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Defending democracy, racism as a public health crisis

Democracy Day, Ozone Day, Russia, The United States, private mercenaries, contractors and the new scramble for Africa's resources.
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Hillsborough County’s free initiative to curb mosquito populations

By Justin Seecharan Residents of Hillsborough County were buzzing with excitement on Saturday.  People stopped by Northdale Park and Recreation Center for the county’s last...
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The Scoop: Mon. Sep. 16th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Trump safe after another attempted assassination Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI is calling an “attempted assassination.” State asks federal judge...
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Florida House panel backs its version of a healthcare bill; it does not expand Medicaid

The bill is similar to one in the Senate and calls for expanding medical residency programs to try to keep more new doctors in Florida.

“Cherishing The Moments” on Morning Energy

“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more”…Mother Teresa Death is not a favorite hot topic of discussion for many, yet it’s simply unavoidable and a part of...
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A Florida House subcommittee advances a bill to double caps on the liability of government agencies

The bill would mean that cities, counties, school districts and hospitals could pay more money in lawsuits over people getting injured.
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Age verification for adult web sites advances in the Florida House

A bill to require age verification before accessing online content that would be “harmful to minors” began advancing in the Florida House.
social media

A Florida House panel backs curbing social media use by minors

The Florida bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing minors under the age of 16 to create new accounts on the platforms.
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Florida Senate is ready to pass its healthcare plan

The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee unanimously passed two bills, setting the stage for the full Senate to vote as early as next week.
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Former state Supreme Court Justice Alan Lawson will represent the ACC in its legal battle with FSU

Florida State University filed a lawsuit in December amid widespread speculation that it wants to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Florida House of Representatives

Will the Florida budget be conservative? Time will tell

House members have proposed spending more than $7 billion on projects and programs; Speaker Paul Renner is pushing “conservative” spending.

Health Insurance Now!

The open enrollment period to obtain subsidized health insurance from the federal marketplace (Obamacare) closes on January 16. Free, unbiased health care navigators from Florida Covering Kids and Families (FCKF) are standing by to assist...
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Bill that loosens rules on hours that Florida teens can work advances in the House

The House Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee voted 12-5 along party lines to back the proposal (HB 49).
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A federal judge says a First Amendment lawsuit can go ahead against a Florida school district for restricting access to library books

A federal judge says a First Amendment challenge can proceed against the Escambia County School Board on access to school library books.
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The Florida Senate passes a scaled-back school ‘deregulation’ plan

The bill removes a requirement that high-school students pass the state’s tenth-grade English-language arts exams in order to graduate.

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