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The road to the White House runs through Florida this year. Click above for the latest updates with WUSF Election coverage.
In 1921 Dublin, the IRA battles the “Black & Tans,” special British forces given to harsh measures.
Enter to create video games that motivate interest in science, technology, engineering and math!
On this week’s Saturday Night Jazz, Bob Seymour plays Kern classics as well as the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim.
During World War II, Hitler's scientists developed terrifying new weapons of mass destruction.
USF is plugging into the future with the installation of the first electric vehicle charging stations on the Tampa campus.
Following in the footsteps of countless explorers, Zay explores the South Atlantic's frozen, wind-swept, white Wilderness.
Bert Large's ill health is not his only problem. His restaurant is in financial trouble.
Celebrate the spirit, traditions and compelling stories behind one of the fastest and most challenging sports in the world.

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U.S. Senators Assail State's New Voter Registration Law

TAMPA (2012-1-27) - Florida's new voter registration laws were put under a microscope by members of a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, who met today in Tampa. And two U.S. Senators didn't like what they heard.

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Michelle Obama Touts "Mi Plato" Healthy Foods Campaign in Tampa

TAMPA (2012-1-26) - First Lady Michelle Obama visited a supermarket in West Tampa to kick off a Spanish-language version of her drive for healthy eating.

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How One Teenage Student in Fla. Became The First Martyr Of Cesar Chavez' Farm Workers

MIAMI (2012-1-26) - Students have been leading the way in the Occupy Movement — just part of a long tradition of young people leading protest movements in America. Forty years ago this week, a teenage freshmen at New College of Florida became the first of five martyrs of Cesar Chavez’ United Farm Workers.

By Sarah Gonzalez

Older Adults in Florida Want to Hear about Social Security and Medicare

TAMPA (2012-01-26) - If there is a place to talk about Social Security and Medicare you would think it would be Florida. It has the largest percentage of adults age 65 and older in the nation. But an advocate for seniors says the issue is not being addressed.

By Yoselis Ramos

Factchecking the GOP Debate in Tampa with PolitiFact

TAMPA (2012-01-24) - At the GOP debate in Tampa Monday night, Mitt Romney took off the gloves and went after Newt Gingrich for his leadership when he was House speaker and his work for mortgage-giant Freddie Mac.

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Romney in Tampa: Time to Give the President the Pink Slip

TAMPA (2012-1-24) - Mitt Romney toured a manufacturing plant in Tampa today, fresh off his performance in last night's GOP debate. Romney is setting his sights on tonight's speech by President Obama.

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Gingrich Tones Down Attacks During GOP Debate

TAMPA (2012-1-24) - The remaining four candidates for the Republican presidential nomination debated last night at the University of South Florida in Tampa. WUSF's Steve Newborn interviews USF political science professor Seth McKee.

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Newt Gingrich Slams Romney at Mango Campaign Stop

TAMPA (2012-1-23) - Mitt Romney called fellow presidential candidate Newt Gingrich "erratic," with Gingrich responding that Romney is increasingly desperate as they both campaigned Monday in Tampa.

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On WUSF 89.7: Florida's GOP Primary: What to Expect

In the final days before the Florida GOP primary, and we’re speaking with top political experts about what to expect, and what it all means.

Joining us is Adam Smith, political editor of the Tampa Bay Times, GOP...

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On WUSF 89.7: STEM Research Part 1

It’s one of the hottest topics in education today, particularly here in Florida: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 FM starts a two-part series looking at USF’s STEM efforts, beginning with a...

On WUSF TV: Electric Cars

USF is doing its best to decrease carbon emissions and increase the number of electric vehicles on the road by adding its first ever electric vehicle charging stations. University Beat on WUSF TV demonstrates how the stations...

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She Ain't My Sister - Linda Cooper speaking with Sheena Ivy

Writing is a passion for Linda Cooper, this week on Florida Stories she talks to her daughter Sheena Ivy about how coming home sparked painful memories of her childhood that also allowed her to let it out on paper...

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Monday on YFC: Debussy's First Big Hit

From Classical Music with Coleen Cook

French composer Claude Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun was a turning point in classical music history. The opening flute solo is one of the most famous passages in modern classical music.

From Classical Music with Coleen Cook

Sarasota Concert Association's Great Performers season continues with acclaimed American baritone Thomas Hampson on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 8 p.m.

From Classical Music with Coleen Cook

British violinist Chloe Hanslip plays the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Sarasota Orchestra January 27th - 29th.

Jazz Updates

Great Composers: Kern & Jobim

From Saturday Night Jazz with Bob Seymour

Jerome Kern, who wrote hundreds of songs for Broadway and the movies, was not amused with jazz arrangements of his work -- but those songs have become the standards played by all jazz artists.

Michel Camilo with Marian McPartland

From Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland

Michel Camilo's classical training -- in his native Dominican Republic and later at Julliard -- is apparent in the virtuosity of his playing.

From Jazz at Lincoln Center

Revered saxophonist and bandleader Sam Rivers, who lived for many years in Orlando, passed away on December 26. This week's Jazz at Lincoln Center revisits a concert featuring his duo and the RivBea...