Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.

Sarasota's school board voted for the superintendent's plan to fill district schools with low enrollment and prevent charter schools from moving in, even as some concerns remain about the true costs of the endeavour. Here's what we know.

In his new book, "A Town Without Pity," author Jason Vuic recounts two stories from Arcadia. One recalls an 1980s AIDS panic there, the other talks about the result of a racist past. Read more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...

The 11th iteration of SHINE, which begins Friday and will continue through Nov. 16, features only local muralists. Unlike in years past, no regional, national or international artists were engaged to create massive, colorful paintings on downtown walls.

This year's Veterans Day will be on a Tuesday. Here's a list of what is happening across the Tampa area, starting on the Saturday before.

ESPN Sportscenter visited the USF Tampa campus ahead of Thursday night's game with UTSA. See more photos: www.wusf.org/sports/2025-...

The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing traffic by 10% across 40 airports. Tampa International Airport is one of them, according to a list obtained by The Associated Press.

Historian Jeff LaHurd researched the history of the 100-year-old Sarasota Memorial Hospital for a book called "A Century of Caring" to mark the hospital's 100th anniversary. Read more: www.wusf.org/health-news-...

The World Baseball Classic puts a few twists on the Grapefruit and Cactus League slates. Tampa Bay opens Feb. 21 in Port Charlotte and makes only one trip to the Steinbrenner Field.

This weekend's Tampa Animation Festival at the @uoftampa.bsky.social will feature more than 140 films from 38 countries in a variety of formats. Read more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...

E-Verify is a federal online platform allowing employers to check whether new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we dove into why there have been nearly 700 bicycle crashes in Pinellas County this year. The sheriff's office says bicyclists need to follow traffic rules. Read more: www.wusf.org/transportati...

Ending a five year ban, limited oyster harvesting will return in January to some parts of Northwest Florida’s struggling Apalachicola Bay.

Misty Copeland made history as the first Black woman to become a principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. She took her final bow in October. "What I represented is something far bigger than me, and I've always known that," she said.

Disability-rights advocates are challenging a new state law allowing pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, alleging the measure violates federal protections.

"Lucky Stiff" tells the scheme of an Englishman forced to take the body of a recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. The cast includes WWSB meteorologist John Scalzi, who tells us what to expect. Read more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...

The pregame show on Thursday, from 2 to 3 p.m., will set up USF's prime-time football game against the University of Texas-San Antonio. For more: www.wusf.org/sports/2025-...

Armed with record fundraising and broad support, McCarley becomes the first woman elected mayor in Lakeland’s history.

Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow parents to file wrongful death lawsuits over the loss of a fetus at any stage of development Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss...

Demolishing buildings, selling off administrative headquarters, and expanding four elementary schools to K-8 are part of the Sarasota school district’s plan to prevent charter schools from moving in, the superintendent said Tuesday.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday at the age of 84, his family said in a statement.

Some Floridians are starting to learn how much more they'll soon be expected to pay for health insurance if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire at the end of this year.

“Evil Dead: The Musical” is now playing at Stageworks Theatre in Tampa. It’s based on the 1981 film that spawned a trilogy and a cult following for its over-the-top gore and campiness. Read more: www.wusf.org/arts-culture...

Florida provided 16 cities in the top 50 for U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 list of Best Places to Retire. Here's what to know.

Florida's House speaker posed a hypothetical: Does Florida need 67 counties? County representatives say consolidations would clash with local pride — as well as practicality. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss...

DeSantis said he thinks the death penalty could be a “strong deterrent” if sentences were more quickly carried out.

Residents across Tampa Bay are struggling to afford the cost of living, thanks to cuts in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and increasing health insurance premiums. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss...

Dan Biederman received national acclaim in the early 1990s for transforming one of New York City’s seediest parks into a celebrated amenity.

Moez Limayem is going to have to wait a little bit longer to see if he's the next president of the University of South Florida.

The Democrat joins a crowded field hoping to succeed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. If elected, Demings would be Florida's first African American governor.

Immigration enforcement is creating a chill across local businesses. Vendors of Mr. G Flea Market say the once-bustling cultural hub has seen better days. Read more: www.wusf.org/economy-busi...

They're taking place in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale and Fort Meade.

The Trump administration says it will use money from an Agriculture Department contingency fund.

Interim head coach Michele Woods-Baxter says her 17 years of winning on Jose Fernandez's staff prepared her for the moment he decided to move on two weeks ago. from the women’s college basketball team at the University of South Florida. Read more: www.wusf.org/sports/2025-...

Tampa's Ybor City has been home to restaurants, night life and Latin history. Soon, it could be home to the newest branch of Tampa General Hospital.

Coach Bryan Hodgson overhauled the University of South Florida men’s basketball program roster with 13 new players — including five who followed him from Arkansas State — into Monday's opener against Florida A&M at the Yuengling Center. Read more: www.wusf.org/sports/2025-...

A new look at the "Dueling Dinosaurs" fossil reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex was not the only tyrannosaur roaming the land.

Maureen L. Minor Rowan of Tampa, 21, was a mother of two young children. Her family and friends called her "Cookie." Here's what we know.

Florida is still the top state in the Southeast for installed solar capacity. As of 2024, Florida can generate 13,850 megawatts of solar energy, according to the nonprofit Southern Alliance for Clean Energy’s “Solar in the Southeast” report. Read more: www.wusf.org/environment/...

Dozens of sick seabirds, struggling to stand and walk, have been spotted along beaches in Sarasota in the past month, according to a local wildlife rehabilitation center. Read more: www.wusf.org/environment/...

On Thursday's "Florida Matters: Live & Local," Politico's Florida education reporter, Andrew Atterbury, broke down the governor's recent comments on H-1B visas. Read more: www.wusf.org/education/20...

Counties like Pinellas and Hillsborough get as much as one-third of their revenue from property taxes. If these are eliminated, a study shows services could be cut, or other taxes would have to go up. Read more: www.wusf.org/politics-iss...

JetBlue passengers were hospitalized after a sudden altitude drop on a flight from Mexico forced an emergency landing in Tampa International Airport on Thursday, according to officials.

This week on "The Zest Podcast, " Founder Kim Kenney shares what led her to start FarmPixie. It's a free online marketplace that steers you to fresh, local products like meat, eggs, bath soaps and more.

St. Petersburg officials continue exploring ways to express the city’s diversity and inclusivity without drawing the ire of state leadership. Many stakeholders are ready for action.

Months after being recognized as the No. 1 player in Tampa Bay Bucs history, Derrick Brooks is tackling a new role.

Some wonder if the Hillsborough County neighborhood will be swallowed up by development, but leaders are taking action to protect it through funding and seeking historic designation. www.wusf.org/arts-culture...

Chair Evan Power thinks three to five GOP seats can be added to Florida's congressional delegation.

DeSantis accused colleges and universities of abusing the program, saying they're using it to hire cheap foreign labor rather than qualified Americans. www.wusf.org/education/20...

A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease.