Environment

The Roskamp Institute will be at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation to draft 400 volunteers for a study on why some of those exposed to red tide end up in distress.

From a decades-old environmental clash to a centennial art celebration, a quirky state bird debate and a frosty escape, "Florida Matters Live & Local" guests touch on our state's history, culture and more.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local" with guest host Cathy Carter, changes to the Endangered Species Act, the enduring wit of Mark Twain, massive soaring artwork and a dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors.

"Alligator Alcatraz." Guns. Social media. Legal battles about those and myriad other issues remain unresolved heading into 2026. Here are 10 big legal issues to watch for.

From debates on energy and environmental risks to rescued books, basketball legends, and college football thrills, "Florida Matters Live & Local" celebrates curiosity, community and local stories.

Mosaic Fertilizer told a federal appeals court a legal battle should end because the company has completed parts of a Polk County road project that includes a radioactive byproduct of the phosphate industry.

During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, "Florida Matters Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this fall.

An estimated 47% of homes already have mold or dampness, leaving residents exposed to spores and associated allergens that can cause respiratory problems.

Suncoast Searchlight partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims.

"Florida Matters Live & Local" host Matthew Peddie dives into the Tampa area's cooling housing market, Tallahassee’s topics, an underwater experiment and a diploma worth waiting for.

In addition to exhibits, students across the greater Tampa Bay region will have free access to marine STEM education with three teaching labs.

Suncoast Searchlight partners with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. Read our methodology to learn how we check claims.