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Musk supporter attempts to disrupt anti-Telsa protest with fireworks

Tensions flared at a protest against Elon Musk’s actions with the Department of Government Efficiency outside a Tesla showroom in Tampa on Saturday. There were some pro-MAGA disruptors whose actions erupted into physical confrontations. 

Ballot Initiative restrictions move forward in the Florida House

The Florida House on Thursday will take up a controversial proposal that would place additional restrictions on ballot initiatives. The bill would impose new restrictions on petition-signature gatherers and the groups that back ballot initiatives. 

In April, Tampa is turning blue for a child abuse awareness

As WMNF’s Chris Young reports, key Tampa landmarks will light up blue this week to raise awareness of the issue.

The Scoop: Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

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