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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…

Robin Sussingham had a chance to speak with Jordan Peterson before his appearance at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg this weekend, catching up with…

While across the nation the cultural and political tug-of-war over health care rages on, locally, healers keep on healing. But providing care for people…

We're starting something new on Florida Matters. Once a month we're going to gather together some experienced reporters from around the state for…

Tourism brought in an estimated $109 billion a year to Florida at last count. This week on Florida Matters we’re taking a look at the current state of…

It’s been a year since Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico. Recovery continues on the devastated island, but transitions are also happening here in…

One of the area's leading newspapers, The Weekly Challenger in St. Petersburg, just celebrated its 50th anniversary. This week on Florida Matters we're…

Florida Matters recently hosted a panel discussion in front of a live audience at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs. We talked with experts…

Imagine leaving for work in the morning and finding out a few hours later that your home and every possession within it has been swallowed by the earth.…