Recent Florida Matters episodes
Florida Wildlife Expedition Travels 1,000 Miles to Georgia (April 24, 2012)
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition crossed the finish line nearly 100 days after setting off in the Everglades on a 1,000-mile journey to the Georgia state line. Their goal - inspiring the creation of a permanent unbroken wildlife corridor...
Florida's Stand Your Ground Law Under Attack (April 17, 2012)
When George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin, he invoked a "Stand Your Ground" defense. And now, supporters of the law are finding themselves on the defensive.
The shooting death of Trayvon Martin has led to a national debate about...
Trayvon Martin, Race and the Media (April 10, 2012)
What has the media done right in its coverage of the death of Trayvon Martin? Where has it fallen short?
And what is the proper role of race in the coverage of Martin's death?
These are some of the very tough questions tackled by...
Clouds Form Over Florida's Sunshine Laws (April 9, 2012)
It's known as the Sunshine State...and Florida's Sunshine law gives you the right to see what your government is doing. But a new report says clouds are forming over our sunshine law.
This special Florida Matters focuses on ethics in...
Florida Matters: Best of 2012 Spring (April 2, 2012)
We’re only three months into the year, yet 2012 is proving to be a momentous. This week Florida Matters revisits some of our top stories from a wild legislative session to a wildlife expedition trek.
Presidential politics dominated...
Florida Matters: Newsmaker Mayor Bob Buckhorn (March 20, 2012)
This week, Florida Matters brings you an exclusive interview with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn. Host Carson Cooper traveled to Tampa City Hall to talk with the first-term mayor.
Buckhorn has been in office about a year. When he took over, the...
