On Today's Bay Blend, you'll hear about the state's plan to protect free speech on campuses in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing, and some community responses to redistricting efforts. And, of course, there's Friday's roundup events near you this weekend.

You'll hear about more book removals in Hillsborough County and new challenges to Florida's open carry ban. And, of course, there's Thursday's roundup of live music events near you.

Gabriella Paul's stepping in for Sky Lebron. Today, she'll take you along to a silent book club in Tampa. Plus, you'll get some ideas to celebrate making it halfway to the weekend. But first, the headlines.

You’ll hear about the debut novel from a Tampa woman that hits on love and grief and has plenty of Florida influence in it. That, plus some events to check out this week to mix things up for you, involving Pokemon, Trucks and Jeeps, and painting. Really covering a wide variety of hobbies today. That’s all next, but first – the news.

We're talking about the grand reopening of the Florida Holocaust Museum. We got an early look at its renovations, and what you can expect when you go inside. Plus, a look ahead to some events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. All that and more, right after the news headlines.

We're talking Howl-O-Scream, a Jamaican festival, and a retro event for dogs on this weekend’s Tampa Bay area event roundup with Malaika Hollist. Plus, a mini-preview to the Bucs' season opener on the road in Atlanta. All that sounds like fun, but before that – the news headlines.

Warren Buchholz and Sky break down the local shows and concerts going on in this week's music roundup. And we have some events for tonight if you’re bored and trying to get out of the house. All that and more, but first thing – the news headlines.

Sky is taking you to the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton to talk to the woman in charge of taking care of their manatee rehab center. She’s like the Michael Jordan or Tom Brady of manatee care. Plus, a couple events that could help you make a friend or learn some movie history. All that’s coming up, but first things first – the news.

You'll hear about a woman in Sarasota who chose to self-deport as she’s been watching the national immigration crackdowns of the last few months. And now, her family is thinking of doing the same. Plus, we have some things for you to do this week, including Harry Potter trivia, and sunset yoga on a pier. But first, the news, including an update on the former Claw golf course.

We’re blending up the weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist. There’s some great stuff to do, like the Blink-182 concert tonight or the home opener for the Tampa Bay Sun.

Tampa residents react to the state’s removal of painted street art. Plus some music events to check out, along with your news headlines.

You'll you'll hear about plans to demolish Tampa's oldest public housing complex. Plus, you'll meet a sweet group of backyard beekeepers in Pinellas County. And, as always, you'll leave with some evening plans to get over the mid-week hump.