
Wake Up Call
Weekdays at 7 a.m.
Every weekday, you'll get local headlines, and discover some cultural happenings and events around the Tampa Bay area in about 5 minutes. By the end of each episode, you’ll feel in the know about your own community. Let's face it — it's not easy feeling connected all the time.
Latest Episodes
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Looking for fun this weekend? Malaika Hollist has got you covered with some events that are fun and cheap going on in the Tampa Bay area this weekend. Before that, the news headlines, including a food bank that needs volunteers more than food.
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Warren Buchholz and Sky Lebron talk about some of the local shows and concerts you can check out this weekend as we wrap up July. Plus, some events for tonight you can go to. And the news headlines, including Hillsborough pet shelters needing help.
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You'll hear about an art exhibit in Tampa where you can literally step into the paintings of Van Gogh and Monet. Kinda wild, right? We’ll hit that, plus some events to check out tonight and through the rest of the week. And the headlines, including an update on the Clearwater Ferry arrest.
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Did you know that as small as the Florida panther population is now, it was way lower in the 90s? The state even recruited pumas from Texas to help repopulate them. But are these newer Florida panthers a puma hybrid? We’ll talk about that, plus some events to check out this week if you’re looking for something fun to do.
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You'll hear about how hard it is to access birth control in Florida — it's one of the worst in the country, according to new research. We'll help you kick off the work week with some events to put on your radar. And before all that, the news headlines, including when you'll get some relief from this brutal heat.
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Friday, July 25, 2025: Hulk Hogan fans react to his death in Clearwater, and a weekend event roundupThis weekend is packed with things to do in the Tampa Bay Area (727 Day is just one of them), and Malaika Hollist is going to give you the latest. Before that, the news headlines, including the Rays' stadium deal officially being put to bed.
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Let’s have some fun with another music roundup alongside Warren Buchholz. He’ll tell you about some of the local shows and concerts to know about this weekend. Plus, some events for tonight, if you’re looking for something to do. And before that – the news headlines, including University Area improvements on hold.
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You’ll hear about a new rule changing how teens get their learners permits. Hint: It’s gonna be a bit tougher to drive on the streets if you’re a young’n. And we've got some local events to get you through the week, plus the news headlines.
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It's all about that Florida heat. It’s always hot here, but has it been even hotter than usual? You’ll hear how sustained heat has hurt the state over years. Plus, some fun events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. And the news headlines, including what Florida's new CEO has planned.
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You’re going to hear from a Tampa man who’s directly affected by the end of Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans and Nicaraguans. Plus, some events in the area you can plan for this week if you’re trying to have some fun. First, the news headlines, including why a Bradenton beach can be so unsafe for swimming.
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If someone says it’s going to be a slow weekend in the Tampa Bay area, smack them on the back of the head and send them this podcast, because we have an event roundup full of what's going on this weekend. And as always, we start with the news headlines, including a flesh-eating bacteria showing up on Florida's beaches.
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On Thursday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, it’s music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. He’s got some cool local shows to check out. Plus some events you can go to tonight. And the news headlines, including Pinellas County school cuts.