Florida Matters

The outbreak of the harmful algal blooms has shown up in medium and high concentrations along the Gulf coast this month.

Host Steve Newborn discusses the virus and its impact throughout the year with Kevin Sneed of the USF Taneja College of Pharmacy and Julio Ochoa, editor of Health News Florida.

Listen in: On Florida Matters, Steve Newborn talks with reporter Stephanie Colombini, who wrote the story, as well as two community advocates.

Florida Matters checks back in with Clara Reynolds, CEO of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, for another frank conversation about what her center continues to hear from callers.

On this episode of Florida Matters, Thomas Mantz of Feeding Tampa Bay says he expects the economic effects of the coronavirus on food security to last for years.

On Florida Matters: A few Florida school systems are challenging the governor’s policy. We speak with WLRN education reporter Jessica Bakeman and FSU law professor Sarah Swan.

On Florida Matters, host Bradley George talks with Kerry Sheridan, Health News Florida's education reporter, and Dr. Marissa Levine, a USF professor of public health.

Unlike last year, most schools in our region will offer only in-person classes. But new variants of COVID are increasing. So we want to hear your thoughts, questions and more about the 2021-22 school year.

On "Florida Matters," we get an update on Florida's vaccination efforts. We'll also hear from an expert who's working on vaccine education amid the decreasing number of people getting their shots.

WUSF's Kerry Sheridan and project editor Jessica Bakeman talk about the series of education stories and how vulnerable populations of students are facing the educational challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.