28 Best Florida News Podcasts

1. The Florida Roundup

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Each week, The Florida Roundup brings us up to speed on all things Florida — be it politics, the environment, the economy, culture and more. Join host Carlton Gillespie for lively discussion with newsmakers, journalists and you! Email the program ****@TheFloridaRoundup.orgmore Host Tom Hudson
Producer/Network WLRN
Email ****@wlrnnews.org
Location Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Stephanie Murphy, Carlos Curbelo +2 more
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2. Florida In Depth with the Tampa Bay Times and USF

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News about Florida and Tampa Bay can be intense. From our governor running for president to hurricanes fueled by rising temperatures to the $6.5 billion redevelopment of the Trop, the news cycle moves fast but the issues are complex. To help make sense of this continual churn of headlines, the Tampa Bay Times is launching a new podcast with the University of South Florida called 'Florida In Depth' that dives deeper into the stories that matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Elliot Weiser
Producer/Network Tampa Bay Times
Email ****@mail.usf.edu
Location Tampa, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 108Facebook 408KTwitter 311.4KInstagram 161.2K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Florida Matters

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Your spot for real, daily conversations. Where neighbors become storytellers, newsmakers explain why and how changes happen and where locals — natives to the area and newcomers — discover and delight in the community they share.more Producer/Network WUSF
Email ****@wusf.org
Location Tampa, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 14Twitter 15KInstagram 12.2K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Seeking Rents The Podcast

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'Rent-seeking' is a term in economics that describes when a corporation uses its political influence to twist tax laws and other public policy in its favor. Seeking Rents The Podcast brings you the stories of how that's happening in Florida, where corporate interests like Florida Power & Light, Big Sugar, and Walt Disney World wield enormous influence everywhere from local city halls to the state Capitol. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jason Garcia, Florida's leading corporate-accountability reporter. jasongarcia.substack.commore Producer/Network Jason Garcia
Email ****@substack.com
Location Orlando, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 56 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Between the Lines with Dara Kam

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'Between the Lines with Dara Kam' takes one consequential political story each week and breaks it open. Hosted by veteran Senior Statehouse Reporter Dara Kam, the podcast goes beyond headlines to explain what really happened, why it matters and what comes next. Through clear reporting, sharp analysis and carefully chosen voices, 'Between the Lines' connects the dots between power, policy and the people affected by both, giving listeners the context they need to understand the political forces shaping their lives.more Producer/Network Dara Kam
Email ****@stateaffairs.com
Location Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. First Coast Connect

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First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists.more Host Anne Schindler
Producer/Network WJCT News
Email ****@wjct.org
Location Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 35Facebook 8.1KTwitter 690Instagram 7.8K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Florida Men on Florida Man

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The Florida Men on Florida Man podcast features crazy but TRUE stories from the sunshine state. FMOFM goes past the insane headlines and focuses on Florida's history. From the nation's wealthiest mobster to legendary heroes of the frontier, there's one thing they all have in common, Florida. If you love Florida News and Florida History, this show is for you! New episodes air every Wednesday and are available on every major platform!more Hosts Wayne McCarty, Josh Mills
Producer/Network Florida Men on Florida Man
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Lakeland, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Michael Delgado, Luke West +9 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 857Facebook 2KTwitter 9.5KInstagram 35.5K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Bay Blend

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Do you want a quick way to get local headlines, and discover some cultural events and things to do around the Tampa Bay area? Then check out The Bay Blend from WUSF. The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.more Producer/Network WUSF
Email ****@wusf.org
Location Tampa Bay, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 44 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

9. Your Florida Daily

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Florida: Where some of the best stories in the country are born. Based in Orlando, journalist Katrina Scales voices a selection of the day's top headlines, along with a nugget of Florida knowledge you may have never heard. Ready by 8:00 a.m. every weekday morning.more Producer/Network Florida Podcast Network
Email ****@grahamdigital.com
Location Orlando, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. Capital Report

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WFSU Public Media reporters, as well as reporters from public radio stations across the state, bring you timely news and information from around Florida. Whether it's legislative maneuvers between sessions, the economy, environmental issues, tourism, business, or the arts, Capital Report provides information on issues that affect the lives of everyday Floridians.more Host Tom Flanigan
Producer/Network WFSU Public Media
Email ****@fsu.edu
Location Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 13.2KTwitter 3.8KInstagram 3.3K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The South Florida Roundup

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Each week, journalists and newsmakers from South Florida analyze and debate some of the most topical issues from across the region.
Host Tim Padgett
Producer/Network WLRN
Email ****@wlrnnews.org
Location Miami, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Inside Florida Politics

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Join Gannett Florida's all-star political lineup each week for a lively discussion and in-depth reporting on politics from the state of Florida. Zac Anderson from the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Gannett state capital correspondent John Kennedy and Palm Beach Post politics editor Antonio Fins bring you insight and analysis each week, along with special guest reporters fresh from the scene of breaking political news.more Hosts Zac Anderson, John Kennedy, Antonio Fins
Producer/Network Gannett
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Florida Roundtable

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FNN's Florida Roundtable is a weekly, one-hour news and public affairs program that focuses on news and issues of Florida. Hosted by veteran broadcaster Reagan Smith and political analyst Michael Yaffee, Florida Roundtable is heard on radio stations throughout Florida.more Producer/Network Reagan Smith and Michael Yaffee
Email ****@fnnonline.net
Location Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Talking Central Florida

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Talking Central Florida host Steve Mort gets in-depth analysis from the journalists covering our region's most important issues. The show is a production of the News Collaborative of Central Florida.more Producer/Network The News Collaborative of Central Florida
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. StreetSmart: Gainesville

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A weekly, local news podcast for Gainesville, FL and Alachua County, covering business, government, education and events. StreetSmart is produced by Mainstreet Daily News, the source for local news that matters to you.more Producer/Network Mainstreet Daily News
Location Gainesville, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

16. The Point Podcast

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A daily roundup of important Florida stories curated by WUFT's The Point newsletter team and produced for audio by students at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Subscribe at https://wuft.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e2bfc368fca7a023b36d90db8&id=5a40db04c3more Hosts Caitlyn Schiffer, Ailee Shanes, Jimena Romero, Ben Crosbie, Serra Sowers, Sophia Bailly
Producer/Network WUFT News
Email ****@wuft.org
Location Gainesville, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 7.7KTwitter 4.7KInstagram 4.3K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

17. Battleground Florida

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Hosts Ty Russell and Tara Newsom talk all things Florida politics, breaking down the candidates and races that impact voters.
Producer/Network WFLA Now
Email ****@wfla.com
Location Florida, United States
Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. The Skinny

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Wrap-up of the week's news.
Producer/Network WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa
Email ****@wmnf.org
Location Tampa, Florida, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Get Email Contact

19. Pensacola Morning News

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Pensacola's #1 News Show with host, Andrew McKay Airs Monday-Friday 5-9AM CST Producer & Traffic: PJ News: David Wayne Contact: ****@newsradio1620.com Andrew has hosted Pensacola Morning News since 2016. Originally from St. Louis, he came to NewsRadio Pensacola after hosting a talk radio show in Phoenix and producing national news and talk shows at Talk Radio America. Andrew has invested himself in local news events, issues and civic activities because he wants to reflect the unique and diverse communities of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties...more Producer/Network NewsRadio92.3
Email ****@newsradio1620.com
Location Pensacola, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Chip Simmons
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. WSLR News

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Local news and politics program, broadcasting from Sarasota's own WSLR 96.5 LP FM, every Wednesday & Friday at 6 pm (with a Week in Review on Saturday at Noon).  Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or at www.WSLR.org.more Producer/Network WSLR News
Email ****@wslr.org
Location Sarasota, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Scott Rivkees, Ramon Lopez
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 7.3KTwitter 3.1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Florida Daily

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Listen to Florida's latest political news, business news and more from FloridaDaily.com publisher Ed Dean.
Host Ed Dean
Email ****@yahoo.com
Location Florida City, Florida, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 154.5KTwitter 1.5K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. WJCT News Now

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Stay connected to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with WJCT News Now — your free, daily news podcast from WJCT Public Media. Every morning, anchor Steven Ponson breaks down the headlines you need to start your day informed. Then go deeper with First Coast Connect — the show, hosted by Anne Schindler, is where local newsmakers, civic leaders, artists, and community voices come together to talk through what's happening in your backyard. Subscribe and make WJCT News Now part of your daily routine.more Producer/Network WJCT Public Media
Email ****@wjct.org
Location Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

23. Speaking Of

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A weekly deep dive into Tallahassee's most talked about news topic. Hosted by Gina Jordan every Thursday.
Producer/Network WFSU Public Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. Beyond the News WFLA Interviews

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Interviews conducted by the WFLA Radio newsroom in Tampa Florida, with local and national newsmakers. Be sure to follow us!
Producer/Network iHeartRadio On-Demand
Email ****@wfla.com
Location Tampa, Florida, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 15.2KTwitter 17.6KInstagram 3.3K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

25. The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

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A daily digest of the days news headlines on WMNF 88.5 FM.
Producer/Network WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa
Email ****@wmnf.org
Location Tampa, Florida, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Get Email Contact

26. Local News Wire

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Local news stories for Palm Beach County and the state of Florida.
Producer/Network 1290 WJNO
Email ****@iheartmedia.com
Location Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Recent Guest Angela Poco
Facebook 9.9KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 20.1K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

27. Florida Exclusivo

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FNN's Florida Exclusivo is a weekly, one-hour news and public affairs program that focuses on news and issues of the Latino community. Hosted by award winning journalist Sandra Carrasquillo, Florida Exclusivo is heard on radio stations throughout Florida that specialize in serving their Spanish-speaking communities.more Host Sandra Carrasquillo
Email ****@iheartmedia.com
Location Orlando, Florida, United States
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 727Twitter 349 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

28. Key West Florida - Local News Update

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Key West News Update - Daily news update from WKWF Radio AM 1600 and 103.3 FM Key West.  WKWF is Key West's first radio station founded in 1944. www.wonderfulkeywestflorida.com
Producer/Network WKWF
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Key West, Florida, United States
Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact