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SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTThis week on Florida Matters, we're talking about the fact that every public high school student in Florida must take an online…

SUBSCRIBE to the podcastThis week's Florida Matters features highlights from a recent town hall meeting in Tampa about school safety. The discussion took…

This week on Florida Matters we're taking another listen to our discussion about foster care in the region.The number of children being removed from their…

SUBSCRIBE to the podcastOn this week's podcast, Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham talks to Steve Bousquet, Tallahassee bureau chief for the Tampa Bay…

This week on Florida Matters we talk to weather experts and hear stories about how communities across the state are preparing for the 2018 hurricane…

Richard Spencer shakes things up in Gainesville, Florida’s traditional public schools push back against a charter school law and Obamacare insurance…

Gov. Ron DeSantis kicks off the 2019 legislative session Tuesday and will deliver his first State of the State address.Florida Matters will bring you live…

Citrus has shaped the state’s identity for 100 years. But it has been a tough ten years with freezes, hurricanes, development pressure and, worst of all,…

This week on Florida Matters we'll talk about some of the latest news impacting our state during another edition of our monthly reporters’ roundtable.Our…

In this podcast, host Robin Sussingham talks to political reporter and Tampa Bay Times correspondent William March and WUSF News Director Mary Shedden…

This week on Florida Matters we're hosting another edition of our monthly news roundtable. We'll discuss how the Puerto Rican migration to Florida after…

The Tampa Bay Area is a mecca for bird-watchers year round. But spring is particularly special, when Florida’s native species are joined by large numbers…

Sometimes when something is as universal, necessary and mundane as eating, it's hard to make "food" sound special. But not for the people on this Florida…

Medical marijuana is becoming increasingly available in Florida despite ongoing court battles over state regulations for the young industry. We're talking…

Walking or bicycling the streets of Tampa Bay can be a very dangerous way to get around. Why is that and what can be done about it?This week on Florida…

Massive hurricanes, corrupt politicians and the tragic death of a famous manatee – there was a lot of big news in Florida this year. This week on Florida…

State politicians are jockeying for position before the August primaries. Pulse nightclub first responders are still struggling with PTSD more than two…

Our nation's democratic elections are being threatened like never before. Florida Matters this week takes a look at how our ballots are being protected -…

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

From creating a new beverage to an app for finding study partners, entrepreneurs with ties to the University of South Florida are trying hard to turn…

When almost everybody is staying at home, that obviously doesn't bode well for the state's tourism industry. And for all those tourists flying into some…

WUSF's expert on all things relating to the University of South Florida, Mark Schreiner, joins Robin Sussingham to talk about his series on entrepreneurs…

The race for governor is not the only statewide political contest during primary season. Republicans and Democrats will also choose their favorite…

For today's podcast , Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham is bringing you along on the tour she took through the William Dean Chocolates kitchen. It’s…

While most of us are still sheltering in place, trying to ride out the storm of coronavirus, well -- guess what -- a real storm may be just around the…