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NPR has a great story about politicians getting in trouble with musicians for using their music without permission. Anyone remember President Reagan using…

The Associated Press has a terrific profile out on a homeless student in Lake County, the latest in a series of stories using Florida as the face of the…

In an interview with WUSF, former Sen. George LeMieux is standing behind his decision to attack Rep. Connie Mack as the Charlie Sheen of Florida…

Students and faculty at the USF School of Pharmacy told the media today that $3 million is not enough.The Florida Senate originally proposed a $6 million…

The Tampa Bay Lightning won Tuesday night and remains in the playoff hunt – despite a team roster depleted by recent player trades, injuries and most…

Hillsborough County Classroom Teachers Association president Jean Clements says dual efforts to toughen Florida's school grading system and approve a law…

It looks like Senate budget chairman JD Alexander of Lake Wales might win his battle for an independent Florida Polytechnic in Polk County.Now, Martin Van…

The University of South Florida Polytechnic is not recruiting faculty or students while lawmakers debate the school's future, its interim regional…

It was a working weekend for state lawmakers, and they'll likely be even busier this week. The House and Senate are still trying to hammer together a…

I've seen first hand the horse power of animal healing. Years ago, I had to opportunity to volunteer at Quantum Leap Farm, in Odessa, Florida. I only…

The Pelaez's lawyer has said they will appeal the judge's ruling. And in the meantime, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman says that the agency will not rush to act in her case.

When USF President Judy Genshaft calls the budget deal "very, very, very good," you know it must be for the university.Leaders in the Florida House and…

While Florida is the place where many folks come to escape the winter up north, winter occasionally finds its way to Florida. That was the case on March…

Bonnie Harvin says her 11-year-old daughter is doing well at Life Force Arts and Technology Academy in Clearwater.“She’s a straight A student,” says…

"Hello, I'm with the Florida Department of Financial Restitution, and I'm working with Attorney General Pam Bondi's office to help Floridians recover…

Last week, WUSF quizzed former Senator George LeMieux about his "Two-and-a-Half Macks" ad.It went after rival Rep. Connie Mack IV for several run-ins with…

You may have been received a call lately asking you to "tell your state Senator" to oppose the parent trigger bill.If you have, you probably live in the…

A bill that would have allowed parents to replace the leadership at failing schools has failed on a 20-20 vote in the Florida Senate.It's the latest in a…

The Florida Legislature has approved three veteran related bills this session including one that sets aside August 7th each year as Purple Heart Day.The…

For the first time in 20 years, the USF Bulls' have made the NCAA Basketball Tournament. It was a nail-biting wait for the Bulls, who received one of the…

Students who are interested in alternative spring break have to apply and indicate one social issue they want to serve - like poverty, education, or…

In just over five months, organizers expect about 15,000 members of the news media to descend on the Tampa Bay region to cover the Republican National…

There's a rising discussion on whether Tampa Bay residents should stay in the region or head out on vacation the last week of August when the area hosts…

Jeff Vinik became the new owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning just over two years ago and quickly won over fans and local officials for what he’s done both…

Tampa City Council voted unanimously Thursday to establish a Domestic Partners Registry. Whether same sex or heterosexual, domestic partners living in…