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Treading water restrictions, a changing neighborhood, amendment 'toke' 2, steamy lit
Florida Matters
48 minutes 20 seconds
1 week ago
Treading water restrictions, a changing neighborhood, amendment 'toke' 2, steamy lit
It’s dry time in Florida, so local governments and residents are being asked to tighten the taps and focus on outdoor watering habits. A representative from the Southwest Florida Water Management District joins "Florida Matters Live & Local" with words of warning and helpful tips, such as don’t leave an unattended hose running.
Then, West Tampa was home for Black families for generations, but redevelopment, cost pressures and suburban migration are transforming the landscape. Community voices talk about why the neighborhood’s legacy is worth fighting to keep.
After a narrow failure last year, supporters of recreational marijuana in Florida are racing to get a new constitutional amendment on the 2026 ballot. Legal battles ensue, of course. We get an update.
Finally, we flirt with romance novels, a genre defying stereotypes while building one of the most loyal fan bases.
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