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Political reporter William March

Billionaire donors pour money into DeSantis-led campaign targeting Andrew Warren

A dormant political action committee recently received $2.5 million from two prominent GOP mega-donors to help finance a campaign to prevent suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren from regaining his seat in the 2024 general...

Election Day 2024: Live updates & results

Live election coverage with local newscasts every 20 minutes, real-time results tracking for Presidential, Congressional, and Governor races, interactive maps, and ballot initiative updates. WMNF News with Meghan Bowman.

The Scoop: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Stay informed about the latest election news with WMNF's scoop. Get updates from our anchors and reporters on the most important races and issues.

Fascist violence and the truth laid bare

Commemorative in Ocoee, FL marking racist election day violence in 1920. On the eve of the 2024 elections pro-democracy forces are battling the forces of totalitarianism.
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5 big issues to watch on Election Day in Florida

In perhaps the biggest political fight this year in Florida, voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.

Voter initiatives to amend the constitution

Florida voters face six constitutional amendments. Amendments 3 and 4 were the only two not initiated by lawmakers. The Forum breaks down each amendment offering pros, cons and what a yes or no vote will...
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How to curb your anxiety for this election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. For some people, emotions are at an all-time high. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s Chief Operating Officer Katie Androff said people in the region have been through the...
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Tampa Bay’s electeds, candidates and politicos check in as Election Day approaches

This is it, the last episode of The Skinny before the end of the 2024 General Election. For a packed show dedicated to what the country—and our own counties and cities—might look like come Wednesday,...
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Early voting ends this weekend: Here’s what you need to know

In-person early voting ends Sunday in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Sarasota and Polk. But ends Saturday in Manatee, Pasco, Hernando & Citrus.

The Scoop: Wed. Oct. 30th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Clearwater pleads for visitors and tourists to return to beaches WMNF’s Chris Young reports, officials plead for tourists who might be second-guessing their beach vacations to come back. Losses from Milton top $2.8 billion The...

USF survey: Voters worried about democracy but support dictator who reflects their views

A majority of voters nationally are not satisfied with how democracy is working in the U.S. but are open to a dictator who reflects their views, according to a new survey by the Center for...
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Florida voters will weigh in on hunting and fishing amendment

Environmental groups are concerned about its impact on certain animals, like bears, and about the types of methods that may be used.
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