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It's the 100th episode of "Florida Matters: Live & Local." Here's what's on tap: Bay bridge gridlock could soon have a high-tech alternative. Plus, what listeners think about Florida’s SAVE law, and the tragedy of kids left in cars.

Crabs taking an all-you-can-eat buffet-strategy to overgrown algae is helping out our coral reefs. You'll learn more about that. Plus, a couple of events to hit up for the nostalgia.

New limits on SNAP purchases are meant to encourage better nutrition. But not all high-sugar items are excluded, raising questions about consistency. Plus, childbirth dangers for Black women and insight on a controversial police firing.

Temporary Protected Status could soon be out the door for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the U.S. The majority of them are in Florida, and a huge chunk of them work in health care, filling in some big-time caretaker vacancies. You’ll hear about the potential impacts of that, plus how you can join a skate club or make your own bracelets, along with other things happening in the Tampa Bay area over the next few days. 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.

Temporary caps on water use start TODAY to help us get through this extreme drought. Plus, there's already some tea between Hillsborough County commissioners over ballpark plans for the Rays. And, of course, your weekend roundup of events.

Who knew the trash you throw out could make some sweet rock sounds? Hear about the Garbage-men band based out of Sarasota, plus events if you want to brighten your evening up. But first – the news.

Today, we’re checking out one of the biggest annual events on Clearwater Beach – the Sugar Sand Festival. Sadly, the sand isn’t made of sugar. But it’s still really cool. We also have some events you can check out tonight to make your week a bit more fun. And by the way, Happy April Fools Day!

An improvised explosive device found near Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base has triggered a complex investigation. We hear what’s new.

After performing live in more than 300 cities for upwards of half a million fans, Alton Brown embarks on a tour of more intimate events for what’s being billed as "An Evening with Alton Brown".

Get the lineup of live music events happening this weekend. Plus, President Trump's controversial challenge to birthright citizenship – and what your neighbors think about it. And ICYMI: Kennedy Space Center launched a rocket to the moon!

By Wednesday night, astronauts may be rocketing out to the moon for the first time in 53 years. On “Live & Local,” we get the latest on the Artemis II mission. Plus, the Florida scrub jay faces a legal challenge, and we chat with The Zest’s Dalia Colón.

Florida muralists are challenging the state over removed sidewalk artwork. Ideas to survive the drought. A culinary anthropologist's hobby. And a new social media segment on politics.

Our discussion comes as justices prepare to decide the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on children born in the U.S. to someone in the country without legal status.

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.

Pam Bondi was praised publicly, then fired weeks later. We unpack what led to her departure as attorney general, her record in Florida and how the Epstein case shadowed her time leading the DOJ.

There are SO many festivals going on in the Tampa Bay area this weekend, whether you’re into music, athletics, or even birding or loquats! Malaika Hollist and Sky will get you caught up, but first up – the news.

On Local News Day, we sit down with Bay area newsroom leaders about the challenges facing community journalism.

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.