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The Scoop: Thurs. Nov. 14th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Get the latest news on environmental issues: aquaculture project, red tide alerts, healthcare subsidies, and more.
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Developer Winway cuts down Gulfport tree, but tempers go up: The Gabber

Gulfport's Mayor said of a Winway employee, “There’s nothing more frightening than someone standing behind two of his friends threatening to kick your ass.”
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Via The Gabber Gulfport tree cut down by Winway Homes

New College offers new ‘wokeness’ course this Spring

New College of Florida will offer a course studying “wokeness” in January.  The class is called “The ‘Woke’ Movement” and be taught by Dr. Andrew...
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The Florida Legislature supports limits to book challenges

The Florida House passed a bill that includes seeking to limit school library book objections from people who don’t have children in schools.
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Home hardening money approved by the Florida Legislature

A home-hardening grant program designed to help reduce property-insurance costs could get another $200 million from the state.
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From Tampa to Gaza: Stories of Solidarity and Struggle

In this compelling episode of True Talk, host Ahmed Bedier speaks with two Tampa Bay area women standing up to help Gaza in their own unique ways. They represent a part of the growing national...

Unraveling Daylight Savings and Health Mysteries with Dr. Fred Harvey

In this episode of the Healthy Steps Show, Dr. Harvey engages in a lively discussion about the negative health impacts of daylight saving time. He criticizes the lack of legislative action to eliminate the biannual...
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Group urges DeSantis to veto Florida’s bill to keep kids off social media

A tech-industry group Thursday quickly urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill that seeks to prevent children off social media platforms.
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Tracie Davis of Jacksonville is slated to lead Senate Democrats in Florida

Sen. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, is slated to become the Florida Senate Democratic leader after the 2026 elections.
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The Scoop: Thu., March 7, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A proposed passenger train route from Chicago to Miami would potentially bypass Tampa's Union Station.
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Florida lawmakers pass a revised crackdown on kids using social media

The Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a revised bill that seeks to keep children off social media platforms.
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Lawmakers OK a bill targeting hemp products in Florida

A bill to outlaw intoxicating hemp-based products is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, after the Florida House and Senate passed it.
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Florida Legislature passes controversial limits on teacher prep, sending the bill to Ron DeSantis

The Florida Senate gave final approval to a measure designed to keep “identity politics” out of teacher preparation programs.

March 2024 WMNF News & Notes

Another lap around the sun for me as WMNF’s General Manager (February 22nd anniversary date) and another successful fund drive under our belts. Thank you all for your contribution to the best community radio station,...

A bill cracking down on ‘community’ IDs is ready for Gov. DeSantis’ signature

The Florida Senate passed a bill to bar counties and municipalities from accepting identification cards for undocumented immigrants.

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