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Your spot for real, daily conversations. Where neighbors become storytellers, newsmakers explain why and how changes happen and where locals — natives to the area and newcomers — discover and delight in the community they share.

Red-light cameras on trial, turning a new reef, sea for yourself, learning and living outdoors
Today at 6:08 PM

A judge recently found one red-light camera ticket unconstitutional. With dozens of intersections under electric eyes, broader impacts of the ruling remain unclear.

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Burdens of proof for voters, terror labels, power pole honor roll, a local centennial
Last Thursday at 6:16 PM

“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.

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Travelers' turbulance, Rays the roof cost, Sun worshippers wanted
Last Tuesday at 8:48 PM

Spring breakers are hitting the skies as fuel costs surge and economic uncertainty grows. Airline expert Darryl Jenkins warns he can’t confidently predict where fares are headed.

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Spicing up the mayor's race, sports engineering, Legislative lookback, a real piece of quirk
03/16/2026

East Tampa native Anthony Gilbert is best known online as a food influencer exploring hidden culinary spots. Now he’s bringing a full plate of ideas to local politics. We get a taste of his plans.

Also on the show, why Florida Poly wants to get into college athletics, lawmakers are readying for overtime and a love letter to the state's underbelly.

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Talking with Lt. Gov. Collins, Dalí news that will melt your clocks, Cocoa's Car-uso
03/12/2026

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins dials into “Florida Matters Live & Local” to talk about why he’s running for governor and review some of his legislative priorities. We’ll also hear an analysis of the crowded gubernatorial race, news from the Dalí Museum and an opera singer who sells Corvettes.

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AG candidate José Javier Rodríguez, ICE and H-1B visas, a World Cup love letter
03/11/2026

Former state lawmaker José Javier Rodríguez wants to be Florida’s Attorney General. He faces steep odds in a very red state. On “Florida Matters Live & Local,” he makes his pitch. Guests also discuss the latest on ICE arrests in Florida and the upcoming World Cup of soccer.

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Playing us for fuel, chilly reaction to H-1B freeze, getting away Scot-free
03/10/2026

In just a week, gas prices have shot up to almost $4 for a gallon of regular unleaded. "Florida Matters Live & Local" takes a closer look at what’s driving up the cost of gas and how you are dealing with it.

We also talk to a USF professor about the halt in H1-B visas at state schools and a Florida author reads from her latest Scottish Regency romances.

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A Juul casket, Councilor Naya Young, educational mermaids, cram job at the Capitol
03/09/2026

Hillsborough schools are rolling out smart sensors that detect vape clouds, the Legislature's last week, meeting a Tampa City Council member and taking a dive at an aquarium in Lecanto.

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Jolt for Lakeland residents, bill deletion, response to Welch, risky med cuts, women take field
03/05/2026

Lakeland residents face higher electric bills, while a Senate bill transferring USF Sarasota-Manatee land to New College vanishes — leaving both energy costs and campus plans in uncertainty.

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St. Pete mayor looks ahead, nonprofits and citizenship checks, Jackson House rebirth
03/04/2026

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Lessons in school change, Tampa's role in Iran, a new teen curfew, postpartum psychosis
03/03/2026

"Live & Local" jumps into four controversial issues: school closures in Pinellas, war planning at MacDill, the new teen curfew in Palmetto and treatment gaps for maternal mental health.

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The Iran attack's many layers, fight for student journalists, Legislature at the stretch
03/02/2026

University of South Florida Middle East specialist Arman Mahmoudian weighs in on the bombings in Iran and retaliatory strikes.

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Buildings with a pinkish hue, solving cold cases, a very fast learner
02/26/2026

"Florida Matters: Live & Local" brings you stories of art, justice and hometown pride this week.

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A conversation with USF's new president, and a look at kitchen-table economics
02/25/2026

So what goes on during the workday of a university president during his second week on campus? Moez Limayem is here to talk about the challenges ahead.

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Fresh approach to hunger, urchin care for reefs, growth reality check, prison to prevention
02/24/2026

From expanding fresh food access and restoring reef ecosystems to measuring regional growth and mentoring youth, "Florida Matters Live & Local" explores solutions shaping Tampa Bay’s future.

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Swiftie Lit 101, Tampa Bay eyes on Iran, Black History Month reprises
02/23/2026

From "Folklore" to "Tortured Poets," USF students can take a classical look at Taylor Swift's lyrics. "Florida Matters Live & Local" signs up for a closer look.

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Tigers in their town, fair days in Hardee, sweet strawberries
02/19/2026

Florida hosts 15 baseball teams for spring training, but no town has been "all in" and for so long as Lakeland, where the Detroit Tigers have stuck around since 1934.

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'Ought to be' an e-bike law, down on the freezing farm, an NFL journey goes full circle
02/18/2026

The death of a classmate in an e-bike accident leads teens to help draft a bill on helmet safety with a state representative. Plus, how growers dealt with the recent cold and a new career for a former Baltimore Raven.

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Protecting our wildways, Capital earmarking, online threats, punky-glory in Gainesville
02/17/2026

Polk County recently rejected a planned truck refueling stop near a key wildlife corridor crossing over Interstate 4. It's a pretty big deal for animal and environmental advocates.

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Counties coping with potential cuts, grading Florida's gun laws, in a shriveled state
02/16/2026

With the elimination of property taxes still on tap in Tallahassee, a study shows billions of dollars in potential losses, with some counties standing to lose more than others.

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Sarasota's Super conductor, saving the Everglades, measles go viral, adore ♥️ explore
02/12/2026

The Sarasota Orchestra’s music director had the time of his life during Bad Bunny's Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime, plus segments on Everglades preservation, measles and Valentine’s Day fun.

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New College, Phillippi Creek, 2 launch stories, campus hunger, raptor rescues
02/12/2026

A couple of college challenges are in the spotlight. We get an update on the New College-USF controversy and learn about the growing concern of student food insecurity.

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A look at the Gas Plant District's past and future, student walkouts, trail praisers
02/10/2026

It’s hard to have a conversation about what a place can be without talking about the way it was. Such is the case with the current Tropicana Field site. 

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English-only testing, touching base in Tally, a Was pause, shaping Tampa’s Black story
02/09/2026

Will the state's English-only driver's tests make roads safer? We look into the rule change on "Florida Matters Live & Local." 

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Death penalty in focus, 'granny flats,' Bad Bunny's halftime, Super Bowl yummies
02/05/2026

We're a month into the 2026, and Florida is continuing its accelerated schedule lethal injections for condemned prisoners, carrying forward a record pace from the previous year. Three death warrants are signed after a record-breaking 19 in 2025.

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Welcoming Mayor Castor, cold hands and green thumbs, Tampa Bay's 'Timeline'
02/04/2026

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor sits down for a wide-ranging conversation, tackling everything from the Rays stadium talks and public safety to immigration, transportation, and the city’s future.

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The smoking alarm, cleaning up beads, Ybor City safety, capybaras and friends
02/03/2026

From Florida’s failing tobacco policies to giant rodents munching lettuce, we cover the state’s public health challenges, community cleanups, street safety, and a cafe that's more about animal education than lattes.

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Shooting for the moon, inside lawmaking, an app for that, sweet tradition
02/02/2026

You may not have noticed, but NASA is about to launch a crewed mission to the moon. Let's catch up on the latest Artemis mission, which could lift off as soon as this weekend.

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Charters and closures, both sides of the tax, glacial recognition, Tampa's gold star
01/29/2026

Pinellas County is making big moves to close and merge under-enrolled campuses as charter schools seek space in public schools through the state’s Schools of Hope program.

Families and educators are weighing the benefits of expanded school choice against the disruption caused by closures and consolidations. We start the show by unpacking what’s at stake.

Also in the news: property taxes. Should lawmakers reduce or phase them out? A pair of lawmakers take calls from listeners and explore the trade-offs between tax relief and maintaining quality of life.

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Understanding grief attacks, looking up at heroes, Ybor safety, Black romance on silver screens
01/28/2026

It's more than just depression. It's exponential bereavement that can feel like panic attack, bringing deep sadness and a feeling of losing control. Let's learn about grief attacks.

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Twin Cities' toll on Floridians, and a treasured tradition
01/27/2026

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss how immigration raids in Minneapolis have captured national attention — stirring questions and fears around the country — including the Tampa Bay area.

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Drilling instruction, a Capitol update, novels from the sin bin, kicking ice in Tampa
01/26/2026

Florida leaders from both parties are urging President Trump to keep the offshore drilling moratorium in place, warning of risks to the Gulf’s environment, wildlife and coastal communities.

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Rough seas for port proposal? Plus, avoiding immigration scams and a long to-do list
01/22/2026

An idea for a cruise terminal near the Skyway is drawing early resistance as environmental groups question whether the promised benefits outweigh the risks to one of Tampa Bay’s most fragile coastal areas.

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Sarasota schools, immigration and fear; Hillsborough College will play ball with Rays
01/21/2026

Immigration enforcement and education collided this week in Sarasota, where a narrow school board vote drew hours of public testimony and intense debate.

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Renner makes his case, fallout of data dousing, digging in the past, a teacher to remember
01/20/2026

Former House Speaker Paul Renner is running for the Republican nomination to be Florida's governor. He talks about his plans with "Florida Matters Live & Local" host Matthew Peddie.

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On MLK Day: Reflecting on Black pioneers who carried the dream
01/19/2026

"Florida Matters Live & Local" spends the hour looking at the lives and legacies of lawmakers John Lewis and Arthenia Joyner, author Zora Neale Hurston, and the enduring words of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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The Rays and Tampa, Plant City's No. 1 advocate, fair sharing, celebrating MLK
01/15/2026

It's no secret that the Tampa Bay Rays have been searching for a new home since the former ownership walked away from a St. Petersburg redevelopment deal. It's also no secret the new owners have had their eyes on moving to Tampa.

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Keeping St. Armands above water, another view on State of the State, art without a home
01/14/2026

Sarasota has the money to improve coastal flooding protection. However, the funding comes with questions about what improvements can be made and will they solve the problem as sea levels rise.

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Instant analysis of Gov. DeSantis' State of the State address
01/13/2026

The conversation features insights from longtime local political journalist William March, PolitiFact Florida government reporter Sam Putterman and WUSF politics/environment reporter Steve Newborn.

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ACA clock is ticking, drop in international students, USF athletics success
01/12/2026

A high-stakes debate in Congress will likely determine whether Affordable Care Act premiums stay affordable. Will there be a resolution before this year's final enrollment deadline on Thursday?

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