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The controversial 2022 state law restricts how gender and race are taught in higher education. Last week, a court struck down parts of it. WUSF's Kerry Sheridan joins host Meghan Bowman to talk about it. Plus, some nice events to check out this week.

The 2026 Florida gubernatorial race is getting heated. WUSF's Douglas Soule joins Meghan Bowman to talk about a court case challenging one candidate's eligibility. Plus, we have a release date for books 6 and 7 (no pun intended) in the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, or ACOTAR for the real fans.

From a proposed Polk County data center to an invasive pest threatening crops, environmental challenges are mounting across Florida. Let’s get some details on those environmental stories.

A largely overlooked but important change to Florida's transportation law could change your experience at everyone's favorite place: the car dealership. You'll learn why that is with host Gabriella Paul. Plus, Post Malone is coming to Tampa!

We have a special Fourth of July weekend roundup for you, talking about all of the red, white and blue events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area to celebrate the country's BIG 250! Before that though, you're getting the news.

On today’s music roundup, we have an ensemble group that mixes tons of different genres, a reggae-ska band with some upbeat tunes, and even some death metal. On top of that, where you can go to watch the U.S. men’s soccer team take on Turkey in the World Cup. We’ll have all of that and more, but first — the news.

Ye is bringing his tour to Raymond James Stadium this weekend despite a push by Sen. Rick Scott to cancel over the performer's antisemitic statements. We delve into the controversy.

It’s local event roundup time, and with it being the last weekend of Pride Month, there’s a lot going on. Plus some other events happening too, like a place to learn how to make your own bacon from scratch. You’ll hear about that and plenty more, but first up, let’s hit the news.

USF’s College of Marine Science is still recovering after a fire caused major damage to the building and some of its experiments. Can any of that research and equipment be saved? You’ll find out, plus a couple of nerdy events to end June in the Tampa Bay area tonight. We’ll tell you about them. But first, the news.

It shows off how living in the U.S. influenced Salvador Dalí and changed his art and works over the years. Turns out, putting a wild mind in a wild country, makes someone even wilder. More on that, plus some places to enjoy the full moon tonight in the Tampa Bay area. First though — the news.

Public transportation is a big problem in the area, but the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is trying to make it a little easier to get across the bay – especially if you need to catch a flight in Tampa.

This is it! We made it to the end of the week. But it just gets better from here. Today, Malaika Hollist has a jam-packed lineup of events to check out over the weekend, like a circus spectacular in Sarasota and bronco busting in Dover. Plus, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stops by Tampa General Hospital.

Running a marathon is one of the toughest physical challenges you can complete. Now imagine doing it as a potato! That'll make sense in a bit, we'll explain. Plus, you’ll hear about some cool events to check out in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. Before we get to 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.

City councilman Bill Carlson says he has a “win-win-win” stadium plan that can benefit Tampa and Rays fans and won’t use sales taxes or increase property taxes.

A professor at a college in the rural part of the Tampa Bay region was fired after assigning a short story that mentioned alcohol, drugs and sex. Now, she's suing the college, saying she was wrongfully punished. Hear from her, plus some interesting events going on tonight and tomorrow across the area. But first – the news.

Today, we have your local music roundup. If you’re into punk rock, bluegrass tributes, and some unique blues sound, then we have some really fun shows for you to check out this weekend. Plus, some events to spice up your Thursday evening. But first — let's give you the local headlines.

Today’s the official start of the school year for a number of districts in the Tampa Bay area. Some of them are really hammering down on the amount of time kids are interacting with screens. We’ll get into that in just a bit; plus, some fun things you can do to start your week around the region. But first — the local news.

The property tax referendum that Floridians will vote on in November will look a lot different on the ballot than when it was initially written up. We’ll tell you why, plus some really fun things happening in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. First things first, though — the news.

Lawmakers want to make the time change permanent. A sleep specialist explains how that could affect you and your health. Plus, the tie between property taxes and healthcare.

It’s election season. In fact, early voting for the primaries starts in some places across the state on Aug. 3. Today, host Meghan Bowman talks about the explosion of artificial intelligence in political campaigns and how you can guard yourself from misinformation.

Dalia first spoke with Chef Marques when he visited the WUSF studio in 2024. She caught up with him again in June 2026.

What in the heck is a Flock camera? Depending on whom you ask, it’s a crime-fighting tool or a symbol of creepy surveillance. Meet the “Flock Blocker,” who believes the latter and protests against them.

Big changes are finally coming to Tampa’s WestShore Plaza. A new owner has bought the 60-year-old mall with plans to redevelop it into a mixed-use space.

Classes begin next week around the Tampa Bay area, and with them come news related to lunches, screen time, teacher shortages and more.