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It could be the beginning of the end for single use plastics in the city of Orlando. The Orlando City Council approved the ban of bags, straws, and styrofoam food containers on city property.

Aging isn't what it used to be. Just ask the world's oldest working actress, who's still booking gigs at 100. Or the bestselling author who wonders why no one wants to age authentically anymore. Those conversations and more!

When Bill Galvano became the leader of the Florida Senate, he made it clear that his top priority was building new roads.In January, weeks before the start of the legislative session, Galvano called for three new roads. He called them corridors. Lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis agreed with Galvano and now the state’s biggest road project in 50 years is moving forward.With the expansion comes concerns about the potential environmental impact, along with the additional stress motorists will endure during construction.

If you think swing dancing’s time has passed, you haven’t met Aaron Seals. He’s the president of Orlando Swing Dance, the company behind monthly swing shindigs in Central Florida.

Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph is holding out for a “gyro” (with apologies to the 80's synth-pop song of the same name).

South Florida author Adam Troy Castro has published 27 books and counting. He writes science fiction, horror and books for kids, and he’s in Orlando this weekend at the Orlando Area Science Fiction Society’s Annual Convention. He stopped by the studio to talk about what inspires his writing and what keeps him motivated.

Are you ready for hurricane season? Forecasters are predicting an average season, with between nine and fifteen named storms. Two to four of them could be major hurricanes, category 3 or higher. We chat to a meteorologist and an emergency manager about preparing for storm season: what to put in your emergency kit, how to plan for an evacuation, and what to expect after a hurricane passes through. And we hear how the state of Florida is getting ready for the next major hurricane.

Printmaking activities for all ages, live performances, a makers market, pop up exhibition, and the unveiling of the new telephone museum can all be found…

President Trump announced Thursday that he will impose tariffs on Mexican goods beginning June 10, unless the country does more to help reduce illegal immigration from Central America.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with comedian Baron Vaughn, one of the creator's of Comedy Central's The New Negroes. A show that showcases black comedians and music artists in a space that's all their own.