The Bay Blend

It’s Wednesday, November 11th - today you and I area headed to the only dedicated Beatles museum in the U.S., which of course happens to be in the Tampa Bay area! Plus, some ways to celebrate Veterans Day today in the Bay! But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Foll...

It’s Tuesday, November 10th - a Sarasota teacher is speaking out after allegations from the Florida Attorney General claiming she was harassing a conservative student. Hear her side of the story, plus some helpful events for you in the Tampa Bay area on this Tuesday. But first, the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newslette...

It’s Monday, November 9th - dengue fever cases are still on the rise, and Tampa is still the epicenter of the outbreak. Why us? And could this be a problem past this year? You’ll hear from some experts, plus, a few fun things to do tonight to start your week! But first – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: http...

It’s Friday, November 6th - if you’ve ever wanted to paint a mural, watch some cutting-edge animation, or celebrate Ghanaian culture, you’re going to like this weekend’s local event roundup. But before we talk about that fun stuff, let’s hit the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-ne...

It’s Thursday, November 5th - after a hectic week like the mid-term elections, nothing’s better than sitting back and listening to some live tunes. And we have some of the places in the Tampa Bay area for that this weekend, as part of our local music roundup. You’ll hear that in a couple minutes, but first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign u...

It’s Wednesday, November 4th - the results are in from yesterday’s mid-term elections, and we’re here to break down the races and amendment decisions that impact you, and millions of other Floridians. Get ready for your official Bay Blend election roundup! The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-new...

It’s Tuesday, November 3rd - It’s election day! Voters have a lot to consider for this mid-term election, and today, we’re going to hear from some of them across the state. Plus, good places to check out to unwind after the polls close. But before we get to that, let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://...

It's Monday, November 2nd - you'll unlock the mystery behind election polling, and why they've been missing the mark lately. Plus, you'll hear some beats from DJ Money 813, who is turning up in the hopes people turn out to Tampa's polls tomorrow.  - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter...

It’s Friday, October 30th - ready for a bone-chilling Bay Blend? If you’re looking for more, we have plenty of spook-tacular events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this weekend. You’ll hear it on the weekend event roundup, but first - the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newslet...

The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg It’s Thursday, October 29th - ahead of Halloween, why not get...

It’s Wednesday, October 28th - it’s the 7th annual Public Radio Music Day, and our two stations, WUSF, and Classical WSMR, are celebrating! We’ll tell you how you can join in on the festivities today, plus where you can score some free chicken wings, as long as you have a specific name! But first – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up fo...

It’s Tuesday, October 27th - A Hillsborough County family is calling for police accountability after they say their father, who’s a Mexican Immigrant, was injured while being arrested and put in ICE custody. You’ll hear more about what they want, along with the sheriff’s department response. You'll also hear about some fun Halloween-themed events going on in Tampa Bay soon. But first – the local n...

It’s Monday, October 26th - Weather forecasters have been using AI to help track hurricanes for two years now. So how accurate is it? You’ll hear what they have to say about the tech’s positives, and some of the bumps they’re navigating, plus where to watch the Rays’ World Series battle tonight if you didn’t sell your pancreas to get a seat at the Trop. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is spons...

It’s Friday, October 23rd - Tons of fun stuff going on around the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including a seafood festival, a massive card trading show, and even a 2-mile long, car-free trick-or-treat route. You’ll hear about all of that on our weekend local event roundup, but first up – let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our...

It’s Thursday, October 22nd - need a place to listen to some country, rap, or Cuban salsa this weekend? We have venues in the Tampa Bay area you can check out for all of those genres, for the cheap. Just keep it here for the local music roundup. But first up – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wus...

It’s Wednesday, October 21st - Potential breeding sites for mosquitoes carrying dengue fever are everywhere, including your own house. So today, we’re going to look for that at Sky's house! You’ll hear that, plus a fun, Halloween-themed party to bring the kids tonight in the Tampa Bay area. But first – the news. 

It’s Tuesday, October 20th - A leaked grand jury report put the spotlight on millions of dollars it says was wrongfully spent on campaigning against that recreational marijuana amendment in 2024. But now, there’s some new developments in the courts. You’ll hear about that, plus, the Rays are celebrating their AL Pennant and looking for their first ever World Series championship, and we have some c...

It’s Monday, October 19th - Florida’s midterms election is coming up fast, and lately, there’s been questions about how safe our elections are. In a couple minutes, you’ll hear about how elections offices build trust by showing and testing their voting tech out in the public. That, plus a way you can meet a Tampa Bay Bucs legend today. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbach...

It’s Friday, October 16th - Skating competitions, bubble runs, and skeleton dance parties are just a few of the events we’re talking about going on this weekend in the Tampa Bay area, that you can head to. There’s bound to be something that sounds fun for you on the weekend local events roundup, but before we get to that, let’s hit the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Websit...

It’s Thursday, October 15th - If you’ve been wanting to dance to some live Shrek-themed music in the Tampa Bay area, we have the perfect event for your highly specific request! Plus, one of the region’s biggest jazz festivals, and other local music you’ll find across the Bay this weekend, coming up on the local music roundup. But first – the news. 

It’s Wednesday, October 14th - Florida health officials have been talking about making several vaccines for school kids optional, and last week, the state set up an event to hear from people on both sides of the issue. You’ll hear from them today, plus, some sweet things happening in Tampa Bay tonight that you can check out. First up – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. We...

It’s Tuesday, October 13th - Every school in Florida has a security system in case of emergencies like an active shooter. Now, Manatee County has some new tech that's a first for Florida. We’ll talk about that, along with some fun things to check out tonight if you’re not watching the Rays try to make it to the World Series. But first – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. W...

It's Monday, October 12th - Right now, researchers at USF are working on a new vaccine for Malaria, which can be a lot trickier to get rid of then you think. You’ll hear why this research can be so groundbreaking for future vaccines, plus, we have some fun events to check out in Tampa Bay to start your week. But first – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://w...

It’s Friday, October 9th - this weekend’s supposed to be a rainy one, but there’s still plenty going on in the Tampa Bay area, from a plant festival to the reopening of the Tampa Theatre, to a class about Big Foot! What more could you want, really? You’ll hear about it all, but first – let’s hit the local news headlines. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sig...

It’s Thursday, October 8th - See, told you it was going to be a cool special episode from Gabby! Shout out to her for a great Wednesday Blend. As for today, we’re back with the local Music Roundup, telling you what shows in the Tampa Bay area you can head to for the cheap this weekend. First up, though - the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign...