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Schools in Florida have a lot to deal with. A massive new federal education law looms on the horizon. Parents are suing over standardized testing and the…

This week on Florida Matters (Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 17 at 7:30 a.m.), we are talking about entrepreneurs here in the Tampa Bay…

This week on Florida Matters we're revisiting our discussion about autonomous vehicles. In this preview, WUSF's Robin Sussingham visits Florida…

One of the area's leading African American family-owned newspapers, The Weekly Challenger in St. Petersburg, just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Tampa's…

Florida voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment 2 last November, expanding the state's medical marijuana program. But how is the government going to…

Self-driving cars – are they the road to the future or pie in the sky? This week on Florida Matters we’re revisiting a discussion about the promise and…

Last week we shined a light on the historic neighborhood Progress Village and this week on Florida Matters its story continues.In the second half of our…

Polk County is a place of so many contradictions. It's the home of beautiful lakes, charming downtowns and historic landmarks. But this birthplace of…

This week on Florida Matters, we’re looking at the latest policy debates surrounding gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.That includes…

This week on Florida Matters we're talking about the end of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The circus has a long rich history and a…

The state’s lawmakers are hard at work in Tallahassee as the 2018 legislative session continues. This week on the latest edition of our monthly Florida…

It's that time of year again -- Florida's legislative session begins next Tuesday, March 7.This week on Florida Matters we're exploring some proposals…

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman is wrapping up the first month of his second term in office. This week on Florida Matters he'll talk about his goals…

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.…

This week on Florida Matters we're exploring some of the many staycations the Tampa Bay area has to offer. One way to beat the summer heat is to spend an…

This week on Florida Matters, our ongoing "Newsmaker" series features Dr. Susan MacManus.The USF political science professor is one of the most…

In 1930, a mother in Kansas spent ten days in the hospital to deliver her baby. Total bill? $66. Well the cost of health care has gone up quite a bit…

Polk County is a place of so many contradictions. It's the home of beautiful lakes, charming downtowns and historic landmarks. But this birthplace of…

This week on Florida Matters we'll hear highlights from a recent town hall on school violence. The Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists hosted the…

Many scientists have expressed concerns that rising sea levels and growing population could be problematic for Florida's coastal communities.This week on…

This week on Florida Matters we're talking about how the retail industry is changing in an increasingly digital world.We also discuss the role retail…

After the Parkland, Florida, school shooting last February, a new state law requires public schools to put armed guards on every campus. Host Robin…

Communities across Florida are preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Irma, and one natural line of defense we have is the state’s beaches.But…

WUSF and WSMR provided you with continuing coverage on Hurricane Irma. Now we want to invite you to join the conversation.We're hosting a special live…

One of the area's leading African American family-owned newspapers, The Weekly Challenger in St. Petersburg, just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Tampa's…