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

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

Legal experts review Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship

27

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

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

Twin Cities' toll on Floridians, and a treasured tradition

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

Florida Matters Live & Local - December 23, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - December 22, 2025

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

Florida Matters Live & Local - November 13, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - November 12, 2025

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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

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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

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 14, 2025

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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

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 7, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - October 6, 2025

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

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

122

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

123

WWE Titus O'Neil / The Rays / Remote Work

124

The future of Florida's coral reefs and more

125

A closer look at the health risks of extreme heat

126

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

127

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

128

Why childhood vaccination rates are dipping in Sarasota County

129

Rising grocery prices and looming SNAP cuts squeeze Tampa families

130

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

131

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

132

Caregiving for millennials

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

How the Chitlin Circuit influenced American pop music

137

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

138

The steamy world of Romance Novels

139

Off the beaten path in Florida with Gabrielle Calise

140

Florida Matters Podcast Extra: remembering Gwen Henderson

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

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

146

How community resilience can help with hurricane recovery

147

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

148

Bridges, buses and ferries: getting around Tampa Bay

149

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

150

Uber and Tampa Bay: a conversation with Javi Correoso

151

Uber and the Tampa Bay gig economy

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

Florida Noir and the makings of a shady crime story

158

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

159

How Tampa became a Spring Training destination

160

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

161

The Chitlin Circuit and its impact on pop music

162

Connecting with Black businesses in Tampa Bay

163

Meeting the need for doctors in the Tampa Bay region

164

Immigration, state politics and Trump's second term

165

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

166

WUSF reporters reflect on a life-changing hurricane season

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

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

172

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

173

Florida Matters election night 2024

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

175

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

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Coping with flooding after Hurricane Milton, dealing with election misinformation

177

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

178

Taking stock of the damage after Hurricane Milton

179

How America's broken immigration system impacts Florida

180

Tampa Bay takes stock after Hurricane Helene

181

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

182

Dalia Colon talks fresh new season of 'The Zest'

183

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

184

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

185

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

186

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

187

How your vote could help decide abortion access in Florida

188

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

189

A look at congressional races ahead of the primary election

190

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

191

The case for and against partisan school board elections

192

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

193

Summer learning programs and competitive spelling in Tampa Bay

194

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

195

Black Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ leaders discuss Juneteenth and Pride

196

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

197

Two Florida researchers discuss the health impact of vaping

198

In search of the Beloved Community: Remembering Congressman John Lewis

199

Preparing for the 2024 hurricane season

200

Lack of regulations for outdoor workers leads to hazardous work environments

201

Pro-Palestinian protests and the history of protests at USF

202

Bob Graham's legacy of environmental protection

203

Weed the people: recreational marijuana on the ballot in November

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

Key decisions on a new Rays stadium are still to come

208

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

209

Lawsuits likely for controversial social media bill

210

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

211

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

212

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

213

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

214

Gwen Henderson talks education, books and politics

215

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

216

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

217

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

218

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

219

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

220

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

221

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

222

DeSantis focuses on national issues in State of State speech

223

The best conversations of 2023 on Florida Matters

224

The best Florida Matters episodes of 2023

225

How presidential politics could shape Florida's legislative session

226

Combating the surge in youth gun violence in Florida

227

Florida Humanities celebrates 50 years sharing stories of our state

228

How journalists can rebuild trust in the media and fight misinformation

229

How consumer confidence could affect holiday shopping

230

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

231

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

232

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

233

Why Halloween has been scaring up some serious business

234

Changes are swirling around Florida's public schools

235

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

236

The race to protect Florida's Wildlife Corridor

237

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

238

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

239

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

240

Our Changing State: the economics of living in Florida now

241

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

242

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

243

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

244

Our Changing State: how housing challenges are impacting local residents

245

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

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

247

Our Changing State: the economics of living in Florida now

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

249

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

250

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

251

Our Changing State: how housing challenges are impacting local residents

252

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

253

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

254

Florida Matters explores popular summer reads with local bookstore Tombolo Books

255

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

256

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

257

Educating young people about Juneteenth amid restrictions from lawmakers

258

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

259

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

260

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

261

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

262

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

263

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

264

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

265

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

266

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

267

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

268

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

269

Florida Matters recaps the 2023 State of the State address

270

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

271

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

272

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

273

The Zest host shares highlights from season 7 of the podcast

274

How the Tropicana Field redevelopment could reshape St. Petersburg

275

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

276

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

277

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

278

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

279

Hills Transportation

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

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

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

285

Florida Matters features postcards from WUSF's COVID Conversations series

286

Florida Matters highlights new WUSF series on mental health issues

287

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

288

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

289

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

290

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

291

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

292

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

293

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

294

Florida Matters explores the Sunshine State's literary scene

295

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

296

Florida Matters explores Tampa Bay 'staycation' options

297

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

298

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch discusses first term goals

299

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

300

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

301

Florida Matters gets a refresher on hurricane preparedness

302

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

303

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

304

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

305

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

306

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

307

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

308

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

309

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

310

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

311

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

312

Hillsborough County officials revive the Rays’ Ybor City stadium idea

313

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

314

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

315

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

316

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

317

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

318

Florida Matters recaps the 2022 State of the State address

319

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

320

We recap COVID-19 in 2021

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

322

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

323

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

324

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

325

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

326

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

327

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

328

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

329

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

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

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

332

Florida Matters Looks At Tampa's Hispanic Food History

333

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

334

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

335

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

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Florida Matters Talks To Candidates For St. Pete Mayor

337

Census Shows Big Changes In Florida's Population

338

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

339

WUSF’s The Zest Podcast Launches Its Fourth Season

340

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

341

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

342

After Making Few Changes, Pasco Sheriff Continues Controversial Policing Tactics

343

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

344

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

347

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

348

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?

350

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

351

We Recap Florida's 2021 Legislative Session

352

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

355

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

356

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

357

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

358

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

359

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

360

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

361

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

362

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

363

Tampa Native Marty Baron Retires After Storied Career In Journalism

364

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

365

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?

367

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

368

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

369

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

370

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

371

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

372

I-4 Corridor Voters Give Their Post Election Reactions

373

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

374

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

375

Small Businesses Are Still Adapting To Reopening

376

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

377

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

378

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

379

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

380

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

381

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

382

Florida Faces Census Challenges Ahead of September Deadline

383

Marketplace's David Brancaccio Breaks Down The Economy

384

Coronavirus Forces Small Businesses To Adapt Or Die

385

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

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WrestleMania In Tampa Is A Sort Of Homecoming

387

A Look At How Henry Plant Put Tampa On The Map

388

Jews Play Important Part In Florida's Story

389

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

390

Florida Matters: Election Security Improving From 2016

391

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

392

Florida Matters: Reporter Round table

393

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

394

Florida Matters Takes A Look At 2019

395

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

396

Lakewood Ranch Weathers Economic Storms

397

A Little Thanksgiving Zest

398

Despite Long Lines Theme Parks Are A Big Attraction

399

Get A Taste Of Florida's Wine Industry

400

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

401

Vaccination Is Key To Preventing Hepatitis A

402

Rural Areas Continue Planning For Future Growth

403

Transportation Issues In Tampa Bay's Growing Cities

404

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

405

The Buzz On Florida's Honey Bees

406

"One Small Step" To Reduce Toxic Talk

407

Saving Florida's Coral Reefs

408

Florida Seafood Past and Present

409

How Strong Are Our Sewage Systems?

410

A Taste Of Florida's Wine Industry

411

Clearing Up The CBD Confusion

412

Sea Turtles Make A Comeback

413

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

414

What To Read This Summer

415

USF President Judy Genshaft Retires

416

The Keto Diet Is Super Hot Right Now

417

Podcasts 101

418

The Bugs Are Out In Force

419

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

420

Florida Citrus At A Crossroads

421

Introducing Tampa's New Mayor, Jane Castor

422

That's A Wrap! The 2019 Legislative Session

423

Zoning and Property Rights: Tampa Bay's Balancing Act

424

Tampa As An International Dining Destination

425

The Scientific Frontline Against Florida's Invasive Species

426

The Battle To Be Mayor Of Tampa

427

Can Alternative Housing Reduce The Affordability Problem?

428

Florida Legislative Update

429

Florida Seafood Past and Present

430

The Latest In Florida Tourism

431

State Of The State 2019

432

Human Trafficking Summit

433

International Dining

434

Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Plant City

435

Growth In Florida And How To Manage It

436

The History of Gasparilla and Its 'Mystic' Pirates

437

Governor DeSantis Hits The Ground Running

438

The Keto Diet Is Super Hot Right Now

439

The Best Of WUSF In 2018

440

Tampa Bay's Top New Stories Of 2018

441

Can Alternative Housing Reduce The Affordability Problem?

442

Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Plant City

443

How Retail Is Changing (Rebroadcast)

444

Veteran Entrepreneurs

445

Election Hangover

446

Here Come The Midterms!

447

Florida's Film Industry

448

Other People's Stories

449

Rebroadcast: Tampa Bay's Craft Beer Phenomenon

450

Will New Standards For First Responders Mean More Lives Saved?

451

Rebroadcast: The Medical Marijuana Industry

452

Telling The Stories From Hurricane Maria

453

Jordan Peterson

454

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

455

September Reporters' Roundtable

456

The 2018 Florida Primary Election

457

Ag Commissioner Candidates Talk About Annoying Calls, Voting Restoration

458

Award-Winning Radio Stories

459

Rebroadcast: The Medical Marijuana Industry

460

July Reporters' Roundtable

461

Tampa Bay's Craft Beer Phenomenon

462

Photography, Glass And Other Tampa Bay Art Forms

463

Making Tampa Bay Safe To Walk Or Bike

464

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Chocolate

465

Armed Guards At Florida's Public Schools

466

State Politics With Reporter William March

467

After The Parkland School Massacre

468

The 2018 Florida Hurricane Season

469

Rebroadcast: Healthcare for the Uninsured

470

The Governor's Race, Driverless Cars and More

471

The Medical Marijuana Industry

472

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd

473

Bus Rapid Transit In Tampa Bay

474

Juicing Pot And Racing Greyhounds

475

Flamingos Are Floridians, Too

476

How Retail Is Changing

477

Florida Wildlife Corridor 2018 Expedition

478

A Busy Month In Florida Politics

479

Tampa Bay's Local Music Scene

480

Innovating To Make Schools Safer

481

Requiring Online High School Classes

482

St. Petersburg As International Arts Mecca

483

February Reporters Roundtable

484

Healthcare For The Uninsured

485

Mayor Rick Kriseman of St. Petersburg

486

January Reporters' Roundtable

487

Hockey and Pirates Hit Tampa

488

Governor Rick Scott's State of the State Address

489

Tampa Bay's Ethnic Newspapers

490

December Reporters Roundtable

491

Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Part Two

492

Telling Tampa Bay Stories

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Tampa Bay's Local Music Scene