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Get ready for your roundup of live, local music performances you can check out for Father's Day. Plus other cool events you can go to tonight. And, Peaches the flamingo is living it up in the Yucatan.

It’s time for the Friday event roundup for the greater Tampa Bay region, and there's definitely things to do for Pride, Juneteenth and Father’s Day. But before we get to that, you'll hear the news headlines.

You’ll get some advice from the folks at Tampa International Airport on what you should be prepared for if a hurricane is heading to the area and you're trying to catch a flight. Plus some events to check out tonight. But first, the news headlines, starting with the mass protests that took place throughout the greater Tampa Bay region this weekend.

You'll hear about the supposedly dashed plan for New College to take over the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, along with how USF trustees want to handle potential deals like this in the future. Plus, some low-key events if you’re looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday. And the headlines, including AI and your mental health.

We have the news headlines, including how MacDill Air Force Base played a central role in the U.S. bombings of nuclear sites in Iran. Also, a safety addition to many of Hillsborough County’s most popular parks that could help during a medical emergency, and some events that you can add to your week.

Has St. Pete Pride become too corporate? A coalition says so. Plus, a preview of some events for your weekend, and save the date for a comedy headliner coming to town.

Today on the Wake Up Call, new laws are going into effect in Florida. Plus, some ideas to spice up your week, and the news headlines.

Today, you’ll hear about Florida’s first wildlife overpass that lets panthers, bears and gators - oh my - cross I-4. You’ll also get some ideas on how to spend the next couple nights, and hear some news to start your week.

Gabriella Paul is in for Sky Lebron. You'll get your roundup of live local music performances plus a couple ideas on how to spend your evening, especially if you're into "Love Island." Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis on "Alligator Alcatraz."

On "Florida Matters," we spoke with three WUSF reporters spotlighting arts and culture that’s unique to Tampa Bay — like murals and death metal.

We visit the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to hear some animals that you probably wouldn’t suspect are at an aquarium. Plus, some really sweet events that are cheap and will make your night a bit more memorable. Before all that though, the headlines, including a church charging the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office $10,000 to park in its lot.

Today, a roundup of the 4th of July themed shows and concerts you could see this weekend! And before we get into all that, let’s hit the news headlines.

Today you’ll get some hurricane advice from a weather expert. Plus, get some ways to get out of the house tonight. But first, here’s news you might have missed.

Tampa Bay romance novelist Alicia Thompson and South Florida bookstore owner Melissa Saavedra share stories from the world of "Steamy Lit."

On this episode of the Wake Up Call, you’ll hear about repairs at a popular Pinellas County pier battered by the last couple of hurricanes. Plus, some events to watch out for this week, and the local news.

On Friday's Wake Up Call from WUSF, we're skipping the news headlines, but you'll hear how you can celebrate the holiday from anywhere in the Tampa Bay area, plus some events to keep the party rolling through the weekend.

Florida’s official hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30. But things really ramp up during peak season, which is between mid-August and late-October, according to the Florida State University’s Florida Climate Center.So if your hurricane kit isn’t quite ready for a major storm, fear not. There’s still time to stock up on supplies. And when it comes to food, this week’s guest can help you think outside of the soup can.Friend of the pod Janet Keeler is the former longtime food editor for the Tampa Bay Times and current freelance editor for the personal finance website The Penny Hoarder. So she knows a thing or two about prepping your hurricane food kit on a budget. Here’s Janet’s advice.

She’s a familiar voice to thousands of us across West Central Florida. As the midday host for Tampa Bay’s NPR station, WUSF, Lisa Peakes keeps us company as we work, eat lunch, run errands, sit in the school carline or whatever else we happen to be doing in the afternoon.Lisa reads the news, shares the weather report and tells us about local events, all in that friendly, soothing voice that’s become a constant companion. As her WUSF Public Media colleagues, we can tell you that Lisa is even more fascinating than the information she broadcasts. So in this bonus episode, we wanted to give you a chance to get to know the woman behind the microphone.

When Ellen Kanner went vegan in the 1980s, she couldn’t imagine buying oatmilk or plant-based cheese in a grocery store.Today, she says being vegan is easier than ever, thanks to restaurants and mainstream supermarkets accommodating the plant-based lifestyle. And the food writer is herself helping folks lean into eating vegan with her cookbook Miami Vegan: Plant-Based Recipes from the Tropics to Your Table. The book veganizes South Florida favorites like picadillo, ceviche and key lime pie.

For many of us, summer is reading season. Whether you’re indulging in a beach read or delving into something meatier on a plane ride, a good book goes great with a drink.“When I’m reading a book, I’m often drinking something,” says Terra Dunham, owner of Book + Bottle, a combination bookstore/wine bar in downtown St. Petersburg. The shop’s Readers and Drinkers Circle is a quarterly book and wine pairing subscription.

Fall is on the horizon. Whether you’re a Floridian anticipating a break in the humidity or a Northerner seeking to squeeze in one last outdoor adventure before the weather turns cold, this episode is for you.Today, we’ll get alfresco dining tips from Lauren Gay, better known online as Outdoorsy Diva. On her popular blog and social media channels, the Valrico-based travel influencer shares her adventures, from hiking and horseback riding to kayaking and swimming with manatees.

This week, it’s our steamiest episode yet. But get your mind out of the gutter. We’re talking about cooking with steam.Earlier this year, The Zest teamed up with Adalay Interiors to host a cooking demonstration. Adalay is a kitchen and bath showroom in Tampa where you can see and even test out your dream appliances, countertops, flooring and wall coverings. Note: Adalay is a sponsor of The Zest.

When Mallary Tenore Tarpley lost her mother at eleven years old, she wanted to stop time. If growing up meant living without her mom, then she wanted to stay little forever. What started as small acts of food restriction soon turned into a full-blown eating disorder.Mallary shares her story in a powerful new memoir titled Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. The book blends Mallary’s own compelling story with her research about eating disorders.

Warren Buchholz joins Sky for this weekend's local music events you should check out. Plus some events tonight, if you’re looking for something to do. And the news headlines, including concern over "forever chemicals" in Temple Terrace.

Pizza fraud, fried mullet masquerading as a bird and produce used as weapons. For Craig Pittman, it’s all in a day’s work.Craig is a journalist and author of several books about the quirky side of our state. His latest is Welcome to Florida—or, for short, WTF. He also co-hosts a podcast of the same name.