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Experts say the pandemic has accelerated a problem that has been growing over the past few years in the region.

We check back in with three Tampa Bay residents who we first heard from late last year. Also an update on the timeline of the pandemic with Health News Florida editor Julio Ochoa.

Florida Matters met with the mayor in his St. Pete City Hall office, where he discussed topics including the Rays and Tropicana Field redevelopment.

We discuss local getaways and activities with Kristen Hare, author of "100 Things to do in Tampa Bay Before You Die."

Homeowners are paying more for less coverage as insurance companies ditch customers. Others have gone out of business.

Florida’s public school teachers already face a tough job. And with new laws around teaching and schools created this year, their work is even tougher now.

There’s renewed focus on Florida's red flag law but Second Amendment advocates and some law enforcement officials oppose the measure.

Even though June 19 is the date of the federal holiday, Florida’s emancipation day is celebrated on May 20.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" act into law in early April. It takes effect on July 1.

One of them, Zach Correa, started his online local produce marketplace with the help of NPR's 'How I Built This' fellowship.

We discuss the variety of books written about Florida and the authors who live here.

President Trump steered many of Florida's Latino voters away from voting for president-elect Joe Biden and other state Democrats by painting them as socialists, guest Sabrina Rodriguez said.

Lopano says passenger traffic at TPA is on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels.

We check back in with WUSF reporter Steve Newborn about recent developments in panther protections. His feature story about a National Geographic cover story highlighting the endangered species first aired in April.

On this week's episode, we recall President George W. Bush's visit to Sarasota on the day of the attacks, and hear from listeners about their memories of that day.

Five University of South Florida professors launched the Black Cemetery Network last June.

After a Tampa Bay Times investigation that won a Pulitzer Prize highlighted harassment allegations late last year, criticism ensued.

We learn about Tampa’s early Cuban residents and the food culture they introduced to Floridians.

Currall only lasted two years in the position before announcing his resignation last week. He leaves next month but will remain on campus as a professor.

We get an update on Florida's vaccination efforts from WUSF and Health News Florida reporter Stephanie Colombini. You'll also hear from an expert who's working on vaccine education amid the decreasing number of people getting their shots.

This upcoming season is shaping up to be an above-average one — but not as busy as last year. Forecasters still warn that it only takes one destructive storm to make it a bad hurricane season.

A few Florida school systems are defying the order and they’re challenging the governor’s policy in court.

We highlight segments from a recent virtual debate hosted by the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus.

The meetings turned into rowdy affairs with some parents who loudly voice their opinions on the mask mandate and critical race theory.

Is Tampa Bay better prepared now for a major hurricane?