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Volunteers have been busy building up natural seawalls on one of the spoil islands in the middle of the bay. They're helping restore part of one of the most important rookeries in the state.
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Alex Brandon/APFlorida Sen. Marco Rubio focused much of his confirmation hearing for secretary of state warning that without a swift and substantive policy shifts, China will remain the “biggest threat” to American prosperity in the 21st century. -
Ben Curtis/APDuring Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing, Democrats pressed her on whether she could maintain the DOJ's independence from the White House while Republicans welcomed her as a course correction for a department that unfairly pursued Donald Trump.
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With Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the corner, hear how people in Tampa Bay are stepping up with acts of service. Plus, how to do Dry January. -
This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you three interviews: first, we spoke with Catherine Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment, about what attracted her to St. Petersburg (01:33). Then, we’ll speak with John Bartleman, president & CEO of TradeStation, which is based in South Florida (19:36). Plus, author Malcolm Gladwell talks about what makes Miami so unique (37:32).
Recovery resources and updates.
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The heaviest concentrations of the toxin were found this week at four locations around Venice and at Indian Mound Park, near Englewood. Fish kills and respiratory irritation were also reported. -
U.S. food inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at three Boar's Head deli meat plants in addition to the Virginia factory that was shut down last year, according to recently released records -
It would direct the FWC to survey participants in Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network summer camps in 2025 and 2026 about whether another state bird should be selected. -
Here's what you need to know, including where to park and how to navigate downtown Tampa during both the children's parade and pirate invasion. -
The federal farm bill was last updated in 2018. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson wants state lawmakers to allocate around $50 million to help farmers impacted by the hurricanes.
WUSF, in collaboration with the Florida Climate Reporting Network, tells how climate change is affecting you.
Here's what you need to know, including where to park and how to navigate downtown Tampa during both the children's parade and pirate invasion.
Coverage of the elections.
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Jackeline Perez Rivera/Wikimedia CommonsWhile the latest state report shows the first significant decrease in flu cases since the peak, the numbers are still higher compared to the same period in recent years. -
Florida continues to remain near the bottom when it comes to accessing mental health care, according to the latest data from Mental Health America.
Celebrating the intersection of food and communities in the Sunshine State.
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