Gabriella Paul
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Large corporations, like Amherst and Invitation Homes, own thousands of homes across the greater Tampa Bay region. Renters say they’re unresponsive, quick to evict and only care about their bottom line.
Meghan Bowman
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Stephanie Colombini
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On this episode of Florida Matters, you’ll hear from the United Way Suncoast about summer programs and other ways to stop the so-called “summer slide.” You’ll also hear about the pressure of competitive spelling, and what the spelling bee can teach you about life, from the spelling bee coach working with winners from the area.
The top statewide stories of the week.
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John Hanna/APThe injunction by a federal judge applies in Alaska, Kansas, Utah and Wyoming, as well as a Stillwater, Oklahoma, middle school that has a student suing and to members of three groups fighting the rule. -
Chris O'Meara/AP/APA 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida’s attorney general and two local prosecutors. They want to stop enforcement of a new Florida law prohibiting adult entertainment businesses from employing people who are under age 21.
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A saildrone, SD-1041, deployed to intercept Hurricane Beryl sent back photos, video and data from the major storm on Tuesday. As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Hurricane Beryl was 422.5 miles ESE of Kingston, Jamaica. The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. -
People have been splurging on items and experiences for as long as humans have had commerce. But the latest iteration of treats among Gen Z has taken a unique turn. -
Officials say water used by Bedner Growers of Boynton Beach matched a strain of the bacteria that caused some of the illnesses in more than 30 states and Washington, D.C., from late March through early June. -
After a deadly end to the month of June with rip current deaths, there will be a few days of calmer conditions before dangerous rip current risks arrive for the 4th of July holiday weekend. -
Steven Stamkos, who has been with the team since 2008, signed with the Nashville Predators. Lightning fans are not happy to see him go.
Popular events and fireworks shows are returning including Boom by the Bay, which will be held on July 4 instead of over the weekend as was the case in 2023.
How guns can endanger kids' lives and futures.
WUSF, in collaboration with the Florida Climate Reporting Network, tells how climate change is affecting you.
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Rogelio V. Solis/AP/APThe federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday released a proposed rule that would require employers to provide such things as water and rest breaks when temperatures top certain thresholds. -
Danielfoster437/ Creative CommonsThe data Monday showed 2,972 reported deaths related to COVID-19, up from 2,740 in early June.
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Bonus Episode: Everything You Wanted to Know About Tea
An eclectic mix of contemporary classical music.
WUSF wins regional awards in three categories.