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At Forum, St. Pete Mayoral Candidates Share Their Plans For The City 12.10.2021 28:00

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-10-12/at-forum-st-pete-mayoral-candidates-share-their-plans-for-the-city

FEMA's flood insurance program introducing a new rating system. Premiums for most Florida homes set to rise 06.10.2021 28:00

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-10-05/fema-flood-insurance-program-new-rating-system-florida-home-premiums-set-to-rise

Florida Matters Looks At Tampa's Hispanic Food History 29.09.2021 28:17

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-09-28/florida-matters-looks-at-tampas-hispanic-food-history

WUSF's Unequal Shots Series Focuses On Inequities In Vaccine Access And Information 22.09.2021 17:53

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-09-21/new-wusf-series-focuses-on-inequities-in-vaccine-access-and-information

Tampa Bay-Based Project Continues The Work Of Highlighting Unearthed Cemeteries 16.09.2021 28:00

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-09-14/tampa-bay-based-project-continues-the-work-of-highlighting-unearthed-cemeteries

Ahead Of 20th Anniversary, Florida Matters Looks At Tampa Bay Connection To 9/11 08.09.2021 28:00

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-09-07/ahead-of-20th-anniversary-florida-matters-looks-at-tampa-bay-connection-to-9-11

Florida Matters Talks To Candidates For St. Pete Mayor 07.09.2021 28:00

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-08-31/florida-matters-talks-to-candidates-for-st-pete-mayor

Census Shows Big Changes In Florida's Population 25.08.2021 28:00

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-08-24/census-shows-big-changes-in-floridas-population

DeSantis Enforces Executive Order To Have Final Say On Masks. But Some Local Officials Are Fighting To Change That 19.08.2021 28:02

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-08-17/desantis-enforces-executive-order-to-have-final-say-on-masks-but-some-local-officials-are-fighting-to-change-that

WUSF’s The Zest Podcast Launches Its Fourth Season 10.08.2021 28:01

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-08-10/wusfs-the-zest-podcast-launches-its-fourth-season

Florida’s COVID Cases Rise As Schools Reopen For A New Year. It’s Become A Cause For Concern 03.08.2021 28:01

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-08-03/floridas-covid-cases-rise-as-schools-reopen-for-a-new-year-its-become-a-cause-for-concern

With Steve Currall Out, What’s Next For The USF Presidency? 28.07.2021 28:00

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-07-27/with-steve-currall-out-whats-next-for-the-usf-presidency

After Making Few Changes, Pasco Sheriff Continues Controversial Policing Tactics 23.07.2021 28:02

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-07-20/after-making-few-changes-pasco-sheriff-continues-controversial-policing-tactics

Surfside Building Collapse Highlights Gaps In Florida Building Code And Condo Associations 14.07.2021 28:01

On this week’s Florida Matters, we look at the ripple effect that the Champlain Towers South collapse is having across Florida. In the weeks since the tragedy, Florida's condominium buildings -- especially older ones -- have been under heightened scrutiny. All around the state – including here in Tampa Bay – officials and condo residents are raising concerns about building safety, timely inspectio...

Algae Blooms Are Affecting Both Florida Coasts — Beachgoers, Manatees Are Paying The Price 24.06.2021 27:46

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-06-22/algae-blooms-are-affecting-both-florida-coasts-beachgoers-manatees-are-paying-the-price

Florida Matters Reflects On LGBTQ Life in Florida 16.06.2021 28:01

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-06-15/florida-matters-reflects-on-lgbtq-life-in-florida

The Rays' Future In Tampa Bay Remains Murky After Recent Drama Among St. Petersburg Officials 09.06.2021 28:01

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-06-08/the-rays-future-in-tampa-bay-remains-murky-after-recent-drama-among-st-petersburg-officials

A Year Ago, Protests About George Floyd Erupted On Tampa Bay's Streets 01.06.2021 28:01

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-06-01/a-year-ago-protests-about-george-floyd-erupted-on-tampa-bays-streets

New Gaming Deal May Expand Gambling In Florida. But First, It Heads To Federal Officials For Approval. 26.05.2021 28:01

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-05-25/new-gaming-deal-may-expand-gambling-in-florida-but-first-it-heads-to-federal-officials-for-approval

What Might This Year's Hurricane Season Look Like? 19.05.2021 27:30

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-05-19/what-might-this-years-hurricane-season-look-like

As Vaccinations Start To Lag, Vaccine Education and Incentives Ramp Up 11.05.2021 28:01

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-05-11/as-vaccinations-start-to-lag-vaccine-education-and-incentives-ramp-up

We Recap Florida's 2021 Legislative Session 05.05.2021 28:01

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-05-04/we-recap-floridas-2021-legislative-session

Florida Matters Hears Three Floridians' Perspectives On The Derek Chauvin Verdict 27.04.2021 28:01

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-04-27/florida-matters-hears-three-floridians-perspectives-on-the-derek-chauvin-verdict

Florida Panther Featured In National Geographic's April Issue 20.04.2021 18:30

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-04-20/florida-panther-featured-in-national-geographics-april-issue

As Piney Point's Future Becomes Clearer, Florida Matters Looks At Its Potential, Long-Term Impacts 13.04.2021 28:03

Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-04-13/as-piney-points-future-becomes-clearer-florida-matters-looks-at-its-potential-long-term-impacts