Wednesday, July 15th, 2026: A tap dancer wants to put Tampa on the map + ICE makes arrests in Arcadia

Wednesday, July 15th, 2026: A tap dancer wants to put Tampa on the map + ICE makes arrests in Arcadia

Today's host, Meghan Bowman, brought Sky Lebron to a tap festival in Tampa and convinced him to learn how to tap dance. The festival director wants to see the Bay become a haven for the art. Plus, Arcadia residents say they saw ICE make arrests on Tuesday.  The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Tuesday, July 14th, 2026: More political drama in Florida + ACOTAR release date

The 2026 race for Florida governor is getting heated. WUSF's Douglas Soule joins host Meghan Bowman to talk about a court case challenging one candidate's eligibility. Plus, we have a release date for books 6 and 7 (no pun intended) in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, or ACOTAR for the real fans.

Monday, July 13th, 2026: Florida court strikes down parts of Stop WOKE Act

The controversial 2022 state law restricts how gender and race are taught in higher education. Last week, a court struck down parts of it. WUSF's Kerry Sheridan joins host Meghan Bowman to talk about it. Plus, got some nice events to check out this week.

Friday, July 10th, 2026: Your weekly event roundup in Tampa Bay!

From a craft arts festival at the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs to Tampa Bay Toy Con at the Florida State Fairgrounds, host Gabriella Paul and Malaika Hollist have you covered with local happenings this weekend. All that, plus your local headlines. - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg

Thursday, July 9th, 2026: A father-daughter bossa nova duo returns to St. Pete & more in your weekly music roundup!

You know the drill! Your weekly music roundup is in the queue. Plus, some extra events to spruce up the end of your week. And, of course, the latest local headlines to start your Thursday! - The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg