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You'll hear about WUSF's new daily show where you can make your voice heard, and we'll to talk to host Matthew Peddie about what he's excited about as it gets going. Plus, if you want to watch "The Princess Diaries," or try some new wines and spirits, we got you covered on where you can do that tonight. But before that – the news.

Another family in the Tampa Bay area is calling for the release of someone they say was wrongfully detained by ICE. He’s been in custody since May. Today, you’ll hear about that, plus some events going on in the Tampa Bay area this week, including Hobbit Day. But before that, here’s the news.

We’re sandwiched between two one-year anniversaries — when Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area. We caught up with one of the people in charge of the area’s response and recovery, and how he’s reflecting about it in 2025. Plus some events tonight, like a Happy Hour Book Club, and death metal.

There’s some great music events happening this weekend, including one from WUSF you can check out for free. Warren Buchholz will tell us about it. Plus, some others to round out this beautiful week in the Tampa Bay area. But first, the news.

Emmanuel Dunbar grew up hating coffee. Now, coffee is his life.

On "Florida Matters Live and Local," we'll discuss the new president at USF, Ybor City's cigar legacy, Florida’s record-setting executions and Plant City’s vibrant community traditions.

You’ll hear about the debut novel from a Tampa woman that hits on love and grief and has plenty of Florida influence in it. That, plus some events to check out this week to mix things up for you, involving Pokemon, Trucks and Jeeps, and painting. Really covering a wide variety of hobbies today. That’s all next, but first – the news.

On "Florida Matters" this week, hear from the guy behind Tampa International Airport's popular social media accounts. Plus, there are new rules for beginner drivers and learn what it takes to train a service dog.

Supermarkets and big box stores are great. But nothing beats the feeling of shopping in a bodega.

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.

On Today's Bay Blend, you'll hear about the state's plan to protect free speech on campuses in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing, and some community responses to redistricting efforts. And, of course, there's Friday's roundup events near you this weekend.

Gabriella Paul's stepping in for Sky Lebron. Today, she'll take you along to a silent book club in Tampa. Plus, you'll get some ideas to celebrate making it halfway to the weekend. But first, the headlines.

You'll hear about more book removals in Hillsborough County and new challenges to Florida's open carry ban. And, of course, there's Thursday's roundup of live music events near you.

We'll check out an improv club in Sarasota to see how it helps people make friends, have fun and think on the fly. Plus, we have some events for you to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week, like '90s and 2000s trivia, and spooky season pumpkin painting. But first, the news.

We’re talking a book you might’ve had to read if you went to school in Florida. It's being turned into a TV series that'll be out at early as next year. Plus, watch parties you can check out this week for some trending TV shows that are finishing their runs. Before we get to that, the news.

On "Florida Matters," WUSF's Jessica Meszaros explains the impact of hot weather on pregnancy and more.

Sky is going to a welding academy to learn how to make art — or at least attempt to make art — with metal. Plus, we have some events for you to check out as we round out the week in the Tampa Bay area. But before all that, the news.

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.

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.

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.

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.