We got some local concerts and shows you can head to this weekend on the cheap. Warren Buchholz and Sky have got you covered with a solid range of sounds for your earholes. But first, here’s the news — including some intense lobbying at the Florida Capitol by some penguins from the Florida Aquarium in Tampa.

A new USF sport officially starts this week, and I got to talk to the team before its first matches. We’ll check them out together, and then I’ll tell you about some events in the Tampa Bay area this week, including a pro wrestling smackdown in a brewery! But before we get to that – here’s the news.

The state legislature is still figuring out a way to cut property taxes for homeowners. You'll hear from an expert on what that could look like for local governments, and if it’ll actually help people save money. That, plus some events for Fat Tuesday tonight. But first – the news.

The plan to build a port next to the Sunshine Skyway to bring in bigger cruise ships has been a contentious idea at the very least. You’ll hear from a man who says it would have devastating impacts to his oyster business. Plus, we have some events to make the beginning of your week in the Tampa Bay area a fun time. But first, the news.

Polk County officials pumped the brakes on a plan to put a truck refueling stop near a wildlife corridor that's underway. Plus, abortion rights activists rallied outside the state Capitol yesterday. You'll hear about that, plus some events putting love in the air this Valentine's weekend across the Tampa Bay region.

Saturday is Valentines Day, and we have some local shows that’ll help you feel the love, whether that’s jazz, K-pop, or something in between. Warren Buchholz and I got ya covered. Plus, a Whataburger is now in the Tampa Bay area! We'll talk about that. But first, the news.

Environmentalists and immigration advocates have been speaking out against the immigration detention center in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" since it was built last year. But did you know that same piece of land has been embroiled in controversy for decades? WUSF produced a whole documentary about it, and you’ll hear about it, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area tonight. But first – the news.

A new potential law would allow Florida residents to build a" granny flat," kind of like a mother-in-law suite, on properties with single-family homes. That's not how it works right now. We’ll talk about the chances of that becoming law, plus some lovely events to check out in the Tampa Bay area, including cat acrobatics, right up my alley! But first – the news.

It’s finally the weekend, and there’s lots to do in the Tampa Bay area if you’re looking for fun. Malaika Hollist and Sky will give you some options and share a bit of Black Tampa history. But first, let’s talk the day’s news.

We have some really, really solid-sounding concerts you can check out this weekend that’ll amp it up. Warren Buchholz and Sky will break it down for you.

The death metal music scene started right here in the Tampa area, and there’s going to be a showcase of that history at Magnanimous Brewing this weekend. Sky sat down with two people running the event, who could be considered death metal historians. You’ll hear that, plus some other events to check out in the region this week. But first, the news.