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Education

Legalize it: amendment 3 implications

Unpacking Florida Amendment 3 and possible political challenges if passed.

Let’s talk about Hillsborough’s school tax, and Florida’s fight for recreational weed

The 2024 general election is on, and outside of candidates, voters in Hillsborough County will decide on whether to renew a Community Investment Tax, plus make a decision about a 1% millage increase that would...

Clearwater school for neurodivergent students picks up the pieces after Hurricane Milton

The LiFT campus has faced over a million dollars worth of damages after Hurricane Milton. The school plans to reopen Monday.
A woman in a blue shirt, with studio headphones on, explaining why she is most fit to occupy the last seat on the school board of Pinellas County, Florida

Katie Blaxberg and Craig Lattimer talk Tampa Bay elections, storm response, and more

Florida’s voter registration deadline is on Monday, Oct. 7, and mail ballots are on the way to addresses across the Tampa Bay area. On the top half of the show, Katie Blaxberg spoke about her...

life of Dr. Walter Smith, the black male vote

Dr. Walter Smith served as Florida A & M University president during a critical, transformative time.
banned books, First Amendment

Florida county school board members get a legal shield in a fight over removed books

A federal judge shielded Escambia County School Board members from having to testify in a legal battle over removed books.

Banned Books are Fighting Back

A federal First Amendment lawsuit was filed last month by major book publishers, authors, parents, and students challenging Florida's book bans. Dan Novack, lawyer for lead plaintiff, Penguin Random House publishers, and Judi Hayes, an...
FAMU

A change to the search process for Florida university presidents draws criticism

The proposal would give the chair of the state university system’s Board of Governors more authority over searches for university presidents.

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.
New College

A massive spending plan for New College of Florida is approved despite concerns

"we're tired, exhausted with the last 15-year history of [New College of Florida] and we want massive changes,” Richard Corcoran said.

Talk Back Town Hall with Billy Townsend

Shelley and guest commenter Lakeland's civic journalist, Billy Townsend opened the phone lines and held a Talk Back Town Hall, letting our listeners guide our discussion on State Politics, DeSantis' cronyism and grifting, Richard Corcoran's...

The Scoop: Weds. Sept. 18th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

School shooting threats in Tampa region continue Statewide, school districts have been inundated with false shooting threats. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s message to students and their parents is if a kid gets arrested for...

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