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The Cross Bay Ferry that got people from downtown Tampa to downtown St. Pete has been closed since earlier this year, but it could be coming back soon. You’ll hear about that, plus some events this week in the Tampa Bay area. But before we hit that -- the news.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We’re skipping the news today since it’s Veteran’s Day. We have some events you can check out throughout the day to celebrate. But first, we’ll hear about how some people in the region are learning to honor veterans in a really unique and interesting way — by restoring headstones.

The Suncoast Jazz Festival is happening this weekend, and Warren Buchholz and Sky will be talking about that, plus some other low-key music events going on. And we have some fun events to check out, including if your name is Karen. You’re really going to want to hear this one, Karen. But first, the news.

A play in Sarasota highlights the Christmas Truce of 1914, where soldiers on different sides dropped their weapons during the holidays and hung out with people they would most likely fight and kill just a couple days later. Hear about that, plus some events you can check out on the cheap. But first, the news.

There’s a magical place in Largo called the Book Rescuers, and it does exactly that — rescues books that were about to be thrown out and gives them new homes. We’re going there together today, plus, we have some events to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area that can get you in the holiday mood. But first, here’s the news.

The 2024 hurricane season may feel a bit far away at this point, but it left a lasting impact on Tampa Bay and the sand in the bay. You’ll hear what Eckerd College students found out, plus some events to round out this first full week of 2026.

Warren Buchholz joins guest host Meghan Bowman to talk about some music events you can check out this weekend. And since it's the last one before Santa comes to town, he's even got a festive option for you. Plus some events to check out around town.

Corals reefs off Florida’s coasts have seen massive die-offs in recent years because of warm waters. But scientists are using groundbreaking methods to bring these corals back. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay area. But let's hit the news first.

Have you caught the flu lately, or maybe someone you know has? Well, it's happening to a whole bunch of people across the country, and the Tampa Bay area is feeling it, too. We’ll talk about the influx this month, plus some events to check out this week in the region. But before that – here’s the news.

We preview a really unique mural being unveiled in the Tampa Heights neighborhood. Plus, a legendary Tampa bakery reopens, and a place where you play and learn chess, all happening over the next day or two. But before that, here’s the news.

Warren Buchholz is in the house today with your local music roundup. He has curated such a good lineup for you to check out this week in the Tampa Bay area. He’s got artists you’ve probably never heard of, like Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones. We’ll get to that conversation and more right after the news.

It's local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. This time with a twist, because Saturday is Record Store Day. You’ll hear about what that is and where you can celebrate, plus learn some fun hockey history, or try to become a pickleball champion. Those events are going on tonight. First – the news.

Today’s guest host Meghan Bowman takes a special look at a new podcast by WUSF and Your Florida – Defenders of the Everglades – with the help of one of the Bay Blend’s other hosts (spoiler alert - it’s Gabby). Plus, some events you can start penciling on your calendar.

The Chinese game Mahjong has really taken off in popularity, including here in the Tampa Bay area. We’ll go into why, and some of the history and controversy surrounding it. Plus, some events going on in the area tonight if you’re trying to have fun! But first – the news.

We have some weekend Mother’s Day events you can check out, including a Mother’s Day brunch in an aquarium and a special exhibit in a popular museum in St. Pete. We’ll tell you all about it, but first, the news.

A new study reveals how expensive it is to live here, and how residents are making it work financially. You’ll hear about that, plus, a Jazz Jam, pro pickleball, and a summer book swap happening over the next couple days. But first — the news.

After two weeks of suggestions and hundreds of votes, we finally have an official name for the Bay Blend manatee. We’ll tell you in just a bit what it is. Plus, we’re headed on a boat with our resident Florida man reporter to learn about stingrays! But first — the news.