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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Along with the difficulties of staff shortages, teachers and school districts are also facing scrutiny around what students are taught in the classroom. -
"Dreams in the New Century" covers important events from 2000 to 2010.
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The state's new 15-week abortion ban went into effect almost a month ago but faces legal opposition.
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We discuss the variety of books written about Florida and the authors who live here.
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One of them, Zach Correa, started his online local produce marketplace with the help of NPR's 'How I Built This' fellowship.
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We discuss local getaways and activities with Kristen Hare, author of "100 Things to do in Tampa Bay Before You Die."
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It's not all bad news with the area's waterways.
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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.
