We’re doing the event roundup a day earlier this week, so you know the places you can go in the Tampa Bay are on Friday to honor the victims of 9/11, 25 years ago. We’ve got that, and some other fun things to do tonight and this weekend. But first — let’s talk the local news.

We’re just a few short days away from the Bucs' season opener. Can they shed the dark cloud of how things ended last season? Sky sits down with Bucs reporter River Wells for a preview, so you know the major storylines going into Sunday. Also, we have some places in Tampa Bay to learn some local history and make your own coffee mug, and where any teacher can get a free treat today! But first – the local news.

The Florida Orchestra is taking on a very different performance this week, mixing classical music and the mega-popular sounds of T-Swizzle, a.k.a. Taylor Swift. We’ll talk about how this became a thing, plus give you some fun events to check out in the Tampa Bay area today and tomorrow. But first – let’s talk the local news.

It’s the 133rd official Labor Day, which the country has celebrated since 1894. We don’t know how they partied back then, but we’ll give you a few ways you can celebrate your labor in the big year of 2026. First up though - let’s hit the local news.

There’s a lot going on across the Tampa Bay area this weekend, like a lagoon Labor Day weekend celebration, a musical about a half-bat, half boy, and Tampa Comic Con. You’ll hear about all of that and more, but first, let's hit the local news.

It’s time for the local music roundup, and this week we have nu metal and jazz events honoring the legends who made those genres great. Plus a guitarist with some insane shredding skills. You’ll hear about that and some local events happening in the Tampa Bay area tonight. But first — the news.

Some sensitive documents leaked out of the Sarasota school district showing investigations into teacher misconduct. Now, one school board member wants police to figure out where the leak came from. Plus, it’s a great day to be a bingo lover in the Tampa Bay area! We’ll tell you why, but first – the local news.

A leaked report details how lots of money from a state Medicaid settlement ended up partly in the pocket of a charity with ties to First Lady Casey DeSantis. Plus, FDOT disallows the use of Flock cameras by local police. And, a couple events to kick back at this week.

Officials finalized an agreement late last week to help pay for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark across from Raymond James Stadium. Plus, Bradenton officials take up the debate over Flock cameras. And, of course, some events around town to spruce up your weeknights.

Malaika Hollist with Arts Axis Florida stops by the Blend with guest host Meghan Bowman. She gives the lowdown on events to check out in the Tampa Bay region this weekend. We’re talking about a drone show, a cupcake contest, and a fish printing workshop – so you can keep a record of your bass forever. Plus, it's a no-go for the show at Haslam's this weekend.

Warren Buchholz with WUSF’s Jazz joins guest host Meghan Bowman for the weekly local music roundup. He’s got some Americana, guitar jazz, and a music event that’s pretty cool, as long as the cops don’t shut it down. You’ll hear about the shows you can see over the weekend and about the legend we lost this week — Dolly Parton.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is one of the region’s most important resources. The workers there have pretty stressful jobs, but their property got a new space that should make unwinding a bit easier. You’ll hear about it, plus some cool events for your Wednesday and Thursday, including the chance to paint a manatee! More on that, but first — the local news.