Florida Matters

This week on Florida Matters, we sat down with local political reporters to look at the2020 Florida Legislature and discuss some of the most pressing issues facing our state.

This week on Florida Matters, we share some of our favorite discussions about plants, animals and environmental challenges facing our state.

2019 was a year full of politics, historic anniversaries and ever changing industries here in Florida. This week on Florida Matters we take a look back at a few stories that helped shape our area.

Holiday traditions take shape in many forms, and this week on Florida Matters, we take a look at some of our WUSF staff's favorite family holiday traditions.

This week on Florida Matters, we take a look into the development of Lakewood Ranch. We learn how a parcel of land the roughly the size of Manhattan turned into a new community just off Interstate 75 in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

We bring you a special Thanksgiving program featuring some of our favorite stories about food in the sunshine state. There is a lot to be thankful for here in the land of citrus, seafood, Spanish flavor with a splash of southern charm.

From roller coasters to virtual rides Florida's theme parks have helped redefine family entertainment. We wanted to learn about what is being done to deliver this once in a lifetime experience.

Many people may not realize that wine making in Florida is a billion-dollar industry. There are dozens of wineries across the state employing nearly 100,000 people, and university research departments dedicated to viticulture.

Former Senator Bill Nelson recently spoke at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. Where the new American Center for Political Leadership presented him an award for his long public service.

This week on Florida Matters we discuss the concerns of more than 28 hundred cases of hepatitis A being diagnosed in Florida so far this year.