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We spend the hour talking about Florida’s prison system, beginning with recently retired Secretary Ricky Dixon. Then, the mental scars suffered by incarcerated women, and college classes behind bars bring hope.

It’s local weekend event roundup time. We have Legos, cats, comedy and cheap carnival games — some true event diversity here in the Tampa Bay area. You’ll hear about all of it in just a bit, but first, let’s hit the news.

Tired of the same old sports people have been playing for hundreds of years? How about a new sport that's right here in the Tampa Bay area, featuring bubbles!? Sky will explain it all in just a bit, and he'll give you some fun events to check out tonight. First up, though — the local news.

Happy 813 Day to all who celebrate! Get ready for a local music roundup with WUSF's Warren Buchholz, plus some events you can check out to take part in the 813 festivities today. But first – let’s hit the local headlines.

In 2020, St. Petersburg Deputy Mayor Kanika Tomalin released a cookbook called St. Pete Eats. Today she is the president and CEO of Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg.

Attack ads have always been part of politics. But with artificial intelligence, a new front has opened in the battle for votes. On top of that, Silicon Valley is pouring megabucks into Florida campaigns.

You'll get the lowdown on events to check out this weekend across the Tampa Bay area with the one and only Malaika Hollist of Arts Axis Florida. Plus, a weather preview. Spoiler: it's freaking hot.

Tonight is the second-to-last show at Ybor's independent music venue, the Crowbar, before closing up shop. You'll hear from the owner. Plus, a Tampa-based trombonist and a psychedelic funk group are performing near you. Hear about it on today's pod along with your daily headlines!

USF has a strong footprint in the Tampa Bay area, but did you know there's also a campus in the Florida Keys? A lot of the work there is focused on saving one of the most beautiful natural phenomena on earth — coral reefs. We’ll talk about how next, plus some cool events to check out tonight. But first, let's hit the news.

When should police pursue a fleeing vehicle? When should they call it off? We talk to an expert in law enforcement training after the recent death of a teen during a high-speed chase.

Do you remember your school lunch number? Sky does, though he has no idea why. Hear how politics are cutting their way into the lunch line at school. Plus, some fun events to pencil in for the week. But first — the news.

A 3D printer can spit out almost anything these days. But how about a house? A local firm is using the technology to construct a three-bedroom home in East Tampa. How exactly does this work?

You'll hear about some kid-friendly events, from a back-to-school carnival to tickets available for Dude Perfect, a touring group of dads who got famous on YouTube for making crazy basketball trick shots. All of that, plus today's headlines, on the pod with host Gabriella Paul. (edited)

Florida health officials are urging doctors to reconsider prescribing psychotropic meds for kids. Could this affect how kids are treated for mental health issues?

You feel that? The weekend is loading. And with it, so is your weekend event roundup with Malaika Hollist from Arts Axis Florida. On today's Bay Blend, you'll get the lowdown on local events Friday through Sunday. Plus, the headlines and a few new food spots to get reservations for soon.

Clearwater is the international headquarters for the Church of Scientology. The city council recently voted to hand over a full downtown block to the organization. WUSF’s Phoebe Martel joins the Blend to talk about a citizen-led campaign fighting to reverse the decision.

“Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting that and some other great conversations from the year.

This week, “Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting some of our best conversations from the year.

This week, “Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting some of our best conversations from the year.

“Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting that and some other great conversations from the year.

The former Florida governor details his platform, policy positions and perspective on the challenges facing the city he calls a "jewel."

A recent study found “tire dust” in the Hillsborough River. But don’t let the cute name fool you; it’s not great for manatees like our mascot Mateo and other wildlife. Plus, a judge says Fishback can remain in Florida’s race for governor. All that, sprinkled with some events to brighten your week.

James Fishback will remain on the ballot after a judge rules in his favor in a state residency challenge by opponent Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. What does it means for the GOP primary and governor’s race?

In 1949, four young African Americans were falsely accused of raping a white teen in Lake County. The Groveland Four, as they became known, were posthumously exonerated in 2021. But can justice delayed ever be served?

This year’s World Cup was a ton of fun! There was so much action from beginning to end, and two guys were paid to watch every single minute from the opening match to the World Cup final. One of them is from Florida! You’ll hear from both of them in a bit, along with some fun and even helpful events happening in the Bay area over the next two days. Before that – here’s the news.