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An ACLU lawsuit seeks to spur special elections in Florida

The American Civil Liberties Union accuses Gov. Ron DeSantis of violating “his mandatory statutory duty” by not calling special elections.

The Scoop: Fri. Jan 3rd, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Rudman bills tossed out Rudman resigned from the house but had 6 bills he wrote. Hurricane Milton reopened a Sarasota inlet improving water quality Midnight Pass was closed for decades, but Milton reopened it. They...

The Life Elsewhere List 2024

In no particular order, here is the Life Elsewhere essential list of events, people, music, books and movies for 2024. Joe Biden A good man I would have loved to have interviewed. From what I...

Misinformation threatens everything

David R. Kotok is a co-founder of Sarasota-based Cumberland Advisors.
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Pinellas State Rep. Lindsay Cross talks hurricane recovery, a holistic approach to conservation, and more

“You can’t underestimate the toll it takes on people’s mental health,” Rep. Lindsay Cross said on WMNF's The Skinny.
Randy Fine

Randy Fine, Randall Terry and others qualify for election to replace Mike Waltz in Congress

Seven candidates had formally qualified as of Friday evening to run in a special election to replace Republican Congressman Mike Waltz.

The Scoop: Wed. Dec. 4, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Chronister withdraws as Trump’s pick to head the DEA President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, withdrew his name from consideration last night according to AP....
University of Tampa

University of Tampa recognized for voter turnout

The University of Tampa has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for being one of the most engaged campuses for student voting. UTampa is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized by...

Resentment and resistance

Patró Mabíli takes on old talking points about deficits and closed borders. The U.S., a One-Party State, a Democratic Resistance  The political divide deepens, Project 2025 architects empowered, the rich get richer and  fear among...
Donald Trump

Florida’s 2024 election results are certified

The Florida Elections Canvassing Commission on Tuesday certified the results of the 2024 elections.

Looking back at the 2024 elections in Florida and the USA

Susan MacManus, Political Analyst and Professor Emerita at the University of South Florida and Ray Roa, Editor in Chief at Creative Loafing.

Acts for the economy

Discussion regarding the legislations signed by President Joe Biden to reduce inflation, create jobs and boost US competitiveness.
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