WUSF @wusf.org · 1hTampa Bay, which opens the season Thursday at the New York Rangers, have won consistently under Jon Cooper, but another strong regular season will mean little without making a deep playoff run. Read more: www.wusf.org/sports/2026-... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 3hFrom indie rock and Americana to jazz and underground music, venues across Tampa Bay and Central Florida offer a varied lineup of live performances this weekend. For more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 21hIf you compare your electric bill from last month with, say, one from a couple of years ago, you’d probably see a jump. A WUSF investigation digs into why, and we spoke with the reporters who put it together. Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 📷 Joe Martin/Joe Rocks Art 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 22hFive people — all appointed by the governor to the Florida Public Service Commission - get to decide whether your electric bill goes up. And they oversee businesses that are essentially monopolies. Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series here: www.wusf.org/economy-busi... 011
WUSF @wusf.org · 30/09/2026What would "Bridgerton" be without "Vitamin String Quartet?" Tonight, Vitamin String Quartet will continue its tour with Girl Named Tom at Tampa's Straz Center. Read more here: www.wusf.org/arts-culture... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 30/09/2026The Tampa Bay Rays open the AL Division Series on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Excitement is building in the area, but the hype in Tampa isn't only because the team has eyes on a World Series title. Read more: www.wusf.org/sports/2026-... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 29/09/2026The cost of housing is a major concern for Tampa Bay and the nation. Longtime U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joins "Florida Matters Live & Local" to discuss efforts to encourage more building, mortgage rates topping 7%, and other costs facing families. Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 29/09/2026Dr. Adi Nadimpalli, with Doctors Without Borders, spent weeks in the Central African nation, which is facing the second-largest Ebola outbreak in recorded history, with more than 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths. Read more: www.wusf.org/health-news-... 032
WUSF @wusf.org · 29/09/2026A huge debate is happening as energy bills continue rising: would shifting from fossil fuels to solar dramatically decrease the cost of electricity? The answer is not as simple as you might think. Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series: www.wusf.org/economy-busi... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 28/09/2026Florida’s leading candidates for governor may not debate each other this year, breaking with decades of tradition. Democrat David Jolly says he wants to avoid political “toxicity,” while Republican Byron Donalds says he’s ready anytime. Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 28/09/2026On “The Florida Roundup,” Florida Housing Coalition Chief Executive Officer Ashon Nesbitt discusses how much affordable housing has been built through the Live Local Act. Read more: www.wusf.org/the-florida-... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 28/09/2026A dozen new Florida laws take effect on Oct. 1, including one that criminalizes the sale of nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, at smoke shops and gas stations. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 28/09/2026Over the past several months, WUSF reporters researched what's behind rising electricity costs and what — if anything — can be done about them. Here's what they found: www.wusf.org/costofpower 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 25/09/2026Hillsborough County, which remains an active area for dengue fever, declared a state of emergency Thursday over the mosquito-borne illness. So did neighboring Pasco and Pinellas. Read more: www.wusf.org/health-news-... 011
WUSF @wusf.org · 25/09/2026Human resources documents obtained in a public records request reveal a Sarasota County's teacher’s side, after Florida’s attorney general this week called for her to be fired for allegedly harassing a conservative student at Pine View School. Read more: www.wusf.org/education/20... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 25/09/2026Get lost in fall fun or the maze this weekend. From crafts to Oktoberfest, here are a few events you can check out across the greater Tampa Bay region. See more events here: www.wusf.org/arts-culture... 011
WUSF @wusf.org · 24/09/2026On "Florida Matters Live & Local," @tampabaytimes.bsky.social reporters Lauren Peace and Teghan Simonton explained how their investigation found families navigating what they call a “side door." Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 24/09/2026A new magnet program launched this school year at Jefferson High School, in partnership with Visit Tampa Bay, to prepare students for work in the hospitality industry. Read more: www.wusf.org/education/20... 011
WUSF @wusf.org · 24/09/2026Reggae, fuzz-soaked punk and goth-inspired sounds fill stages across the greater Tampa Bay region this weekend. Learn more here: www.wusf.org/arts-culture... 101
WUSF @wusf.org · 24/09/2026When the Tampa Bay Rays begin work on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus, classes will move to a temporary hub called The Nest. Read more: www.wusf.org/education/20... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 24/09/2026Drivers in the greater Tampa Bay region face long commutes. Concerned citizens and local leaders say more roads, public transit, bike lanes, ferries, and sidewalks for pedestrians are needed. Read more: www.wusf.org/transportati... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 23/09/2026One thing all Florida voters will get to decide this November: whether to reduce property taxes. On this episode of "Florida Matters Live & Local," we examine the possible effect on fire rescue services and community planning. Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 23/09/2026Florida's campaign finance laws are already loose, with lots of loopholes and workarounds. Now, just weeks before Election Day, they'll get more relaxed. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss... 011
WUSF @wusf.org · 23/09/2026WUSF wants to know what issues are important to you ahead of the November elections. The station is holding a voter listening session in Bradenton on Saturday. It's a non-partisan event, open to everyone. Register to attend here: www.wusf.org/wusf-station... 020
WUSF @wusf.org · 23/09/2026You might have thought with all the rain we've been getting lately that our drought would be over. The Southwest Florida Water Management District says it's not — and so on Tuesday, it extended watering restrictions again. Read more: www.wusf.org/environment/... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 22/09/2026Tampa is celebrating World Car Free Day on Saturday. Biking and walking advocates are encouraging residents to leave their vehicles behind. Listen to the full episode of "Florida Matters Live & Local" here: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 22/09/2026When the previous owners of the The Tampa Bay Rays rebranded the team in 2007, they removed the region from the away jerseys — standard fare for most teams. The new primary kit with a retro look debuts Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. Read more: www.wusf.org/sports/2026-... 051
WUSF @wusf.org · 22/09/2026More private boats will take part in "community-based ocean mapping" in the Tampa Bay region, while AI is expected to help sort through all the data. Read more: www.wusf.org/transportati... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 22/09/2026The governor's race could be the first in more than half a century to go without a general election debate. Other races also don't have debates scheduled. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss... 001
WUSF @wusf.org · 21/09/2026Pinellas County schools face declining enrollment. On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discussed how Pinellas may have to close a number of campuses and merge others. Listen to the full episode: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 21/09/2026On “The Florida Roundup,” Franklin County Sheriff AJ “Tony” Smith said he wanted to get rid of Flock's automatic license plate readers due to citizen concerns. When told only the company can remove them, he took matters into his own hands. Read more: www.wusf.org/the-florida-... 032
WUSF @wusf.org · 21/09/2026Lieutenant governor candidate Bryan Avila was mostly evasive answering questions, including one on how the Donalds campaign would differ from any of Trump's policies. But he did plug the property tax reduction amendment on November's ballot. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 21/09/2026ZooTampa is looking to improve wildlife conservation efforts and guest experiences after receiving $75 million in CIT funds. Read more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 18/09/2026Florida's minimum wage is rising to $15 later this month. Read more about the change — and why it might not actually be the hourly ceiling. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss... 011
WUSF @wusf.org · 18/09/2026Tampa City Council approved a massive flood control project for South Tampa, but the project is opposed by many business owners who are afraid the construction will affect customers for the next three or four years. Read more: www.wusf.org/environment/... 021
WUSF @wusf.org · 18/09/2026Fall is approaching. Spend your last week of summer with these things to do in the greater Tampa Bay region. See more events here: www.wusf.org/arts-culture... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 17/09/2026As our staff focuses on WUSF’s annual fall pledge drive this week, “Florida Matters Live & Local” is presenting some of our best interviews from the past few months. Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 17/09/2026Each violation resulted in a $100 fine and generated about $10.3 million from July 2025 to June 2026. Read more: www.wusf.org/courts-law/2... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 17/09/2026Point Park University has reached a non-binding agreement with the city of Bradenton to create a new campus at the former GTE building downtown. Read more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture... 021
WUSF @wusf.org · 17/09/2026From finger-style guitar virtuoso Eddie Estes and a punk rock pizza party to reggaeton star Ryan Castro and a laid-back vinyl listening session, this weekend's lineup offers something for every music fan. For more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 16/09/2026As our staff focuses on WUSF’s annual fall pledge drive this week, “Florida Matters Live & Local” is presenting some of our best interviews from the past few months. Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 000
WUSF @wusf.org · 16/09/2026The Florida scrub jay is found only in the Sunshine State. A recent move of 48 young jays to an already established bird colony has scientists optimistic about their future. Read more: www.wusf.org/environment/... 041
WUSF @wusf.org · 16/09/2026Parents are fighting back after Pinellas County School Superintendent Kevin Hendrick announced plans to close seven schools last week. Read more: www.wusf.org/education/20... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 16/09/2026A new report from the Department of Homeland Security reveals substandard conditions detainees were living in at the immigration detention center dubbed Alligator Alcatraz. Lawmakers say they aren't surprised by its findings. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 15/09/2026It's our fall fund drive, so we're re-airing some of our best "Florida Matters Live & Local" shows, like this segment about love bugs. Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 001
WUSF @wusf.org · 15/09/2026El Pueblo Unido Tampa Bay, the organization behind the initiative, sells the bracelets in local businesses and at rallies. Proceeds go to immigrant families dealing with deportation and detention. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss... 021
WUSF @wusf.org · 15/09/2026Commissioners voted in a first reading Monday to keep paying to run the Weedon Island and Shell Key preserves. They'll also keep the island's Cultural and Natural History Center open. Read more: www.wusf.org/environment/... 030
WUSF @wusf.org · 15/09/2026A St. Petersburg nonprofit is looking to transform underused land beneath I-275 into a 12-acre park with playgrounds, art installations, green spaces, an outdoor market plaza, adult exercise areas and walking and biking paths. Read more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture... 021
WUSF @wusf.org · 14/09/2026It's our fall fund drive, so we're re-airing some of our best "Florida Matters Live & Local" shows, like this segment about a young fencer. If you like our work, please consider supporting us at wusf.org, or by calling 877-330-1024. Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor... 010
WUSF @wusf.org · 14/09/2026If you’ve ever caused a rift in your family over a game of Monopoly, you might find it interesting that board games found their way into mental health care. We take you to a board game meet up that anyone in the community can attend. Read more: www.wusf.org/health-news-... 000
