This is it! We made it to the end of the week. But it just gets better from here. Today, Malaika Hollist has a jam-packed lineup of events to check out over the weekend, like a circus spectacular in Sarasota and bronco busting in Dover. Plus, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stops by Tampa General Hospital.

WUSF music wiz-kid Warren Buchholz joins host Meghan Bowman for a lineup of shows this weekend that are all must-listen. You'll hear about a saxophonist who's got a pretty sweet VIP package sliding through the Palladium in St. Pete. Plus, Gulfport welcomes a coastal-country singer/songwriter whose fans call themselves "the steadheads." Careful or you may become one too.

Today's host, Meghan Bowman, brought Sky Lebron to a tap festival in Tampa and convinced him to learn how to tap dance. The festival director wants to see the Tampa Bay area become a haven for the art. Plus, Arcadia residents say they saw ICE make arrests.

The 2026 Florida gubernatorial race is getting heated. WUSF's Douglas Soule joins Meghan Bowman to talk about a court case challenging one candidate's eligibility. Plus, we have a release date for books 6 and 7 (no pun intended) in the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, or ACOTAR for the real fans.

The controversial 2022 state law restricts how gender and race are taught in higher education. Last week, a court struck down parts of it. WUSF's Kerry Sheridan joins host Meghan Bowman to talk about it. Plus, some nice events to check out this week.

From a craft arts festival at the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs to Tampa Toy Con at the Florida State Fairgrounds, host Gabriella Paul and Malaika Hollist have you covered with local happenings this weekend. All that, plus your local headlines.

You know the drill! Your weekly music roundup is in the queue. Plus some extra events to spruce up the end of your week. And, of course, the latest local headlines for your Thursday morning.

The job market is no joke for Gen Z between high unemployment, slow hiring and AI transforming the job search. You'll hear from job seekers and industry experts in Florida. Plus, a federal appeals court struck down a Florida law that restricted race and gender curriculum on college campuses. All that, and the last emo show in Ybor City, with Gabriella Paul.

A Fort Meade resident and businessman is suing the city, which wants to build a massive AI data center a half-acre from his home. WUSF's Jessica Meszaros joins the pod with that report. Plus, a reminder on vote-by-mail for Tampa Bay residents. And lots of weeknight activities to sprinkle into your schedule.

A largely overlooked but important change to Florida's transportation law could change your experience at everyone's favorite place: the car dealership. You'll learn why that is with host Gabriella Paul. Plus, Post Malone is coming to Tampa!

We have a special Fourth of July weekend roundup for you, talking about all of the red, white and blue events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area to celebrate the country's BIG 250! Before that though, you're getting the news.

It’s time for another local music roundup, with America’s big 250th birthday in mind. We’ll have some spots where you can listen to some tunes and feel that American spirit in your bones. And, of course, some fun events to check out tonight throughout the Tampa Bay area. But first — here’s the news.