Florida Matters

Just days before officials began shutting down large gatherings to slow the spread of COVID 19, David Brancaccio, host of the Marketplace Morning Report,…

The coronavirus pandemic is not only taking its toll of the nation’s healthcare system, but also its businesses. This week, Florida Matters takes a look…

The threat of coronavirus has turned every aspect of life upside down. WUSF’s Florida Matters wants to hear from you.Do you own a small business, or work…

Professional wrestling, or as it’s called in some circles, “sports entertainment,” has a long history in Florida and in Tampa.It date back to the days of…

Despite not being officially allowed to live in Florida until 1763, Jewish people escaping expulsion and exclusion were among the earliest settlers of the…

This week on Florida Matters, we sat down with local political reporters to look at the2020 Florida Legislature and discuss some of the most pressing…

It was a year full of politics, historic anniversaries and ever changing industries here in Florida. This week on Florida Matters, we take a look back at…

Whenever asked about her secret to longevity, the answer is not one that’s generally expected.Olga Smith, the 96-year-old grandmother of WUSF reporter…

Holiday traditions take shape in many forms, and this week on Florida Matters, we take a look at some of our WUSF staff's favorite family holiday…

“So this is what my childhood tastes like.”Reporter and Morning Edition host Jessica Meszaros tells Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham there’s…

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. But how about the reindeer with pretzel antlers and a red M&M for its nose? This season, WUSF reporters…

On Friday’s Roundup we discussed school safety in Florida. Reporting by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel this week found that a disturbing number of...