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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Will the state's English-only driver's tests make roads safer? We look into the rule change on "Florida Matters Live & Local."

A new potential law would allow Florida residents to build a" granny flat," kind of like a mother-in-law suite, on properties with single-family homes. That's not how it works right now. We’ll talk about the chances of that becoming law, plus some lovely events to check out in the Tampa Bay area, including cat acrobatics, right up my alley! But first – the news.

Environmentalists and immigration advocates have been speaking out against the immigration detention center in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" since it was built last year. But did you know that same piece of land has been embroiled in controversy for decades? WUSF produced a whole documentary about it, and you’ll hear about it, plus some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area tonight. But first – the news.

A couple of college challenges are in the spotlight. We get an update on the New College-USF controversy and learn about the growing concern of student food insecurity.

Saturday is Valentines Day, and we have some local shows that’ll help you feel the love, whether that’s jazz, K-pop, or something in between. Warren Buchholz and I got ya covered. Plus, a Whataburger is now in the Tampa Bay area! We'll talk about that. But first, the news.

The Sarasota Orchestra’s music director had the time of his life during Bad Bunny's Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime, plus segments on Everglades preservation, measles and Valentine’s Day fun.

Polk County officials pumped the brakes on a plan to put a truck refueling stop near a wildlife corridor that's underway. Plus, abortion rights activists rallied outside the state Capitol yesterday. You'll hear about that, plus some events putting love in the air this Valentine's weekend across the Tampa Bay region.

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.

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.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor sits down for a wide-ranging conversation, tackling everything from the Rays stadium talks and public safety to immigration, transportation, and the city’s future.

The conversation starters for "Florida Matters Live & Local" include Florida's execution pace and some Super Bowl talk that has nothing to do with Seahawks and Patriots.