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- Monday, January 12th, 2026: Restoring Florida's Coral Reefs with new methods
Corals reefs off Florida’s coasts have seen massive die-offs in recent years because of warm waters. But scientists are using groundbreaking methods to bring these corals back. You’ll hear about that, plus some events to start your week in the Tampa Bay area. Buts lets hit the news first.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg7 min - Friday, May 22nd, 2026: Your local weekend event roundup + trouble for the Rays' Tampa stadium plan?
This weekend, there’s some really great food festivals going on in the Tampa Bay region. We’re going to tell you about them in our weekly event roundup! Before that, though - the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg7 min - Thursday, May 21st, 2026: Your Local Music Roundup + a new car chase policy for Tampa police
Thursday means music roundup time with Warren Buccholz, and we’re talking country, 90s throwbacks, and some Bob Dylan birthday celebrations. Plus, other events to check out tonight in the Tampa Bay area. But let’s start off with the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Wednesday, May 20th, 2026: How throwing away lithium batteries has led to massive fires in the Tampa Bay area
Everyone uses batteries, but did you know throwing away certain batteries could pose huge risks for waste truck drivers, like igniting whole trucks on fire? Yeah, it’s been a problem, and we’re going to talk about it, plus some fun events in the Tampa Bay region going on tonight and tomorrow. First - the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Tuesday, May 19th, 2026: Disparities in Florida's Healthcare System + no more exporting Florida's manta rays
Health disparities in Florida are a real problem, especially for the state’s minority communities. And it looks like those gaps in services could get even worse. You’ll hear the findings today, plus, where you can learn to podcast yourself, or just color with some friends in the Tampa Bay Region tonight. But first – the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Monday, May 18th, 2026: Checking in on the health of Tampa Bay! + a FL Lawmaker arrested
WUSF's Steve Newborn was back on a boat to check out how researchers study the health of Tampa Bay, and it might not be the way you'd think they'd do it. We’ll talk about that, plus a fun twist on yoga, a late-night emo party, and more events you can check out in the area to start your week. But first – the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Friday, May 15th, 2026: Your local weekend event roundup + Tampa 'Teen Takeovers'?
Today’s the Friday event roundup, as always, and we’re talking sharks, a comic book expo, and a meetup with a true Florida staple. You’ll get that in just a few minutes, but first, let’s hit the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Thursday, May 14th, 2026: Your Local Weekend Music Roundup!
Another week, another local music roundup with Warren Buchholz. There are some fun shows going on this weekend and we’ll tell you about them, including some jazz, some rock, and a nod back to 70s music! Plus, a new art gallery has its grand opening in Ybor, and where you can learn to make your own sushi. You’ll hear about that, but first, the news.
8 min - Wednesday, May 13th, 2026: Walking outline of the entire United States?! + Alligator Alcatraz shutting down
A guy from North Carolina is walking an outline of the entire continental United States. He just walked through the entire Tampa Bay Region, so we found him on the side of the road and walked with him. You’ll hear more on that, plus some free and fun events you can check out tonight. But first – the news.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Tuesday, May 12th, 2026: HOW MUCH does it cost to retire in the Tampa Bay area?!
How much money do you need to have saved to retire comfortably in the Tampa Bay area? We have the answer for you, and don’t get mad at us about it, we're just the messenger. Also, some free events tonight to check out, including a couple on the history and future of the Gas Plant district in St. Pete, and Jurassic Park trivia! But first, the news.
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Do you want a quick way to get local headlines, and discover some cultural events and things to do around the Tampa Bay area? Then check out The Bay Blend from WUSF.
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