A car with two children and an elderly man goes off a cliff in Afghanistan. The accident, at what is fondly called J-Bad Pass, turned a U.S. military resupply mission into an impromptu medical evacuation documented by Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Rex Temple. By Bobbie O'Brien
More than a dozen student researchers from USF spend the first day of their Fourth of July holiday interviewing motorists at an I-75 rest area about their hurricane evacuation plans. By Steve Newborn
A re-enactment of the anti-tax "tea parties" was held around the country - including the Tampa Bay area. This time, their target was the government's plans for universal health care. By Steve Newborn
The budget cutbacks are taking a toll on the Tampa Police Department. But that doesn't mean fewer officers will be patrolling the city's streets. By Steve Newborn
A report from the Pinellas County property appraiser shows property values dropped significantly in just about every city in the county. It could mean layoffs and cutbacks in services by most municipalities. By Steve Newborn
A preserve along Tampa Bay is one of only 50 coastal projects in the nation chosen to get economic stimulus money. The money will go a long way toward preserving the Lost River Preserve. By Steve Newborn
An autopsy was held for Tampa resident Billy Mays, "king of the infomercial." It appears the television pitchman died of natural causes. By Steve Newborn
This I Believe Based on a 1950's radio program of the same name. Americans from all walks of life share the philosophies and core values that guide their daily lives. Hear this week's featureand visit the NPR archives.
Defending Freedom This week on Florida Matters, meet some local members of the military who reflect with us about what the Fourth of July holiday means to them and why they chose to serve in the armed forces. Listen now | more >>
Donna Niekamp and Barbara InmanDonna Niekamp speaks with her daughter Barbara Inman about meeting the love of her life and husband Don. Listen now. more >>
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