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Sky Lebron is the guest host on "Live & Local," with segments on USF's new man in charge, faith congregations' reaction to violence, a couple who loves Florida's parks and front-lawn food production.

You'll join guest host Gabriella Paul on a tour of the last operational cigar factory in the country. Plus, a couple events to spice up your week.

Could 2026 be the year Florida gets a new state bird? There’s been some chirping about it. Plus, some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area as we get back into our normal routines and out of the holiday season. But first, the news you might've missed this weekend.

Freedoms, fevers and family secrets lead "Florida Matters Live & Local" into the new year, with discussions on Venezuela, children's health and a revealing family memoir.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," guest host Cathy Carter takes listeners from coops to books, then there's a debate involving pregnant women and a look at burlesque’s colorful history.

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.

We check in once again with Warren Buchholz from Jazz at WUSF. We’ll hit you with that, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area you can check out tonight, and even one this morning if you’re in the South Tampa area. But first, here’s the news.

From a decades-old environmental clash to a centennial art celebration, a quirky state bird debate and a frosty escape, "Florida Matters Live & Local" guests touch on our state's history, culture and more.

ADUs are extra living spaces built onto a family home and can be rented out separately, and Florida lawmakers are looking to add more rules when building them. You’ll hear about that, plus some really cool events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. But first, here’s the news.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local" with guest host Cathy Carter, changes to the Endangered Species Act, the enduring wit of Mark Twain, massive soaring artwork and a dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors.

It’s the weekend before Turkey Day next week, so let’s get active. Malaika Hollist and Sky will talk about some events you can check out this weekend in the Tampa Bay area before the holiday season takes over our lives. But before that, here’s the news.

From schools to student aid, historic escapes to outdoor adventures, this "Florida Matters Live & Local" runs the gamut of the serious and the surprising.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we highlight courage and community — strengthening young minds, fighting for felons' rights, a historically Black golf course and houses built to beat a Category 5 hurricane.

Housing costs are a big problem for a lot of people in the Tampa Bay area, and one family is trying to give some relief for that in one of the region’s poorest neighborhoods. You’ll hear about that, plus some things to do in the region as we get closer to Thanksgiving. Before that though, here’s the news.

An interesting mix of convos on "Florida Matters Live & Local." We roam from free rides and student loan changes to safety tips and a local queen hitting the national stage.

Join Malaika Hollist and guest host Meghan Bowman as they discuss some events around the Tampa area this weekend. Like a market with last-minute shopping ideas for all the festive procrastinators out there. Plus, Meghan makes a sports prediction that you probably shouldn't place any bets on.

Learn more about an investigation into Medicaid money used by the DeSantis administration to fight a pair of amendments. Also, meet the new history center CEO and pick up some giving inspiration.