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The Bay Blend

WUSF
Greater Tampa Bay Area
Tampa Bay
Florida
Gwendolyn Henderson
Donald Trump
Hurricane Preparedness
A Kitten Place
Sassy Cat Cafe
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor
Hillsborough County
Greater Tampa Bay
Pride Month
Metallica
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Maria Martinez
Tampa International Airport
Tampa Bay Sun
Hurricane Season
Mental Health
Silent Book Club

Do you want a quick way to get local headlines, and discover some cultural events and things to do around the Tampa Bay area? Then check out The Bay Blend from WUSF.

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Happy Halloween, Blenders! This is the Bay Blend... Halloween edition. And in honor of the mascot, Meghan dressed up as a manatee. What’s your outfit? Today, you’ll hear about some spooky events from Malaika Hollist and some other cool things to chec... more

Happy Halloween Eve! To celebrate, we have some spooky music events you can check out this week in the Tampa Bay region. Warren Buchholz and Sky will go over that in a second, and we'll also hit you with some more end-of-the-week events. But first, h... more

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It’s Public Radio Music Day, and today we’re breaking down what that exactly means. Plus, more fall festivals and fun events to check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. Before we get to that, I got the news for ya.

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One of our favorite fruits that isn’t really a fruit - avocados - are suffering from a disease that’s hurting a lot of Florida’s crop. We’ll talk about the tragedy, plus some events to fill out your week in the Tampa Bay Region. But first, the news. more

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025: A disease is screwing up Florida's avocado crop + its election day in (some of) Tampa!
Q: Is there any current way that you can prevent this from happening to your avocado tree, or just a way that you could detect that it's already happened?
There's really no prevention or any cure; detection is key and the only solution is to clean your tools and test at the UF Plant Diagnostic Center if infected.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025: A disease is screwing up Florida's avocado crop + its election day in (some of) Tampa!
Q: Emma, why have Florida's avocados been forsaken with this horrible disease? Who's the culprit in all this?
The disease called sunblotched viroid has been affecting Florida's avocados by reducing yield and quality.
Monday, October 13, 2025: How the federal shutdown is impacting food benefits + is it sweater weather in Tampa?!
Q: Are there any plans to keep these programs running if the shutdown goes past this month?
Yes, there are contingency plans and reserve funds available for both SNAP and WIC that can be utilized if necessary.
Monday, October 13, 2025: How the federal shutdown is impacting food benefits + is it sweater weather in Tampa?!
Q: How could the shutdown impact people like Taylor?
The federal funding for SNAP and WIC is in limbo, but benefits should be safe for October despite the shutdown's implications.
Monday, October 6, 2025: Tampa Bay Area events to check out this week + law changes for renters in Florida
Q: Doug, do you know why lawmakers were so adamant on getting this law passed?
The law was delayed but is now aimed at providing transparency to renters about flooding risks in their rental properties, essential for making informed living decisions.

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Focused on delivering concise local news and cultural events in the Tampa Bay area, this podcast presents a blend of stories that highlights diverse happenings from community events to significant cultural updates. Topics often cover art exhibitions, local sports, educational initiatives, and social issues, all framed within the context of life in Florida. By featuring interviews with local figures and discussions on pressing regional matters, it creates a rich tapestry of content aimed at keeping listeners informed and engaged with the vibrancy of their community. Unique elements include a strong emphasis on local culture and a humorous approach to serious topics, making it both informative and entertaining for residents and stakeholders a... more

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