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The Clancy trial and understanding postpartum psychosis, plus inside the art of cosplay

2

Why cats are crowding shelters, and when environmental worry overwhelms

3

The Rays’ next steps, Hope Florida’s money trail, and an alternate Haslam’s plan

4

Flock critics share their concerns, and earthquake help for Colombia and Venezuela

5

Wanted: a new generation of truck drivers. And every generation gets an ‘Odyssey’

6

Florida’s shadowy immigration database, and remembering the Buffalo Soldiers

7

A county rethinks park funding, the appeal of going old-school, the latest on sloth deaths

8

A school board’s partisan pendulum swings, and multitasking food trucks

9

Scrubbing climate science from textbooks, and Tampa Theatre turns back the clock

10

Breaking down primary night's winners and losers, and Hillsborough schools get an A

11

Class acts: Rethinking school success for teens under stress, and a head start in hospitality

12

Vindman challenges political headwinds, and USF nursing school's major expansion

13

Spotting Big Tech and AI in local politics. Also, a college turns trash into treasure

14

Why the 'Flock Blocker' opposes these cameras, and an iconic game room pulls the plug

15

A new identity for a longtime Tampa shopping mecca, and get ready for 813 Day

16

Building a ballpark while solving an infrastructure dilemma, and Florida oranges show some juice

17

Breaking down what’s new for the school year, and improv takes center stage in Ybor

18

Challenges facing Florida’s corrections system: At the top and inside the walls

19

New guidance on kids and psychotropics, and a red flag over FWC surveillance

20

Police chases: Finding a balance between speed and safety. Also, assembling a voter guide

21

How 3D printing is revolutionizing home construction, and Tampa's luxury boom

22

Daylight saving time all the time? Plus, a youngster who has a way with swords

23

How the Fishback decision affects the governor’s race, and school supplies’ skyrocketing costs

24

Charlie Crist makes his case for St. Petersburg, and two Florida executions in one day

25

Encore: Want to bike from Tampa Bay to Titusville? A 250-trail is nearly complete

26

Encore: A guide to the weird, wild and obscure parts of Tampa

27

Encore: Life after prison, and the cost of mass incarceration

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

The meaning of Juneteenth celebrations across the Tampa Bay area

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

Legal experts review Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

Twin Cities' toll on Floridians, and a treasured tradition

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

Florida Matters Live & Local - December 23, 2025

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Florida Matters Live & Local - December 22, 2025

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

182

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

183

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

184

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

185

WWE Titus O'Neil / The Rays / Remote Work

186

The future of Florida's coral reefs and more

187

A closer look at the health risks of extreme heat

188

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

189

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

190

Why childhood vaccination rates are dipping in Sarasota County

191

Rising grocery prices and looming SNAP cuts squeeze Tampa families

192

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

193

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

194

Caregiving for millennials

195

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

196

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

197

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

198

How the Chitlin Circuit influenced American pop music

199

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

200

The steamy world of Romance Novels

201

Off the beaten path in Florida with Gabrielle Calise

202

Florida Matters Podcast Extra: remembering Gwen Henderson

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

How community resilience can help with hurricane recovery

209

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

210

Bridges, buses and ferries: getting around Tampa Bay

211

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

212

Uber and Tampa Bay: a conversation with Javi Correoso

213

Uber and the Tampa Bay gig economy

214

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

215

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

216

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

217

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

218

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

219

Florida Noir and the makings of a shady crime story

220

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

221

How Tampa became a Spring Training destination

222

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

223

The Chitlin Circuit and its impact on pop music

224

Connecting with Black businesses in Tampa Bay

225

Meeting the need for doctors in the Tampa Bay region

226

Immigration, state politics and Trump's second term

227

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

228

WUSF reporters reflect on a life-changing hurricane season

229

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

230

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

231

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

232

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

233

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

234

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

235

Florida Matters election night 2024

236

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

237

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

238

Coping with flooding after Hurricane Milton, dealing with election misinformation

239

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

240

Taking stock of the damage after Hurricane Milton

241

How America's broken immigration system impacts Florida

242

Tampa Bay takes stock after Hurricane Helene

243

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

244

Dalia Colon talks fresh new season of 'The Zest'

245

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

246

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

247

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

248

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

249

How your vote could help decide abortion access in Florida

250

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

251

A look at congressional races ahead of the primary election

252

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

253

The case for and against partisan school board elections

254

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

255

Summer learning programs and competitive spelling in Tampa Bay

256

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

257

Black Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ leaders discuss Juneteenth and Pride

258

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

259

Two Florida researchers discuss the health impact of vaping

260

In search of the Beloved Community: Remembering Congressman John Lewis

261

Preparing for the 2024 hurricane season

262

Lack of regulations for outdoor workers leads to hazardous work environments

263

Pro-Palestinian protests and the history of protests at USF

264

Bob Graham's legacy of environmental protection

265

Weed the people: recreational marijuana on the ballot in November

266

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

267

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

268

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

269

Key decisions on a new Rays stadium are still to come

270

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

271

Lawsuits likely for controversial social media bill

272

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

273

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

274

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

275

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

276

Gwen Henderson talks education, books and politics

277

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

278

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

279

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

280

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

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

DeSantis focuses on national issues in State of State speech

285

The best conversations of 2023 on Florida Matters

286

The best Florida Matters episodes of 2023

287

How presidential politics could shape Florida's legislative session

288

Combating the surge in youth gun violence in Florida

289

Florida Humanities celebrates 50 years sharing stories of our state

290

How journalists can rebuild trust in the media and fight misinformation

291

How consumer confidence could affect holiday shopping

292

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

293

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

294

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

295

Why Halloween has been scaring up some serious business

296

Changes are swirling around Florida's public schools

297

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

298

The race to protect Florida's Wildlife Corridor

299

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

300

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

301

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

302

Our Changing State: the economics of living in Florida now

303

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

304

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

305

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

306

Our Changing State: how housing challenges are impacting local residents

307

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

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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

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

312

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

313

Our Changing State: how housing challenges are impacting local residents

314

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

315

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

316

Florida Matters explores popular summer reads with local bookstore Tombolo Books

317

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

318

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

319

Educating young people about Juneteenth amid restrictions from lawmakers

320

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

321

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

322

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

323

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

324

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

325

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

326

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

327

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

328

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

329

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

330

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

331

Florida Matters recaps the 2023 State of the State address

332

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

333

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

334

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

335

The Zest host shares highlights from season 7 of the podcast

336

How the Tropicana Field redevelopment could reshape St. Petersburg

337

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

338

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

339

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

340

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

341

Hills Transportation

342

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

343

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

344

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

345

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

346

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

347

Florida Matters features postcards from WUSF's COVID Conversations series

348

Florida Matters highlights new WUSF series on mental health issues

349

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

350

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

351

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

352

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

353

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

354

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

355

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

356

Florida Matters explores the Sunshine State's literary scene

357

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

358

Florida Matters explores Tampa Bay 'staycation' options

359

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

360

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch discusses first term goals

361

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

362

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

363

Florida Matters gets a refresher on hurricane preparedness

364

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

365

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

366

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

367

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

368

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

369

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

370

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

371

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

372

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

373

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

374

Hillsborough County officials revive the Rays’ Ybor City stadium idea

375

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

376

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

377

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

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

379

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

380

Florida Matters recaps the 2022 State of the State address

381

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

382

We recap COVID-19 in 2021

383

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

384

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

385

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

386

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

387

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

388

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

389

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

390

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

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

392

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

393

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

394

Florida Matters Looks At Tampa's Hispanic Food History

395

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

396

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

397

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

399

Census Shows Big Changes In Florida's Population

400

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

401

WUSF’s The Zest Podcast Launches Its Fourth Season

402

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

403

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

404

After Making Few Changes, Pasco Sheriff Continues Controversial Policing Tactics

405

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

406

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

407

Florida Matters Reflects On LGBTQ Life in Florida

408

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

409

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

410

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

411

What Might This Year's Hurricane Season Look Like?

412

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

413

We Recap Florida's 2021 Legislative Session

414

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

415

Florida Panther Featured In National Geographic's April Issue

416

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

417

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

418

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

419

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

420

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

421

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

422

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

423

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

424

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

425

Tampa Native Marty Baron Retires After Storied Career In Journalism

426

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

427

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

428

What Will Florida Politics Look Like In 2021?

429

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

430

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

431

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

432

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

433

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

434

I-4 Corridor Voters Give Their Post Election Reactions

435

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

436

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

437

Small Businesses Are Still Adapting To Reopening

438

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

439

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

440

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

441

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

442

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

443

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

444

Florida Faces Census Challenges Ahead of September Deadline

445

Marketplace's David Brancaccio Breaks Down The Economy

446

Coronavirus Forces Small Businesses To Adapt Or Die

447

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

448

WrestleMania In Tampa Is A Sort Of Homecoming

449

A Look At How Henry Plant Put Tampa On The Map

450

Jews Play Important Part In Florida's Story

451

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

452

Florida Matters: Election Security Improving From 2016

453

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

454

Florida Matters: Reporter Round table

455

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

456

Florida Matters Takes A Look At 2019

457

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

458

Lakewood Ranch Weathers Economic Storms

459

A Little Thanksgiving Zest

460

Despite Long Lines Theme Parks Are A Big Attraction

461

Get A Taste Of Florida's Wine Industry

462

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

463

Vaccination Is Key To Preventing Hepatitis A

464

Rural Areas Continue Planning For Future Growth

465

Transportation Issues In Tampa Bay's Growing Cities

466

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

467

The Buzz On Florida's Honey Bees

468

"One Small Step" To Reduce Toxic Talk

469

Saving Florida's Coral Reefs

470

Florida Seafood Past and Present

471

How Strong Are Our Sewage Systems?

472

A Taste Of Florida's Wine Industry

473

Clearing Up The CBD Confusion

474

Sea Turtles Make A Comeback

475

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

476

What To Read This Summer

477

USF President Judy Genshaft Retires

478

The Keto Diet Is Super Hot Right Now

479

Podcasts 101

480

The Bugs Are Out In Force

481

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

482

Florida Citrus At A Crossroads

483

Introducing Tampa's New Mayor, Jane Castor

484

That's A Wrap! The 2019 Legislative Session

485

Zoning and Property Rights: Tampa Bay's Balancing Act

486

Tampa As An International Dining Destination

487

The Scientific Frontline Against Florida's Invasive Species

488

The Battle To Be Mayor Of Tampa

489

Can Alternative Housing Reduce The Affordability Problem?

490

Florida Legislative Update

491

Florida Seafood Past and Present

492

The Latest In Florida Tourism

493

State Of The State 2019

494

Human Trafficking Summit

495

International Dining

496

Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Plant City

497

Growth In Florida And How To Manage It

498

The History of Gasparilla and Its 'Mystic' Pirates

499

Governor DeSantis Hits The Ground Running

500

The Keto Diet Is Super Hot Right Now

501

The Best Of WUSF In 2018

502

Tampa Bay's Top New Stories Of 2018

503

Can Alternative Housing Reduce The Affordability Problem?

504

Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Plant City

505

How Retail Is Changing (Rebroadcast)

506

Veteran Entrepreneurs

507

Election Hangover

508

Here Come The Midterms!

509

Florida's Film Industry

510

Other People's Stories

511

Rebroadcast: Tampa Bay's Craft Beer Phenomenon

512

Will New Standards For First Responders Mean More Lives Saved?

513

Rebroadcast: The Medical Marijuana Industry

514

Telling The Stories From Hurricane Maria

515

Jordan Peterson

516

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

517

September Reporters' Roundtable

518

The 2018 Florida Primary Election

519

Ag Commissioner Candidates Talk About Annoying Calls, Voting Restoration

520

Award-Winning Radio Stories

521

Rebroadcast: The Medical Marijuana Industry

522

July Reporters' Roundtable

523

Tampa Bay's Craft Beer Phenomenon

524

Photography, Glass And Other Tampa Bay Art Forms

525

Making Tampa Bay Safe To Walk Or Bike

526

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Chocolate

527

Armed Guards At Florida's Public Schools

528

State Politics With Reporter William March

529

After The Parkland School Massacre

530

The 2018 Florida Hurricane Season

531

Rebroadcast: Healthcare for the Uninsured

532

The Governor's Race, Driverless Cars and More

533

The Medical Marijuana Industry

534

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd

535

Bus Rapid Transit In Tampa Bay

536

Juicing Pot And Racing Greyhounds

537

Flamingos Are Floridians, Too

538

How Retail Is Changing

539

Florida Wildlife Corridor 2018 Expedition

540

A Busy Month In Florida Politics

541

Tampa Bay's Local Music Scene

542

Innovating To Make Schools Safer

543

Requiring Online High School Classes

544

St. Petersburg As International Arts Mecca

545

February Reporters Roundtable

546

Healthcare For The Uninsured

547

Mayor Rick Kriseman of St. Petersburg

548

January Reporters' Roundtable

549

Hockey and Pirates Hit Tampa

550

Governor Rick Scott's State of the State Address

551

Tampa Bay's Ethnic Newspapers

552

December Reporters Roundtable

553

Telling Tampa Bay Stories: Part Two

554

Telling Tampa Bay Stories

555

Tampa Bay's Local Music Scene