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A court considers restrictions on health care for transgender Floridians

A judge found Florida's prohibition on Medicaid coverage for transgender individuals’ treatments violated federal health care laws.

A Memoir In Essays.  A Broken Informational Landscape.

Steve Wasserman is as charming as his eloquent writing, he’s a raconteur, a cultural essayist & he talks to us about Tell Me Something, Tell Me Anything, Even If It’s A Lie. He takes the...

‘Tis the season – for flu and COVID vaccinations

COVID-19 might have left the headlines, but it hasn’t stopped transmitting among Americans. Last holiday season, less than a quarter of the adults in this nation decided to get vaccinated with the COVID-19 shot, and...
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Florida immigrants are fearful after Trump promises ‘largest deportation program in history’

Listen: President-elect Donald Trump says he will enforce the largest deportation program in history once he takes office. This comes as immigrants are already fearful in Florida. Trump made the promise while campaigning in Texas. ...
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Talking Cuba with Al Fox, and Florida maternity homes with Laura C. Morel

After South Florida, Tampa’s population of Cubans is larger than anywhere else in the United States And still, the Bay area feels closer to the Caribbean island than almost anywhere else in America. Albert A....
Hurricane Helene

There’s still time to apply for Hurricane Helene relief

Deadlines to apply for a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration are approaching soon. SBA spokesperson Julie Garrett said people can obtain the low-interest disaster loan to help offset recovery and rebuilding costs that...

The Scoop: Fri. Nov. 15, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Rays stadium deal is still in question after a vote to delay bond decision. While Floridians can still apply for SBA loans.
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Donald Trump selects Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdraws

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi was nominated Thursday by Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general.
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Florida PSC will decide if FPL customers shoudl pay $1.2 billion for costs of restoring power after 2024 hurricanes

Many FPL customers who use 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity would see their monthly bills go up by about $12.

Genetics and Your Health

MidPoint explored genetics testing and the challenges of receiving a medical diagnosis of a genetic condition, along with legal concerns over the privacy of genetic health information.

The Scoop: Thurs. Nov. 21st, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Stay updated on the St. Petersburg city leaders' vote on funding for a new stadium. Trends in Tampa home sales.

City of Zephyrhills and FEMA will hold a hurricane assistance meeting Friday

There will be a town hall-style meeting in Zephyrhills regarding the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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