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For people on the autism spectrum, mealtimes can be especially challenging—from food aversions to noisy restaurants to feeling ostracized because of what or how they eat.

Explore Tampa's signature flavor: guava. Historian Rodney Kite-Powell of the Tampa Bay History Center breaks down the fruit's unlikely role in the creation of modern Tampa.

In 1960, Black Americans were legally prohibited from eating in most Tampa restaurants. But that would soon change, thanks to a group of high school students who staged a series of lunch counter sit-ins. You'll hear from one of those peaceful protestors—former Florida State Senator Arthenia Joyner.

Happy Fri-yay Blenders! Malaika Hollist from Arts Axis Florida joins Meghan Bowman with your weekly events roundup. You’ll hear about a throwback event in Tampa paying homage to the best of '80s and '90s hip-hop and R&B music – but they don’t want “No Scrubs.” IYKYK

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins dials into “Florida Matters Live & Local” to talk about why he’s running for governor and review some of his legislative priorities. We’ll also hear about the Dalí Museum's expansion and an opera singer who sells cars.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure to keep funding going for lifesaving medication. But the coverage runs out in July. Hence, the legal back-and-forth over the AIDS Drug Assistance Program continues.

Florida is experiencing one of its worst droughts ever, and it’s hitting the Tampa Bay area pretty hard. Today, Meghan Bowman talks with Nancy Guan about the water shortage and how new restrictions might impact you at home and even when you go out to eat.

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.

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!

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.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we talk with emergency management leaders from Hillsborough, Pinellas and Hernando counties about how they’re getting ready for hurricane season.

In this episode of Florida Matters, we speak to Florida historian and professor Raymond Arsenault on his new biography on the late Congressman John Lewis.

The outbreak of the harmful algal blooms has shown up in medium and high concentrations along the Gulf coast this month.

For a year that's brought a global pandemic and resultant economic upheaval, how will that affect some of the county's voters?

The presidential election is 42 days away. As the falsehoods surrounding Joe Biden continue to mount on social media sites and elsewhere, how can you filter through the political clickbait on your feed?

Nearly 600 thousand Floridians have already voted in the November general election, with more than 10 percent of requested vote-by-mail ballots turned in to election supervisors.

Seven months after the pandemic forced most businesses across the country to close down, businesses are still adapting to reopening.

This week, Florida Matters shares the stories of three Tampa Bay residents who contracted and survived COVID-19. Their stories are part of a larger series airing this week on WUSF.

He talks about his first time voting, what issues matter to him and how he thinks politicians can get on the same page.