Recent Florida Matters episodes
"Dolphin Tale" (September 21, 2011)
The true story of Winter, the severely injured young dolphin that was nursed to health at a Clearwater marine hospital, is now coming to the big screen.We'll talk about the movie and hear how it has impacted local tourism.
Tampa's GOP Debate (September 13, 2011)
The Republican presidential candidates squared off in Tampa Monday night in a debate sponsored by CNN and the Tea Party Express. We'll hear highlights from the event and insights from St. Petersburg Times Political Editor Adam Smith.
Florida Remembers 9/11 (September 6, 2011)
Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001? President Bush was reading to schoolchildren in Sarasota...and WUSF's Steve Newborn was there...
Rudi Deckers watched the towers fall, not yet knowing two former students at his Venice flight school were...
Putting the State Back to Work (August 30, 2011)
The state's pressing need for more jobs was the cornerstone of Gov. Scott's election campaign. As Labor Day approaches, we take a look at the employment situation in Florida and what can be done to create more work in our area.
Back to School (August 24, 2011)
It's the beginning of a new school year...and with it, schools are implementing merit pay and other education reforms. Meanwhile, they're facing big budget cuts from Tallahassee. How are these changes affecting morale for students and teachers?...
Clone of Hurricane Season (August 16, 2011)
No major hurricane has hit the U.S. coast since 2005 -- but how long can our luck hold out? We're talking about hurricane season and how to get ready for it. Plus, a local historian tells us about the last "big one" to hit Tampa Bay.
