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The Scoop: Tues. Dec 17th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Delay Expansion of Children’s Health Care Florida seeks delay due to Biden administration. Expansion of kid care can help children with complex issues. Probation for St. Pete Uhuru group A federal judge sentenced three members...

The Scoop: Wed. Dec. 11, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Republican senator files SB 94 to repeal the law preventing people under 21 from buying long guns A Republican State Senator, Randy Fine, has proposed repealing a law that prevents people under age 21 from...

Legalize it: amendment 3 implications

Unpacking Florida Amendment 3 and possible political challenges if passed.

Judicial Wit. The Meticulous Killer. Emotive Music

Jill Barton – The Supreme Guide To Writing Jill Barton’s unbridled enthusiasm for writing and the law is evident from the moment we start chatting, plus she is blessed with a winning smile. And, there’s...

Allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of funds made against Lee County Sheriff Marceno

By Bob Norman Bonita Springs jeweler Ken Romano didn’t hide his association with Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. The two men were allegedly close friends who shared a taste for gambling, bling, and high-end cars....

The Scoop: Weds. Sept. 4th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The trial for fourth activists who are accused of interfering with the U.S. election began yesterday. Two are charged with conspiracy.
Scales of Justice Law

An appeals court says a Hillsborough man can be sentenced to death even if a jury recommendation is not unanimous

A man charged is subject to a 2023 law that allows death sentences to be imposed after non-unanimous jury recommendations.
Michael Minardi of NORML

Polls show support for recreational weed amendment but opposition just getting started

With less than 100 days before the general election, Florida voters appear to be poised to legalize recreational marijuana. But the opposition is just getting started. Florida has some of the toughest marijuana laws in...

The Scoop: Tues. July 30th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Local Artists in Ybor City, had their art covered with tomato soup during the galleys opening day by an unexpected protest.
prison bars

Organization says the state urgently needs to shore up funding to repair prisons

Prisons in the state are in dire need of urgent repairs, a report from a global consulting firm found.  State lawmakers commissioned KPMG to look at the most pressing needs inside Florida’s correctional institutions. KPMG...
Bikes on Cross Bay Ferry. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

Pinellas Sheriff’s Office implements new way to bolster pedestrian and bicyclist safety

Pinellas County initiative for pedestrian and bicyclist safety has been renewed.
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Part of Florida’s pretrial release law is ruled unconstitutional

An appeals court rejected part of a 2023 Florida law that made pretrial-release changes for people accused of crimes.
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