Florida Matters - Florida’s Disappearing Farm Land
Thousands of people move to Florida every week. Demographers predict the state’s population will grow by 10 million in the next 25 years. Many of these new Floridians will live in housing developments on land that is now home to cattle ranches, citrus groves and vegetable farms. Can Florida agriculture find ways to adapt and coexist with development? WUSF explores the issue. learn moreorlisten now
WUSF News - Potential Investors Tour Vacant Fort
Homer Hesterly Armory
The National Guard and City of Tampa are seeking a new owner for the decommissioned Fort Homer Hesterly Armory near Armenia and Howard Avenues. The Armory was host to scores of notable figures over the years, including JFK, James Brown, Elvis Presley and the rock group Pink Floyd. Ideas for renovating the site run the gamut, and include a proposed movie production studio, an ice skating rink
and an affordable housing project. Learn more and listen to a
report from WUSF's Steve Newborn.
Florida Matters - "Big Worries Over Property Insurance"
Insurers have taken a loss of 30 billion dollars in Florida during the last two
hurricane seasons, and now they're sending the bill to us - the property owners. Some
companies are giving up and leaving the state. What will the future hold for Florida homeowners? We dissect the
issue with our guests Sam Miller of the Florida Insurance Council; Gary Vickers, Pinellas County Emergency Operations Director; and State Rep. John Legg of Pasco County. learn more orlisten now.
Thousands of people move to Florida every week. Demographers predict the state’s population will grow by 10 million in the next 25 years. Many of these new Floridians will live in housing developments on land that is now home to cattle ranches, citrus groves and vegetable farms. Can Florida agriculture find ways to adapt and coexist with development? WUSF explores the issue. 
Insurers have taken a loss of 30 billion dollars in Florida during the last two
hurricane seasons, and now they're sending the bill to us - the property owners. Some
companies are giving up and leaving the state. What will the future hold for Florida homeowners? We dissect the
issue with our guests Sam Miller of the Florida Insurance Council; Gary Vickers, Pinellas County Emergency Operations Director; and State Rep. John Legg of Pasco County. 
