Beyond the News WFLA Interviews

Gordon Byrd speaks with Dr. Chad Dodd, DVM, a consulting veterinarian based in St. Pete Beach, about ways to keep your dog healthy and get then exercise during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Governor DeSantis' decision to order all bars in Florida to close for 30 days to fight coronavirus has a big impact on bartenders, musicians and others who work in those places. Gordon Byrd spoke with longtime Bay area musician Kelly Mettling, who lost all of his gigs because of the bar ban and other coronavirus-related crackdowns on public entertainment. We spoke to him on St. Patrick's Day, traditionally a big day for taverns.

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As of Thursday afternoon, Olympic Rowing Time Trials due to start March 17th and ITU-sanctioned USA Triathlon events are still set to go at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota... one of the few local sports events not canceled due to coronavirus. Gordon Byrd speaks with Steven Rodriguez, CEO of SANCA, which operates the park.

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Well timed for all those Wrestlemania visitors! Gordon Byrd speaks with Dr. Brad Massey of the Tampa Bay History Center, about "Sunshine State Showdown," which showcases the history of pro wrestling in Florida and the Tampa Bay area

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Gordon Byrd speaks with associate director Rhett Rollyson of the Florida Strawberry Festival about the 2020 event in Plant City, Feb. 27 - Mar. 8.

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Gordon Byrd speaks with Laura Koivula, deputy manager of animal crimes for the Humane Society of the United States. She's on the scene of a five acre property near Old Town in north Florida, where her agency and the Dixie County Sheriff are removing 140 dogs from neglect. Some of the dogs have sores and skin conditions, some didn't have access to food or water.

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Gordon Byrd speaks with Brian Rick, with the Florida Department of Transportation, about a new series of pedestrian crossings with a new light system going up along Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.

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Apartment rents are rising in Florida, and Tampa and St. Petersburg are seeing some of the biggest increases in the nation. Gordon Byrd speaks with Brian Carberry of Apartment Guide to go over the numbers.

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Felix Vega speaks with Lakeland State Senator Kelli Stargel about her bill which would require parental consent for minors seeking abortions

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Gordon Byrd speaks with Craig Latimer, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, about the upcoming Florida presidential primary.

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