Chris Young

Listen: The Hillsborough County School board will vote on whether to put a tax increase to fund public schools on the ballot. Advocates spoke out today in support of the tax on homeowners, called a...

Listen: Florida is one of only ten states that hasn’t expanded access to Medicaid. Tampa city leaders and activists gathered across from the Tampa General Hospital today to call for the expansion of coverage. Political...

Listen: For the first time, a new IRS tax tool will allow taxpayers to file their federal taxes online for free.  Florida is one of 12 states eligible for the pilot program. The IRS Direct...

Listen: Hollywood came to Tampa last weekend through the 17th annual Gasparilla International Film Festival. Despite record attendance, getting filmmakers to shoot in Tampa may be a tricky task. Hundreds of people gathered outside of...

Listen: A new program may bring relief for St. Petersburg residents struggling with utility bills. The city announced 3 million dollars of federal funds to provide renters relief. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced the...

Listen: Lunch looked a little different for students in Hillsborough County Public Schools Thursday: students were served a lunch completely sourced from Florida growers, producers, and manufacturers. Students filled the cafeteria of Alafia Elementary School...

Listen: The Florida Legislative Session ended March 8th.  Sustainability advocacy group 1000 Friends of Florida recapped what they feel are the wins and losses of the session during a presentation on  Wednesday. The group 1000...

Listen: It’s estimated over 580 thousand Floridians are living with Alzheimer’s disease. A study could lead to a simpler way to detect the disease. The study, called Bio-Hermes, showed how new Alzheimer’s detecting blood tests...

Listen: On Monday, Tampa political and housing leaders unveiled plans for a new community center in Robles Park. This is the first step in a revitalization for the aging public housing community in Tampa. US...

Listen: Candidates for the Hillsborough County School Board District 7 spot spoke in Ybor City Friday during a political forum. The candidates made clear their positions on education in a county that has more D...

Listen: Last year was the hottest year on record. A new report spotlights the effects of extreme heat on health, especially for disadvantaged communities. The report, by the nonpartisan nonprofit Trust for America’s Health, highlighted...

Listen: A new study shows Tampa’s streetcar system is one of the most efficient in the nation. The county’s transit agency is hoping it stays that way in the coming years. Justin Wilits is the...