WUSF Public Media

25/12/2025

A high-pressure system will "protect" Florida from any fronts, but it also means more sunshine than showers and more warmth overall. Temperatures on the afternoon of Christmas Day will range between 7 and 15 degrees above average across the Panhandle, hitting the mid to upper 70s. Central Florida, along the I-4 corridor, will likely reach the upper 70s, which places cities like Tampa and Orlando about 6 degrees above average.

The last 5 years have been warmer than average, except 2022, where temperatures were the coldest since the 1980s across some official locations. How about the weather for this year?

24/12/2025

Before you run out the door Thursday — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours, which can range by location.

24/12/2025

The People First Hurricane Recovery Program, an $813 million federally funded initiative, provides help for those still reeling from Idalia, Helene and Milton.

24/12/2025

Happy holidays from The Bay Blend!

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23/12/2025

Tightening restrictions on student visas and travel, combined with tumultuous politics, are worrying some international students.

23/12/2025

Former University of Florida president Ben Sasse, 53, on Tuesday said he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. He made the announcement on social media, saying he learned of the disease last week and is “now marching to the beat of a faster drummer.”

Sasse, 53, made the announcement on social media, saying he learned of the disease last week and is “now marching to the beat of a faster drummer.”

23/12/2025

One Eckerd College student was recognized for her study on how the 2024 hurricanes impacted sand distribution in Tampa Bay.

23/12/2025

We have an early holiday music roundup for you with Warren Buccholz from Jazz at WUSF. And if not music, we have some more events you can go to this week in the Tampa Bay area for the Christmas-y feels. First, let’s hit the news.

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23/12/2025

U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity.

23/12/2025

New international student enrollment is down significantly nationwide. In Florida, some schools saw decreases, while others continue to recruit students from abroad.

22/12/2025

USF quarterback Byrum Brown is entering the transfer portal. He made the announcement in a social media post thanking coaches, teammates, and fans, saying, “USF will always be HOME."

The record-setting quarterback made the announcement in a social media post in which he thanked coaches, teammates and fans, saying “USF will always be HOME."

22/12/2025

Old St. Nick went scuba diving in the Florida Keys this weekend. Played by Keys' dive shop operator Spencer Slate, Santa brought along his trusted underwater elves and a festively dressed mermaid to mingle with some very curious marine life at Pleasure Reef off Key Largo.

Played by Keys' dive shop operator Spencer Slate, Santa brought along his trusted underwater elves and a festively dressed mermaid to mingle with some very curious marine life at Pleasure Reef off Key Largo.