Florida Matters
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us each week as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.
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On this episode of "Florida Matters," you’ll learn about The Chitlin Circuit, how it shaped the sound of jazz, blues, and rock, and how it paved the way for the music industry we see today. -
On this episode of Florida Matters, you’ll hear about an effort to connect people with Black businesses throughout the Tampa Bay region. -
How a shortage of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals affects the region, and efforts to train more doctors to meet the need. -
Hear how immigrants in Florida without the required documents are bracing for tough new immigration policy, and what a Trump presidency could mean for state politics. -
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. -
"Florida Matters" goes beyond the "Florida Man" headlines and delves into some of the the magic and mystery of the state with the Tampa Bay Times' follower of the offbeat. -
It's a look back on an earthshaking storm season as people across the greater Tampa Bay region rebuild their lives from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton. -
From back-to-back hurricanes to the twists and turns of the U.S. presidential election, there’s been a lot to keep up with in 2024. -
Tropicana Field's hurricane-damaged roof and delays to votes on public financing are threatening plans for a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays -
Jennifer Yeagley, with the St. Pete Free Clinic, talks about meeting the needs of people as they recover from back-to-back hurricanes this holiday season. -
Florida already had an affordable housing and insurance crisis. Then came the 2024 hurricane season. WUSF’s Jessica Meszaros explains how climate change impacts insurance. -
In a special call-in edition of Florida Matters, we fielded your questions about what to do if you were impacted by Debby, Helene or Milton.
