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Nikki Fried says GOP is misrepresenting voter numbers

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried spoke to nearly 500 people in a virtual town hall on Wednesday.  Fried didn’t even let a lightning strike...
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Petition gathering in the crosshairs in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis contends additional steps could be needed on top of stringent requirements for gathering petition signatures,
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The Scoop: Thurs. Sept. 19, 2024, Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Three more Florida teenagers have been arrested for threats made against schools -- these were in Manatee County.
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A federal judge tosses out a case alleging that Florida has discriminated against FAMU

A judge has rejected a potential class-action lawsuit that alleged Florida discriminated against historically Black Florida A&M University.

Have you Seen Davy?

Hip Hop Pioneer Davy DMX Comes to Tampa Bay. Davy DMX, an Original Beat Meister from the early days of Hip-Hop, talks copyright, Hip-Hop Hall-of-Fame and share tales from the industry. Continuing the celebration of...

A federal judge weighs Florida’s effort to disband pro-Palestine groups at two state universities, saying “words have consequences”

A judge heard arguments in a challenge to Florida officials’ efforts to disband the pro-Palestine student group SJP at two universities.
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Florida House and Senate budgets top $115 billion

The Florida Senate budget (SB 2500) totaled $115.9 billion, while the House proposal (PCB APC 24-01) came in just under $115.55 billion.
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Ron DeSantis raises concerns about the bill preventing Floridians under the age of 16 from having social media accounts

Ron DeSantis raised legal concerns about the “breadth” of a bill that would prevent children under age 16 from having social media accounts.

The Murphy’s Law Tour – Tanner Usrey

You never know where this episode is going to go. Tanner Usrey and his band rolled into town for this week's episode of Live Music Showcase. Signed to Atlantic Records and enjoying his...

State legislature discusses the cost of tax breaks on affordable living spaces

The state Revenue Estimating Conference considered the cost of HB 1299, a proposal regarding affordable living spaces, on Friday.

Democratic elected officials sound alarm on Florida’s ‘weak’ gun laws

Listen: This week is National Gun Violence Survivors Week. Elected officials met with loved ones of victims of gun violence to discuss Florida’s increasingly weak gun laws. Jonny Johnson started the non-profit Rise Up for...

A special event for the 18th International Holocaust Remeberance Day

This Saturday marks the 18th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. There will be a special event spotlighting Righteous Gentiles

The Scoop: Fri., January 26, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

    Preliminary genocide ruling The top court of the United Nations has come to a controversial decision of demanding Israel contain deaths and damages instead of ordering a ceasefire. This decision comes after more...
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Bead-Free initiative for Gasparilla

Participants are encouraged to drop off their beads at the Florida Aquarium for recycling, there is a promotion from 1/20 through 2/11.

“The Truth About Homelessness” on Morning Energy

“Homeless people are not the problem. They are the result of the problem” Modesto California made national headlines for having elaborate homeless caves. The caves were found 20 feet below city streets and were equipped...

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