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On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Jim Large explained why he believes he's suited for the role, and storm preparedness, along with other topics. wusf.org/politics-issue…

Alkaline, single-use batteries can be thrown in the trash. But throwing away a lithium battery can spark fires that water can't put out. Read more: wusf.org/environment/20…

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was declared criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor, but he will not serve a sentence for it, a Dominican judge ruled Monday. wusf.org/sports/2026-05…

Antoniette Jackson with The Black Cemetery Network says Florida is "leading the national conversation" on the work to preserve African American burial grounds and their equally buried histories. Read more: wusf.org/politics-issue…

A tornado touched down in the Town 'N Country area, and some parts of Pasco County got nearly 9 inches of rain over the weekend. Expect a substantial increase in moisture, which could bring numerous showers and storms for several days. wusf.org/weather/2026-0…

Aviso Especial Marítimo incluye Aguas de la Bahía de Tampa hasta las 7:00 PM EDT

Special Marine Warning including the Tampa Bay waters until 7:00 PM EDT

The House and Senate reached agreement late Sunday night on several issues, including a plan to transfer control of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida, which the House wanted but the Senate resisted until late in budget negotiations. wusf.org/politics-issue…

On this edition of "The Florida Roundup," we feature some of the fiction and creative nonfiction that you should read in our Summer Reading Special. wusf.org/the-florida-ro…

Tampa Bay “record man” Phil Gernhard changed the Tennessee country singer’s fortunes. wusf.org/arts-culture/2…

The national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.55, as America heads into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. What can you do to cut your costs? wusf.org/2026-05-22/dri…

Florida legislative leaders are negotiating next year’s state budget behind closed doors — a secretive process Gov. Ron DeSantis compared to selecting a pope. Read more: wusf.org/politics-issue…

Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on social media after his death. wusf.org/courts-law/202…

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The majority leader of the Florida Senate says he is against the governor's proposal to transfer the USF Sarasota Manatee campus to New College of Florida. Read more: wusf.org/politics-issue…

On The Zest Podcast, we're grabbing a drink with The Tampa Edition Hotel's director of bars. Nihat Çam discusses the larger role that hotel bars play in society, as detailed in his book. It's called "Bar Culture: Hospitality, Hotel Bars and Spirits." wusf.org/podcast/the-ze…

On “Florida Matters Live & Local,” an insect expert talks about why love bugs are so corrosive to vehicles, where they come from and why they’re more than just a nuisance. wusf.org/podcast/florid…

By a 4-3 vote, the city approved the non-binding agreement, allowing negotiations to continue on building the ballpark. But council members still have several concerns. Read more: wusf.org/politics-issue…

A marine biologist is helping residents of St. Pete Beach and Tampa make their shorelines more resilient using nature-based methods. Read more: wusf.org/environment/20…

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