Florida Matters

By WUSF Public Media

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 delig

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March 25, 2026 HIV patients get temporary relief, school vaccines and protests, New College film, Betty Castor
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure to keep funding going for lifesaving medication. But the coverage runs out in July. Hence, the legal back-and-forth over the AIDS Drug Assistance Program continues.
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March 24, 2026 Work to do in Tally, Tampa's gold medalist, questioning St. Pete's boom, Pilates pop-ups
Despite passing a slate of high-profile bills, Florida lawmakers couldn’t resolve some of their biggest disagreements. Where do things stand and what’s up with special sessions planned for next month? "Florida Matters Live & Local" knows who to ask.
This segment mentions suicide around the 46-minute mark. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, call or text 988 or go to 988lifeline.org for help.
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March 23, 2026 Red-light cameras on trial, turning a new reef, sea for yourself, learning and living outdoors
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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March 19, 2026 Burdens of proof for voters, terror labels, power pole honor roll, a local centennial
“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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March 17, 2026 Travelers' turbulance, Rays the roof cost, Sun worshippers wanted
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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March 16, 2026 Spicing up the mayor's race, sports engineering, Legislative lookback, a real piece of quirk
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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March 12, 2026 Talking with Lt. Gov. Collins, Dalí news that will melt your clocks, Cocoa's Car-uso
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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March 11, 2026 AG candidate José Javier Rodríguez, ICE and H-1B visas, a World Cup love letter
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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March 10, 2026 Playing us for fuel, chilly reaction to H-1B freeze, getting away Scot-free
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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March 09, 2026 A Juul casket, Councilor Naya Young, educational mermaids, cram job at the Capitol
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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FAQs about Florida Matters:

How many episodes does Florida Matters have?

The podcast currently has 466 episodes available.