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WSLR News WSLR News is grassroots reporting from Southwest Florida.

New episodes of the Critical Times broadcast air at 6pm on Fridays (repeats at 9:30am Monday) and at 6pm on alternate Wednesdays. WSLR also publishes a quarterly newspaper distributed in Sarasota and Manatee counties for the purpose of fostering community dialogue and participation.

Florida lawmakers slash New College’s budget by 40% - while allowing the 900-student campus to take over the 2,000-stude...
06/06/2026

Florida lawmakers slash New College’s budget by 40% - while allowing the 900-student campus to take over the 2,000-student USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

... while shutting down USF Sarasota-Manatee to expand the New College campus.

Welcome, WSLR News summer interns Ifhmalee Cacieus, Noah Lechtenstein, and Rhatia Murphy!
06/01/2026

Welcome, WSLR News summer interns Ifhmalee Cacieus, Noah Lechtenstein, and Rhatia Murphy!

The neglect of this historic Black cemetery spans decades, and the community responds in fits and spurts. Will history r...
06/01/2026

The neglect of this historic Black cemetery spans decades, and the community responds in fits and spurts. Will history repeat itself? Brice Claypoole talked to residents and veteran officials, and dug into local archives.

Old Memphis Cemetery's neglect spans decades.

05/29/2026

After the discovery of 17 damaged and vandalized graves in a historically Black cemetery, the community is coming together. But why did it take months? And is history repeating itself? WSLR News reporter Brice Claypoole did some research.

Tune in for the District 1 School Board Candidate Forum on WSLR 96.5 FM at 6pm or livestream here:
05/26/2026

Tune in for the District 1 School Board Candidate Forum on WSLR 96.5 FM at 6pm or livestream here:

Join us for a deep dive into the issues of the Sarasota County School Board when Fogartyville hosts a forum with the candidates vying for the District 1 seat...

05/20/2026

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💻wslr.org
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We now know who will be succeeding Dr. Shelley.
05/19/2026

We now know who will be succeeding Dr. Shelley.

We are excited to announce that Mr. Jamal Crook has been appointed as the new Principal of Booker High School starting June 1, 2026. 🎉

05/15/2026

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