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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.

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.

"Live & Local" jumps into four controversial issues: school closures in Pinellas, war planning at MacDill, the new teen curfew in Palmetto and treatment gaps for maternal mental health.

We’re in that beautiful, couple-week stretch where it's not too hot and a perfect time to get out in nature. Hillsborough County wants more people checking out its green spaces. So get out your hiking boots, we’re heading out! We’ll do that, plus go over some fun, free events in the Tampa area tonight. First, let's get you 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.

University of South Florida Middle East specialist Arman Mahmoudian weighs in on the bombings in Iran and retaliatory strikes.

It’s local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. It’s a lot like story time when you were a kid, but with a dope soundtrack. So if you’re broke, close to it, or just want to save some cash but still have a good time, keep listening. But first, let’s hit the news.

Miguel Fuller and Holly O’Connor are the real-life best friends behind "The Miguel and Holly Show" on Tampa Bay’s Mix 1007. FM. Now they’re back in the Tampa Bay, with a renewed love of all things Florida—especially the food.

The state legislature is still figuring out a way to cut property taxes for homeowners. You'll hear from an expert on what that could look like for local governments, and if it’ll actually help people save money. That, plus some events for Fat Tuesday tonight. But first – the news.

Polk County recently rejected a planned truck refueling stop near a key wildlife corridor crossing over Interstate 4. It's a pretty big deal for animal and environmental advocates.

With the elimination of property taxes still on tap in Tallahassee, a study shows billions of dollars in potential losses, with some counties standing to lose more than others.

It’s event roundup time with Malaika Hollist! We’re talking seafood, strawberries, and an Ybor Fiesta. Before we get to that though, let's tell you the news.

Florida hosts 15 baseball teams for spring training, but no town has been "all in" and for so long as Lakeland, where the Detroit Tigers have stuck around since 1934.

It’s local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. This week we have three really different types of music you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. And we'll talk USF men's basketball as the team gets set to play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade. But before we get to that, here’s the news.

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.

Matthew Peddie speaks with Mary Shedden, WUSF's news director, on the WUSF voter guide and how it helps voters this election cycle.

In this episode of Florida Matters, we host a reporter roundtable to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

People had barely even begun picking up their lives after Hurricane Helene two weeks ago when Milton hit the Gulf Coast.

On this episode of Florida Matters, you hear how elections supervisors are working to make sure you can still vote, despite the hurricane impacts. Also, how communities can plan to be more resilient as they rebuild.

Matthew Peddie speaks with Craig Latimer, supervisor of elections in Hillsborough County, on the impact of Hurricanes Milton and Helene on voting in the greater Tampa Bay region.

Alex Mahadevan, the director of MediaWise, discusses the impact of misinformation and how to spot it.

In this episode of Florida Matters, we talk about how to decipher the truth in the midst of all the misinformation. Also, how AI political-generated content impacts real life and perpetuates conspiracy theories. We also give the latest on hurricanes Helene and Milton.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we explore the impact of our immigration system on the Sunshine State.

In a special call-in edition of Florida Matters, we fielded your questions about what to do if you were impacted by Debby, Helene or Milton.