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Two of the nation's latest food recalls concern cheese — and lots of it.
Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide
The FDA is urging customers to toss certain brands of grated Pecorino Romano; at the same time, it escalated an existing recall of numerous shredded cheeses.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Two of the nation's latest food recalls concern cheese — and lots of it.
During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, we’re asking for your support to keep our newsroom strong. In the meantime, "Florida Matters Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this fall.
Fundraising encores: 'Re-volt' readiness, a neighborhood for the books, half-pipe dreams
During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, we’re asking for your support to keep our newsroom strong. In the meantime, "Florida Matters Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this fa...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, we’re asking for your support to keep our newsroom strong. In the meantime, "Florida Matters Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this fall.
The 115-year-old building, across Columbus Drive from the J.C. Newman factory in Ybor City, was once a gathering place for cigar workers. An $18.7 million renovation is underway.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The 115-year-old building, across Columbus Drive from the J.C. Newman factory in Ybor City, was once a gathering place for cigar workers. An $18.7 million renovation is underway.
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The university announces the offensive coordinator for Ohio State, the nation's defending champ and No. 1-ranked team, will replace Alex Golesh, who bolted for Auburn.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The university announces the offensive coordinator for Ohio State, the nation's defending champ and No. 1-ranked team, will replace Alex Golesh, who bolted for Auburn.
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On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," Metropolitan Ministries chief programs officer Christine Long describes an increase in food demand this holiday season and gearing up to help families for Christmas.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," Metropolitan Ministries chief programs officer Christine Long describes an increase in food demand this holiday season and gearing up to help families for Christmas.
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The University of South Florida’s next head football coach will come with championship pedigree, straight from the staff of No. 1-ranked Ohio State, the defending national champion.
Reports: Ohio State assistant Brian Hartline will be USF's next coach
Multiple outlets are reporting the Buckeyes' offensive coordinator will take over the Bulls’ program. Ohio State is preparing for the Big Ten championship game.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The University of South Florida’s next head football coach will come with championship pedigree, straight from the staff of No. 1-ranked Ohio State, the defending national champion.
The Florida Democrat is facing 15 federal counts that could earn her up to 63 years in prison if convicted.
Stolen money, straw donors and a diamond ring: The charges against Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
The Florida Democrat is facing 15 federal counts that could earn her up to 63 years in prison if convicted.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Florida Democrat is facing 15 federal counts that could earn her up to 63 years in prison if convicted.
Florida leaders are looking at changing the congressional map, which already favors Republicans. Voting rights advocates call this dangerous.
'Dangerous and fundamentally undemocratic': Voting rights advocates decry Florida redistricting effort
Florida leaders are looking at changing the congressional map, which already favors Republicans. Voting rights advocates call this dangerous.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Florida leaders are looking at changing the congressional map, which already favors Republicans. Voting rights advocates call this dangerous.
Wicked costume designer Paul Tazewell has been enchanted by Oz and Munchkinland for most of his life.
'I'm telling a silent story': Paul Tazewell on 'Wicked' and the magic of costume design
The Oscar-winning costume designer has been enchanted by Oz and Munchkinland for most of his life. He created more than 1,000 looks for Wicked: For Good — including Elphaba's "sex cardigan."
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December 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Wicked costume designer Paul Tazewell has been enchanted by Oz and Munchkinland for most of his life.
During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, we’re asking for your support to keep our newsroom strong. In the meantime, "Florida Matters: Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this fall.
Giving Tuesday encore: Doctor shortages, a chronicler of racial injustice, booze without the buzz
During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, we’re asking for your support to keep our newsroom strong. In the meantime, "Florida Matters: Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this f...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, we’re asking for your support to keep our newsroom strong. In the meantime, "Florida Matters: Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this fall.
Additional charges were filed against Silas Sampson, 22, after toxicology reports showed he was above the legal blood-alcohol limit and also had marijuana in his system.
Police: Accused driver was drunk at the time of the Ybor City crash
Additional charges were filed against Silas Sampson, 22, after toxicology reports showed he was above the legal blood-alcohol limit and also had marijuana in his system.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Additional charges were filed against Silas Sampson, 22, after toxicology reports showed he was above the legal blood-alcohol limit and also had marijuana in his system.
Parts of it look like they did before Florida was developed. But it also bears the scars of a century and a half of exploitation.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Parts of it look like they did before Florida was developed. But it also bears the scars of a century and a half of exploitation.
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Polk County’s senior population is growing and so is the number of older adults who can’t consistently access nutritious food. Rising costs, fixed incomes, and mobility issues are leaving many seniors one unexpected bill away from hunger.
Lakeland’s VISTE sees rising senior food insecurity as grocery costs continue to climb
The Lakeland nonprofit is seeing more walk-ins, more anxiety and higher demand as older adults struggle to afford groceries.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Polk County’s senior population is growing and so is the number of older adults who can’t consistently access nutritious food. Rising costs, fixed incomes, and mobility issues are leaving many seniors one unexpected bill away from hunger.
A significant number of Floridians are grappling with the lasting impacts of severe weather and rising homeowners' insurance costs, with many now considering leaving the state, according to a new survey by Florida Atlantic University.
Weather woes drive some residents to consider moving out of Florida, FAU poll shows
The Florida Climate Survey conducted by the FAU Center for Environmental Studies found that 36% of residents "had moved or were considering moving in part or fully due to weather hazards."
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December 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A significant number of Floridians are grappling with the lasting impacts of severe weather and rising homeowners' insurance costs, with many now considering leaving the state, according to a new survey by Florida Atlantic University.
Three Polk County teens ran a half-marathon early Monday morning to spread awareness about the struggles people face with public transportation.
Polk County students run a half-marathon to advocate for change
The cross-country trio ran to school instead of driving to raise awareness over the county's lack of public transit.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Three Polk County teens ran a half-marathon early Monday morning to spread awareness about the struggles people face with public transportation.
One report estimates policymakers would need to raise $43 billion for local governments to maintain the current level of public service.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
One report estimates policymakers would need to raise $43 billion for local governments to maintain the current level of public service.
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A Naples man sets the record as the oldest player ever in the Roy Hobbs World Series in Southwest Florida.
Naples man proves there's no aging in baseball - but fun remains
A Naples man sets the record as the oldest player ever in the Roy Hobbs World Series in Southwest Florida. Tony Esposito said he never wants to stop playing the game he loves.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A Naples man sets the record as the oldest player ever in the Roy Hobbs World Series in Southwest Florida.
The Vibrio case total for the year is the lowest since 2019, according to the health department. An infectious disease expert explains why cases would still show up this late in the year.
'Flesh-eating bacteria' cases are down for the year, but continue popping up
The Vibrio case total for the year is the lowest is since 2019, according to the health department. An infectious disease expert explains why cases would still show up this late in the year.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The Vibrio case total for the year is the lowest since 2019, according to the health department. An infectious disease expert explains why cases would still show up this late in the year.
On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we cover families facing food insecurity, endangered manatees, navigating tricky holiday conversations and exploring festive local events.
Holiday hunger, sea cow survival, bipartisan dinner tables and a December to remember
On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we cover families facing food insecurity, endangered manatees, navigating tricky holiday conversations and exploring festive local events.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we cover families facing food insecurity, endangered manatees, navigating tricky holiday conversations and exploring festive local events.
Over his short life, Daniel Weisberger went from Boy Scout and beloved older brother to killer. To understand why, we headed to the Florida Keys, where Daniel's world unraveled.
How a brother's murder in the Keys tested the limits of the criminal justice system
Over his short life, Daniel Weisberger went from Boy Scout and beloved older brother to killer. To understand why, we headed to the Florida Keys, where Daniel's world unraveled.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Over his short life, Daniel Weisberger went from Boy Scout and beloved older brother to killer. To understand why, we headed to the Florida Keys, where Daniel's world unraveled.
A Palestinian teenager who lives part-time in Tampa has been released from an Israeli prison after being held there for nearly nine months.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A Palestinian teenager who lives part-time in Tampa has been released from an Israeli prison after being held there for nearly nine months.
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As expected, Coach Alex Golesh is leaving South Florida after three years and moving up to the Southeastern Conference.
The unexpected? He’s accepted the opening at Auburn and not Arkansas.
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The unexpected? He’s accepted the opening at Auburn and not Arkansas.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
As expected, Coach Alex Golesh is leaving South Florida after three years and moving up to the Southeastern Conference.
The unexpected? He’s accepted the opening at Auburn and not Arkansas.
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The unexpected? He’s accepted the opening at Auburn and not Arkansas.
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Florida’s expansion of vouchers for families who want to enroll their children in private schools is leading to tighter budgets at public schools across the state.
Private school vouchers in Florida redirecting funding away from public schools
These vouchers — and other factors — have led to declining funding among the largest school districts. Teachers say they are feeling the effects.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Florida’s expansion of vouchers for families who want to enroll their children in private schools is leading to tighter budgets at public schools across the state.
In recent media appearances Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said attention on SNAP during the government shutdown "has given us a platform to completely deconstruct the program" and said details about structural changes to the program would be released this week.
The Agriculture secretary says SNAP changes are coming. Here's what we know
Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
In recent media appearances Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said attention on SNAP during the government shutdown "has given us a platform to completely deconstruct the program" and said details about structural changes to the program would be released this week.
Alex Golesh had been rumored to coach at Arkansas next season. Instead, he's headed to Auburn.
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Golesh hired to coach Auburn after leading USF's three-year turnaround
Alex Golesh opts for the Plains over Arkansas, leaving the Bulls for the SEC. He is not expected to coach USF's bowl game. Athletics CEO Rob Higgins says a coaching search is underway.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Alex Golesh had been rumored to coach at Arkansas next season. Instead, he's headed to Auburn.
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