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Joshua Hightower

Musician with cello.

Florida Orchestra and Florida Holocaust Museum presents “Violins of Hope”

The Florida Holocaust Museum and the Florida Orchestra are holding its “Violins of Hope” concert on March 20 at the Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg. The “Violins of Hope” is an international project aimed at...
Education school

Florida senators vote to repeal school time change law

 Florida lawmakers voted on Monday to repeal a 2023 law that required later start times for middle and high school students. Florida Senate Bill 296 eliminates the state-mandated start times. The 2023 law set high...
Highway signs

DeSantis announces changes to Florida’s highway system

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced new infrastructure projects aimed at improving the state’s highway system on Tuesday. The upgrades are part of his Moving Florida Forward Initiative, which seeks to improve transportation conditions for residents...
Florida senator Jason Brodeur at committee meeting on Tuesday to present bill 118, discussing regulations on presidential libraries.

Proposed Florida senate bill aims to clear hurdles for Trump’s presidential library

A Florida senate committee met on Tuesday to discuss a bill aiming to prevent local governments from regulating presidential libraries. Presidential libraries are maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The NARA preserves...
University of South Florida

USF students fight back against Trump’s DEI, FAFSA policies

Students at the University of South Florida (USF) are taking a stand against President Trump’s recent legislation. Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) is rallying near the Tampa campus on Wednesday to protest what they...
Everglades

Proposed South Florida mining project sparks concerns

A major project in South Florida is in the works to address environmental challenges in the Everglades. However, opinions are divided on whether the plan will help the region.  The Southland Water Resource Project is...

AAA highlights Florida in 2025 cruise forecast

AAA Auto Club released its first-ever cruise forecast on Monday, predicting a record-high number of cruisegoers for 2025.  About 19 million cruisegoers will take sail this year, and most will depart from Florida, according to...
Donald Trump

Florida lawmakers react to Trump’s first day as president

President Donald Trump went to work quickly on his first day, issuing multiple policy changes. He signed several executive orders, sparking both criticism and praise from state lawmakers. Pinellas Rep. Lindsay Cross is one of...
The Morning Show Thursday
The Morning Show Thursday