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.
Finally, 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.
Contemplate before you irrigate
(0:00) Is the Tampa Bay area running on empty? Not yet, but residents are being asked to mind those sprinklers. We’re in a Phase 1 water shortage, which means regulators are giving us a gentle nudge to use a little less aqua before the situation gets worse. With rainfall 13 inches below normal, outdoor watering is the biggest place to save a splash…