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banned books, First Amendment

Florida pushes back in a legal fight over school books

Florida is trying to fend off a lawsuit by publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries.

The Scoop for Monday, November 18, 2024- WMNF’s Daily digest of news headlines

Analysts reflect on what went right and wrong in the 2024 elections in Florida and the USA.
Florida election recount

Florida’s controversial mail-in ballot law complicates special elections to replace Gaetz and Waltz

Special elections are needed to fill congressional seats after Donald Trump tapped Republicans Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz.

Hurricane relief event comes to Tampa

FEMA and the Youth Education and Development program are doing a joint project for hurricane relief in Tampa.
Havana Cuba Jose Marti

Florida universities cut ties to Cuba and 6 other ‘countries of concern’

The law, in part, largely prevents Florida universities and colleges from participating in agreements or partnerships with schools.

Panelists talk 2024 election results at Tampa Tiger Bay Club forum

Listen: The Republican party had a lot of wins in the 2024 election, turning some historically blue areas red.  Analysts reflected on what worked and what didn’t at the Tampa Tiger Bay Club.  Political analyst...

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

Florida Attorney General has filed a complaint against FEMA administrator and worker. While U.S. Senator Republican Rick Scott loses a bid.
Fall colors

Where to find colorful Fall leaves in Florida in November

November might be the prime time to head out and look for those Fall colors that fill the Florida landscape this time of year.
Joseph Ladapo

Governor Ron DeSantis wants Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo in Trump’s cabinet

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo should serve as a top health official in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.  Desantis posted to X, formerly Twitter, encouraging users to reshare if they want...
Florida Wildlife Corridor

A deal will conserve Florida Wildlife Corridor land in Hendry County

A $4.145 million deal will prevent development on a 754-acre cattle ranch in Hendry County for the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

The Scoop: Thurs. Nov. 14th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Get the latest news on environmental issues: aquaculture project, red tide alerts, healthcare subsidies, and more.
Via The Gabber Gulfport tree cut down by Winway Homes

Developer Winway cuts down Gulfport tree, but tempers go up: The Gabber

Gulfport's Mayor said of a Winway employee, “There’s nothing more frightening than someone standing behind two of his friends threatening to kick your ass.”
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