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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.

We’re blending up a music roundup for you with Warren Buchholz. He’ll tell you about the Tampa Bay area shows and concerts you can head to this weekend. Plus some events you can check out tonight. Before that, the news headlines, including the historic Jackson House needing emergency repairs.

Malaika Hollist joins Sky Lebron for another event roundup for tonight and the rest of the weekend. Come on. You know you’re still looking for something fun to do. First, the news headlines, including Sarasota County's low vaccination rate.

That’s right – new name, new logo, same pod. Giving you your daily blend of the local news, culture, and events to check out in the Tampa Bay area. Today, you’ll hear about new sports complexes throughout the region. Plus, some events to mark on your planner for this week, because we know you’re looking for something fun to do. And of course, the news headlines, including why the historic Jackson House is a step closer to restoration.

You’re going to hear about an art exhibit in Sarasota featuring quilts former slaves made to keep warm that now are considered their own unique art form. Plus, some events to keep you occupied in and around the Tampa area. And before all that – the news headlines, including how to protect your boats and electric vehicles ahead of hurricane season.

Florida already had an affordable housing and insurance crisis. Then came the 2024 hurricane season. WUSF’s Jessica Meszaros explains how climate change impacts insurance.

Jennifer Yeagley, with the St. Pete Free Clinic, talks about meeting the needs of people as they recover from back-to-back hurricanes this holiday season.

As the race to the White House comes to a close, citizens across the U.S. are eagerly awaiting the moment the winner is announced. WUSF news director Mary Shedden joins Matthew Peddie to discuss when you can expect 2024 election results.

Marion County Supervisor of Elections Wesley Wilcox speaks to "Our Changing State" host Matthew Peddie about what safeguards are in place when voters cast their ballot this year.

In this episode, you’ll hear from an elections supervisor about how you can be sure your vote will be counted, and what’s being done to prevent cyberattacks. We also discuss a topic top of mind for a lot of voters: the economy.

Tropicana Field's hurricane-damaged roof and delays to votes on public financing are threatening plans for a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays

From back-to-back hurricanes to the twists and turns of the U.S. presidential election, there’s been a lot to keep up with in 2024.

"Florida Matters" goes beyond the "Florida Man" headlines and delves into some of the the magic and mystery of the state with the Tampa Bay Times' follower of the offbeat.

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the corner, hear how people in Tampa Bay are stepping up with acts of service. Plus, how to do Dry January.

Hear how immigrants in Florida without the required documents are bracing for tough new immigration policy, and what a Trump presidency could mean for state politics.

It's a look back on an earthshaking storm season as people across the greater Tampa Bay region rebuild their lives from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.

How a shortage of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals affects the region, and efforts to train more doctors to meet the need.

On this episode of Florida Matters, you’ll hear about an effort to connect people with Black businesses throughout the Tampa Bay region.

On "Florida Matters," former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson talks immigration policy, and NPR's Frank Langfitt turns his foreign correspondent lens on the U.S.

Louis Virelli, constitutional law professor at Stetson University College of Law, discusses the legality of the Florida abortion amendment on the November ballot.

Matthew Peddie sits down with Poynter's Alex Mahadevan to discuss what voters need to know about political advertisements.

On this episode of "Florida Matters," we discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State address to the Legislature. Topics he covered during the half-house speech included immigration, gun laws, education and property taxes.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we speak to three people with different perspectives on Florida Noir, and find out why the Sunshine State makes a great setting for shifty characters and sinister deeds.