Artificial Intelligence is working its way into what feels like every part of online life. Its growth has piqued the interest of Florida policy makers and politicians ahead of the upcoming 2026 Legislative session. But as WFSU’s Tristan Wood reports the state may be on a collision course with the federal government.
Much of the Florida Legislature’s recent committee weeks have been focused on the various plans to reduce – or even totally eliminate – the state’s property taxes. WUSF’s Douglas Soule has been following the action and tells Tom Flanigan about it.
Local Jewish leaders are mourning the massacre of at least fifteen people on an Australian beach during the first day of Hannukah. WUSF's Steve Newborn talked with the head of the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg about the repercussions.
An investigation by the Tampa Bay Times and Miami Herald has found that the DeSantis administration diverted an amount far greater than what had been previously reported in taxpayer money to fight two ballot initiatives last year. Amendments Three and Four would have allowed recreational use of marijuana and overturned the state's six-week abortion ban. Florida Matters Live and Local host Sky Lebron spoke with reporters Justin Garcia and reporter Alexandra Glorioso about what they learned.
Florida leaders are challenging rural boundaries within counties. WUSF's Jessica Meszaros reports, Florida's attorney general says the local restrictions on development are likely unconstitutional.
Florida's surgeon general wants to end four school vaccine mandates in the name of medical freedom. As WUSF's Kerry Sheridan reports, one vaccine that could become optional prevents a dangerous form of meningitis.
Florida will hold its first trial early next year over claims against the weed killer Roundup. WUSF's Jessica Meszaros talked to a man in Fort Lauderdale who says long-term exposure led to his cancer diagnosis.
Sound is all around us. And some of it can be healing. Floridians are turning to music therapy clinics to rebuild memory, mobility, and even hope. Central Florida Public Media’s Ava Jessum tells us how licensed therapists use everyday instruments to treat a wide range of patients.