Floridians get a fair shake, St. Pete Pride, Vibrio facts, summer camps, story of survival

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent Florida earthquake, summer youth camps, safety against flesh-eating bacteria, a survival story from a new book, and the future of St. Pete Pride amidst new legislation.

We’re still reacting to the shock of a Florida earthquake. And we get into youth camps on Day 2 of our summer prep segments. Speaking of sun and fun, it’s time for reminders on avoiding flesh-eating bacteria. Then, hear about an epic water survival story that is the subject of a new book. Also, St. Pete Pride is recognized as the largest Pride celebration in the Southeast, but for how much longer? In January, a new law takes effect that could change the event. 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/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

People in this episode

Host: WUSF Public Media

Topics covered

• Florida earthquake
• youth camps
• flesh-eating bacteria
• water survival story
• St. Pete Pride
• new law

Keywords

• Florida
• earthquake
• summer camps
• flesh-eating bacteria
• survival story
• St. Pete Pride
• new law

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: new book

Places: Florida, St. Pete

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