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On this episode of Florida Matters, we explore what the bill means for these workers. We also speak with a journalist about her investigation into the working conditions for hurricane cleanup workers.

This November, Floridians will vote yes or no on allowing adults 21 and older to use recreational marijuana.

Teachers have been navigating challenging and confusing times since education laws rolled out in 2022. In this episode, we get an update on what their classrooms have been like since.

You'll hear about the Tampa Theatre's upcoming 100-year anniversary and how the historic landmark plans to celebrate the milestone. Plus you'll get some ideas on how to spend the next few evenings. And first up, the news headlines.

On "Florida Matters," we talk about what's behind the drop in childhood vaccination rates in Sarasota County. Plus, how to protect yourself against mosquitoes.

On this episode of Florida Matters, you’ll hear from the United Way Suncoast about summer programs and other ways to stop the so-called “summer slide.” You’ll also hear about the pressure of competitive spelling, and what the spelling bee can teach you about life, from the spelling bee coach working with winners from the area.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we spoke with leaders in the greater Tampa Bay region’s Black LGBTQIA community about representation and the importance of both Pride and Juneteenth.

On this episode of "Florida Matters," we talk with experts from FAU and Moffitt Cancer Center about the health impacts of vaping — both on adults and youth.

This week, we speak to WUSF reporters about their experience covering the pro-Palestinian protests on the USF campus, along with two local historians who talk about the history of protests in Tampa and at USF.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we talk with two people involved in the Sunshine Skyway Bridge documentary, including one of the divers who helped recover the victims.

A nonprofit is providing shelter and support to unhoused, unaccompanied youth. A graduate from the program speaks about his experience.

School board elections in Florida are nonpartisan, but this November, voters will get to decide if they want to change that.

Arts organizations around Florida are scrambling to make up budget shortfalls after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed $32 million in cultural and museum grants.

School board elections in Florida are nonpartisan, but this November voters will get to decide if they want to change to partisan elections.

WUSF’s new season of "Our Changing State" podcast is here to help you navigate the 2024 elections. We start at the beginning: Registering to vote.

Abortion is a polarizing issue. But whatever your opinion, if you’re a Floridian voting this November, you’ll have a say in whether the right to an abortion is written into the state constitution.

Debby dumped 12 inches of rain in some parts of Tampa Bay on her way through the area over the weekend. Cities are starting to assess the damage. And the Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting a new stadium, and then some, after the St. Petersburg City Council greenlighted the plan.

Matthew Peddie, host of "Florida Matters" and the podcast "Our Changing State," speaks with WUSF reporter and producer Steve Newborn about what to expect on the upcoming primary ballot.

Democrats haven’t held statewide office in Florida since 2022. But a former congresswoman is trying to change that. Also, the primary election is coming up on Aug. 20. Early voting starts soon.

Alex Mahadevan, the director of MediaWise, Poynter Institute’s digital media literacy project, talks about how to fact-check the news.

This week we hear from a St. Petersburg couple about what makes state parks so special. We also get an update on primary race results in the Tampa Bay area.

WUSF reporters Steve Newborn and Kerry Sheridan discussed the state's primary results and what races to expect in the November election.

Matthew Peddie speaks with Alex Mahadevan, the director MediaWise, Poynter Institute’s digital media literacy project, on the topics of AI, deepfakes and cheapfakes.

Matthew Peddie, host of "Florida Matters" and the podcast "Our Changing State," speaks with WUSF reporter Sky Lebron about Amendment 3, which would legalize the use of recreational marijuana.

Matthew Peddie speaks with WUSF reporter Stephanie Colombini on what to expect with the upcoming November ballot on legal abortion until viability.