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15/01/2026

Walmart is America's most popular retailer and the world's largest, which gives it the power to negotiate with suppliers for some of the lowest and most stable prices.

We found the effects of tariffs and extreme weather, relief (finally!) in the egg cooler, plus one case of shrinkflation.

14/01/2026

Sarasota has the money to improve coastal flooding protection. However, the funding comes with questions about what improvements can be made and whether they solve the problem as sea levels rise. Here's what else we discussed on "Florida Matters Live & Local."

Sarasota has the money to improve coastal flooding protection. However, the funding comes with questions about what improvements can be made and will they solve the problem as sea levels rise.

14/01/2026

At least a dozen federal datasets have been axed or altered under the Trump administration. They track issues such as climate change, food security and health outcomes.

Read more: https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-01-14/the-trump-administrations-war-on-measurement-is-scrubbing-consequential-data-for-floridians

14/01/2026

DeSantis marked his final State of the State address, kicking off Florida's 2026 legislative session, talking about illegal immigration, election integrity and more.

DeSantis marked his final State of the State address kicking off Florida's 2026 legislative session talking about illegal immigration, election integrity and more.

14/01/2026

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez and Governor Ron DeSantis have been feuding since the beginning of 2025. Their fractured relationship took center stage during the governor’s annual State of the State address Tuesday.

Read more: https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-01-13/divided-gop-leadership-sets-tense-tone-florida-2026-legislative-session

14/01/2026

Much-welcomed rain continues to fall across South Florida, but we await a stronger cold front that will sweep over the state on Thursday and could possibly bring the coldest air mass of the season so far.

14/01/2026

As Customs and Border Protection held a hiring event to recruit potential officers, people gathered outside of the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park in protest.

Read more: https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-01-14/ice-cpb-protests-immigration-enforcement-st-petersburg-recruiting-event

14/01/2026

The 18th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race just started and it has five performers from Florida, including one from St. Pete. I got a chance to talk to Discord Addams before the season started. You’ll hear some of that convo, plus some really fun and helpful events going on tonight in the Tampa Bay area. But first up – the news.

14/01/2026

“We have residents that are locked into their homes, because they can’t afford the taxes on a new residence,” DeSantis said. “Others have been priced out of the market entirely.”

14/01/2026

House Republicans are seeking testimony as part of their investigation into convicted s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons say they've already provided in writing what little they know.

14/01/2026

Sixteen U.S. figure skaters are competing in all four Olympic disciplines: men's, women's, pairs and ice dance. The team includes a mix of seasoned vets, world champions and rising stars.