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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.

What a weekend it's about to be in the Tampa Bay area. We have the Florida Strawberry Festival, a sausage festival, Monster Jam and more. And Malaika Hollist and Sky are going to talk about it all. And before that – the news.

So what goes on during the workday of a university president during his second week on campus? Moez Limayem is here to talk about the challenges ahead.

This week on the local music roundup, we do a free-only edition, meaning places you don’t have to spend a penny to listen to some good music. Warren Buchholz and Sky will give you the lay of the land this weekend, plus we have some other events in the Tampa Bay area to check out today. Most of them are free, too. First up – the news.

Meet the mother and son behind a peanut brittle that's "gentle on your dental." We're speaking with Psalms Mack and Carlton Owens are the duo behind Psalms' Gourmet Brittle in South Pasadena.

"Florida Matters: Live & Local" brings you stories of art, justice and hometown pride this week.

From expanding fresh food access and restoring reef ecosystems to measuring regional growth and mentoring youth, "Florida Matters Live & Local" explores solutions shaping Tampa Bay’s future.

It’s hard to have a conversation about what a place can be without talking about the way it was. Such is the case with the current Tropicana Field site.

You'll hear some local reaction to the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran. Also, the people’s hearing on climate change was held in Tampa. It's where locals come together to talk about the extreme weather the area has seen, their concerns, and what others are doing to help. Also some fun stuff going on in the Tampa Bay area the next couple of days. First though, let’s hit the news.

In just a week, gas prices have shot up to almost $4 for a gallon for regular unleaded. "Live & Local" takes a closer look at what’s driving up the cost and how you are dealing with it.

You’ll hear about a new trend in Florida education that's small in nature, but not in popularity. Plus, a craft-beer-making event that's steeped in some local lore. And some other ideas on how to spend your evenings this week.

Lakeland residents face higher electric bills, while a Senate bill transferring USF Sarasota-Manatee land to New College vanishes — leaving both energy costs and campus plans in uncertainty.

You’ll hear about another "micro" trend, but this time it's all about plastic. Plus, your Doordash in Florida could soon be delivered by roaming, autonomous devices. Very "Wall-E"-coded. And, of course, a heads-up on ways to kick back this week after work.

Gabriella Paul catches up with an environmental activist during the Tampa stop on his nationwide tour to eat off the land. Plus, a plan to build a cruise ship terminal could be sunk. And a special event in town for the parrotheads.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is probably, maybe coming out this year. And a local movie director made a short film about the things you do in the game, and violence that’s portrayed in it. It was entirely shot here in the Tampa area. We sat down to talk about his message in the film, and you’ll hear that, plus some events going on in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days that should be a lot of fun, like monster trucks and bookmark crafting. But first things up – the news.

Sea turtles are pretty much born in a war zone. They hatch and immediately need to make it to the water. And because of this cold weather lately, some of them have actually been freezing in the water and floating back to shore. We’ll talk more about this, plus some fun events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week, including a watch party honoring an actress who just passed away, an art gallery, and mechanical bull riding. The full gambit. But first – the news.

Picky eaters, Dubai chocolate and A.I.-powered food trends? Oh my! This week on The Zest Podcast, get a preview of the 4th International Flavor Summit in Orlando.

Florida's attorney general came for Tampa Mayor Jane Castor over the city's handling of immigration policies. Plus, Fort Meade residents push back on a plan to build a data center. And, of course, a preview of live music events around town this weekend.

Lawmakers are shooting for — not one, not two, but — three special sessions to tackle unfinished business from the 2026 legislative session, like the budget, property taxes and redistricting. Plus, some events to check out this weekend.

E-bikes and e-scooters are super popular, but safety regulations around them have been slow to catch up. Hear what lawmakers in Tallahassee might do to address that. And if you’re looking for to party tonight for the full moon, or want to join a competitive darts league, we got you covered. But first – the news.

"Florida Matters Live & Local" sits down with Mayor Ken Welch, examines how immigration verification rules would reshape local services in Manatee County, and explores efforts to restore a historic Tampa landmark.

Former state lawmaker José Javier Rodríguez wants to be Florida’s Attorney General. He faces steep odds in a very red state. On “Live & Local,” he makes his pitch.

Hillsborough schools are rolling out smart sensors that detect vape clouds, the Legislature's last week, meeting a Tampa City Council member and taking a dive at an aquarium in Lecanto.

You'll meet some members of the USF men's ice hockey team as they prepare for the Division 3 club hockey national championship tournament this week. And the NCAA men's basketball tournament starts this week, with the Florida Gators right here in Tampa.

Matthew Peddie speaks with Tara Newsom, a political science and government professor at St. Petersburg College, on Gen Z’s opportunity to shape their future in this presidential election.