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UF, USF among four Florida schools with ties to foreign ‘countries of concern’

Listen: Following a law signed last year by Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida universities are cutting ties with “countries of concern” that they do business with.  Information presented at a State University System Board of Governors...
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Florida Board of Education wants parents punished if their kids report false threats on schools

"All threats will be taken seriously and will result in severe consequences, including for parents,” said Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr.
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Florida pushes back in a legal fight over school books

Florida is trying to fend off a lawsuit by publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries.
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Florida universities cut ties to Cuba and 6 other ‘countries of concern’

The law, in part, largely prevents Florida universities and colleges from participating in agreements or partnerships with schools.
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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 Doyle over winter break. It’s a one-month individualized studies program...

USF breaks ground on new $340 million football stadium

University of South Florida is expected to receive a new football stadium come 2027.

Pasco County Schools approved to serve after school lunches

Pasco County Schools have been approved to participate in the Afterschool Meals Program. It's a sub component of the Child Care Food Program.
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Pinellas County referendum could increase teacher pay, fund arts and tech programs

Listen: In under a week, Pinellas County voters will decide whether or not to increase property taxes to help fund public schools. But if the referendum gets voted down, the tax will go away completely....

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.
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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...

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