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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.

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.

New College of Florida has been eyeing some land at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to house its new baseball stadium. And now, they’re doing some work there that has stirred up some reaction. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay region. But let’s jump into the news first.

An idea for a cruise terminal near the Skyway is drawing early resistance as environmental groups question whether the promised benefits outweigh the risks to one of Tampa Bay’s most fragile coastal areas.

Another week, another music roundup with Warren Buchholz, telling you about the local places where you can bob your head to some sweet sounds this weekend, plus some events to liven up this Thursday in the Tampa Bay area. But let's hit the news first.

It’s Gasparilla season. Malaika Hollist and Sky will go over one of those events this weekend, along with other things happening in the Tampa Bay area today through Sunday.

The Rays may be closer than ever to a new stadium in Tampa as Hillsborough College explores renovating its North Dale Mabry Campus into a mixed-use development. We catch you up.

The kitchen always finds her.

Malaika Hollist joins guest host Meghan Bowman with a roundup of events you can check out this weekend. Like a special event with tacos, tequila, and Lucha Libre wrestling (think Cirque du Soleil meets the UFC). All that and more after the news headlines.

Former House Speaker Paul Renner is running for the Republican nomination to be Florida's governor. He talks about his plans with "Florida Matters Live & Local" host Matthew Peddie.

There’s a guy in Tampa running shirtless with the U.S. flag who says he’s trying to unify America. He now has an insane following online, and Sky got to catch up with him. You’ll hear that, plus some events in the Tampa area to make your week a little more fun. But first up, the news.

Sarasota’s school board vote to reaffirm cooperation with ICE sparked intense debate over student safety and learning, while Hillsborough College and the Rays take a step forward on a stadium plan.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing their first-ever home outdoor hockey game this weekend at Raymond James Stadium. But how do you keep that ice from melting in the Florida sun? We’ve got answers, plus some events to check out in the Tampa area this week. But first, let’s hit the news.

Did you know that landfills generate a bunch of bad gases for the atmosphere? Well, Hillsborough County is trying to turn it into helpful gas that makes it money. More on that, plus the events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. But first, of course, the news.

Florida leaders from both parties are urging President Trump to keep the offshore drilling moratorium in place, warning of risks to the Gulf’s environment, wildlife and coastal communities.

You may not have noticed, but NASA is about to launch a crewed mission to the moon. Let's catch up on the latest Artemis mission, which could lift off as soon as this weekend.

We’re already a month into 2026. Wild. Anyways, former phosphate mine land in Hillsborough County is the latest property that one developer wants to turn into more than 1,000 homes. But residents and environmentalists have concerns about what would happen if people lived on the former toxic site. We’ll talk that, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. Let’s hit the news headlines first though.

A new law would make every public school required to have portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln hung somewhere easy to find. We’re talking that, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area where you can spend some quality time over the next few days. But first – here’s the news.

From Florida’s failing tobacco policies to giant rodents munching lettuce, we cover the state’s public health challenges, community cleanups, street safety, and a cafe that's more about animal education than lattes.

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.

Gasparilla is the time to dress like a pirate, act a fool, and party with your friends. But how did it come to be what it is today? We’ll take a peek inside a new exhibit that looks at that history. Plus, some events going on tonight, including a Gasparilla themed happy hour and a Tom Petty Tribute concert. But first, the news.

It's more than just depression. It's exponential bereavement that can feel like a panic attack, bringing deep sadness and a feeling of losing control. Let's learn about grief attacks.

This weekend is Gasparilla, of course, but that’s not the only thing going on. Warren Buchholz and Sky talk about the local music you can check out this weekend, including a Spongebob musical. Are you ready kids?

Florida lawmakers have big choices to make: How to handle charter takeovers through the Schools of Hope program and what to do with property taxes.

Ahoy! On today’s local event roundup, of course we’re talking Gasparilla. But we also have some events that you can check out this weekend if you’re not interested in pirate tomfoolery at all. You’ll get that, but first – the news.