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On this episode of Florida Matters, we explore what the bill means for these workers. We also speak with a journalist about her investigation into the working conditions for hurricane cleanup workers.

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.

This week we hear from a St. Petersburg couple about what makes state parks so special. We also get an update on primary race results in the Tampa Bay area.

If you’ve only ever eaten frozen or canned peas you need to get some fresh peas immediately.

Sitting around waiting for hours while the turkey roasts, those buttery potatoes wait to be mashed and those sweet fruit-filled pies come out of the oven can make a person awfully hungry.

I feel the need to always include at least a few new side dishes each Thanksgiving to keep things fresh.

Any team that can put together a four-game winning streak will become the next champions. Only two No. 1 seeds are alive in the tournament, and the highest-profile schools have already gone home.

Former President Donald Trump relies on conservative media outlets as a pillar of his support. How did they cover Trump's latest indictment related to the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol?

The megalodon went extinct 3.6 million years ago, and is thought to be the largest shark that ever swam the Earth. But the megalodon may not have been as big as once thought, some researchers suggest.

President Biden addresses pro-Palestinian protests. Monopoly trial between DOJ and Google is wrapping up. Protesters in the Caucasus nation of Georgia say Russia-style draft law will hurt free speech.

WUSF will be providing the latest news and information on coronavirus in Tampa Bay and across the state. Here are the latest developments:Total positive…

Iran says its attack against Israel was a success, despite the fact that 99% of the drones were intercepted. A Sudanese photographer documents how war has upended life in his country.

Observers say the sport for both the men's and women's games is changing, leaving parity and opportunities for new ascending champions.

The results are in! St. Vincent's self-titled album was by far the most popular record in our listener poll for the best music of 2014. On this week's show, we count down the Top 25.

NPR asks Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about the mobilization of U.S. Marines and deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles.

No. 22 seed Frances Tiafoe defeats Rafael Nadal to end the Spaniard's 22-match Grand Slam winning streak and reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time.

St. Petersburg city officials are weighing a shortlist of four proposals for the redevelopment on Tropicana Field. And as the process picks up steam, two prominent members of the city's African American community discuss their hopes for and fears about the project.

The Tampa Bay History Center recently hosted a panel discussion on the now-closed Dozier School for Boys. The reform school in the Florida Panhandle has…

The last time you felt dizzy or experienced an unusual pain, be honest. Did you Google it? Or have you ever read a post on Facebook that got you worried…

Many baby boomers are looking for work to do after they stopped working full-time.This week on Florida Matters (Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday,…

This Florida Matters segment originally aired on June 28, 2016.A massive fish kill in the Indian River Lagoon in spring has been linked to fertilizer use,…

Gov. Rick Scott delivered his eighth and final State of the State address Tuesday on the opening day of the 2018 legislative session.Florida Matters…

Juneteenth has only been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021. But Black American communities have marked the occasion for more than 150 years.

The new book Peril — written by Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa — turns out to be just as much about Joe Biden, and how he got to be Trump's successor.

Many spent their careers training on the mountains they'll be competing on at the Winter Games. Lindsey Vonn wanted to stage a comeback on these slopes and Jessie Diggins won her first World Cup there.