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WUSF @wusf.org · 2h

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," the Rev. Kenny Irby and Executive Pastor Christopher Harris discuss the heightened safety concerns in places of worship while attending services.

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WUSF @wusf.org · 3h

Mote Marine Aquarium has a new home — and an updated name.

The 146,000 square foot facility is now called Mote SEA, which is an acronym for Mote Science Education Aquarium. It is twice the size of the former aquarium.

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WUSF @wusf.org · 3h

Two men last weekend were wrongly charged under a Florida immigration law that’s currently suspended by a judicial order, according to a Monday report from the state attorney general’s office.

Judge halted a Florida immigration law months ago. Some officers are still enforcing it

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has been filing reports twice a month since being found in civil contempt for telling officers they could ignore the judge's order.

WUSF @wusf.org · 7h

Two men last weekend were wrongly charged under a far-reaching Florida immigration law that’s currently suspended by a judicial order, according to a Monday report from the state attorney general’s office.

Judge halted a Florida immigration law months ago. Some officers are still enforcing it

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has been filing reports twice a month since being found in civil contempt for telling officers they could ignore the judge's order.

WUSF @wusf.org · 20h

Women have an evolutionary advantage when it comes to living longer. They outlive men by about five years. This gender gap is true for many mammals, but a new study shows how human males could narrow it.

Why do women live longer than men? A study offers clues to close the gap

Women have an evolutionary advantage when it comes to living longer. They outlive men by about five years. This gender gap is true for many mammals, but a new study shows how human males could narrow ...

WUSF @wusf.org · 22h

Florida Southern College is bringing nationally renowned speakers to Lakeland to talk about the history of Florida, from Cuban heritage in Key West to Elvis Presley and his influence on the state.

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WUSF @wusf.org · 1d

Patrick Zalupski and top executives Ken Babby and Bill Cosgrove said they intend to keep the team in the Tampa Bay area during an introductory news conference. Here's what else to know.

New Rays owners begin search for new ballpark site, promise Tropicana Field repairs

Patrick Zalupski and top executives Ken Babby and Bill Cosgrove said they intend to keep the team in the Tampa Bay area during an introductory news conference.

WUSF @wusf.org · 1d

Jerry is forecast to become a hurricane by Wednesday, which will place us one week ahead of schedule for the fifth hurricane of the season.

Tropical Storm Jerry forms: It will turn north

Jerry is forecast to become the next hurricane of the season; luckily, it will stay over the open Atlantic waters. Why are the storms turning?

WUSF @wusf.org · 1d

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top pediatric hospital in Florida for the fifth time in the past six years.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s named Florida’s best pediatric hospital by U.S. News

Despite strong regional showings in the annual Best Children's Hospital's rankings, no Florida hospital has yet to crack the top 10 nationally in any of 11 pediatric specialties or the national Honor ...

WUSF @wusf.org · 1d

The DOGE committee is awaiting the results of a full state audit of the county's finances before taking any action. They say much of the spending was necessary to keep up with rapid population growth.

Hillsborough County DOGE committee addresses state concerns about spending

The DOGE committee is awaiting the results of a full state audit of the county's finances before taking any action. They say much of the spending was necessary to keep up with rapid population growth.

WUSF @wusf.org · 1d

Florida Democrats and Republicans are both raising concerns that the current federal government shutdown will harm state residents. But the two groups have very different answers for who is responsible.

Florida Democrats and Republicans are exchanging blame as federal government shutdown continues

Florida Democrats and Republicans are both raising concerns that the current federal government shutdown will harm state residents. But the two groups have very different answers for who is responsibl...

WUSF @wusf.org · 1d

Viewers first watched young mom Lorelai Gilmore and her teenage daughter Rory walk into a diner and beg for their coffee fix in October 2000.

25 years after its premiere, 'Gilmore Girls' still draws fans to small town Connecticut

Lorelai and Rory Gilmore's fictional hometown of Stars Hollow was born after Gilmore Girls creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, stayed in northwestern Connecticut. The show premiered in the fall of 2000.

WUSF @wusf.org · 2d

Florida’s Sunshine Law is meant to ensure transparency, allow public participation, and foster public trust in government. Your Florida breaks down how it works and lists some renewed exemptions.

You asked, we answered: Your Florida breaks down the state's Sunshine Laws

Florida’s Sunshine Law is meant to ensure transparency, allow public participation, and foster public trust in government. Your Florida breaks down how it works and lists some renewed exemptions.

WUSF @wusf.org · 2d

Encouraging homeowners to build "granny flats" in their backyards could be a key to boosting affordable housing supply in Florida.

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WUSF @wusf.org · 4d

A stretch of a waterfront trail in the Florida Gulf Coast community of Clearwater is being renamed to honor the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing wrestling giant Hulk Hogan, who called the city home and died earlier this year.

Stretch of Memorial Causeway trail in Clearwater is renamed after Hulk Hogan

The Hulk Hogan Trail will be a 2-mile stretch of the causeway trail going from Clearwater Beach to the mainland.

WUSF @wusf.org · 4d

A nurse practitioner contracted to work in Tampa General Hospital's Brandon Healthplex emergency department was found negligent after a patient was misdiagnosed and later became permanently disabled.

A Hillsborough jury awards $70.8 million in ER medical malpractice case

A nurse practitioner contracted to work in Tampa General Hospital's Brandon Healthplex emergency department was found negligent after a patient was misdiagnosed and later became permanently disabled.

WUSF @wusf.org · 5d

A federal official confirmed Thursday that Florida received FEMA reimbursement for the Everglades detention center. The funds -- $608 million, all the funds the state requested – were received Tuesday, the day before the government shutdown.

As Florida gets $608 million for immigrant detention, groups say it backs lawsuit claims

A federal official confirmed Florida received the FEMA money it requested for the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center. It was awarded the day before the government shutdown.

WUSF @wusf.org · 5d

Gov. Ron DeSantis is floating the idea of a special legislative session to cut property taxes.

Florida lawmakers are already trying to figure out how to reduce the tax. The plan is to vote on something during the 2026 legislative session, which voters would then have to approve.

DeSantis ups property tax reduction pressure by floating special session

Critics worry eliminating or reducing the property tax would limit local governmental services.

WUSF @wusf.org · 5d

He used to hate coffee. Now, he owns a coffee shop. This week on "The Zest Podcast," meet Emmanuel Dunbar of Royal Diaspora Coffee Company in Tampa.

Emmanuel Dunbar brews big plans for Royal Diaspora Coffee Co.

Emmanuel Dunbar grew up hating coffee. Now, coffee is his life.

WUSF @wusf.org · 5d

The handbook submitted last week by the state of Florida in the separate legal-access lawsuit suggests that detainees are warned that guards would enforce strict rules on dress, hygiene and behavior.

Inside 'Alligator Alcatraz,' where detainees' uniform color is based on criminal history

The handbook submitted last week by the state of Florida in the separate legal-access lawsuit suggests that detainees are warned that guards would enforce strict rules on dress, hygiene and behavior.

WUSF @wusf.org · 5d

The conservationist and humanitarian, who died Wednesday, visited the Tampa area multiple times over the years, explaining to children how they can positively impact their communities.

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WUSF @wusf.org · 6d

The lawsuit was filed in Leon County Circuit Court by the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida on behalf of Cort Lippe, who lives in South Tampa.

DeSantis faces a lawsuit over not holding a special election for Collins' vacant Senate seat

The Hillsborough County legislative seat has been empty since Gov. Ron DeSantis chose Jay Collins to be his lieutenant governor.

WUSF @wusf.org · 6d

Jane Goodall, a scientist whose studies of wild chimpanzees made her a household name, has died at the age of 91.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

WUSF @wusf.org · 6d

The case of a bull terrier, now named Trooper, led to the law, after it was left tethered to a fence along Interstate 75 during the evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton in 2024.

New animal cruelty law 'Trooper's Law' goes into effect

Trooper was left tethered to a fence along Interstate 75 during the evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton in 2024. Trooper was rescued surrounded by rising water by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, fr...

WUSF @wusf.org · 7d

The USDA says the precooked pasta products, sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart, could be connected to a nationwide listeria outbreak that has killed four people and sickened at least 20 others.

Pasta meals from Trader Joe's and Walmart may be linked to a deadly listeria outbreak

The USDA says the precooked pasta products, sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart, could be connected to a nationwide listeria outbreak that has killed four people and sickened at least 20 others.