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Education

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...

Tampa renames street for Dr. Walter L. Smith, pioneering educator and FAMU President

WMNF Sunday Forum host, Walter Smith, II and his family were honored to participate in a ceremony today to rename a portion of N. Albany Avenue in honor of his father, Dr. Walter L. Smith....

FIRE survey ranks freedom of speech on college campuses

By Julia Saad The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, is a bipartisan organization that advocates for academic freedom and free speech. FIRE surveyed college students nationwide about perceptions of their First Amendment...

Hillsborough schools see record number of false threats following Georgia school shooting

Listen: Hillsborough County public schools have faced nearly two hundred school shooting threats since the deadly shooting at a high school in Georgia this month.  Top officials call it frustrating.  There have been 181 threats...

The Scoop: Weds. Sept. 11th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Flags to fly half-mast in honor of September 11th attack From sunrise to sunset today, both the U.S. and Florida’s state flags will be flown at half-staff. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation honoring the...

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