyers feel turbulence, USF fire aftermath, exploring otter space with kids

41

Batdorf’s vision for St. Pete, the Bando’s hidden community, blues legacy in town

42

Living after prison, dangerous emissions, a Rowdie pioneer, don’t close the book on Haslam’s

43

The USF slayings and dealing with grief, redistricting aftermath, look who’s walking

44

Tampa's best secrets, decisions affecting schools, Florida caught mapping, soft cups and wine flutes

45

Scruggs' ideas for St. Petersburg City Hall, Lightning latest, AI aiding and abetting

46

Acres away for development, AI campaign coffers, 'Land Remembered' update, the other Ice Bulls

47

Sunshine State sticker shock, mapmakers unite, civics engineering, gotta have J-Hope

48

Fundraiser flashback: Fight for student journalists, postpartum psychosis, dangers of hot cars

49

Fundraiser flashback: Moez than meets the eye, a dream house makeover, Felons Ain’t Failures

50

Fundraiser flashbacks: Florida Poly sports, New College documentary, quirky Florida

51

During WUSF's fundraiser, a flashback of favorite segments: Swiftie class, SAVE Act, e-bike bill

52

Earth Day is near, the price of no paid leave, Tampa Bay's tattoo culture

53

Gabbard's vision for St. Petersburg, DeSantis’ map quest, making school buses safer

54

SNAP goes sugar-free, cop's firing questioned, Black Maternal Health week, your comments

55

Coastal port loophole? Plus, how are you fueling? Drawing a strait line, and heading for third

56

Raising awareness of local news, the Beatles' real nowhere man

57

An (endangered) species argument, CAIR-FL pushes back, moon beaming, sold on ChatGTP

58

Bondi’s sudden exit, bookworms crawling, TPS and caretaking, a Frosted Flakes bass, chef's kiss

59

Taxis over Tampa, Florida voting changes, dangers of hot cars, playing ball indoors again

60

Inside the MacDill scare, nesting their case, spare the timeshares, Gasparilla gets a drums up

61

Legal experts review Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship

62

Are you ready to rocket? Plus, a lawsuit for the birds, Zested interest, strange Florida fiction

63

Fighting for street-legal art, blue-night specials, a low-water mark, recipes lost and found

64

Birth plan on trial, tariffs on tap, SRQ flies through shutdown, Century Club equestrian

65

HIV patients get temporary relief, school vaccines and protests, New College film, Betty Castor

66

Work to do in Tally, Tampa's gold medalist, questioning St. Pete's boom, Pilates pop-ups

67

Red-light cameras on trial, turning a new reef, sea for yourself, learning and living outdoors

68

Burdens of proof for voters, terror labels, power pole honor roll, a local centennial

69

Travelers' turbulance, Rays the roof cost, Sun worshippers wanted

70

Spicing up the mayor's race, sports engineering, Legislative lookback, a real piece of quirk

71

Talking with Lt. Gov. Collins, Dalí news that will melt your clocks, Cocoa's Car-uso

72

AG candidate José Javier Rodríguez, ICE and H-1B visas, a World Cup love letter

73

Playing us for fuel, chilly reaction to H-1B freeze, getting away Scot-free

74

A Juul casket, Councilor Naya Young, educational mermaids, cram job at the Capitol

75

Jolt for Lakeland residents, bill deletion, response to Welch, risky med cuts, women take field

76

St. Pete mayor looks ahead, nonprofits and citizenship checks, Jackson House rebirth

77

Lessons in school change, Tampa's role in Iran, a new teen curfew, postpartum psychosis

78

The Iran attack's many layers, fight for student journalists, Legislature at the stretch

79

Buildings with a pinkish hue, solving cold cases, a very fast learner

80

A conversation with USF's new president, and a look at kitchen-table economics

81

Fresh approach to hunger, urchin care for reefs, growth reality check, prison to prevention

82

Swiftie Lit 101, Tampa Bay eyes on Iran, Black History Month reprises

83

Tigers in their town, fair days in Hardee, sweet strawberries

84

'Ought to be' an e-bike law, down on the freezing farm, an NFL journey goes full circle

85

Protecting our wildways, Capital earmarking, online threats, punky-glory in Gainesville

86

Counties coping with potential cuts, grading Florida's gun laws, in a shriveled state

87

Sarasota's Super conductor, saving the Everglades, measles go viral, adore ♥️ explore

88

New College, Phillippi Creek, 2 launch stories, campus hunger, raptor rescues

89

A look at the Gas Plant District's past and future, student walkouts, trail praisers

90

English-only testing, touching base in Tally, a Was pause, shaping Tampa’s Black story

91

Death penalty in focus, 'granny flats,' Bad Bunny's halftime, Super Bowl yummies

92

Welcoming Mayor Castor, cold hands and green thumbs, Tampa Bay's 'Timeline'

93

The smoking alarm, cleaning up beads, Ybor City safety, capybaras and friends

94

Shooting for the moon, inside lawmaking, an app for that, sweet tradition

95

Charters and closures, both sides of the tax, glacial recognition, Tampa's gold star

96

Understanding grief attacks, looking up at heroes, Ybor safety, Black romance on silver screens

97

Twin Cities' toll on Floridians, and a treasured tradition

98

Drilling instruction, a Capitol update, novels from the sin bin, kicking ice in Tampa

99

Rough seas for port proposal? Plus, avoiding immigration scams and a long to-do list

100

Sarasota schools, immigration and fear; Hillsborough College will play ball with Rays

101

Renner makes his case, fallout of data dousing, digging in the past, a teacher to remember

102

On MLK Day: Reflecting on Black pioneers who carried the dream

103

The Rays and Tampa, Plant City's No. 1 advocate, fair sharing, celebrating MLK

104

Keeping St. Armands above water, another view on State of the State, art without a home

105

Instant analysis of Gov. DeSantis' State of the State address

106

ACA clock is ticking, drop in international students, USF athletics success

107

Sky's the limit for airport boss, recalling Tampa lunch counter sit-ins, musicians band together

108

Behind our Everglades report, Rauschenberg’s Florida, bird's-eye views, snow and tell

109

Protecting endangered wildlife, a literary legacy, sculpture culture, surviving in sync

110

Freedom and stability are within Venezuelans' grip, SOS for RSV, a memoir of survival

111

Florida Matters Live & Local - December 23, 2025

112

Florida Matters Live & Local - December 22, 2025

113

When no fare is OK, hidden holiday hazards, loan 'pros' and cons, getting ready to slay

114

Tracing tax money, a new history 'major,' hot lit, cat lovers unite, giving 2 hoots and more

115

Digging into the drilling dilemma, books get an afterlife, Harlem Globetrotting, Tampa bowl talk

116

USF's new president, local reaction to Australia terror, state park devotees, urban farms

117

The boss signs off, Circus City, reinventing the 'Greatest Show,' avoiding TSA drama

118

Screen time showdown, an F for voucher chaos, parks need a tuneup, a pastor's miracle

119

Buying into a grocery co-op, thrown under the syllabus, Capitol ideas, a star-spangled sprinter

120

Meet Madam Mayor, Palladium's next act, chasing pursuit questions, driverless cab rides

121

Fundraiser encore: Vets deploy in the business world, Dr. Deep Sea resurfaces, Florida Man cometh

122

Fundraising encores: 'Re-volt' readiness, a neighborhood for the books, half-pipe dreams

123

Giving Tuesday encore: Doctor shortages, a chronicler of racial injustice, booze without the buzz

124

Holiday hunger, sea cow survival, bipartisan dinner tables, a December to remember

125

ACA on edge, the Trop's looking up, kicking the color barrier, holiday shopping ideas

126

Treading water restrictions, a changing neighborhood, amendment 'toke' 2, steamy lit

127

Charter chatter, Operation Pedro Pan, FAFSA loans and moans, and go take a hike

128

Electric bills got you wired? Plus, tax talk, SNAP decisions, and only in Florida ... man!

129

Where hurricane wind won't win, Lunch Pal mentors, voting rights, and a course of history

130

Loving or leaving Florida? A sky-high solution to traffic jams. Air travel took off in Tampa Bay

131

Florida Matters Live & Local - November 13, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - November 12, 2025

133

Florida Matters Live & Local - November 11, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - November 10, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - November 6, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - November 5, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - November 4, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - November 3, 2025

139

Florida Matters Live & Local - October 30, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 29, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 28, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 27, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 23, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 22, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 21, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 20, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 16, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 15, 2025

149

Florida Matters Live & Local - October 14, 2025

150

Florida Matters Live & Local - October 13, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 9, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 8, 2025

153

Florida Matters Live & Local - October 7, 2025

154

Florida Matters Live & Local - October 6, 2025

155

Why Is My Power Bill So High? / Diplomas for Disabled Students - Florida Matters Live & Local

156

Florida Executions / Tampa Cigar Industry - Florida Matters Live & Local

157

Hurricane Conversation - A Look Back and to the Future - Florida Matters Live & Local - 9/30/25

158

WWE Titus O'Neil / The Rays / Remote Work

159

The future of Florida's coral reefs and more

160

A closer look at the health risks of extreme heat

161

Learning to Drive; training service dogs & Tampa International Airport's popular social media feed

162

How immigration policies are playing out for families in the Tampa Bay region

163

Why childhood vaccination rates are dipping in Sarasota County

164

Rising grocery prices and looming SNAP cuts squeeze Tampa families

165

School's back across the Tampa Bay region: what to know

166

in 'Not So Forever Home,' WUSF reporters explain how mobile home owners are being priced out by rising lot rents

167

Caregiving for millennials

168

How staffing changes at the National Weather Service affect local forecasting offices

169

Medical Trust-fund fraud victims seek reassurance after prosecutor's firing

170

How Floridians feel about the state budget and what it means for Tampa Bay

171

How the Chitlin Circuit influenced American pop music

172

Finding the joy in Tampa Bay's arts and culture scene

173

The steamy world of Romance Novels

174

Off the beaten path in Florida with Gabrielle Calise

175

Florida Matters Podcast Extra: remembering Gwen Henderson

176

Florida Matters podcast extra: highlights from our series on hurricane recovery and resilience

177

Florida Matters Podcast Extra: Tampa Bay's David Jolly sets his sights on the governor's mansion

178

Why some police departments have stopped using a particular model of handgun

179

How Tampa Bay businesses are recovering from 2024 hurricanes, preparing for this year

180

Across Tampa Bay, homeowners and local government leaders grapple with hurricane flood risk

181

How community resilience can help with hurricane recovery

182

Hurricanes and mental health: dealing with the stress of hurricane season anxiety and storm recovery

183

Bridges, buses and ferries: getting around Tampa Bay

184

Fixing the Trop's roof and figuring out the future of the Rays

185

Uber and Tampa Bay: a conversation with Javi Correoso

186

Uber and the Tampa Bay gig economy

187

Taxes, school start times & the state bird: Florida's legislative session hits the halfway mark

188

Trackside or courtside- how sports fans help power Tampa Bay's economy

189

Watching like a hawk: A look at the lore of birdwatching

190

Some people in Tampa Bay are still dealing with flood impacts from Milton. Here's how they're coping

191

Months after Milton, some Tampa Bay residents are still dealing with flooding; how oyster shells are helping a bird sanctuary in Hillsborough Bay

192

Florida Noir and the makings of a shady crime story

193

Breaking down DeSantis' annual address on the 'free state of Florida'

194

How Tampa became a Spring Training destination

195

Making sense of immigration policy and executive power in President Trump's second term

196

The Chitlin Circuit and its impact on pop music

197

Connecting with Black businesses in Tampa Bay

198

Meeting the need for doctors in the Tampa Bay region

199

Immigration, state politics and Trump's second term

200

MLK Day and volunteerism in Tampa Bay, and how to do Dry January

201

WUSF reporters reflect on a life-changing hurricane season

202

From politics to weird noises, WUSF reporters review the year in news

203

When Hurricane Milton destroyed the Trop's roof, it triggered a cascade of problems for the Rays' plans for a new stadium

204

St. Petersburg couple on a mission to visit every state park in Florida

205

How one Tampa Bay non-profit is approaching the holiday season and hurricane recovery

206

Explaining the connection between homeowners' insurance and climate change in Florida

207

How Tampa Bay is recovering from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton

208

Florida Matters election night 2024

209

Why the economy is a top issue for voters in 2024, and how elections offices guard against cyberattacks

210

Florida Matters podcast extra: flooding issues persist in Hernando County, two weeks after Milton

211

Coping with flooding after Hurricane Milton, dealing with election misinformation

212

Recovering from Milton: getting schools back online, voting after a hurricane and building resilience

213

Taking stock of the damage after Hurricane Milton

214

How America's broken immigration system impacts Florida

215

Tampa Bay takes stock after Hurricane Helene

216

How young voters are navigating the 2024 election and how the media covers politics

217

Dalia Colon talks fresh new season of 'The Zest'

218

How your vote will help decide the future of marijuana in Florida- plus: understanding political ads

219

Homeowners vs. Investors: who walks away with the home?

220

One couple's quest to visit all 175 Florida State Parks. Plus- what the primary election results mean for November

221

Thaddeus Bullard uses his pro wrestling fame to give back to his community

222

How your vote could help decide abortion access in Florida

223

Tampa Bay cleans up after Hurricane Debby & an update on the Rays stadium plans

224

A look at congressional races ahead of the primary election

225

Kids who are alone, without a place to call home, find help with a Tampa non-profit

226

The case for and against partisan school board elections

227

How the Florida Humanities helps tell the story of Florida. Plus: tips for new voters

228

Summer learning programs and competitive spelling in Tampa Bay

229

Arts organizations contemplate show cancellations and staff cuts after state budget vetoes

230

Black Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ leaders discuss Juneteenth and Pride

231

Remembering the Skyway Bridge Disaster: A look at what happened 44 years ago

232

Two Florida researchers discuss the health impact of vaping

233

In search of the Beloved Community: Remembering Congressman John Lewis

234

Preparing for the 2024 hurricane season

235

Lack of regulations for outdoor workers leads to hazardous work environments

236

Pro-Palestinian protests and the history of protests at USF

237

Bob Graham's legacy of environmental protection

238

Weed the people: recreational marijuana on the ballot in November

239

An update from teachers on classrooms since 2022 education laws rolled out

240

Thaddeus Bullard uses his pro wrestling fame to give back to his community

241

How the Florida Supreme Court's decisions on abortion and marijuana will affect health care and politics

242

Key decisions on a new Rays stadium are still to come

243

Two Tampa-area women veterans talk about their experiences in the military

244

Lawsuits likely for controversial social media bill

245

Lawmakers send bills targeting social media, sleeping outdoors and homeowners insurance to DeSantis

246

How a Tampa non-profit is working to support unhoused students

247

Dalia Colón celebrates 'citrus, seafood, Spanish flavor, and Southern charm' in her new cookbook

248

A conversation with former state senator Arthenia Joyner about her trailblazing career in politics

249

Gwen Henderson talks education, books and politics

250

Tampa Bay leaders Gwen Henderson and Arthenia Joyner talk politics, education & civil rights

251

What it means to be a Blerd - and why it's cool now

252

Ignoring big legislative issues will allow them to 'fester,' warns former senator Jeff Brandes

253

County Supervisors of Elections talk about everything voters need to know about voting in 2024

254

What DeSantis's exit from the presidential primary means for Florida

255

Florida's new financial disclosure rules get praise, even as city leaders resign in protest

256

How evictions affect the Tampa Bay region's most vulnerable residents

257

DeSantis focuses on national issues in State of State speech

258

The best conversations of 2023 on Florida Matters

259

The best Florida Matters episodes of 2023

260

How presidential politics could shape Florida's legislative session

261

Combating the surge in youth gun violence in Florida

262

Florida Humanities celebrates 50 years sharing stories of our state

263

How journalists can rebuild trust in the media and fight misinformation

264

How consumer confidence could affect holiday shopping

265

How Medicaid unwinding affects the health care of Floridians, and how to navigate Medicare enrollment

266

Southwest Florida's Babcock Ranch offers lessons in resilience and sustainability

267

A look at Ybor City's history in the midst of urban renewal

268

Why Halloween has been scaring up some serious business

269

Changes are swirling around Florida's public schools

270

Tampa Bay region's Hispanic-owned businesses face challenges - and opportunities

271

The race to protect Florida's Wildlife Corridor

272

Assessing the impact of Hurricane Ian, one year later; Hernando County recovers from Idalia

273

A closer look at pro sports in the Tampa Bay region as Rays seal the deal on a new stadium

274

Pinellas County's beaches continue to erode as renourishment plans remain at a standstill

275

Our Changing State: the economics of living in Florida now

276

Our Changing State: conserving our natural environment despite growth, climate change

277

Our Changing State: understanding Florida's cultural history then and now

278

Our Changing State: Florida's shifting politics and the impact on its diverse residents

279

Our Changing State: how housing challenges are impacting local residents

280

Our Changing State: imagining a future for Florida's transportation needs

281

Our Changing State: Florida's shifting politics and the impact on its diverse residents

282

Our Changing State: the economics of living in Florida now

283

Our Changing State: understanding Florida's cultural history then and now

284

Our Changing State: imagining a future for Florida's transportation needs

285

Our Changing State: conserving our natural environment despite growth, climate change

286

Our Changing State: how housing challenges are impacting local residents

287

USF researcher shares what he learned from his 100-day stay underwater

288

Florida Matters looks back on 25 years of the Tampa Bay Rays

289

Florida Matters explores popular summer reads with local bookstore Tombolo Books

290

Florida Matters talks with former senator Jeff Brandes about his new Florida Policy Project

291

Florida Matters explores the impact of new state immigration laws on migrants and Floridians

292

Educating young people about Juneteenth amid restrictions from lawmakers

293

Florida emergency managers say they're making sure residents are prepared for hurricane season

294

Many Floridians struggle to pay for necessities, especially as pandemic relief ends, experts say

295

Florida Matters explores how new laws are changing public schools for teachers, parents and students

296

With a new set of laws aimed at transgender people, some LGBTQ Floridians fear the effects to their lives

297

Florida Matters digs into the impact of the recent legislative session to Floridians

298

Voter education and registration groups react to the elections bill that targets their efforts

299

After a series of recent columns on the Ruby Bridges movie debate, local writer speaks on parental rights and teaching black history

300

Professors say House Bill 999 would be horrific for academic freedom at Florida's state universities

301

Progress on permitless carry, school vouchers and more mark the Florida Legislature's halfway point

302

The complex causes of red tide make the toxic blooms a challenge to predict, local scientists say

303

A former Tampa Bay-area columnist reflects on life experiences in his new book

304

Florida Matters recaps the 2023 State of the State address

305

Florida Matters explores the top issues ahead of the 2023 legislative session

306

Florida Matters examines state lawmakers' efforts to challenge DEI school policies

307

Tampa mayor Jane Castor talks re-election campaign, the city's current and future challenges

308

The Zest host shares highlights from season 7 of the podcast

309

How the Tropicana Field redevelopment could reshape St. Petersburg

310

After TBARTA dissolution, regional transit remains an obstacle for county officials to solve

311

As Tampa experiences its hottest year, sustainability expert says he’s preparing Tampa for a warmer future

312

Extremism in Florida on the rise since Jan. 6 attack, civil rights organizations say

313

We break down impact of new legislation on Florida’s property insurance issues

314

Hills Transportation

315

A former congressman shares his thoughts on Florida’s divided political environment

316

Two weeks before election, we break down the most important issues to you

317

Young voters say their trust in political systems is gone but they’ll still vote next month

318

After a contentious 2020 election season, local elections officials gear up for November elections

319

Southwest Florida residents reflect on Hurricane Ian’s life-changing impact

320

Florida Matters features postcards from WUSF's COVID Conversations series

321

Florida Matters highlights new WUSF series on mental health issues

322

Over two years into a pandemic, Tampa Bay businesses are looking at hybrid and remote work

323

After the August primaries, Sarasota’s non-partisan school board sees shift to conservative majority

324

USF anthropologist recounts her time unearthing bodies at the Dozier School for Boys

325

Ahead of elections later this month, Florida Matters looks into the important races and the issues

326

Educators voice their concerns and hopes ahead of a new school year

327

In his latest book, historian Gary Mormino documents Florida during the 2000s

328

After a month after overturning Roe V Wade, Florida faces uncertain future on abortion

329

Florida Matters explores the Sunshine State's literary scene

330

Three Tampa Bay food entrepreneurs share their experiences with starting small businesses

331

Florida Matters explores Tampa Bay 'staycation' options

332

Florida Matters gets an update on the region’s water quality

333

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch discusses first term goals

334

Tampa Bay area law enforcement and residents weigh the future of Florida’s gun laws

335

Florida Matters highlights a recent WUSF series featuring Tampa Bay area teachers

336

Florida Matters gets a refresher on hurricane preparedness

337

State lawmakers hold second special session to work on Florida’s property insurance troubles

338

New Florida law allows families back into assisted living facilities, even during a health emergency

339

After a slew of controversial new laws, we look at DeSantis’ approach to leadership

340

We break down what Florida’s new congressional map means for voters

341

Recent report details climate change's imminent impact to Tampa Bay, says the cost of doing nothing is dire

342

A new Tampa Bay History Center exhibit explores Tampa's ties to Cuba

343

Longboat Key's Democrat and Republican clubs want to change the conversation around politics

344

Tampa Bay residents share experiences of finding new homes in a pricey market

345

Ukrainians across Tampa Bay talk about the impact of the Russian invasion on their lives

346

Bradenton restauranteur says supply chain problems and worker shortages haven't stopped him yet

347

Hillsborough County officials revive the Rays’ Ybor City stadium idea

348

Tampa Bay lawmakers express frustration with state politics during the 2022 legislative session

349

Florida Matters breaks down the midway point of Florida's 2022 legislative session

350

As the Curtis Reeves trial nears, Florida Matters explores Florida's Stand Your Ground law

351

Rising housing costs are prompting protests and possible solution from lawmakers across Tampa Bay

352

Racism study authors talk highlighting the past and making suggestions for the future

353

Florida Matters recaps the 2022 State of the State address

354

Florida Matters explores the most important issues before Florida’s 2022 legislative session

355

We recap COVID-19 in 2021

356

We look at the impact of redistricting before Florida lawmakers meet next month

357

Months after the major Piney Point spill, the phosphate industry's impact stills looms large

358

We highlight the latest Unequal Shots story on African Americans and mental health during the pandemic

359

The Tampa Bay region is becoming a major destination for technology companies

360

As mental health effects of the pandemic linger, a local 211 center still sees high call volumes

361

With a new mayor decided for St. Pete, Rick Kriseman reflects on eight years in office

362

Food Insecurity Is Still An Issue in Tampa Bay, Even As The Pandemic Seems to Wane

363

We explore Tampa Bay's hurricane preparedness, 100 years after the Tarpon Springs Hurricane

364

Angry parents have derailed Sarasota school board meetings. Two board members tell us what's next

365

At Forum, St. Pete Mayoral Candidates Share Their Plans For The City

366

FEMA's flood insurance program introducing a new rating system. Premiums for most Florida homes set to rise

367

Florida Matters Looks At Tampa's Hispanic Food History

368

WUSF's Unequal Shots Series Focuses On Inequities In Vaccine Access And Information

369

Tampa Bay-Based Project Continues The Work Of Highlighting Unearthed Cemeteries

370

Ahead Of 20th Anniversary, Florida Matters Looks At Tampa Bay Connection To 9/11

371

Florida Matters Talks To Candidates For St. Pete Mayor

372

Census Shows Big Changes In Florida's Population

373

DeSantis Enforces Executive Order To Have Final Say On Masks. But Some Local Officials Are Fighting To Change That

374

WUSF’s The Zest Podcast Launches Its Fourth Season

375

Florida’s COVID Cases Rise As Schools Reopen For A New Year. It’s Become A Cause For Concern

376

With Steve Currall Out, What’s Next For The USF Presidency?

377

After Making Few Changes, Pasco Sheriff Continues Controversial Policing Tactics

378

Surfside Building Collapse Highlights Gaps In Florida Building Code And Condo Associations

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Algae Blooms Are Affecting Both Florida Coasts — Beachgoers, Manatees Are Paying The Price

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Florida Matters Reflects On LGBTQ Life in Florida

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The Rays' Future In Tampa Bay Remains Murky After Recent Drama Among St. Petersburg Officials

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A Year Ago, Protests About George Floyd Erupted On Tampa Bay's Streets

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New Gaming Deal May Expand Gambling In Florida. But First, It Heads To Federal Officials For Approval.

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What Might This Year's Hurricane Season Look Like?

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As Vaccinations Start To Lag, Vaccine Education and Incentives Ramp Up

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We Recap Florida's 2021 Legislative Session

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Florida Matters Hears Three Floridians' Perspectives On The Derek Chauvin Verdict

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Florida Panther Featured In National Geographic's April Issue

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As Piney Point's Future Becomes Clearer, Florida Matters Looks At Its Potential, Long-Term Impacts

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Halfway Through The 2021 Legislative Session, What's The Status of Bills In Progress?

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St. Petersburg Community Leaders Share Optimism And Concern For Tropicana Field Site's Future

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With Hillsborough's 1-Cent Tax Ruled Unconstitutional, How Does That Affect The County's Transportation Issues?

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One Year Later, Floridians Take Stock Of What's Still Uncertain

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With The Biden Administration At Work, What Does That Mean For The Gulf Of Mexico?

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Long Faced With Sub-Standard Conditions, Farm Workers Deal With Added Challenges During A Pandemic

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Gov. DeSantis Deepens Divisions, Looks To Reelection In State Of The State Address

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Class Of COVID-19 Project Gives Many Faces To Florida's Education System Issues

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Tampa Native Marty Baron Retires After Storied Career In Journalism

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What Could A Scaled Back Super Bowl Look Like For Tampa Bay?

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After A Socially Distant Year, The Zest Podcast Returns With A Greater Focus On Florida Food History

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What Will Florida Politics Look Like In 2021?

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Here's What It's Like to Run A Clinical Trial During A Pandemic

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Calls To Tampa Bay's 211 Center Are Increasing During The Holiday Season

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Florida May See Fewer Snowbirds This Winter. What Does That Mean For The Tampa Bay Businesses They Frequent?

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With COVID Cases Surging, Do We Gather Virtually Or In Person This Thanksgiving?

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In The Quest To Re-engage Voters, Florida Democrats Have A Long Road Ahead

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I-4 Corridor Voters Give Their Post Election Reactions

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As Election Day Nears, Thoughts From A First-Time Voter And An Update On Early Voting

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COVID-19 Survivors Tell Their Stories, Urge The Public Take The Virus Seriously

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Small Businesses Are Still Adapting To Reopening

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Voting By Mail A Popular Option Ahead of November's Election

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For November's Election, Pinellas County Is One Of The Largest Swing Counties At Play

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Much Like In 2016, Disinformation Is A Concern For The Upcoming Election

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Tampa Bay's Small Music Venues Struggle With No End In Sight

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With Eviction Relief Extended, The Future Is Again On Hold For Renters And Landlords

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Uncertainty Remains As K-12 Schools and Colleges Open For Class

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Florida Faces Census Challenges Ahead of September Deadline

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Marketplace's David Brancaccio Breaks Down The Economy

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Coronavirus Forces Small Businesses To Adapt Or Die

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A Look Into The 'I-4 Votes' Collaboration Highlighting Election Issues

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WrestleMania In Tampa Is A Sort Of Homecoming

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A Look At How Henry Plant Put Tampa On The Map

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Jews Play Important Part In Florida's Story

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'Cat Tale' Tells The 'Wild, Weird Battle To Save The Florida Panther'

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Florida Matters: Election Security Improving From 2016

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Florida Matters: DeSantis Shuns Controversy In State Of The State Address

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Florida Matters: Reporter Round table

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Florida Matters 2019 In Review: Honey Bees, Coral Reefs, And The Environment

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Florida Matters Takes A Look At 2019

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On Tia Pepy's Rice Pudding, Reindeer Cookies, And Other WUSF Family Holiday Traditions

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Lakewood Ranch Weathers Economic Storms

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A Little Thanksgiving Zest

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Despite Long Lines Theme Parks Are A Big Attraction

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Get A Taste Of Florida's Wine Industry

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Senator Bill Nelson, "This Is Not The First Time That Lies Have Been Used In American Politics."

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Vaccination Is Key To Preventing Hepatitis A

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Rural Areas Continue Planning For Future Growth

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Transportation Issues In Tampa Bay's Growing Cities

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How Tampa And Orlando Airports Are Changing To Make Travel More Convenient

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The Buzz On Florida's Honey Bees

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"One Small Step" To Reduce Toxic Talk

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Saving Florida's Coral Reefs

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Florida Seafood Past and Present

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How Strong Are Our Sewage Systems?

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A Taste Of Florida's Wine Industry

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Clearing Up The CBD Confusion

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Sea Turtles Make A Comeback

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"Chasing The Moon": A Conversation With Filmmaker Robert Stone

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What To Read This Summer

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USF President Judy Genshaft Retires

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The Keto Diet Is Super Hot Right Now

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Podcasts 101

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The Bugs Are Out In Force

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A Conversation With Jack E. Davis, Author Of "The Gulf"

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Florida Citrus At A Crossroads

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Introducing Tampa's New Mayor, Jane Castor

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That's A Wrap! The 2019 Legislative Session

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Zoning and Property Rights: Tampa Bay's Balancing Act

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Tampa As An International Dining Destination

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The Scientific Frontline Against Florida's Invasive Species

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The Battle To Be Mayor Of Tampa

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Can Alternative Housing Reduce The Affordability Problem?

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Florida Legislative Update

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Florida Seafood Past and Present

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The Latest In Florida Tourism

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State Of The State 2019

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Human Trafficking Summit

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International Dining

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Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Plant City

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Growth In Florida And How To Manage It

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The History of Gasparilla and Its 'Mystic' Pirates

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Governor DeSantis Hits The Ground Running

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The Keto Diet Is Super Hot Right Now

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The Best Of WUSF In 2018

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Tampa Bay's Top New Stories Of 2018

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Can Alternative Housing Reduce The Affordability Problem?

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Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Plant City

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How Retail Is Changing (Rebroadcast)

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Veteran Entrepreneurs

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Election Hangover

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Here Come The Midterms!

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Florida's Film Industry

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Other People's Stories

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Rebroadcast: Tampa Bay's Craft Beer Phenomenon

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Will New Standards For First Responders Mean More Lives Saved?

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Rebroadcast: The Medical Marijuana Industry

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Telling The Stories From Hurricane Maria

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Jordan Peterson

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Watermelon Juice And Anti-Nausea Bands: USF's Entrepreneurs

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September Reporters' Roundtable

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The 2018 Florida Primary Election

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Ag Commissioner Candidates Talk About Annoying Calls, Voting Restoration

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Award-Winning Radio Stories

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Rebroadcast: The Medical Marijuana Industry

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July Reporters' Roundtable

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Tampa Bay's Craft Beer Phenomenon

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Photography, Glass And Other Tampa Bay Art Forms

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Making Tampa Bay Safe To Walk Or Bike

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Chocolate

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Armed Guards At Florida's Public Schools

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State Politics With Reporter William March

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After The Parkland School Massacre

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The 2018 Florida Hurricane Season

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Rebroadcast: Healthcare for the Uninsured

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The Governor's Race, Driverless Cars and More

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The Medical Marijuana Industry

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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd

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Bus Rapid Transit In Tampa Bay

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Juicing Pot And Racing Greyhounds

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Flamingos Are Floridians, Too

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How Retail Is Changing

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Florida Wildlife Corridor 2018 Expedition

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A Busy Month In Florida Politics

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Tampa Bay's Local Music Scene

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Innovating To Make Schools Safer

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Requiring Online High School Classes

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St. Petersburg As International Arts Mecca

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February Reporters Roundtable

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Healthcare For The Uninsured

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Mayor Rick Kriseman of St. Petersburg

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January Reporters' Roundtable

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Hockey and Pirates Hit Tampa

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Governor Rick Scott's State of the State Address

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Tampa Bay's Ethnic Newspapers

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December Reporters Roundtable

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Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Part Two

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Telling Tampa Bay Stories

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Tampa Bay's Local Music Scene