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You’re going to get the weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist. We’re talking Free Museum Day, Tampa Fashion Week, and more for you to do. And before that — the news.

The weekend before Halloween, you already know what the event roundup with Malaika Hollist is going to be about. We'll tell you what you can be doing this weekend to celebrate across the Tampa Bay area, including events at Zoo Tampa, Tampa Theatre, and more. But first, the news.

On "Florida Matters: Live and Local," we hear about an ER doctor's heart-wrenching mission to Gaza, a great find at TPA, the latest in a political investigation and modern library makeovers.

With Florida set to lift vaccine mandates for school kids, doctors are talking about the impacts. Plus, a recap of what protesters were talking about at the "No Kings" demonstrations in the Tampa Bay area, and some spooky events you can check out as we close in Halloween.

If you love the sight and smell of flowers, you’re going to like the latest exhibit at Selby Gardens in Sarasota. We’ll talk about it next, plus some more spooky happenings in the Tampa Bay area that you can check out this week. But before we hit those topics, here’s the news.

Explore how to find a primary care doctor amid Florida’s shortage, hear from the creators bringing "A Land Remembered" to TV, and gets tips on staying social without alcohol.

The Thursday local music roundup is about to hit you, along with some really cool events to check out tonight, including a saxophone benefit concert, and another fall festival going on in Tampa. Before all that noise, though, here’s the news.

If you’re longing for a taste of home but you find yourself ordering takeout again and again, then this conversation is for you.

Today, we’re talking bonsai trees, and people in the Tampa Bay area who love them so much, they have a whole club dedicated to them. Plus, spooky glow in the dark yoga, some pre-fest festivals, and a virtual book club are among some of the things you can be doing this week, and we'll talk about it. But first, here's the news.

Guests include the Florida Hospital Association's Mary Mayhew and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor. The topics: saving small-town hospitals, real impacts of government gridlock and Clearwater’s inclusive mission.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we take a look at how the local Jewish community is responding to the Gaza ceasefire, the charter school takeover debate and the magic of a local theater production.

Host Matthew Peddie and guests dig into the drop in drug deaths, hurricane season, the nationwide “No Kings” protests and heartwarming hero dogs.

Today, you’ll hear about how the federal shutdown is impacting food benefits and how the government may fund them if the shutdown continues into next month. And are temperatures finally cooling off in Tampa? Sort of. But first, the news.

From navigating school traffic and soaring housing costs to defining Brandon’s spirit and exploring the surreal world of Dalí, have a listen on what shapes daily life across Tampa Bay.

Today, you’ll learn about a key part of Tampa’s Black history, and how it's still being preserved and taught. Plus, some really cool free events you can check out tonight if you’ve got the time. But first, here’s the news.

"Live & Local" explores Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates, a reform school graduation story, Gilbert King's latest book, and catch up on Tampa sports.

"Florida Matters Live & Local" host Matthew Peddie dives into the Tampa area's cooling housing market, Tallahassee’s topics, an underwater experiment and a diploma worth waiting for.

Tariffs are hitting small businesses hard across the country, and the Tampa Bay region is no exception. You’ll hear from the owner of an Asian grocery in Bradenton who says he might have to close up shop. Plus, pumpkin patches and a 2-for-1 museum experience in St. Petersburg. But first, the news.

Nothing soothes the soul like some time in nature, and today Sky takes you on a tour of one of the most highly rated parks in the country. And it’s right here in West Central Florida. Plus, a free drum and dance circle and a BYOB comedy club you can check out tonight.

This is episode 100 of the Bay Blend! Just a quick thank you if you've been a true blender as we've gotten this show off the ground. We won't get too sappy with it, but we seriously couldn't do this without you — so thank you. Here's to 100 more, and beyond. Anyways, you can tell we’re getting really close to the holiday season with the amount of cool events we have going on in the Tampa Bay area, and today Malaika Hollist will talk about what’s going on this weekend. Before we get to that, here’s the news.

If you love music, and you love hanging out in the greater Tampa Bay area, then you’re going to like this episode. Warren Buchholz and Sky will break down the shows and concerts you could check out this weekend. Plus, some events for tonight, including a free art walk through Ybor. But before that, the news.

Today, you’ll hear some of the sounds of a new St. Pete-based band with a witchy theme and a punny name, just in time for spooky season. Plus, some events you can check out this week in the Tampa Bay region. But first, let’s hit the news.

You'll hear about a church in Manatee County that's bringing groceries to immigrant families who are afraid to leave their homes due to recent ICE crackdowns. That, plus a big-time book sale and a haunted history lesson in Pasco County. But first things first— the news.

The writer Carl Hiaasen is best known for his satirical crime novels set in Florida. His 1993 novel Strip Tease was adapted into a movie starring Demi Moore. And the Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey is based on his 2024 book of the same name.

To grow successfully, kids need a good foundation, nourishment and a lot of care—kind of like a garden.