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Beyond the News WFLA Interviews

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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12:49

Pinellas Grants to Small Business - Mike Meidel

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2020/05/05

Pinellas County is using CARES Act money from the feds to offer $5,000 grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and forced to shut down. Gordon Byrd talks about the requirements with Mike Meidel, Pinellas County's Economic Development Director.

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7:55

Real Estate and COVID-19 - Dave Sobush - TBP

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2020/05/05

How is the home market affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Big drops in sales... but what about prices? Gordon Byrd speaks with Tampa Bay Partnership research director Dave Sobush, who's been crunching numbers from local real estate organizations.

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9:27

Working From Home - Dr. Tammy Allen USF

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2020/05/01

Millions of us suddenly switched to telecommuting because of coronavirus. How's that affecting the way we work, our productivity, and how are we balancing our other responsibilities? A University of South Florida study with 500 nationwide participants aims to find out. Gordon Byrd speaks with the lead on the study, USF Distinguished Professor of Psychology Tammy Allen PhD

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7:55

Mote Marine Lab - COVID-19 and Sea Turtles

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2020/04/28

Gordon Byrd speaks with Melissa Bernhard, conservation manager and senior biologist with Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program, about Gulf nesting season and whether human beach bans will give turtle hatchlings a break.

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19:03

TGH - COVID-19 and hydroxychloroquine trials

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2020/04/17

Tampa General Hospital is participating in several studies on COVID-19 including the use of hydroxychloroquine. Gordon Byrd interviews Dr. Jason Wilson, an emergency physician who is director of research for emergency medicine.

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8:34

COVID-19 and Shoes - Troy Daland CEO Durisan

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2020/04/17

Interview with Troy Daland, CEO of Durisan, a Sarasota company that makes alcohol-free hand sanitizers. COVID-19 transmission on shoes and other surfaces is the topic. NOTE: After the interview we learned that his name is pronounced DAY-land not like DeLand, Florida.

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11:41

Dave Sobush- Tampa Bay Partnership - Is Tampa Bay...

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2020/04/15

Dave Sobush, director of policy and research for the Tampa Bay Partnership, on how our COVID-19 curve compares to other parts of Florida.

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11:07

Rick Homans - Tampa Bay Partnership - COVID-19

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2020/04/10

Gordon Byrd speaks with Rick Homans, CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership, which is studying public attitudes and our overall vulnerability to COVID-19 effects in the Tampa Bay area.

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9:25

Summer Decker PhD - USF Develops COVID-19 Swabs with...

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2020/03/30

One problem slowing down coronavirus testing is that it uses swabs manufactured in Italy and China... ironically two of the worst-hit nations with COVID-19. USF Health in Tampa and its partners have developed a way to manufacture thousands of medical-grade swabs using 3D printers. Gordon Byrd speaks with Summer Decker, PhD, at USF Health's radiology department about how this works.

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6:51

Jonpaul Lavendera - COVID-19 Testing in Tampa

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2020/03/25

Problems with COVID-19 testing at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Dozens showed up for the test without getting prescreened by doctors. That is causing problems. WFLA's Felix Vega speaks with Jon Paul Lavendara of Hillsborough code enforcement.

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9:31

COVID-19 and Your Dog - Dr. Chad Dodd DVM

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2020/03/20

Gordon Byrd speaks with Dr. Chad Dodd, DVM, a consulting veterinarian based in St. Pete Beach, about ways to keep your dog healthy and get then exercise during the coronavirus pandemic.

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9:42

Musician Kelly Mettling - Florida Closes Bars for 30...

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2020/03/17

Governor DeSantis' decision to order all bars in Florida to close for 30 days to fight coronavirus has a big impact on bartenders, musicians and others who work in those places. Gordon Byrd spoke with longtime Bay area musician Kelly Mettling, who lost all of his gigs because of the bar ban and other coronavirus-related crackdowns on public entertainment. We spoke to him on St. Patrick's Day, traditionally a big day for taverns.

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10:12

Nathan Benderson Park - Olympic Events Still On...

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2020/03/12

As of Thursday afternoon, Olympic Rowing Time Trials due to start March 17th and ITU-sanctioned USA Triathlon events are still set to go at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota... one of the few local sports events not canceled due to coronavirus. Gordon Byrd speaks with Steven Rodriguez, CEO of SANCA, which operates the park.

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17:49

Brad Massey - Wrestling in the Sunshine State

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2020/03/06

Well timed for all those Wrestlemania visitors! Gordon Byrd speaks with Dr. Brad Massey of the Tampa Bay History Center, about "Sunshine State Showdown," which showcases the history of pro wrestling in Florida and the Tampa Bay area

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9:13

Rhett Rollyson - Florida Strawberry Festival

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2020/02/26

Gordon Byrd speaks with associate director Rhett Rollyson of the Florida Strawberry Festival about the 2020 event in Plant City, Feb. 27 - Mar. 8.

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6:09

Laura Koivula - Humane Society of the US - Dogs...

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2020/02/25

Gordon Byrd speaks with Laura Koivula, deputy manager of animal crimes for the Humane Society of the United States. She's on the scene of a five acre property near Old Town in north Florida, where her agency and the Dixie County Sheriff are removing 140 dogs from neglect. Some of the dogs have sores and skin conditions, some didn't have access to food or water.

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13:04

Brian Rick - FDOT - Lakeland Pedestrian Lights

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2020/02/20

Gordon Byrd speaks with Brian Rick, with the Florida Department of Transportation, about a new series of pedestrian crossings with a new light system going up along Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland.

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9:03

Brian Carberry - Apartment Guide - Rents Rising in...

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2020/02/14

Apartment rents are rising in Florida, and Tampa and St. Petersburg are seeing some of the biggest increases in the nation. Gordon Byrd speaks with Brian Carberry of Apartment Guide to go over the numbers.

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6:11

Sen Kelli Stargel - Abortion Parental Consent Bill

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2020/02/07

Felix Vega speaks with Lakeland State Senator Kelli Stargel about her bill which would require parental consent for minors seeking abortions

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4:07

Florida Primary - Craig Latimer , Hillsborough County...

Beyond the News WFLA Interviews ·

2020/02/06

Gordon Byrd speaks with Craig Latimer, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, about the upcoming Florida presidential primary.

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