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March 16 Monday, March 16th, 2026: USF Men's Ice Hockey and Basketball programs are chasing the natty this week
You'll meet some members of the USF men's ice hockey team as they prepare for the Division Three club hockey national championship tournament this week. And the NCAA men's basketball tournament starts this week, with Florida right here in Tampa.
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8 min
March 13 Friday, March 13th, 2026: Florida's legislative session wraps without a budget + your St. Paddy's weekend event roundup
Lawmakers are shooting for - not one, not two, but - three special sessions to tackle unfinished business from the 2026 legislative session. Plus, some events to check out this weekend.
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7 min
March 12 Thursday, March 12th, 2026: DeSantis administration threatens to remove Tampa mayor from office + weekend music roundup
Florida's Attorney General came for Tampa Mayor Jane Castor over the city's handling of immigration policies. Plus, Fort Meade residents push back on a plan to build a data center. And, of course, a preview of live music events around town this weekend.
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8 min
March 11 Wednesday, March 11th, 2026: Meet a man who's foraging all of his food for a year + local cruise port plan is sunk
Host Gabriella Paul catches up with an environmental activist during the Tampa stop of his nationwide tour to eat off the land. Plus, a plan to build a cruise ship terminal could be sunk. And calling all parrotheads for a special event!
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9 min
March 10 Tuesday, March 10th, 2026: Sticker shock at the gas pumps in Tampa + all the weird places microplastics end up
You'll hear about another "micro" trend! But this one's all about plastic. Plus, your DoorDash in Florida could soon be delivered by roaming, autonomous devices. Very Wall-E-coded. And, of course, a heads up on ways to kick back this week after work.
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8 min
March 09 Monday, March 9th, 2026: HOAs could be given the power to self-destruct. Also, what's a "micro school"?
You’ll hear about a new trend in Florida education that’s small in nature, but not in popularity. Plus, a craft-beer-making event that's steeped in some local lore. And some other ideas on how to spend your evenings this week.
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8 min
March 06 Friday, March 6th, 2026: Episode 200! And your first weekend roundup of Women's History Month
Host Gabriella Paul brings you a weekend roundup to kick off a month for the gals with Malaika Hollist of Arts Axis Florida. Plus, a pollen count that's peaking in the state. And first, the news!
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8 min
March 05 Thursday, March 5th, 2026: Your Tampa Bay local weekend music roundup!
You know what time it is! It’s local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. It’s a lot like story time when you were a kid - but with a dope soundtrack. So - If you’re broke, close to it, or just want to save some cash but still have a good time, keep listening. But first, let’s hit the news.

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8 min
March 04 Wednesday, March 4th, 2026: Hiking in Hillsborough County for a prize! + new safety changes in Ybor City
We’re in that beautiful, couple-week stretch where it's not too hot and a perfect time to get out in nature. Hillsborough County wants more people checking out its green spaces. So, get out your hiking boots - we’re heading OUT! We’ll do that, plus go over some fun, free events in the Tampa area going on tonight. First, let's get you the news.

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8 min
March 03 Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026: New E-Bike and E-Scooter rules coming to Florida? + restoring a piece of Tampa's Black history
E-bikes and e-scooters are super popular, but safety regulations in Florida around them have been slow to catch up. Lawmakers in Tallahassee MIGHT be changing that, and we’ll hear what they’re considering, And, if you’re looking for to party tonight for the full moon, or want to join a competitive darts league, we got you covered. But first – the news.

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8 min

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