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“Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting that and some other great conversations from the year. -
Mastry’s Brewing Co. launched a new beer in collaboration with the University of South Florida Brewing Arts program at USF St. Petersburg. -
“Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting that and some other great conversations from the year. -
This week, “Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting some of our best conversations from the year. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," former FBI agent Al Scudieri discussed his book "A Fortunate Fed: Behind the Scenes in the Life of an FBI Agent" and more. -
Residents in Arcadia woke to reports of ICE agents heading to their neighborhood. Our immigration reporter explains what happened, what authorities confirmed and how the operation affected the community. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," get to know Steinbrenner High School's 2026 valedictorian Vaibhav Bhaskar. He talks about his remarkable GPA, what's next for his future and advice to others. -
In 1949, four young African Americans were falsely accused of raping a white teen in Lake County. The Groveland Four, as they became known, were posthumously exonerated in 2021. But can justice delayed ever be served? -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," State Rep. Dotie Joseph talked about her campaign and the issues that are affecting families in Florida. -
From a proposed Polk County data center to an invasive pest threatening crops, environmental challenges are mounting across Florida. Let’s get some details on those environmental stories. -
State Rep. Dotie Joseph says she didn’t have a run for governor on her bingo card. Yet, here she is in a crowded field vying against David Jolly for the Democratic nomination. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," chef Dwight Hudgins discusses his foray into reality competition television, his "woods to table" cooking style and more.
