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We explore Hillsborough County’s transportation challenges and some possible solutions. Attempts to pass a sales tax for transportation in Hillsborough County failed in November. It would have helped pay for a transit system that advocates say is woefully underfunded and put money into roadway...
Published 12/14/22
We check back in on hurricane recovery in our region. WUSF’s Cathy Carter has been reporting on how Manatee and Sarasota County residents are regrouping after Ian. Later in the show, we’ll hear more about how North Port is cleaning up -- and the slow process of rebuilding damaged homes and...
Published 11/30/22
We explore inflation and its impact on food insecurity and the Tampa Bay region's economy, particularly around the holidays. Nearly one million residents are food insecure -- that is, they have trouble getting enough food to eat -- and about 1.75 million are struggling financially, according to...
Published 11/23/22