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- Friday, September 11th, 2026: One WUSF reporter's account of 9/11 while with the President
Today’s the 25th anniversary of one of the nation’s deadliest tragedies, when 2,977 people lost their lives after hijackers crashed four planes into New York City’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon in Washington DC, and a field in rural Pennsylvania. Today, we’re skipping the news. Instead, we’re talking about WUSF’s connection to that day here in the Tampa Bay region. Let’s begin.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg9 min - Thursday, September 10th, 2026: Your [early] weekend event roundup ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11
We’re doing the event roundup a day earlier this week, so that you know the places you can go in Tampa Bay on Friday to honor the victims of 9/11, 25 years ago. We’ve got that, and some other fun things to do tonight and this weekend in the area. But first – let’s talk the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Wednesday, September 9th, 2026: A Tampa Bay Buccaneers season preview ahead of their first game of 2026
We’re just a few short days away from the Buccaneers first game of the regular season. Can they shed the dark cloud of how things ended last season? Sky sits down with a Bucs reporter River Wells to give you a preview, so you know the major storylines going into Sunday. Also, we have some places in Tampa Bay to learn some local history and make your own coffee mug, and where any teacher can get a free treat today! But first – the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Tuesday, September 8th, 2026: A Taylor Swift Orchestra in Tampa Bay?!
The Florida Orchestra is taking on a very different performance this week, mixing classical music and the mega-popular sounds of T-Swizzle, a.k.a. Taylor Swift. We’ll talk about how this became a thing, plus give you some fun events to check out in the Tampa Bay area today and tomorrow. But first – let’s talk the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Monday, September 7th: What to do on this Labor Day in Tampa Bay!
It’s the 133rd official Labor Day, which the country has celebrated since 1894. We don’t know how they partied back then, but we’ll give you a few ways you can celebrate your labor in the big year of 2026. First up though - let’s hit the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg7 min - Friday, September 4th, 2026: Your local weekend event roundup for the Tampa Bay area!
There’s a lot going on in the Tampa Bay region this weekend, like a lagoon Labor Day weekend celebration, a musical about a half-bat, half boy, and Tampa Comic Con! You’ll hear about all of that and more, but first, let's hit the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Thursday, September 3rd, 2026: Your local music roundup + new rules for Hillsborough County vacation rentals
It’s time for the local music roundup, and this week we have nu metal and jazz events honoring the legends who made those genres great, plus, a guitarist with some insane shredding skills. You’ll hear about that and some local events happening in the Tampa Bay area tonight. But first - the news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026: A Sarasota School District Leak + reaction from Florida Flock cameras catching flack
Some sensitive documents leaked out of the Sarasota school district showing investigations into teacher misconduct. Now, one school board member wants police to figure out where the leak came from. You’ll hear about that, plus, it’s a great day to be a bingo lover in the Tampa Bay area! We’ll tell you why, but first – the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min - Tuesday, September 1st, 2026: A $10M scandal involving the DeSantis administration + FDOT says "no" to Flock cameras
A leaked report details how lots of money from a state Medicaid settlement ended up going partly toward a charity with ties to the first lady of Florida. Plus, FDOT tells local police to take down some Flock cameras. Plus, you'll hear about a couple of events where you can kick back this week.
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The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg7 min - Monday, August 31st, 2026: The TAMPA Bay Rays deal is done + Florida's list of childhood vaccines could get shorter
Officials finalized an agreement late last week to relocate the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark to Tampa. Plus, the debate over Flock cameras is taken up by Bradenton officials. And, of course, some fun weeknight events to pencil in to your calendar.
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The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg8 min
About The Bay Blend
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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.
The Bay Blend is…
sponsored by Seitenbacher.
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