News and Public Affairs

World Car Free Day, an annual event observed in 46 countries and more than 2,000 cities, is coming to Tampa for the first time on Sept. 23. The goal of World Car Free Day is...

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a federal judge to toss out a constitutional challenge to a new law overhauling Gainesville's municipal utility.

On Tuesday Cafe we spoke with Clara Reynolds, the CEO of The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay about suicide awareness and community resources.

Hurricane Ian’s impact A new report shows the disproportionate impact Hurricane Ian had on Florida’s rural agricultural areas.   Idalia insurance claims Estimated insured losses from Hurricane Idalia topped $156 million Sunday based on 17,472...

The topic of health risks associated with chemical exposure and the recommendations for healthy living is a pressing issue in today's world. Dr. Fred Harvey, a renowned health expert, brings to light the dangers of...

An appeals court has put on hold a battle about a Florida law restricting instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation.

Listen: A new report shows the disproportionate impact Hurricane Ian had on Florida’s rural agricultural areas. Florida’s rural counties are home to 6 percent of the state’s population, which is 1.3 million residents. And after...

A new survey of higher education faculty members in four states including Florida found concerns about the climate of higher ed in Florida.

An analysis of the political terror across the spectrum. Republicans threaten AIDS/HIV funding to the world’s poor because of possible abortion funding. note: The program, known as the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief,...

  Florida Automated Vehicles Summit The Florida Automated Vehicles Summit took place in Downtown Tampa last week. The conference is a look ahead to the future of transportation.   The future of abortion The Florida...

Both sides in a battle over a congressional redistricting plan asked an appeals court to fast-track the case to the Florida Supreme Court.

The Group of 20 most industrialized nations added the entire African Union as it’s newest member. Yasin Aquil, CEO of Global Business Integratation and son of late local entrepreneur Hakim Aquil, visits the forum to...