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A guy from North Carolina is walking an outline of the entire continental United States. He just walked through the Tampa Bay region, so we found him on the side of the road and walked with him. You’ll hear more on that, plus some free and fun events you can check out tonight. But first — the news.

As we continue to highlight unique food trucks in the Tampa Bay area, we’re headed to a taco truck with a niche. We’ll tell you about it. Plus if you like learning, or bowling, or R&B, you’re going to want to listen to the events going on tonight. But first, let’s hit the news.

We’re hitting another food truck as part of our series this month. And today is for my people who love chicken, or who have a sweet tooth. Plus, some really cool art to check out, or make yourself, in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. Before that — here’s the news.

Another Thursday, another local music roundup with Warren Buchholz. This time we have some great, cheap concerts to check out for the jazz and country lover in your life, plus a place to bring your father figure and celebrate the holiday on Sunday. Before that though — you're getting the local headlines.

It’s Juneteenth, celebrating the anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. We're going to tell you where you can go to celebrate it in the Tampa Bay area today and this weekend, along with some other events going on. It's all on today's weekend event roundup. But first — the news.

If you look at the recent school district grades across the Tampa Bay region, it would appear the state's on the up-and-up. But some education experts and parents suggest pumping the brakes before celebrating, because there’s some caveats. We’ll talk about it, plus some fun things to do in the area to start the week. But first - the news.

A Fort Meade resident and businessman is suing the city, which wants to build a massive AI data center a half-acre from his home. WUSF's Jessica Meszaros joins the pod with that report. Plus, a reminder on vote-by-mail for Tampa Bay residents. And lots of weeknight activities to sprinkle into your schedule.

It’s time for another local music roundup, with America’s big 250th birthday in mind. We’ll have some spots where you can listen to some tunes and feel that American spirit in your bones. And, of course, some fun events to check out tonight throughout the Tampa Bay area. But first — here’s the news.

On today’s music roundup, we have an ensemble group that mixes tons of different genres, a reggae-ska band with some upbeat tunes, and even some death metal. On top of that, where you can go to watch the U.S. men’s soccer team take on Turkey in the World Cup. We’ll have all of that and more, but first — the news.

It’s local event roundup time, and with it being the last weekend of Pride Month, there’s a lot going on. Plus some other events happening too, like a place to learn how to make your own bacon from scratch. You’ll hear about that and plenty more, but first up, let’s hit the news.

It shows off how living in the U.S. influenced Salvador Dalí and changed his art and works over the years. Turns out, putting a wild mind in a wild country, makes someone even wilder. More on that, plus some places to enjoy the full moon tonight in the Tampa Bay area. First though — the news.

Running a marathon is one of the toughest physical challenges you can complete. Now imagine doing it as a potato! That'll make sense in a bit, we'll explain. Plus, you’ll hear about some cool events to check out in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. Before we get to that, here’s the news.

A professor at a college in the rural part of the Tampa Bay region was fired after assigning a short story that mentioned alcohol, drugs and sex. Now, she's suing the college, saying she was wrongfully punished. Hear from her, plus some interesting events going on tonight and tomorrow across the area. But first – the news.

Today, we have your local music roundup. If you’re into punk rock, bluegrass tributes, and some unique blues sound, then we have some really fun shows for you to check out this weekend. Plus, some events to spice up your Thursday evening. But first — let's give you the local headlines.

The property tax referendum that Floridians will vote on in November will look a lot different on the ballot than when it was initially written up. We’ll tell you why, plus some really fun things happening in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. First things first, though — the news.

You feel that? The weekend is loading. And with it, so is your weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist from Arts Axis Florida. On today's Bay Blend, you'll get the lowdown on local events Friday through Sunday. Plus, the headlines and a few new food spots to get reservations for soon.

Tired of the same old sports people have been playing for hundreds of years? How about a new sport that's right here in the Tampa Bay area, featuring bubbles!? Sky will explain it all in just a bit, and he'll give you some fun events to check out tonight. First up, though — the local news.

It's music roundup time with Warren Buchholz, getting you the local cheap concerts going on this weekend. We’ll hit you with the latest sounds, plus some really fun things you can do tonight in the Tampa Bay area. First up, though — the local news.

Warren Buchholz with WUSF’s Jazz joins guest host Meghan Bowman for the weekly local music roundup. He’s got some Americana, guitar jazz, and a music event that’s pretty cool, as long as the cops don’t shut it down. You’ll hear about the shows you can see over the weekend and about the legend we lost this week — Dolly Parton.

Some sensitive documents leaked out of the Sarasota school district showing investigations into teacher misconduct. Now, one school board member wants police to figure out where the leak came from. Plus, it’s a great day to be a bingo lover in the Tampa Bay area! We’ll tell you why, but first – the local news.

It’s time for the local music roundup, and this week we have nu metal and jazz events honoring the legends who made those genres great. Plus a guitarist with some insane shredding skills. You’ll hear about that and some local events happening in the Tampa Bay area tonight. But first — the news.

It’s the 133rd official Labor Day, which the country has celebrated since 1894. We don’t know how they partied back then, but we’ll give you a few ways you can celebrate your labor in the big year of 2026. First up though - let’s hit the local news.

The Florida Orchestra is taking on a very different performance this week, mixing classical music and the mega-popular sounds of T-Swizzle, a.k.a. Taylor Swift. We’ll talk about how this became a thing, plus give you some fun events to check out in the Tampa Bay area today and tomorrow. But first – let’s talk the local news.

The statewide total for coronavirus cases now stands at 728,921, and the positivity rate for new cases was just over 4%.

Monday’s report from the Florida Department of Health showed the lowest daily increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases since June 22.The state…