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Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change. The IUCN is voting on whether those species should be allowed in nature.

Bailey LeFever is a reporter focusing on education and health in the greater Tampa Bay region.

Savannah Rude is the WUSF Stephen Noble Social/Digital News intern for summer 2024.

Ricardo Cuomo is a WUSF Zimmerman Radio News intern for fall of 2025.

Gloria Falach is the WUSF Stephen Noble Digital News intern for fall of 2026.

In the days leading up to Hurricane Michael’s landfall, Gov. Rick Scott did what any Florida governor would do: warn people. After the storm passed,...

Jose Mares came to the United States from Mexico when he was 8 years old. Last year, he was deported. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mares about what it's like to be sent back to a country he hardly knew.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with How to LA podcast host Brian De Los Santos about his recent trip to Mexico, his country of birth. It was his first time back in 30 years.

If you're looking for a mac and cheese recipe that will blow your family away, you may want to take a look at Tini's recipe.

In an exclusive interview with NPR, the IAC chairman laments the state of the movie industry, saying the rise in streaming has upended both the business model and the quality of films being made.

Franklin Sherman Elementary was the first school to administer the polio vaccine to kids in 1954. Now it's once again at the forefront, hosting a COVID-19 vaccine event with first lady Jill Biden.

Thousands of graduates from South Florida colleges and universities will receive their diplomas in the coming weeks during winter commencement...

Clarksdale, Miss., where blues guitarist-singer Christone "Kingfish" Ingram hails from, is "pretty much the mecca of the blues," Ingram says in an interview with NPR's A Martinez on Morning Edition.

Rural school district superintendents are trying to find the best use of limited resources. Taking on the state's unmaintained buildings, they say, will only increase their burden.

More than 30,000 Haitian families are confirmed homeless and injured after an earthquake struck the southwestern part of the country. In the aftermath of the disaster, members of South Florida's Haitian diaspora are on standby to help support relief efforts.

President Biden is sending federal resources to the Midwest following devastating tornadoes. He'll also try to muster support for the Build Back Better bill this week.

A study from Johns Hopkins University reveals the extent of dog walking injuries that are bad enough to send people to the ER. We hear from dog owners about - SQUIRREL! - their tumbles and falls.

A study from Johns Hopkins University reveals the extent of dog walking injuries that are bad enough to send people to the ER. (This story first aired on Weekend Edition on May 13, 2023.)

School districts across the nation are struggling to budget for the upcoming school year as the federal government continues to hold onto around $5 billion. Tampa Bay area school leaders say they're looking at other potential funding sources.

Backstreet Boys members Brian Littrell and AJ McLean joined NPR's Audie Cornish-Emery to talk about what fans can expect on the group's upcoming album, DNA.

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason speaks with NPR's Rachel Martin about growing up in a house filled with music, playing at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding and performing some of his favorite pieces.

Rupert Murdoch and his oldest kids are battling over who controls his media empire when the 93-year-old dies. The Atlantic writer McKay Coppins explains the stakes and how it could change Fox News.

Total cases have been climbing slowly statewide since Monday. Many greater Tampa Bay area schools re-opened the last week of August.

Going back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition.

It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture.