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It started 30 years ago. That's when Rex Jensen first got a call to check out some land owned by the Uihlein family just off I-75 near Sarasota. That is…

Seniors at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland recently celebrated graduation, but they had to do so while still dealing with the trauma from…

In recent months, journalism groups have been recognizing news outlets across the country for outstanding work done in 2017, and WUSF has garnered…

Historian Canter Brown takes a look at the man who literally put Tampa on the map. He has written a new book, Henry Bradley Plant: Gilded Age Dreams for…

This week on Florida Matters, we're talking with Tampa Bay area officials about how their school districts are complying with a new state law that…

The race for governor isn't the only statewide political contest during primary season. Florida Republicans and Democrats will also choose their favorite…

The National Hockey League is marking its 100th year by bringing the NHL All Star Game to Tampa Jan. 26-28, 2018. And the Tampa Bay Lightning is…

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…

Many Puerto Rican’s lost everything when Hurricane Maria made landfall on Sept. 20, 2017. Tens of thousands of people made the decision to take what…

Many studies are showing the coronavirus has sickened and killed black Americans at a disproportionately high rate. One study found that the 22 percent of…

We're only weeks away from Florida's primary election, and while the gap between the two Republican candidates for Governor seems to be widening, the five…

To open or not to open? That’s the big question as the new school year comes around –right in the midst of a spike in the number of coronavirus cases in…

We're only weeks away from the state’s primary election; Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is back in the news; and a new transportation initiative may be…

With voting day only a week away, Florida's midterm election is shaping up to be another nail-biter.To help you understand how the Tampa Bay area will…

Alternative kinds of housing like shipping containers and tiny houses are quickly growing in popularity. Could they help relieve some of the pressure from…

The Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016 was, at the time, the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history, leaving 49 dead.What if more victims could…

This week on Florida Matters we debate the pros and cons of online learning in high school with a panel of experts and with comments our listeners…

Florida’s new governor Ron DeSantis has wasted no time in putting his stamp on the state.This week on Florida Matters we take a look at some of his…

This week on Florida Matters we meet explorers with the Florida Wildlife Corridor and discuss their upcoming expedition which gets underway later this…

The annual Gasparilla celebration is one of Tampa Bay’s biggest social events, drawing in hundreds of thousands of people to dress up as pirates and eat,…

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an anti-tax, pro-environment State of the State address Tuesday, asking lawmakers to be bold as they tackle…

Besides its beautiful beaches, the Tampa Bay area boasts a rich collection of art museums -- and it's growing. This week on Florida Matters we feature…

Lovebugs, termites, mosquitoes, cockroaches – there is no doubt that Florida is home to many insects, and they seem to thrive in the state's hot, humid…

Whether you’re interested in politics, music, crime, technology or just about anything, there is likely a podcast for you. But while millions of people…

Carson Cooper was a radio guy, through and through.While most people know him best as the longtime host of WUSF’s Morning Edition and Florida Matters, his…