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UFF President Teresa Hodge talks about new federal lawsuit challenging a 2023 Florida law. Photo provided by Meghan Bowman for WMNF News.

UFF files another lawsuit over a higher education state law

The United Faculty of Florida is a union that represents over 25,000 members in higher education. The group filed a joint lawsuit with the Florida State University and University of Florida chapters in federal court...
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Teachers unions target Florida’s law forbidding some teachers from using their preferred pronouns

Teachers unions want an appeals court to side with a transgender Hillsborough teacher over a Florida law limiting pronouns for educators.

Hillsborough adds bus stop sign cameras to curb illegal passing

Listen: In a few weeks, school will be starting for students around the Tampa Bay area, and that means you’ll see the big yellow school bus more often.   Hillsborough County will use new technology this...
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Professors at UF, USF & New College challenge tenure changes in Florida law

Three professors are challenging the constitutionality of a 2023 Florida law that revised tenure in Florida’s university system.

The Scoop: Thurs. August 1st, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Tampa Police Department corporal under investigation for what several female colleagues called unwanted romantic advances, has resigned.
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Pasco County Schools will provide free meals for the upcoming school year

Pasco County will be participating in free meals via the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) during the 2024-25 school year.
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Judge refuses to block federal Title IX rule opposed by Florida and other states

A federal judge refused to grant a preliminary injunction against a new federal rule about sex-based discrimination in education programs.
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Contract approved for interim FAMU president Timothy Beard

Florida A&M University trustees approved a $400,000 contract for Timothy Beard, a retired president of Pasco-Hernando State College.
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Pro-Palestine protest supports suspended USF students

The Students for a Democratic Society, a USF club held a protest on Saturday. About 40 protestors, including USF students and faculty came.
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Florida’s back-to-school sales tax “holiday” has begun – here’s what you can save on

Through Aug. 11, shoppers will avoid paying sales taxes on most clothes, shoes, book bags, school supplies and personal computers.
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.

The Scoop: Thurs. July 25th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Hillsborough School Board is suing the Hillsborough Board of Commission for derailing a proposed property tax to increase teacher pay.

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