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It’s Friday, October 23rd - Tons of fun stuff going on around the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including a seafood festival, a massive card trading show, and even a 2-mile long, car-free trick-or-treat route. You’ll hear about all of that on our weekend local event roundup, but first up – let’s hit the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Thursday, October 22nd - need a place to listen to some country, rap, or Cuban salsa this weekend? We have venues in the Tampa Bay area you can check out for all of those genres, for the cheap. Just keep it here for the local music roundup. But first up – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Wednesday, October 21st - Potential breeding sites for mosquitoes carrying dengue fever are everywhere, including your own house. So today, we’re going to look for that at Sky's house! You’ll hear that, plus a fun, Halloween-themed party to bring the kids tonight in the Tampa Bay area. But first – the news.

It’s Tuesday, October 20th - A leaked grand jury report put the spotlight on millions of dollars it says was wrongfully spent on campaigning against that recreational marijuana amendment in 2024. But now, there’s some new developments in the courts. You’ll hear about that, plus, the Rays are celebrating their AL Pennant and looking for their first ever World Series championship, and we have some cool things to check out in the Tampa Bay region this week. First up - the local news.

It’s Monday, October 19th - Florida’s midterms election is coming up fast, and lately, there’s been questions about how safe our elections are. In a couple minutes, you’ll hear about how elections offices build trust by showing and testing their voting tech out in the public. That, plus a way you can meet a Tampa Bay Bucs legend today. But first – the news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Friday, October 16th - Skating competitions, bubble runs, and skeleton dance parties are just a few of the events we’re talking about going on this weekend in the Tampa Bay area, that you can head to. There’s bound to be something that sounds fun for you on the weekend local events roundup, but before we get to that, let’s hit the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Thursday, October 15th - If you’ve been wanting to dance to some live Shrek-themed music in the Tampa Bay area, we have the perfect event for your highly specific request! Plus, one of the region’s biggest jazz festivals, and other local music you’ll find across the Bay this weekend, coming up on the local music roundup. But first – the news.

It’s Wednesday, October 14th - Florida health officials have been talking about making several vaccines for school kids optional, and last week, the state set up an event to hear from people on both sides of the issue. You’ll hear from them today, plus, some sweet things happening in Tampa Bay tonight that you can check out. First up – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Tuesday, October 13th - Every school in Florida has a security system in case of emergencies like an active shooter. Now, Manatee County has some new tech that's a first for Florida. We’ll talk about that, along with some fun things to check out tonight if you’re not watching the Rays try to make it to the World Series. But first – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It's Monday, October 12th - Right now, researchers at USF are working on a new vaccine for Malaria, which can be a lot trickier to get rid of then you think. You’ll hear why this research can be so groundbreaking for future vaccines, plus, we have some fun events to check out in Tampa Bay to start your week. But first – the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Friday, October 9th - this weekend’s supposed to be a rainy one, but there’s still plenty going on in the Tampa Bay area, from a plant festival to the reopening of the Tampa Theatre, to a class about Big Foot! What more could you want, really? You’ll hear about it all, but first – let’s hit the local news headlines. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Thursday, October 8th - See, told you it was going to be a cool special episode from Gabby! Shout out to her for a great Wednesday Blend. As for today, we’re back with the local Music Roundup, telling you what shows in the Tampa Bay area you can head to for the cheap this weekend. First up, though - the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It's Wednesday, October 7th - A new exhibit in Tampa traces the city's cinematic history back to the mid-1890s. It's on display at the Henry B. Plant Museum. Host Gabriella Paul takes you through it with the museum's director. Plus, a watch party for the Rays as they go for the sweep against the Yankees tonight! - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Tuesday, October 6th - In July, the Trump Administration revoked temporary protected status for thousands of Haitians. So, where’s that leave them now? We’ll talk about its direct impact in Florida, plus tell you about some fun things to do in the Tampa Bay area over the next couple days. First though – the local news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

It’s Monday, October 5th - If you live in the Tampa Bay area and you pay your utility bill monthly, you probably think the same thing as me when you see you the the charge...."bruh"... powering your home is pricey around here, and WUSF just did a 3-part deep dive investigation into why that is. We’re talking about it, but first – let’s hit the local news. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg