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January 19 Monday, January 19th, 2026: A documentary on Tampa's Civil Rights legacy + things to do on MLK Day
Today is Martin Luther King Day, and you’re going to hear a talk about a new documentary showing an important historical event during Tampa’s civil rights era. Plus some events you can check out today to honor King’s legacy and impact. Let’s get to it.
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January 16 Friday, January 16th, 2026: Your Tampa Bay area weekend event roundup + free tree giveaway for Arbor Day
Malaika Hollist joins guest host Meghan Bowman with a roundup of events you can check out this weekend. Like a special event with tacos, tequila, and Lucha Libre wrestling, think Cirque du Soleil meets the UFC. All that and more after the news headlines.
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January 15 Thursday, January 15th, 2026: Your Local Music Roundup! + DeSantis speaks on USF-New College transfer
On this week’s Music Roundup, we have an award winning blues artist, some sexy guitar under candlelight, and even an event from us here at WUSF. You’ll hear that, plus some events for tonight in the Tampa Bay area. Let’s get into it – starting with the news.
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January 14 Wednesday, January 14th, 2026: A local RuPaul's Drag Race queen talks shop + spicy start to the legislative session
The 18th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race just started and it has five performers from Florida, including one from St. Pete. We got a chance to talk to Discord Addams before the season started. You’ll hear some of that convo, plus some really fun and helpful events going on tonight in the Tampa Bay area. But first up – the news.

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January 13 Tuesday, January 13th, 2026: Everyone's getting sick with the Flu! + the start of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session
Have you caught the flu lately, or maybe someone you know has? Well, it's happening to a whole bunch of people across the country, and the Tampa Bay area is feeling it, too. We’ll talk about the influx this month, plus some events to check out this week in the region. But before that – here’s the news.

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7 min
January 12 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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January 09 Friday, January 9th, 2026: Your Tampa Bay area weekend event roundup + record-breaking warmth in January
In the weekend event roundup, we’re talking the pirate pup parade as Gasparilla season start up, an R+B Ice Skating event, the Harlem Globetrotters, and more! You’ll hear about what’s going on in the Tampa Bay area. But before we do that, let’s talk the news.The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.

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8 min
January 08 Thursday, January 8th, 2026: Your first Local Music Roundup of 2026!
We check in once again with Warren Buchholz from Jazz at WUSF. We’ll hit you with that, plus some events in the Tampa Bay area you can check out tonight, and even one this morning if you’re in the South Tampa area. But first - here’s the news.
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January 07 Wednesday, January 7th, 2026: Hurricane impact on sand in Tampa Bay + population danger for the ancient horseshoe crab
The 2024 Hurricane season may feel a bit far away at this point, but it left a lasting impact on Tampa Bay and the sand in the Bay. You’ll hear what Eckerd College students found out, plus some events to round out this first full week of 2026 in the Tampa Bay area. But first things first - the news.
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8 min
January 06 Tuesday, January 6th, 2026: AI on Lakeland city streets + new laws for Florida's granny flats?
ADUs are extra living spaces built onto a family home and can be rented out separately, and Florida lawmakers are looking to add more rules when building them. You’ll hear about that, plus some really cool events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. But first, here’s the news.
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