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An idea for a cruise terminal near the Skyway is drawing early resistance as environmental groups question whether the promised benefits outweigh the risks to one of Tampa Bay’s most fragile coastal areas.
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SSA Marine said its port would be just south of the seaward side of the Sunshine Skyway and would complement Port Tampa Bay's operations. The land is on an environmentally sensitive island, worrying advocates. -
Sarasota’s school board vote to reaffirm cooperation with ICE sparked intense debate over student safety and learning, while Hillsborough College and the Rays take a step forward on a stadium plan. -
This Florida teacher risked her career to help students. Now, there's a documentary on her influenceOn "Florida Matters Live & Local," documentarian Boaz Dvir explained when he first heard about the late Gloria Merriex's influence and how he spent over a decade making her story come to life. -
Former House Speaker Paul Renner is running for the Republican nomination to be Florida's governor. He talks about his plans with "Florida Matters Live & Local" host Matthew Peddie. -
Dr. Carlos Abanses of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa offers guidance on prevention, symptoms, vaccines, fever fears, hydration and when to get emergency care. -
"Florida Matters Live & Local" spends the hour looking at the lives and legacies of lawmakers John Lewis and Arthenia Joyner, author Zora Neale Hurston, and the enduring words of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. -
Rev. Charles McKenzie, who performs for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, tells "Florida Matters Live & Local" he became fascinated by King after watching Walter Cronkite's TV report of his shooting. -
Few details were released for Tuesday's meeting of the Hillsborough College District Board of Trustees. It's not clear whether any subsidies other than donating public land would be involved. -
The Rays may be closer than ever to a new stadium in Tampa as Hillsborough College explores renovating its North Dale Mabry Campus into a mixed-use development. We catch you up.
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Sarasota has the money to improve coastal flooding protection. However, the funding comes with questions about what improvements can be made and will they solve the problem as sea levels rise. -
The conversation features insights from longtime local political journalist William March, PolitiFact Florida government reporter Sam Putterman and WUSF politics/environment reporter Steve Newborn.
