News and Public Affairs

Help for the community gem, the Dr. Walter L Smith Library which suffered roof damage in hurricane Milton.

Several central and northern Florida lakes and rivers may continue to remain above flood stage for weeks and perhaps months.

Listen: In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, many people have concerns about their property taxes, and Hillsborough County officials are helping residents find tax relief.  Bob Henriquez is the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. ...

Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) Storm Center | By Irene Sans El Niño or La Niña may be present, or not, at any time of the year, but depending on the season, some regions...

The LiFT campus has faced over a million dollars worth of damages after Hurricane Milton. The school plans to reopen Monday.

The Medicare Open Enrollment period is now. A trained Florida SHINE counselor can help you evaluate available Medicare plans and select the best option for your needs. Award-winning SHINE counselor Fran Oberne helps our listeners...

Listen: Red tide is a harmful algal bloom that produces a strong odor like rotten eggs, and a large bloom has been detected off the coast of Florida that could contain the algae.  Satellite images show...

Get the latest updates after Hurricane Milton. Stay informed about the dangerous bacteria and diseases in the water and the ongoing legal battles in Florida.

Two weeks after Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s northern Gulf coast, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key on October 9.

Watch: Listen: Many residents in Tampa Bay are cleaning up from Hurricane Milton and Helene, and people will need to watch out for severe, potentially fatal bacteria lurking in floodwater. The bacterium, called Vibrio vulnificus,...

Anni and Tanja are joined by Dr. Amanda Pike to discuss Florida food forests and cooking healthy meals from homegrown plants.

Damages and recovery efforts are still present in the community. Climate Change groups attack DeSantis to do more about the issue.