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Keith Kunzig, whose fanaticism has been recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, hung up his horn a few years ago. He discussed his place in Bucs' lore on "Florida Matters: Live and Local." -
Addams is one of five Florida-based performers who will appear on "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18, which premieres Friday on MTV. -
Jan. 1 marks the 112th anniversary of the first commercial airline flight. It happened on a short jaunt from St. Petersburg to Tampa. -
The St. Petersburg theater will be closed for about a year while it gets a multimillion-dollar makeover. Executive director Paul Wilborn explains what's going to change in this 100-year-old venue. -
Pasco County recently approved an ordinance allowing residents to have backyard chickens. But before you rush to build your coop, double-check your neighborhood's rules and your HOA's guidelines. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," guest host Cathy Carter takes listeners from coops to books, then there's a debate involving pregnant women and a look at burlesque’s colorful history. -
The school failed to acquire part of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus last year after public pushback. But a proposed state budget for 2026 shows that's back up for discussion. -
With guest host Cathy Carter at the mic, "Live & Local" dives into the master plan of the Sarasota campus, plus segments on the Spacecoast, sobriety and punk rock. -
The Conversation Across the Aisle project seeks to bring together people with different views for a meal. The goal: civil discourse. -
According to the Tampa Bay Times/Miami Herald, the DeSantis administration diverted at least $36.2 million to defeat two ballot amendments. The reporters discuss their investigation on "Florida Matters Live & Local." -
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. -
Sky Lebron is the guest host on "Live & Local," with segments on USF's new man in charge, faith congregations' reaction to violence, a couple who loves Florida's parks and front-lawn food production.
