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. Listen to the show on WUSF 89.7 Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
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It's not all bad news with the area's waterways. -
Florida Matters met with the mayor in his St. Pete City Hall office, where he discussed topics including the Rays and Tropicana Field redevelopment.
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Even though June 19 is the date of the federal holiday, Florida’s emancipation day is celebrated on May 20.
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There’s renewed focus on Florida's red flag law but Second Amendment advocates and some law enforcement officials oppose the measure.
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Florida’s public school teachers already face a tough job. And with new laws around teaching and schools created this year, their work is even tougher now.
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Whether you’re a multi-generational Floridian or a brand new arrival to the Sunshine State — the key is to be prepared.
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Homeowners are paying more for less coverage as insurance companies ditch customers. Others have gone out of business.
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New Florida law allows families back into assisted living facilities, even during a health emergencyGovernor Ron DeSantis signed the "No Patient Left Alone" act into law in early April. It takes effect on July 1.
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His priorities during the latest legislative session have put him at the leading edge of the country’s “culture war.”
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Last week, lawmakers voted along party lines to approve maps proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
