St. Petersburg City Council members will offer comment on a document that outlines how the Tropicana Field site will be redeveloped.
This week, we speak to WUSF reporters about their experience covering the pro-Palestinian protests on the USF campus, along with two local historians who talk about the history of protests in Tampa and at USF.
The top statewide stories of the week.
Politics / Issues
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“Safeguarding American Families Everywhere Act” (SAFE) will be part of the vehicle registration process.
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The package creates new tax holidays in the state, and provides tax relief for homeowners and small business owners.
WUSF wants to hear from you about what topics you want the candidates for public office to talk about this year.
Members of the community can nominate their favorite "queer elders."
Local / State
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The board went against previous review committees' recommendations to keep more than half the books.
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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal rules that clash with the state's attempts to restrict the use of puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender people.
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Electric bills will be reduced starting in June due to lower-than-expected natural gas costs.
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Wednesday's demonstration, starting at noon, is part of a U.S. Special Operations Command annual conference.
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Prosecutors alleged that subsidiaries provided discounts of up to 50% or more on patient cost-sharing obligations for certain categories of Medicare beneficiaries from 2016 to 2022.
Olivia Giesler of The Pearl at Water Street on hospitality, the Michelin guide and being a female chef
An eclectic mix of contemporary classical music.
Health News Florida
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Gov. Ron DeSantis warned that a 2020 law requiring parental consent for abortions would be eliminated if voters approve a 2024 abortion ballot initiative. But this isn’t a foregone conclusion and would likely be decided by the courts.
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The Dallas-based company, which runs eight hospitals in Florida, says it does not expect any interruptions in its day-to-day operations during the reorganization.
Coverage leading up to November.
A Florida man is making his mark on Tampa with handmade hats. Ash Dudney is one of the only creators in the state and hunts invasive species to use as adornments for his unique pieces.
How guns can endanger kids' lives and futures.
WUSF, in collaboration with the Florida Climate Reporting Network, tells how climate change is affecting you.
Video series hosted in the WUSF Performance Studio highlights local Florida jazz musicians.
More from NPR
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Earth, Mars and Venus all looked pretty similar when they first formed. Today, Mars is dry, cold, and dusty; Venus has a hot, crushing atmosphere. Why did these sibling planets turn out so different?
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Nearly 1 in 4 Arizona voters in the upcoming elections is expected to be Latino, according to recent projections by NALEO. But many say they are often overlooked by political campaigns.
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Humanitarian groups warn of a potential catastrophe in Rafah. Stormy Daniels begins testifying in Donald Trump's N.Y. criminal trial. TikTok challenges U.S. ban in court, calling it unconstitutional.
Florida Matters explores how the state's population boom affects key issues.
Environment
Education
Arts / Culture
USF journalists receive 18 statewide awards.
WUSF is recognized in three radio categories.