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Democratic state representatives speak out against legislation they feel targets Latinos
Listen: During the last legislative session, state lawmakers passed legislation some believe disproportionately affects Florida Latinos. Two Tampa state representatives addressed these issues and others at a conference in the State Capitol on October 18th....
Justice On Every Block, Help For Gaza
Florida Rising developed a community platform calling on Commissioners and City Councils to implement. A special mention of the air quality around Child’s Park Neighborhood in South St. Petersburg surrounding an oil refinery. In the...
The Scoop: Mon., October 23, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Inmate reentry simulator Hillsborough County has nearly 3,000 inmates booked in county jails on any given day. Once released, they face a number of obstacles on their path back to a normal life. A reentry...
Florida Special Legislative Session on Iran sanctions will start November 6
The Florida Senate will begin a special legislative session at 10 a.m. Nov. 6 and could finish the session as early as Nov. 8,
Gasoline prices are down in Florida despite tensions in Southwest Asia
Gasoline prices in Florida continued to decline last week despite rising global tensions potentially straining oil markets.
Previously a judge ruled that a congressional redistricting plan backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution.
The Forum gives an update on aid to Gaza amid Israeli airstrikes. Palestinians sheltering in U.N.-run schools and tent camps are running low on food and drinking dirty water. A power blackout has crippled water...
Rebranding. Refugees. Emotive Music.
Take a close look at the image above. It was posted on social media by accomplished design and branding expert Josh Klenert. In the latest edition of Life Elsewhere we talk with Josh about his...
Reentry Simulator gives glimpse into the pain of life after incarceration
As Hillsborough County has nearly 3,000 inmates booked in county jails on any given day, once an inmate is released they face a number of obstacles on their path back to a normal life. I...
Florida will have a special legislative session in November to strengthen sanctions against Iran
Florida lawmakers will hold a special session in November on a series of issues, including bolstering state sanctions against Iran.
New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran is set to earn up to $1.3 million per year in salary and benefits in a five-year contract.
Interview with Mr. Miles Alexander, 3rd, owner and operator of AlexanderGoshen - Entrepreneur in construction
Mr. Alexander, 3rd, CEO of AlexanderGoshen a construction business received an award for emerging excellence in the construction industry. AlexanderGoshen...
