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Summer is quickly approaching, and that means more of the bugs that made international headlines last year -- mosquitos. What can residents do to prepare…

WUSF’s Robin Sussingham recently hosted “Our Jewish Communion: Religious Identity and Growing Up Jewish in Polk County” at Florida Southern College in…

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…

Enrollment is under way for plans on HealthCare.gov for the third year, and consumers are seeing many changes in the plans companies are offering. It’s…

What are the pros and cons of the Tampa Bay Express project, which includes adding express toll lanes on interstates around the Tampa Bay area?This week…

Florida's candidates for Attorney General met for their first and only debate earlier this month in the studios of Bay News 9.We will bring you the…

This November, voters in Pinellas County will decide whether or not to raise the county's sales tax to 8 percent -- the highest in the state -- to fund…

From Florida’s failing tobacco policies to giant rodents munching lettuce, we cover the state’s public health challenges, community cleanups, street safety, and a cafe that's more about animal education than lattes.

This November, Floridians get to vote on abortion rights and recreational marijuana.

A nonprofit is providing shelter and support to unhoused, unaccompanied youth. A graduate from the program speaks about his experience.

Former state lawmaker José Javier Rodríguez wants to be Florida’s Attorney General. He faces steep odds in a very red state. On “Live & Local,” he makes his pitch.

It's easy to play armchair quarterback -- or, in the case of politics, armchair legislator.But as Florida's 2013 lawmaking session gets under way Tuesday,…

Lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee on June 1 for a three-week special session.The Florida Legislature was unable to agree on a single balanced…

Big changes are coming to Tampa International Airport, and this week on Florida Matters (Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 a.m.),…

You may have heard what scientists and researchers say about autism, but what about the folks who are diagnosed with it? This week on Florida Matters, we…

Sarasota is known around the world for its arts scene. Can Bradenton and Manatee County become a destination for the arts? This week on Florida Matters…

Floridians are heading to the polls on Tuesday where voters will decide which Democratic candidate they want to face president Donald Trump in November.…

Florida's Legislature has a new House Speaker.Starting in November, Land O' Lakes Republican Rep. Richard Corcoran will preside over the state House of…

We bring you a special Thanksgiving program featuring some of our favorite stories about food in the Sunshine State. There is a lot to be thankful for…

The Tampa Bay region consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous places in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists.This week on Florida Matters, we're…

Vaping lung-related injuries are on the rise, and there are still many unanswered questions as to why.This week on Florida Matters, we take a closer look…

According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, Florida is third in the number of calls to the national human trafficking hotline.The FMC…

On this episode of Florida Matters, we spoke with leaders in the greater Tampa Bay region’s Black LGBTQIA community about representation and the importance of both Pride and Juneteenth.

As the race to the White House comes to a close, citizens across the U.S. are eagerly awaiting the moment the winner is announced. WUSF news director Mary Shedden joins Matthew Peddie to discuss when you can expect 2024 election results.

On "Florida Matters: Live and Local," we discuss the governor and foreign hires at state universities, a water ride returns, Halloween smoke and mirrors, and a scientific twist on human anatomy.