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Spooky season is officially here, but scares aren't the only thing on the calendar. This weekend, you can dance under a disco ball, explore a horror convention, get creative with watercolor and celebrate the arts around Tampa Bay.
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October 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Spooky season is officially here, but scares aren't the only thing on the calendar. This weekend, you can dance under a disco ball, explore a horror convention, get creative with watercolor and celebrate the arts around Tampa Bay.
See more details here: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...
See more details here: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...
Thousands of people crowded into Lakeland Linder International Airport on Thursday to hear Vice President J.D. Vance rally the Republican faithful. The raucous event had a theme of getting voters to the polls in November.
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October 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Thousands of people crowded into Lakeland Linder International Airport on Thursday to hear Vice President J.D. Vance rally the Republican faithful. The raucous event had a theme of getting voters to the polls in November.
Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
A grand jury investigation into Hope Florida and a $10 million Medicaid misappropriation left Floridians with plenty of questions. Tampa Bay Times Reporter Justin Garcia discusses the money trail.
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Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
October 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM
A grand jury investigation into Hope Florida and a $10 million Medicaid misappropriation left Floridians with plenty of questions. Tampa Bay Times Reporter Justin Garcia discusses the money trail.
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
Republicans in recent years have narrowly held two-thirds of both the Florida Senate and House, giving them enormous control over passing laws and some procedural rules without Democratic input.
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October 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Republicans in recent years have narrowly held two-thirds of both the Florida Senate and House, giving them enormous control over passing laws and some procedural rules without Democratic input.
Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
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The Florida Department of Education held its first listening session at Armwood High School. Some teachers brought up their concerns about missing topics, such as evolution.
Evolution and climate change are missing from Florida's proposed K-12 science standards
The Florida Department of Education held its first listening session at Armwood High School. Some teachers brought up their concerns about missing topics, such as evolution.
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October 1, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The Florida Department of Education held its first listening session at Armwood High School. Some teachers brought up their concerns about missing topics, such as evolution.
Tampa Bay, which opens the season Thursday at the New York Rangers, have won consistently under Jon Cooper, but another strong regular season will mean little without making a deep playoff run.
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October 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Tampa Bay, which opens the season Thursday at the New York Rangers, have won consistently under Jon Cooper, but another strong regular season will mean little without making a deep playoff run.
Read more: www.wusf.org/sports/2026-...
Read more: www.wusf.org/sports/2026-...
From indie rock and Americana to jazz and underground music, venues across Tampa Bay and Central Florida offer a varied lineup of live performances this weekend.
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October 1, 2026 at 3:45 PM
From indie rock and Americana to jazz and underground music, venues across Tampa Bay and Central Florida offer a varied lineup of live performances this weekend.
For more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...
For more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...
The letter reveals four separate investigations. All are closed except for one grievance, filed on Sept. 11.
Sarasota County School District responds to attorney general in teacher probe
The letter reveals four separate investigations. All are closed except for one grievance, filed on Sept. 11.
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October 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The letter reveals four separate investigations. All are closed except for one grievance, filed on Sept. 11.
If you compare your electric bill from last month with, say, one from a couple of years ago, you’d probably see a jump. A WUSF investigation digs into why, and we spoke with the reporters who put it together.
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📷 Joe Martin/Joe Rocks Art
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📷 Joe Martin/Joe Rocks Art
September 30, 2026 at 9:32 PM
If you compare your electric bill from last month with, say, one from a couple of years ago, you’d probably see a jump. A WUSF investigation digs into why, and we spoke with the reporters who put it together.
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
📷 Joe Martin/Joe Rocks Art
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
📷 Joe Martin/Joe Rocks Art
Five people — all appointed by the governor to the Florida Public Service Commission - get to decide whether your electric bill goes up. And they oversee businesses that are essentially monopolies.
Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series here: www.wusf.org/economy-busi...
Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series here: www.wusf.org/economy-busi...
September 30, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Five people — all appointed by the governor to the Florida Public Service Commission - get to decide whether your electric bill goes up. And they oversee businesses that are essentially monopolies.
Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series here: www.wusf.org/economy-busi...
Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series here: www.wusf.org/economy-busi...
Nonprofit and business leaders recently shared how the Haitian community has been impacted since Temporary Protected Status was revoked July 27.
One who works with individuals and families said some are "basically barricaded in their homes."
One who works with individuals and families said some are "basically barricaded in their homes."
A panel of advocates addresses hardships Haitians are facing after TPS revocation
Nonprofit and business leaders in Sarasota discussed the struggle of making a living without protected status. One who works with individuals and families said some are "basically barricaded in their ...
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September 30, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Nonprofit and business leaders recently shared how the Haitian community has been impacted since Temporary Protected Status was revoked July 27.
One who works with individuals and families said some are "basically barricaded in their homes."
One who works with individuals and families said some are "basically barricaded in their homes."
What would "Bridgerton" be without "Vitamin String Quartet?"
Tonight, Vitamin String Quartet will continue its tour with Girl Named Tom at Tampa's Straz Center.
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Tonight, Vitamin String Quartet will continue its tour with Girl Named Tom at Tampa's Straz Center.
Read more here: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...
September 30, 2026 at 5:14 PM
What would "Bridgerton" be without "Vitamin String Quartet?"
Tonight, Vitamin String Quartet will continue its tour with Girl Named Tom at Tampa's Straz Center.
Read more here: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...
Tonight, Vitamin String Quartet will continue its tour with Girl Named Tom at Tampa's Straz Center.
Read more here: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...
The Tampa Bay Rays open the AL Division Series on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Excitement is building in the area, but the hype in Tampa isn't only because the team has eyes on a World Series title.
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September 30, 2026 at 3:25 PM
The Tampa Bay Rays open the AL Division Series on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Tropicana Field. Excitement is building in the area, but the hype in Tampa isn't only because the team has eyes on a World Series title.
Read more: www.wusf.org/sports/2026-...
Read more: www.wusf.org/sports/2026-...
The cost of housing is a major concern for Tampa Bay and the nation. Longtime U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joins "Florida Matters Live & Local" to discuss efforts to encourage more building, mortgage rates topping 7%, and other costs facing families.
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
September 29, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The cost of housing is a major concern for Tampa Bay and the nation. Longtime U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joins "Florida Matters Live & Local" to discuss efforts to encourage more building, mortgage rates topping 7%, and other costs facing families.
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
Dr. Adi Nadimpalli, with Doctors Without Borders, spent weeks in the Central African nation, which is facing the second-largest Ebola outbreak in recorded history, with more than 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths.
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September 29, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Dr. Adi Nadimpalli, with Doctors Without Borders, spent weeks in the Central African nation, which is facing the second-largest Ebola outbreak in recorded history, with more than 8,000 cases and 3,900 deaths.
Read more: www.wusf.org/health-news-...
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The grandchild of a DeSantis appointee appears to be at the center of complaints against a teacher whom Attorney General James Uthmeier publicly accused of mistreating an student over his political views.
DeSantis appointee’s family complained about a teacher. Uthmeier called for her firing
The grandchild of a DeSantis appointee appears to be at the center of complaints against a teacher whom Attorney General James Uthmeier publicly accused of mistreating an student over his political vi...
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September 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The grandchild of a DeSantis appointee appears to be at the center of complaints against a teacher whom Attorney General James Uthmeier publicly accused of mistreating an student over his political views.
A huge debate is happening as energy bills continue rising: would shifting from fossil fuels to solar dramatically decrease the cost of electricity?
The answer is not as simple as you might think.
Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series: www.wusf.org/economy-busi...
The answer is not as simple as you might think.
Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series: www.wusf.org/economy-busi...
September 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM
A huge debate is happening as energy bills continue rising: would shifting from fossil fuels to solar dramatically decrease the cost of electricity?
The answer is not as simple as you might think.
Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series: www.wusf.org/economy-busi...
The answer is not as simple as you might think.
Read more from WUSF's "The Cost of Power" series: www.wusf.org/economy-busi...
Florida’s leading candidates for governor may not debate each other this year, breaking with decades of tradition. Democrat David Jolly says he wants to avoid political “toxicity,” while Republican Byron Donalds says he’s ready anytime.
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Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
September 28, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Florida’s leading candidates for governor may not debate each other this year, breaking with decades of tradition. Democrat David Jolly says he wants to avoid political “toxicity,” while Republican Byron Donalds says he’s ready anytime.
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
Listen: www.wusf.org/podcast/flor...
On “The Florida Roundup,” Florida Housing Coalition Chief Executive Officer Ashon Nesbitt discusses how much affordable housing has been built through the Live Local Act.
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September 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM
On “The Florida Roundup,” Florida Housing Coalition Chief Executive Officer Ashon Nesbitt discusses how much affordable housing has been built through the Live Local Act.
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A dozen new Florida laws take effect on Oct. 1, including one that criminalizes the sale of nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, at smoke shops and gas stations.
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September 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM
A dozen new Florida laws take effect on Oct. 1, including one that criminalizes the sale of nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, at smoke shops and gas stations.
Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
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Two Tampa men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in supplying the fentanyl that killed a USF student.
Law enforcement took the opportunity to warn about the risks of counterfeit pills and fentanyl, particularly for young people.
Law enforcement took the opportunity to warn about the risks of counterfeit pills and fentanyl, particularly for young people.
Prosecutors, police discuss fentanyl after two men sentenced in USF student's death
The U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida was joined by members of the FBI, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and USF police to emphasize awareness about fentanyl.
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September 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Two Tampa men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in supplying the fentanyl that killed a USF student.
Law enforcement took the opportunity to warn about the risks of counterfeit pills and fentanyl, particularly for young people.
Law enforcement took the opportunity to warn about the risks of counterfeit pills and fentanyl, particularly for young people.
Over the past several months, WUSF reporters researched what's behind rising electricity costs and what — if anything — can be done about them.
Here's what they found: www.wusf.org/costofpower
Here's what they found: www.wusf.org/costofpower
September 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Over the past several months, WUSF reporters researched what's behind rising electricity costs and what — if anything — can be done about them.
Here's what they found: www.wusf.org/costofpower
Here's what they found: www.wusf.org/costofpower
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier made a campaign stop in Sarasota on Friday and repeated his call for a local teacher to be fired, but also said he's not involved in the details of the investigation he demanded last week.
At Sarasota campaign stop, attorney general says he's not too involved in local teacher case
One school board member says the investigations have a chilling effect on teachers throughout the district.
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September 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier made a campaign stop in Sarasota on Friday and repeated his call for a local teacher to be fired, but also said he's not involved in the details of the investigation he demanded last week.
Across the United States, school districts and individual educators are experimenting with AI in the classroom.
Meanwhile, the research around how schools can use AI to help students — and avoid potential harms — is extremely limited.
Meanwhile, the research around how schools can use AI to help students — and avoid potential harms — is extremely limited.
Welcome to the 'Wild West' of AI in schools: Research is scarce, but experiments abound
Teachers are using AI to develop lesson plans, and in some districts, AI chatbots give students feedback on their work. Meanwhile, the research around how AI can help students is extremely limited.
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September 28, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Across the United States, school districts and individual educators are experimenting with AI in the classroom.
Meanwhile, the research around how schools can use AI to help students — and avoid potential harms — is extremely limited.
Meanwhile, the research around how schools can use AI to help students — and avoid potential harms — is extremely limited.
Owen, who served as director of jazz studies at the University of South Florida for 40 years before his retirement in 2021, said he approaches music as a form of storytelling and hopes audiences will be open to the experience.
Composer Chuck Owen marks 30 years of Jazz Surge with New Tampa concerts
Two concerts at New Tampa Performing Arts Center mark three decades since Chuck Owen formed the Jazz Surge, which has recorded seven albums along the way.
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September 25, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Owen, who served as director of jazz studies at the University of South Florida for 40 years before his retirement in 2021, said he approaches music as a form of storytelling and hopes audiences will be open to the experience.