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Homes, cars and streets were flooded with rainwater for days — and even weeks — after Hurricane Milton, which overwhelmed stormwater systems.
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The Florida ChannelAt a state Senate Banking and Insurance Committee meeting, the Office of Insurance Regulation director said regulators are still making a decision. -
Mary Altaffer/APThe revamped proposal from the Smart & Safe Florida committee seeks to address issues raised by Gov. Ron DeSantis, who led a drive to defeat last year’s constitutional measure.
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With Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the corner, hear how people in Tampa Bay are stepping up with acts of service. Plus, how to do Dry January. -
This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you three interviews: first, we spoke with Catherine Wood, founder and CEO of ARK Investment, about what attracted her to St. Petersburg (01:33). Then, we’ll speak with John Bartleman, president & CEO of TradeStation, which is based in South Florida (19:36). Plus, author Malcolm Gladwell talks about what makes Miami so unique (37:32).
Recovery resources and updates.
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Manatees and sea turtles are vulnerable to cold snaps like the Arctic blasts this month as cold air can drop the temperature of shallow water along Southwest Florida’s by 2 degrees every day. -
We revisit a Season 3 conversation with the owner of a location that specializes in Key lime. -
It includes unique takes on some of your favorite foods, along with some very sweet treats. -
A series of cold fronts the last few weeks has kept Florida downright chilly, as another winter storm starts takes aim this weekend. -
The heaviest concentrations of the toxin were found this week at four locations around Venice and at Indian Mound Park, near Englewood. Fish kills and respiratory irritation were also reported.
WUSF, in collaboration with the Florida Climate Reporting Network, tells how climate change is affecting you.
Here's what you need to know, including where to park and how to navigate downtown Tampa during both the children's parade and pirate invasion.
Coverage of the elections.
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Stephanie Nano/APU.S. food inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at three Boar's Head deli meat plants in addition to the Virginia factory that was shut down last year, according to recently released records -
Jackeline Perez Rivera/Wikimedia CommonsWhile the latest state report shows the first significant decrease in flu cases since the peak, the numbers are still higher compared to the same period in recent years.
Celebrating the intersection of food and communities in the Sunshine State.
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