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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.

On "Florida Matters," we hear from two WUSF journalists about their reporting — from local residents experiencing flooding months after Hurricane Milton to the restoration of a local spoil island in the Hillsborough River.

On this episode of "Florida Matters," you’ll learn about The Chitlin Circuit, how it shaped the sound of jazz, blues, and rock, and how it paved the way for the music industry we see today.

On this episode of "Florida Matters," we talk about the history of spring training in the region and visit one of the major league teams that come here for get ready for regular season: the Baltimore Orioles.

Today you'll hear about a Cat Cafe with a different approach to adopting some fuzzy friends, and who says Monday nights in Tampa Bay aren't fun? And, some events you can check out that are cheap and a nice way to add some excitement to the beginning of your week.

How one small beach town in Southwest Florida is recovering years after a hurricane blasted the area, and the lessons we can take from it. Plus a couple fun options if you're looking for something to do on the cheap.

"Florida Matters" speaks to a reporter about her investigation into the Sig Sauer P320's removal from agency arsenals across the country. Also, the Your Florida team provides a legislative update.

Sky starts his journey visiting different unique clubs and groups throughout the greater Tampa Bay region. First up, a bunch of Bonsai lovers who teach him the art of growing a styling trees. You'll also hear about events going on tonight if you're looking for something to do.

You’ll hear about some of the music events happening in the greater Tampa Bay region this weekend, with shows that’ll hit a lot of different tastes. And some events you can check out tonight if you have some time to kill.

On "Florida Matters," we spoke to nonprofit leaders, community members and more in a special one-hour program airing Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

On "Florida Matters," we discuss hurricane recovery for Tampa Bay area businesses following the 2024 storms. We also look into how business owners can prepare and find relief this year.

Community leaders join "Florida Matters" to talk about how they helped with the recovery from the 2024 hurricane season.

On "Florida Matters," we speak to the Your Florida team about what the Legislature has been up to over the past 30 days. From property taxes to school start times, we break it down.

When Uber arrived in Tampa Bay 10 years ago, it was a game changer — disrupting the taxi industry and opening up the gig economy.