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NewsRadio WFLA (WFLA-AM)

Interviews conducted by the WFLA Radio newsroom in Tampa Florida, with local and national newsmakers. Be sure to follow us!

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8:37

Dave Connor-sandbags

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/05/09

NewsRadio WFLA/FNN's Read Shepherd talks to Dave Connor, Pinellas County Public Information. With hurricane season now less than a month away, Pinellas County is opening a year-round self-serve sandbag pickup site at the County Solid Waste facility, 2855 109th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Dave talks about how the site will work, and under what circumstances sandbags will work for a homeowner, and under what conditions they won't....

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9:01

Episode #500 - Gary Emerling - US News - Best States

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/05/07

This is the 500th episode of Beyond the News. We speak with US News governmental managing editor Gary Emerling about their 2024 Best States survey. Florida makes the top 10 overall and scores very highly in two important categories. Find out more by listening here.

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8:20

National Wheelchair Rugby Championship - Mike DeLancey

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2024/04/30

The National Wheelchair Rugby Championships are taking place Friday through Sunday in Wiregrass Ranch in Pasco County. We speak with Mike DeLancey, a disabled veteran who's helped in the formation of a wheelchair rugby team locally and in bringing the championships and hundreds of athletes, family, coaches and volunteer assistants to the Tampa Bay area.

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4:26

Clearwater Drug Takeback and Shred - Rob Shaw

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2024/04/25

Saturday, April 27th is National Drug Takeback Day, with hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the nation collecting old prescription meds as part of Operation Medicine Cabinet. In Clearwater, they're offering to collect old drugs AND shred old documents, to keep them away from identity thieves. We speak with Clearwater police spokesman Rob Shaw.

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8:39

Greg Deese-Gateway Expressway

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/04/24

Newsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Greg Deese, F-DOT Regional Engineer, about the impending opening of the Gateway Expressway, which will connect I-275, US 19, and the approach to the Bayside Bridge. The toll road is set to open to drivers on Friday, April 26.

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10:52

State of Florida's Air - Ashley Lyerly - ALA

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/04/24

Every year, the American Lung Association ranks metro areas across the nation for air quality in terms of ozone and particle pollution. Most of Florida gets good marks, but some areas have issues, particularly Tampa Bay and South Florida. We speak with Ashley Lyerly with the ALA.

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9:26

Capt. Garth Swingle-St. Pete Fire Rescue

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/04/19

Newsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Captain Garth Swingle about a May 11 event in which local and elected officials--along with the media--can get a first-hand look at what Fire Rescue crews and how they do it. The "Fire Ops 101" program will also give participants a chance to expeience hands-on firefighting and rescue operations. The event is scheduled for May 11 at the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Training Facility , 1716 N. Belcher Rd, Clearwater.

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8:48

Damon Fowler - Remembering Dickey Betts

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/04/18

Dickey Betts, legendary guitarist and singer best known for his work with the Allman Brothers, has died at age 80 at his home in Osprey, near Sarasota. Betts was born in Florida and grew up in the Bradenton area. We speak with musician Damon Fowler, who toured with the Dickey Betts Band in 2018, about Betts and his legacy.

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8:47

Bob Graham - Patrick Rose - Save the Manatee Club

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/04/17

Former Florida governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham has died at age 87. One of his major initiatives involved manatee protection and conservation. We speak with Patrick Rose, executive director of the Save the Manatee Club, which was co-founded by Graham and singer Jimmy Buffett, who died last September.

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6:43

Bat Maternity Season - Jayne Johnston FWC

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/04/10

Bat maternity season begins Tuesday (April 16th), which means some restrictions in the way you can deal with bats that get into your house or business property. We speak with Jayne Johnston, a senior wildlife biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, about how to deal with bats during bat baby time.

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5:57

Vulnerability Survey - Troy Salisbury Hillsborough...

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2024/04/10

Hillsborough County is updating its vulnerability assessment for the first time since 2020. They hope to get information on challenges facing neighborhoods and areas within the county to help residents stay safe and deal with potential impacts of flooding and other climate-related issues. The county is holding a public meeting April 16th that can also be accessed virtually. We speak with Hazard Mitigation, Resiliency and Sustainability Manager Troy Salisbury.

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5:33

Florida Taxwatch - Gas Plant Deal - Bob Nave

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/04/09

A private nonprofit that describes itself as the eyes and ears of the Florida taxpayer takes a look at the proposed deal to build a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays and redevelop the Gas Plant, and offers some suggestions. We speak with Bob Nave, senior VP of research at Florida Taxwatch.

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4:43

Eclipse Watching - Cheryl Wolfe

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/04/05

The solar eclipse is Monday, April 8. It's not total in any part of Florida but the Tampa-Hillsborough library system is holding watch parties nonetheless. We speak with the system's Cheryl Wolfe.

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7:42

Hurricane Predictions - Climate Adaptation Center -...

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/04/03

A new hurricane forecast coming out, from a Sarasota-based climate group. The Climate Adaptation Center will focus its outlook on Florida's west coast. We speak with Center CEO Bob Bunting

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7:21

Elliott Falcione-Gulf Island Ferry

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2024/03/26

Newsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks with Elliott Falcione, the Executive Director of the Bradenton Convention and Visitors Bureau about the expansion of the Gulf Islands Ferry from Bradenton to Anna Maria Island

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8:08

Col. Rolfe Arnhym-Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans_1

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/03/26

Newsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Vietnam Veteran Col. (ret.) Rolfe Arnyhm about this week's "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans and War Dogs" remembrance event. Col. Arnhym will be the keynote speaker at the event---at Veterans Memorial Park on US 301 in Tampa.

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4:53

St Pete Clearwater Airport Job Fair - Michele Routh

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/03/22

St. Petersburg - Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is holding a job fair Tuesday (26th). The airport has a number of employers on-site using the fair, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the TSA, concessionaires, vendors and general aviation suppliers. We speak with the airport's Michele Routh about the fair and available jobs.

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7:55

Supplies to Haiti - Tim Kenny Agape Flights

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2024/03/21

A Venice-based charity that supports Christian missions in Haiti is able to fly supplies into the country again, after a three-week hiatus forced by violence around Port-au-Prince. Agape Flights has received clearance from Haitian aviation authorities to enter and leave the country. It's working through a backlog as it flies in and out twice a week. We speak with the organization's Tim Kenny.

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9:51

All-Florida School Lunch Meal - Shani Hall HCPS

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/03/20

Local food is fastest and freshest, but red tape in federal school lunch programs has sometimes forced schools to source out-of-state. After years of building relationships with Florida farmers and processors, the Hillsborough School District is serving its students an All-Florida lunch on Thursday, March 21st. We speak with Shani Hall, the district's Director of Nutrition Services.

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5:31

Tow-2-Go St Patrick's Day - Mark Jenkins AAA

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2024/03/14

St. Patrick's Day is Sunday and many people will be going out to celebrate over the weekend. We talk with Mark Jenkins of AAA Auto Club Group about their Tow-2-Go service and other ways to avoid driving under the influence, getting a ticket or an accident this weekend.

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