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It’s that time of year again, the Atlantic hurricane season is upon us. This week on Florida Matters we’re taking a look at how various areas of the state…

It might be that big beautiful mural you pass on the way to work. Or the bike rack that looks like a sculpture. Public art is all around us in Tampa…

She’s one of the most sought-after political analysts in Florida and the nation, and she has a new book out, "Florida's Minority Trailblazers: The Men and…

One of the most hotly contested races for Congress in the Tampa Bay area pits two well-known candidates: Former Gov. Charlie Crist and the incumbent,…

There was a time when the only place to get a book was to buy it from a store or borrow it from a library.Now in two clicks we can read it on an iPad.…

Governor Rick Scott kicked off Florida's 2017 legislative session with his annual State of the State Address. This week on Florida Matters we're…

Cookbooks can be both inspirational and useful, making them exceptionally good gifts, according to Tampa Bay Times cookbook reviewer Ileana Morales…

Many scientists say sea level rise in Florida is accelerating. How is that affecting coastal communities now, and what can residents and elected officials…

The Zika virus, which has been linked to the birth defect, microcephaly, is now in Florida. That development has taken concern over the mosquito-borne…

It's the middle of the summer and frankly, some of us are bored.Families with school-aged children are among the most stir crazy, but Sharon Kennedy Wynne…

The statistics are familiar; most startups don't make it. But job growth and innovation are the life blood of a thriving community. On Florida Matters, we…

Is it time for the Tampa Bay area to create express toll lanes to speed up urban traffic? Or is it a waste of taxpayer money and an affront to historic…

On Florida Matters, we explore how the 2016 presidential election was affected by social media, fake news and fact checking.In this preview of the show,…

This week on Florida Matters we're exploring the current rules on medical marijuana in the state and what might be in store for the industry. We'll hear…

It's June, it's hot, it's rainy -- and that means mosquitos are once again coming out in full force.This week on Florida Matters we're talking about how…

Florida is home to more than 500 invasive species. Not all of these plants and animals are big and scary like pythons, but they can still harm the state’s…

Florida's coral reefs are in trouble. Scientists say they've been declining for decades.But researchers have very recently come up with some exciting…

How do young adults diagnosed with a form of autism describe themselves?This week on Florida Matters, we meet Andrew Casey, 23, who interviewed his peers…

We asked our readers to tell us what they thought was confusing about the Affordable Care Act, and you called, e-mailed and Facebooked us with questions.…

You may know Taco Bus for its street food standards with recipes direct from Mexico.Or, you may know them from their frequent appearances on the Food…

At age 26, he was the youngest member of Congress when he took office in 2001, but after a decade in Washington, Adam Putnam of Polk County said he wanted…

The late C.W. "Bill" Young served in Congress for more than four decades. A special election will be held March 11 to decide who will replace him.Democrat…

The late C.W. "Bill" Young served in Congress for more than four decades. A special election will be held March 11 to decide who will replace…

We're taking another listen to some of our most memorable stories of 2013.We look at the issue of gun violence in Florida and the popularity of…

Florida Gov. Rick Scott delivered his annual State of the State address to kick off the 60-day legislative session Tuesday morning. Our special coverage…