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On "Florida Matters: Live and Local," we discuss the governor and foreign hires at state universities, a water ride returns, Halloween smoke and mirrors, and a scientific twist on human anatomy.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," host Matthew Peddie drives us through the costs of auto insurance in Florida, concerns for the Caribbean and the joys of storytelling.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," hear about local cities that want to take charge of their electricity, a plan to thwart charter "Schools of Hope," and two more ways Tampa shines.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we’re talking about a Tampa Bay boom town, hearing from some rising local artists and learning about a buzzing local suds scene.

It’s Public Radio Music Day, and today we’re breaking down what that means exactly. Plus, more fall festivals and fun events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. Before that, the news.

Happy Halloween Eve! To celebrate, Warren Buchholz and Sky have some spooky music events you can check out this week in the Tampa Bay region. We'll also hit you with some more end-of-the-week events. But first, here’s the news.

Sarasota’s school district had a plan to put one of its high schools inside of a middle school. You might’ve already guessed it, but people weren’t too happy about it. We’ll talk about the latest with that plan, plus some events to get you through yet another work week. But before that - the news.

One of our favorite fruits that isn’t really a fruit - avocados - are suffering from a disease that’s hurting a lot of Florida’s crop. We’ll talk about the tragedy, plus some events to fill out your week in the Tampa Bay Region. But first, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 talk about the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office cheating scandal, SNAP benefits that haven't come and an author whose books are heavy on history.

FarmPixie is a free online marketplace that steers you to fresh, local products like meat, eggs, bath soaps and more.

Today we’re catching up with the co-hosts of America’s Test Kitchen. It’s the PBS cooking show that teaches us which cooking equipment and recipes are worth our time and money.

A play at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa turns the Evil Dead into a musical, and it has a … splash zone? We’ll talk about that, plus some events to get you through this week as we start off November. But first, here’s the news.

A flea market in Manatee County called Mr. G’s — you might’ve heard of it or seen it before — has been a staple for the Hispanic population for a couple decades now. But that’s changing with recent immigration crackdowns. We’re talking about that, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area to get you through the week. But first, the news.

Seafood restaurant Cheeky’s has the convenience of the St. Petersburg's walkable Grand Central District, with the breezy vibe of a beachfront eatery.

The weather has been sweet the last couple weeks, why not enjoy it while listening to some live music? Warren and Sky will break down the Tampa Bay area shows going on this weekend, but first up — the news.

"Live and Local" digs into local change, pride and spirited competition. Included are discussions on the stalled USF presidential approval and neighborhoods preserving their heritage.

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.

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.

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.