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New York has pizza. Chicago has hot dogs. And Tampa has devil crab. On "The Zest Podcast," learn how a cigar workers' strike led to the creation of our area's signature street food. wusf.org/podcast/the-ze…

“Florida Matters Live & Local” takes a closer look at a pair of controversial bills heading to the governor’s desk. One covers voter ID and the other allows the state to label what groups are terrorist organizations. wusf.org/podcast/florid…

The Bulls missed 20 of their first 21 3-point attempts and fell behind by 23 in the second half before going on run over the final 11 minutes. wusf.org/sports/2026-03…

Feeding Tampa Bay has partnered with local airports to support TSA employees while they're not getting paid. But organization officials are also seeing significant need from the broader Tampa Bay community. Read more: wusf.org/economy-busine…

Florida lawmakers are preparing in case there’s a new government in Cuba. A new bill could ease some restrictions. wusf.org/politics-issue…

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Tampa Police Benevolent Association President Brandon Barclay addressed revisions to the police department's immigration enforcement policies. Read more: wusf.org/courts-law/202…

In his first bill-signing ceremony of the year, Gov. Ron DeSantis approved legislation blocking a planned cruise ship terminal in Manatee County. wusf.org/environment/20…

About 50 people gathered in Tampa's Rotary Riverfront Park Wednesday morning to discuss a number of public school closures planned in Hillsborough County. Read more: wusf.org/education/2026…

The Tampa Bay Rays are revising the roof design for a proposed Tampa ballpark, potentially undercutting an analysis that estimated the original plan could add at least $300 million to the cost. wusf.org/sports/2026-03…

The pair of burrowing owls stowed away on a Norwegian cruise ship at PortMiami last year and sailed to Spain. Planning their return took coordinating a dizzying list of international trade authorities, wildlife permitting and quarantine rules. wusf.org/environment/20…

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we talk about why plans for enormous AI data centers are raising alarms with residents and more. wusf.org/podcast/florid…

Florida coral reefs are reeling from warming waters and disease. The answer to massive die-offs could be on land. We take you inside a nursery where baby corals are being nourished until they're returned to the sea. Read more - and see photos - here: wusf.org/environment/20…

2 p.m. Update: Shelter in place has been lifted and the gates are open and will resume normal FPCON Charlie operations.

For the second year in a row, legislators were not able to come to an agreement on a budget during the legislative session. That didn't go unnoticed by these Floridians, some of whom said the legislature didn't address real issues. Read more: wusf.org/politics-issue…

MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa is under a shelter-in-place order following a threat, authorities said. The military base is the headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which directs military operations in the Middle East. wusf.org/politics-issue…

A Republican sheriff who is known for his tough stance on illegal immigration reiterated his support of federal deportation efforts but suggested giving "a path forward" to immigrants without legal status who are "not creating problems." Read more: wusf.org/politics-issue…

In this 250th anniversary year of the U.S., pianist Lara Downes is traveling the country collecting conversations with scholars, searching for history through songs. Her latest stop is New York for a visit with Adam Gopnik, writer for The New Yorker. wusf.org/classical/npr-…

On Florida Matters Live & Local, we speak with an airline expert about fuel cost surges and airfare pricing, Plus, more on the debate over who's paying for the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium in Tampa, which could cost a lot more than anticipated. wusf.org/local-state/20…

Anthony Gilbert — known on social media as "Call Anthony" — spoke on "Florida Matters Live & Local" about why he wants to be Tampa's mayor. The election is set for next March. Read more: wusf.org/politics-issue…

Rex Culpepper, a Tampa lawyer, cancer survivor, and former college and high school quarterback, was killed in a dirt bike accident in Georgia over the weekend. He was 28. wusf.org/sports/2026-03…