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Palestine Israel flags

Morningstar disputes Florida’s determination that it supports efforts to boycott or sanction Israel

The company said, “Morningstar does not support the anti-Israel BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) campaign.”
Seminole gambling

U.S. Supreme Court gives a boost to Florida’s sports betting plan

The Court lifted a hold on an appeals court ruling that could help lead to the Seminole Tribe of Florida offering online sports betting.
banned books, First Amendment

New initiative sends free banned books to Floridians

Florida is one of the top states in the nation for book bans in schools. One organization is sending banned books to Floridians for free.
abortion rights Supreme Court

Husband of Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Florida to discuss abortion rights

Douglas Emhoff will appear Friday in Miami for a discussion about abortion rights and to support Joe Biden's 2024 re-election campaign.
Ron DeSantis in West Bank of Palestine / Israel

Florida places Morningstar on its blacklist of companies alleged to be involved in boycotts of Israel

Gov. Ron DeSantis placed Morningstar, a Chicago-based investment research firm, on Florida’s list of “scrutinized companies.”
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Wed., October 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Police violence causes frustration Last night the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee failed to persuade the Citizen’s Review Board to investigate injuries Tampa Police officers caused a woman 4 years ago. Kelsey Storemski found herself...
medical worker

Lung Health Day

In the United States, about 27 million people have asthma or 8% of the population. Today is Lung Health Day.
Rx prescription drugs pharmacy pharmacist

Decision is delayed on whether Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada

Florida likely will have to wait a little longer to find out if it will be able to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada.
drag performers

Florida rule prohibiting kids from attending drag shows goes to U.S. Supreme Court

Florida wants the US Supreme Court to stay a preliminary injunction that a U.S. District Judge issued to block the drag show law.

Local group frustrated as Citizen’s Review Board refuses to investigate case of police violence

A local group says that the Tampa Citizen’s Review Board is not doing enough to pursue justice for victims of police violence. Last night the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee failed to persuade the Citizen’s...

St. Pete Shuffleboard Club gears up for centennial anniversary while hosting World Championship

For the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club and its members, 2023 marks not only the countdown to the club’s centennial anniversary but also its second time hosting the International Shuffleboard Association World Championships in the past...
FAMU

Hearing set in a case alleging state discrimination against FAMU

On Nov. 8 a court will hear a request to dismiss a lawsuit alleging discrimination against historically Black Florida A&M University.
Acoustic Peace Club
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