Failed Hillsborough referendum adds to a long history of the county’s transportation funding woes
Failed Hillsborough referendum adds to a long history of the county’s transportation funding woes
We explore Hillsborough County’s transportation challenges and some possible solutions. Attempts to pass a sales tax for... Read more
14 Dec 2022
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28mins
Time and patience needed for rebuilding Hurricane Ian-impacted communities, North Port official says
Time and patience needed for rebuilding Hurricane Ian-impacted communities, North Port official says
We check back in on hurricane recovery in our region. WUSF’s Cathy Carter has been reporting on how Manatee and Sarasota... Read more
30 Nov 2022
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19mins
Rising inflation may lead to more food insecurity, changes in holiday spending
Rising inflation may lead to more food insecurity, changes in holiday spending
We explore inflation and its impact on food insecurity and the Tampa Bay region's economy, particularly around the holid... Read more
23 Nov 2022
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28mins
Florida's midterms solidified state Republican dominance, politics reporters say
Florida's midterms solidified state Republican dominance, politics reporters say
We talk about what the midterm elections mean for both parties, for how the state is governed and Florida’s role on the ... Read more
22 Nov 2022
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28mins
A former congressman shares his thoughts on Florida’s divided political environment
A former congressman shares his thoughts on Florida’s divided political environment
We talk with former St. Petersburg congressman David Jolly about bipartisanship in a polarized political landscape. The ... Read more
2 Nov 2022
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28mins
Two weeks before election, we break down the most important issues to you
Two weeks before election, we break down the most important issues to you
We talk with political reporters, to answer your questions about the upcoming election. The general election is two week... Read more
2 Nov 2022
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28mins
Young voters say their trust in political systems is gone but they’ll still vote next month
Young voters say their trust in political systems is gone but they’ll still vote next month
We check in with a growing part of the electorate — young voters — three weeks out from election day. As part of WUSF’s ... Read more
19 Oct 2022
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28mins
After a contentious 2020 election season, local elections officials gear up for November elections
After a contentious 2020 election season, local elections officials gear up for November elections
We talk with local election officials about voting in next month’s elections. Misinformation, disinformation and the aft... Read more
13 Oct 2022
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28mins
Southwest Florida residents reflect on Hurricane Ian’s life-changing impact
Southwest Florida residents reflect on Hurricane Ian’s life-changing impact
We hear from survivors of Hurricane Ian across Central and Southwest Florida and discuss the challenges of rebuilding go... Read more
4 Oct 2022
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28mins
Florida Matters features postcards from WUSF's COVID Conversations series
Florida Matters features postcards from WUSF's COVID Conversations series
We highlight a new oral history project about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected Black and Brown Floridians in the great... Read more
20 Sep 2022
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28mins