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New College offers new ‘wokeness’ course this Spring

New College of Florida will offer a course studying “wokeness” in January.  The class is called “The ‘Woke’ Movement” and be taught by Dr. Andrew Doyle over winter break. It’s a one-month individualized studies program...

USF breaks ground on new $340 million football stadium

University of South Florida is expected to receive a new football stadium come 2027.
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Tropical Depression 19 forms; it’s moving slowly and could impact Florida as Sara

It is too soon to discuss any impacts that Florida could experience from Tropical Depression 19 / possible Hurricane Sara.

Amendment 4: Why It Failed and What To Do Now

The Democratic Socialists of America have some thoughts on why Amendment 4 for abortion access failed and what to do next.
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Donald Trump selects Matt Gaetz for Attorney General and Marco Rubio for Secretary of State

Gaetz has identified himself as a “libertarian populist” and has been at the center of several controversies in Florida and on Capitol Hill.
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EPA wants public comment on a proposed aquaculture project in the Gulf near Sarasota

An aquaculture project is planned for the Gulf of Mexico off of Sarasota County. WMNF's Chris Young has more.

A court asks if Andrew Warren’s legal fight is moot

After Andrew Warren lost an election his old job, an appeals court wants to know if a long-simmering legal dispute is moot.

The Scoop: Wed. Nov. 13th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

An appeals court will hear a case about restrictions on medical treatment for transgender Floridians  A federal appeals court will hear arguments in January in a battle over Florida’s restrictions on treatments such as puberty...
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Court arguments are set to consider a law restricing medical treatments for transgender Floridians

Arguments will be Jan. 15 over Florida’s restrictions like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for people with gender dysphoria.
Invest 99L Sara

There’s a high chance for Invest 99L to form into Tropical Storm Sara over the Western Caribbean

Florida residents should continue to monitor Invest 99L closely, especially if it becomes Tropical Storm Sara.
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Ron DeSantis has decisions to make after Trump picks Rubio and Walz

Rubio’s Senate term is scheduled to expire in 2028, but DeSantis’ appointee would serve until an election is held in 2026.

$51 million park and stormwater project opens in Tampa

Listen: The City of Tampa cut the ribbon on a new 48-acre park in South Tampa. The 51-million dollar project is more than a park — it also provides flood relief.  City leaders celebrated the...
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