Florida Matters breaks down the midway point of Florida's 2022 legislative session
We check in on the Florida Legislature as lawmakers reach the midway mark of the 60-day session in Tallahassee. Among the issues being considered this...
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Florida Matters is WUSF's weekly current affairs show that explores the events, ideas, politics and issues and that matter to Floridians.
As the Curtis Reeves trial nears, Florida Matters explores Florida's Stand Your Ground law
An update on Florida's Stand Your Ground law as the trial of Curtis Reeves starts on February 7. Reeves attempted to use the law as a defense after a ...
Rising housing costs are prompting protests and possible solution from lawmakers across Tampa Bay
Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2022-01-25/rising-housing-costs-are-prompting-protests-and-possible-solution-from-lawma...
Racism study authors talk highlighting the past and making suggestions for the future
Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2022-01-18/racism-study-authors-talk-highlighting-the-past-and-making-suggestions-for-t...
Florida Matters recaps the 2022 State of the State address
We recap and break down Gov. Ron DeSantis's State of the State address earlier on Tuesday. His speech marks the beginning of this year's 60-day Florid...
Florida Matters explores the most important issues before Florida’s 2022 legislative session
Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2022-01-04/florida-matters-explores-the-most-important-issues-before-floridas-2022-legi...
We look at the impact of redistricting before Florida lawmakers meet next month
We examine local, state and Congressional redistricting as Florida lawmakers prepare for their once-in-a decade responsibility of drafting electoral m...
Months after the major Piney Point spill, the phosphate industry's impact stills looms large
Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-12-07/months-after-the-major-piney-point-spill-the-phosphate-industrys-impact-stil...
We highlight the latest Unequal Shots story on African Americans and mental health during the pandemic
Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-11-30/we-highlight-the-latest-unequal-shots-story-on-african-americans-and-mental-...