It’s Friday, Oct. 2. Even though the weather feels like we're still in the middle of summer, there’s plenty of fall events popping up in the Tampa Bay region. And we’re going to talk about that and more happening this weekend you’ll want to know about. First up though, the news.

It’s Thursday, Oct. 1 — Welcome to a new month! Don’t forget to pay your rent. On today’s local music roundup, we’re talking about shows going on in Tampa, Dunedin and even Polk County. Really covering a wide part of the Tampa Bay region, and you’ll hear it all in just a few minutes. And hockey season is back in the bay! We’ll talk about it, but first — the news.

The Sarasota school district has been embroiled in some controversy lately, and a new story involving a student-teacher feud has a prominent state official getting involved. You’ll hear that, plus where you can go tonight and tomorrow in the Tampa Bay area for some fun. First up, though — the local news.

You ever wonder what the bottom of Tampa Bay looks like? Well researchers have been looking into this for years, and for very good reasons. Reasons you’ll find out about in a couple minutes, along with some fun events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. First up – the local news.

This summer season is officially over as of yesterday. And WOW, was it hot. Hillsborough County knows this too, and it debuted some new technology this summer to make safety decisions based on the devilish heat. You’ll hear about it, plus fun things to do in Tampa Bay today and tomorrow. But first – the local news.

While board games have done a great job of ending friendships for Sky, another place in the Tampa Bay area is using them to bring people together. Wild concept, but we'll hear it out. We’re talking about that, plus fun things going on in Tampa Bay today and tomorrow, including stuff for our book and pickle lovers out there! First though — the local news.

A rise in deportations across Florida has left many families without their main income providers. Some organizations are trying to fill that void, and they’re doing it in a really unique way. We’ll tell you about it, plus some fun events happening tonight in the Tampa Bay area to keep on your radar. But first things first — the local news.

This weekend, you can see dinosaurs, a "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" musical, talk to Tampa Black authors and even check out a bunch of museums for free. You’ll hear about it all in just a couple minutes on our local weekend event roundup, but first — the local news.

It’s local music roundup time, and today, we have punk rock, funk, and even some Latin trap that you can get down to this weekend. We’ll give you the details, but first — the local news.

The Florida scrub jay is the only bird that’s exclusive to this state. And today, you’re going to find out how scientists are trying to help out the true Floridian maintain — and even grow — its numbers. Plus, some really cool events you can check out today and tomorrow in the Tampa Bay region. But first – let’s hit the news.

Candidates use all kinds of political action committees to raise money for elections. Guest host Meghan Bowman talks how super PACs and dark money move through politics. Plus, we have some events to fill your calendar. All that, after your news headlines.

Guest host Meghan Bowman talks with some experts in a two-parter about how PAC money is moving through one of Florida’s top races in the midterms. We also have some events for you to check out around town this week. Plus, it’s that time of year again — pledge week at WUSF. And no, it’s not for a frat.