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NPR's Juana Summers talks with the International Rescue Committee's country director of Afghanistan, Sherine Ibrahim, about the 6.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern mountainous region.

Planning is continuing on building three new toll roads, which would become the biggest road construction project in Florida since the Interstate Highway…

After 146 years, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus is taking down its big top. This week on Florida Matters, we're exploring the history and the…

When USF President Judy Genshaft calls the budget deal "very, very, very good," you know it must be for the university.Leaders in the Florida House and…

The song "Brandy" by Looking Glass was No. 1 in 1972. For singer-songwriter Todd Snider, the song is a reminder of happy times. He was 6 years old when he first heard the song, but it left a lasting impression.

The tanker spilled about 6,000 gallons of gasoline after it crashed around 2:30 a.m. at West Union Boulevard and Paul Avenue.

A national study released Tuesday provides a state-by-state look at life expectancy and the factors that are killing Floridians, and as one might expect...

From dancing doctors to singing students, members of USF Health will be showing off their talents for a good cause Friday night.It's the third annual…

The Tampa Bay area and Florida continue to see unsurpassed numbers of new coronavirus cases Thursday, with both setting records for the largest daily…

A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building, stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside, and knocking part of a passenger train off its tracks.

The punishment for Stewart Rhodes on a seditious conspiracy charge could set the bar for others, including top members of the far-right Proud Boys group, this summer.

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.

Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart is expected to recommend a test to (mostly) replace the FCAT later this month.A new test is needed because…

Early Sunday morning, before the 2,000 passengers from cruise ship disembark, a line of taxi cabs forms outside Port of Tampa Bay Terminal #2 just beyond…

Currently, there’s only one Florida Democrat actively campaigning for governor and she is accusing Republican Gov. Rick Scott of running the state like a…

The 23rd Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at USF St. Petersburg.This week on Florida Matters (Tuesday, Oct. 13 at…

Kenji Lopez-Alt left a restaurant job to test and write about the mysteries of food science. His new book details findings from how best to sear a steak to how to get more golden pancakes.

Trenton, N.J., Mayor Tony Mack has been arrested on corruption charges after a two year FBI sting operation. Prosecutors say the mayor, his brother and a top political supporter conspired to obstruct justice in connection with a parking garage project in the New Jersey state capital.

Complaints from patient groups and increased regulatory oversight appear to be leading to changes in the way some marketplace health plans cover expensive drugs.

Los Angeles Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff will face Republican Steve Garvey, a former LA Dodgers player, in a general election runoff to decide who will represent California in the U.S. Senate.

There was one overwhelming favorite album that topped this year's All Songs Considered listener poll, and it wasn't even close.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Marc Goldwein, a policy official at the Center for a Responsible Federal Budget, to parse out the reality versus the rancor in the government budget battle.

Former President Donald Trump faced some tough questioning from Latino voters Wednesday night. He largely sidestepped those questions in his answers and instead stuck to his broader campaign themes.

Thaddeus Bullard talks about overcoming poverty, finding fame as professional wrestler Titus O'Neil, and helping the next generation.

House lawmakers reached a deal on a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of then-President Trump and to recommend changes to further protect the complex.