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Florida sues the feds over a probe of the alleged Donald Trump assassination attempt

Florida alleges that the U.S. Department of Justice is improperly preventing the state from investigating an assassination attempt on Trump.

Africa International: Congo-Russia oil deal, freedom from violence

Congo gets a raw oil deal on an oil refinery: Russia to own 90% and Congo gets a mere 10% control.
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Rep. Christine Hunschofsky talks Florida school safety, and more

It’s been less than two weeks since a Georgia school shooting that killed four and injured nine others—and six years since a shooting at Florida’s Parkland school shooting that killed 17 people. Rep. Christine Hunschofsky,...
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Feds want a judge to throw out Florida’s lawsuit over gun background checks

The Biden administration urged a judge to toss out a Florida challenge of a new federal rule that requires background checks on gun buyers.

The Scoop: Tues. July 23rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida Democrats throw support behind Kamala Harris as she travels around the country. Her first stop is Milwaukee.

Local organization raises gun violence awareness

A local group brought together gun violence awareness organizations at University Park on Saturday.

The Scoop: Weds. July 17th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida lawmakers from both parties raise concerns about security issues after the shooting at the Trump rally.
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Florida lawmakers react to Trump attack on Saturday

Florida lawmakers are speaking out against the attack on the former President on Saturday when a gunman took aim at Trump and pierced his right ear, leaving one person dead and two seriously wounded.  Democratic...

The Scoop: Tues. July 16th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

An investigation is still underway after Trump was shot in the ear. Last night he made an appearance at the Republican National Convention.

The Scoop: Thurs. June 27th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

DeSantis appoints Christine Miller to Hillsborough Commission Ron DeSantis appointed Christine Miller to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to replace Michael Owen who recently resigned to run for State House. Suzy Lopez expands...

Hillsborough state attorney’s gun violence unit expanded amid surge of gun crimes

Listen: After a noticeable increase in gun violence in Tampa, State Attorney Suzy Lopez has expanded the county’s gun violence unit. She’s putting a renewed focus on an issue the U-S Surgeon General is calling...
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With Tampa gun violence on the rise, survivors sound alarm, officials seek solutions

While violent crime is down nationally, a recent spate of fatal shootings in Tampa has people on edge and wondering what can be done. Fatal shootings in neighborhoods like Hyde Park  and New Tampa, where...

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