Tuesday, May 19th, 2026: Disparities in Florida's Healthcare System + no more exporting Florida's manta rays

Friday, June 12th, 2026: Your local weekend event roundup + Tampa is delaying a vote to fund a new Rays ballpark

Today we’re talking about World Cup Watch parties, the Tampa Fringe Festival, a seafood festival, and more going on this weekend in the area. It’s all part of the weekend event roundup, which you’ll hear in just a couple minutes. But first - the news.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF [https://www.wusf.org/arts-culture/2026-06-08/the-bay-blend-manatee-name-poll-pick-among-finalists] Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]

Thursday, June 11th, 2026: Your local music roundup!

Another Thursday, and another local music roundup in store for you. Today, we have a jukebox band playing true throwbacks, a violinist with some really fresh sound, and an Australian duo that’s been popping off lately. Before we get to those though – here’s the news.  Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF [https://www.wusf.org/arts-culture/2026-06-08/the-bay-blend-manatee-name-poll-pick-among-finalists] The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]

Wednesday, June 10th, 2026: A St. Pete-area food truck is offering a unique type of taco!

As we continue to highlight unique food trucks in the Tampa Bay area, we’re headed to a taco truck with a niche. We’ll tell you about it. Plus if you like learning, or bowling, or R&B, you’re going to want to listen to the events going on tonight in the area. But first, let’s hit the news. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF [https://www.wusf.org/arts-culture/2026-06-08/the-bay-blend-manatee-name-poll-pick-among-finalists] The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]

Tuesday, June 9th, 2026: An Earthquake felt in Florida + Mahjong is popping in the Tampa Bay area!

The Chinese game Mahjong has really taken off in popularity, including here in the Tampa Bay region. We’ll go into why, and some of the history and controversy surrounding it. Plus, some events going on in the area tonight if you’re trying to have fun! But first – the news. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee name HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF [https://www.wusf.org/arts-culture/2026-06-08/the-bay-blend-manatee-name-poll-pick-among-finalists] The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]

Monday, June 8th, 2026: The FINAL VOTE for our Bay Blend Manatee + less students meaning teacher layoffs

We heard from YOU, and after a bunch of submissions, we’ve narrowed down the names for our Bay Blend manatee to a top 8, Now we’re putting it to one final vote. You’ll hear the details, plus declining birth rates and school enrollment has meant staff cuts for certain school districts in the Tampa Bay area. More on that, but first let’s hit some other news. Make your FINAL vote for the Bay Blend Manatee HERE: The Bay Blend manatee needs a name. Cast your vote | WUSF [https://www.wusf.org/arts-culture/2026-06-08/the-bay-blend-manatee-name-poll-pick-among-finalists] The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org [https://www.wusf.org] Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter [https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter] Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF [https://www.facebook.com/WUSF] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg]