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Picky eaters, Dubai chocolate and A.I.-powered food trends? Oh my! This week on The Zest Podcast, get a preview of the 4th International Flavor Summit in Orlando.

Lawmakers are shooting for — not one, not two, but — three special sessions to tackle unfinished business from the 2026 legislative session, like the budget, property taxes and redistricting. Plus, some events to check out this weekend.

Lakeland residents face higher electric bills, while a Senate bill transferring USF Sarasota-Manatee land to New College vanishes — leaving both energy costs and campus plans in uncertainty.

You’ll hear about a new trend in Florida education that's small in nature, but not in popularity. Plus, a craft-beer-making event that's steeped in some local lore. And some other ideas on how to spend your evenings this week.

Hillsborough schools are rolling out smart sensors that detect vape clouds, the Legislature's last week, meeting a Tampa City Council member and taking a dive at an aquarium in Lecanto.

A recent court ruling is reigniting debate over red-light cameras in Florida. Critics say the fines unfairly target vehicle owners, while supporters argue they save lives.

Since the Trump administration reclaimed the White House last year, ICE arrests have taken a huge jump. A year in, we have data on arrests in Florida, and the Tampa Bay area. You’ll hear about that, plus a couple O’ St. Paddy's Day events so you can celebrate today and still make it back to work Wednesday morning. Let’s start with the news.

You'll meet some members of the USF men's ice hockey team as they prepare for the Division 3 club hockey national championship tournament this week. And the NCAA men's basketball tournament starts this week, with the Florida Gators right here in Tampa.

A new exhibit in Tampa showcases the harrowing tragedy of the Titanic, even putting you in the shoes of a passenger on the ship in 1912. We’re heading there for a tour, plus we have some pretty cool events to check out, including the grand reopening of a restaurant that burned down last year in Pinellas Park. First let’s hit the news.

Spring breakers are hitting the skies as fuel costs surge and economic uncertainty grows. Airline expert Darryl Jenkins warns he can’t confidently predict where fares are headed.

Florida blueberry farmers struggled through a tough winter this year, and a lot of them lost the bulk of their crops. We’ll talk about what that could mean for the blueberries you buy. Plus, a new play opens up at the Straz inspired by the life of Alicia Keys. And an adult book fair?! Sign us up. Before we talk about that – here’s the news.

“Florida Matters Live & Local” takes a closer look at a pair of controversial bills heading to the governor’s desk. One covers voter ID and the other allows the state to label what groups are terrorist organizations.

Get ready for some classic movies on the big screen, outdoor markets for kids and antique lovers, and a Pasco County fiesta this weekend. Yep, it's time for the local weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist. But before that, let's get you caught up with the news.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss how immigration raids in Minneapolis have captured national attention — stirring questions and fears around the country — including the Tampa Bay area.

Today’s a spicy special episode. Sky sits down with a local man with a booming hot sauce business. Sky speaks with him, or at least tries to, while sampling some very spicy sauces at the same time. Before that – here’s the news.

Anthony Gilbert is best known online as a food influencer exploring hidden culinary spots. Now he’s bringing a full plate of ideas to local politics. We get a taste of his plans.

Despite passing a slate of high-profile bills, Florida lawmakers couldn’t resolve some of their biggest disagreements. Where do things stand and what’s up tap with special sessions planned for next month?

It’s local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. This week we have three really different types of music you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. And we'll talk USF men's basketball as the team gets set to play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade. But before we get to that, here’s the news.

Why are plans for enormous AI data centers raising alarms with residents who may have to learn nearby? And Sheriff Grady Judd wants some "common sense" used when it comes to immigration enforcement.

Meet the owner of Southern Grounds in downtown St. Petersburg. Jordan Hooten says SoGro —as the cool kids call it—is more than a just coffee shop with great food, or a restaurant with great coffee.

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.

A Florida woman says her own birth plan was overridden when a hospital sought legal intervention. The case was argued before a judge over Zoom – while she was in labor.

Rodney Kite-Powell of the Tampa Bay History Center shares the origin story of devil crab and reveals his favorite local restaurants to find the spicy handheld treat.

This week on The Zest Podcast, learn how to turn mealtime into self-care. Our guest is recipe developer and food photographer Jerrelle Guy. The Florida native's book "Black Girl Baking" was a finalist for the 2019 James Beard Award. Guy's latest cookbook is "We Fancy: Simple Recipes to Make the Everyday Special."

Chef LaKisha Harris of Michigan shares how following her own path helped her cook up success. You'll also learn the surprising origin of fried chicken and why Chef Harris says the most authentic form of soul food is actually vegan food.