Telling Tampa Bay’s story since 1963

WUSF is proud to be Tampa Bay’s storyteller, amplifying the stories and voices of our community for the last 60 years. It’s essential work that we are proud to do because we know how important it is for you to be connected with your community and the world around us.

When our station launched in 1963 as a student station, and joined NPR in 1976, it was the first public radio station of any kind in Florida. The goal was to bring a public broadcasting service to Tampa that was trustworthy and that would inform and inspire our communities. Six decades later, we continue this mission with dedication to our listeners and supporters to share these stories in innovative ways.

This is a team effort, and our celebration is yours! We’re here for you today because you’ve been there for WUSF for 60 years, listening, enjoying, and learning from the stories that we have shared.

As a nonprofit radio station, we rely on listener support to keep our community informed and connected. You are our most reliable source of funding. Please consider becoming a new member or a sustaining member during our Fall Membership Drive by clicking the button below. Thank you for your support.

Happy 60th to our WUSF public radio community!

During the last few days of our Fall Membership Drive, we have a special drawing you don’t want to miss! When you donate right now, you’re entered to win a season package to Opera Tampa at the Straz Center! One lucky winner will enjoy two tickets to three amazing shows: Don Giovanni, Hansel and Gretel and La Traviata.

Entering the drawing is easy! Make your gift today and you will be entered into the drawing. All sustaining members are automatically entered. To enter without making a donation, click here. For more details and the official rules and regulations, please click here.