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Beyond the News WFLA Interviews8 Owner Buying 10 Owner - Josh Scacco PhD USFA major acquisition involving two TV companies could have a major impact on news and viewing patterns in the Tampa Bay area. Nexstar, owner of News Channel 8, is buying Tegna, owner of 10 Tampa Bay, for more than six billion dollars. This would put the local NBC and CBS affiliates under the same ownership. Tampa is one of a handful of markets where both Nexstar and Tegna own stations. We speak about the implications of the deal with USF political communications associate professor Josh Scacco, PhD. (Newsradio WFLA and iHeartRadio Tampa Bay have a news and weather partnership with News Channel 8.)
2025-08-1914 min
iHeartRadio CommunitiesiHeartRadio Communities Celebrates International Women’s DayIn celebration of International Women's Day, iHeartMedia profiles four remarkable women of iHeartMedia from various fields around the company: Angela Yee - award-winning media personality and host of iHeartMedia’s broadcast radio show “Way Up with Angela Yee,” Eileen Woodbury - Vice President of Marketing at iHeartMedia Los Angeles, Sarah Spain - Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist and host of iHeart Women's Sports “Good Game" podcast and Jessica Marventano - Executive Vice Present of Government Affairs. The interviews are conducted by iHeart 24/7 News anchors: Debra Mark from KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles, Nathalie Rodriguez and Erica Rodriguez from NewsRadi...
2025-03-0630 min
Beyond the News WFLA InterviewsWhit Blanton-Forward Pinellas-Two-Way StreetsNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Whit Blanton, Executive Director of Forward Pinellas, about plans and a grant to design 8th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King St as two-way in downtown St. Petersburg.
2025-01-1507 min
Beyond the News WFLA InterviewsRagan Whitlock-Center for Biological Diversity-ManateesNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks with Ragan Whitlock, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity. He's reacting to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife's decision to deny "endangered" status for the Florida manatee, and keep the status as "threatened."
2025-01-1408 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsLauren Gomez-Manatee Viewing CenterNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to LaurenGomez, an Environmental Specialist at TECO's Manatee Viewing Center about the impact of our cold snap on the manatees in the discharge canal.
2025-01-0804 min
Beyond the News WFLA InterviewsJimmy Patronis: After Hurricanes Helene and MiltonNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks with Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis about what to avoid after the hurricanes, a nedw portal that will allow victims to upload documents for review, the "insurance villages" across the state, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' "Operation Blue Roof."
2024-10-1710 min
Beyond the News WFLA InterviewsMarci Andino-AI and the 2024 electionNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks with Marci Andino, VP-Elections Infrastructure, Information Sharing and Analysis Center, about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the 2024 elections.
2024-09-2506 min
Beyond the News WFLA InterviewsFreddy Barton Safe & Sound Hillsborough-school threatsNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Freddy Barton from Safe & Sound Hillsborough about the rash of on-line threats against schools--in the wake of the deadly shooting in Winder, Georgia.
2024-09-1610 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsLaura Hill--School bus camerasNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Laura Hill with the Hillsborough school district about the school bus camera program. A one-month grace period is about to come to an end, and drivers caught illegally passing a bus (lights flashing, stop arm extended) will face a $225 fine.By the way, Laura says up to this point, the cameras have caught more than 10,000 drivers passing a stopped school bus.
2024-09-1105 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsNate Custer, FEMA, help available after DebbyNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks with Nate Custer from FEMA about applying for help after Hurricane Debby. 10 Florida counties, including Manatee and Sarasota, have been declared major disaster areas, and people with flood or other damage can apply for federal assistance.
2024-08-1210 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsRuben "Butch" Delgado on Post-Debby Insurance ClaimsNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks with former Tampa police officer Ruben "Butch" Delgado, now head of a Special Investigations Unit for Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance. We're talking about things a homeowner who suffered damage from Debby needs to do---especially if they don't have "flood insurance." We're also talking about the "predators" who scam unsuspecting homeowners out of money and do no repair work.
2024-08-0611 min
2024-06-2540 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsLee Bryant PCTA, School Doors to be LockedNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks with Lee Bryant, President of the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association about a new law set to go into effect July 1 that will require all doors, hallways, and gates in and around school buildings to be locked during school hours. Bryant says implementing this new law might not be as easy as it seems.
2024-06-0506 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsJimmy Patronis-My Safe Florida HomeNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Florida Chief Financial Officer/Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis about the "My Safe Florida Home" program, which got a $200 millikon boost from the state legislature this past session. New applicants will be able to sign up and schedule an inspection starting July 1.
2024-05-1309 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsDave Connor-sandbagsNewsRadio 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....
2024-05-0908 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsGreg Deese-Gateway ExpresswayNewsradio 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.
2024-04-2408 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsCapt. Garth Swingle-St. Pete Fire RescueNewsradio 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.
2024-04-1909 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsElliott Falcione-Gulf Island FerryNewsradio 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
2024-03-2607 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsCol. Rolfe Arnhym-Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans_1Newsradio 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.
2024-03-2608 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsBrandie Miklus-Amtrak and passenger railNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Brandie Miklus from the non-profit group "Friends of Tampa Union Station" about a federal plan to create two new Amtrak routes to Florida. However, those routes would bypass Tampa.
2024-03-0610 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsJay Recher-Spring TrainingNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Jay Recher from 620/95.3 WDAE about the spring training experience, and how it's evolved over the past 20 years.
2024-02-1308 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsRob Higgins--Next Tampa Super BowlNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to Rob Higgins from the Tampa Sports Commission about Tampa's efforts to host a 6th Super Bowl at some point in the years to come.
2024-02-1208 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsJack Mariano-Live Local ActNewsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks with Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano about what he believes are problems with a 2023 workforce housing bill known as "Live Local."
2024-02-0906 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsCoast Guard Drug Bust with Cmdr. Mario GilThe U.S. Coast Guard recently seized $55 million in illegal drugs. Newsradio WFLA's Read Shepherd talks to the Executive Officer of the Cutter "Resolute," Cmdr. Mario Gil.
2024-01-3105 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsHoyt Prindle - TCC - District 6Newsradio WFLA concludes its series of interviews with Tampa City Council candidates with the District 6 contest. Hoyt Prindle is a Tampa attorney.
2023-03-0114 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsNicole Payne - TCC - District 6Newsradio WFLA concludes its series of interviews with Tampa City Council candidates with the District 6 contest. Nicole Payne is a business and educational advisor and consultant.
2023-03-0119 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsCharlie Miranda - TCC - District 6Newsradio WFLA concludes its series of interviews with Tampa City Council candidates with the District 6 contest. Charlie Miranda has served several terms on Tampa City Council dating back to 1974.
2023-03-0138 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsRick Fifer - TCC - District 6Newsradio WFLA concludes its series of interviews with Tampa City Council candidates with the District 6 contest.Rick Fifer is a Realtor.
2023-03-0121 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsTyler Barrett - TCC - District 6Newsradio WFLA concludes its series of interviews with Tampa City Council candidates with the District 6 contest. Tyler Barrett describes himselg as a community organizer.
2023-03-0122 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsLynn Hurtak - TCC - District 3Newsradio WFLA is interviewing all of the Tampa City Council candidates in 2023. Lynn Hurtak was appointed to council last year to fill out the remainder of John Dingfelder's term after he resigned. She's running for a full four-year term.
2023-02-2709 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsGeorge The Hunted Feshev - TCC - District 3Newsradio WFLA continues its interviews with Tampa City Council candidates. George "The Hunted" Feshev is running in citywide District 3.
2023-02-2708 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsJanet Cruz - TCC - District 3Newsradio WFLA continues its interviews with Tampa City Council candidates. Janet Cruz is a former state representative and state senator who's running for District 3.
2023-02-2721 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsJose Vasquez - TCC - District 3Newsradio WFLA continues interviewing candidates for Tampa City Council. Jose Vasquez is running in citywide District 3.
2023-02-2721 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsKJ Allen - TCC - District 3Newsradio WFLA continues its interviews with Tampa City Council candidates. KJ Allen is running in the District 3 citywide contest.
2023-02-2721 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsMichael Derewenko - TCC - District 2Newsradio WFLA is interviewing the candidates for Tampa City Council. District 2 is elected by voters citywide. Michael Derewenko serves in a marketing role for an irrigation company.
2023-02-2514 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsRobin Lockett - TCC - District 2Newsradio WFLA is interviewing the candidates for Tampa City Council. District 2 is elected by voters citywide. Robin Lockett is the former political chair of the NAACP and regional director of Florida Rising.
2023-02-2511 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsMike Suarez - TCC - District 2Newsradio WFLA is interviewing the candidates for Tampa City Council. District 2 is elected by voters citywide. Mike Suarez served on council from 2011 to 2019.
2023-02-2521 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsGuido Maniscalco - TCC - District 2Newsradio WFLA is interviewing the candidates for Tampa City Council. District 2 is elected by voters citywide. Guido Maniscalco is running after completing two terms in D-6.
2023-02-2517 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsSonja Brookins -TCC - District 1Newsradio WFLA continues our interviews with Tampa City Council candidates. Sonja Brookins is running in District 1 citywide. Election day is March 7th.
2023-02-2315 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsChase Harrison - TCC - District 1Newsradio WFLA is interviewing the candidates for Tampa City Council. Chase Harrison is running in citywide District 1. Election day is March 7th.
2023-02-2312 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsJoseph Citro - TCC - District 1Newsradio WFLA continues our interviews with Tampa City Council candidates. Joseph Citro was elected to Tampa City Council District 1 in 2019 and is seeking his second term. Election day is March 7th.
2023-02-2311 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsAlan Clendenin - TCC - District 1Newsradio WFLA is interviewing candidates for Tampa City Council. Alan Clendenin is running for Tampa City Council District 1. Election Day is March 7th.
2023-02-2314 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsEvelyn McBride - TCC - District 5 write-inNewsradio WFLA is interviewing candidates for Tampa City Council. Evelyn McBride is a write-in candidate in District 5.
2023-02-2314 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsGwendolyn Henderson - TCC - District 5Newsradio WFLA is interviewing candidates for Tampa City Council. Gwendolyn Henderson is a teacher who's running in District 5, composed of East Tampa, West Tampa, and Tampa Heights.
2023-02-2318 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsOrlando Gudes - TCC - District 5Newsradio WFLA is interviewing candidates for Tampa City Council. Orlando Gudes was elected in 2019 and is running for a second term in District 5, composed of East Tampa, West Tampa and Tampa Heights.
2023-02-2310 minBeyond the News WFLA InterviewsBlake Casper - TCC - District 4Newsradio WFLA is interviewing all of the candidates for Tampa City Council in the March 7th city election. Blake Casper is a businessman who is challenging Bill Carlson in District 4.
2023-02-2117 min
PM Tampa Bay with Ryan GormanPreviewing the Upcoming Holiday Travel SeasonRyan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff about the upcoming holiday travel season.
2021-11-1711 minPM Tampa Bay with Ryan Gorman3 Things You Need to Know to Wrap Up Your DayRyan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shephard run through three of the biggest stories of the day.
2021-10-0106 minPM Tampa Bay with Ryan Gorman3 Things You Need to Know to Wrap Up Your DayRyan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shephard run through three of the biggest stories of the day.
2021-09-3005 minPM Tampa Bay with Ryan Gorman3 Things You Need to Know to Wrap Up Your DayRyan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shephard run through three of the biggest stories of the day.
2021-09-2905 minPM Tampa Bay with Ryan GormanTop Stories: Rays Stadium Drama, the Search for Brian Laundrie & R. Kelly Found GuiltyRyan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shephard run through the three biggest headlines of the evening.
2021-09-2808 minPM Tampa Bay with Ryan GormanTop Story: The Search for Gabby PetitoRyan and NewsRadio WFLA anchor Read Shephard discuss the mysterious disappearance of Gabby Petito, including the connection to Florida.
2021-09-1609 minPM Tampa Bay with Ryan GormanQuick Takes on the News: Tropical Storm Fred, a Cold Case & COVIDRyan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shephard run through some of the biggest local stories of the day.
2021-08-1206 minPM Tampa Bay with Ryan GormanPilot Shortage Leads to Air Travel DisruptionRyan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff about the pilot shortage that led to the cancellation of hundreds of American Airlines flights.
2021-06-2317 minPM Tampa Bay with Ryan GormanNew Ransomware Attack Hits Major Meat Processing CompanyRyan talks to NewsRadio WFLA National Correspondent Michael Bower and consumer news expert Bob Sullivan about a new ransomware attack that hit a massive meat processing company.
2021-06-0411 minPM Tampa Bay with Ryan GormanGovernor DeSantis Set to Pardon Pandemic OffendersRyan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Analyst Felix Vega about the decision by Governor DeSantis to pardon those charged with pandemic-related offenses.
2021-05-1710 min