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Class action granted in a case challenging Florida’s ban on transgender medical treatments
A federal judge said a lawsuit challenging new Florida restrictions on treatments for transgender people will move forward as a class action.
A new statewide panel can approve Florida charter schools
A new Florida rule details how a new statewide commission can function as an “alternate venue” for approving charter schools.
Pinellas County emergency beach restoration projected to cost over $20 million
The county’s new emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of $20 million dollars. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
Florida lawmakers back state sanctions on Iran
Florida legislative leaders vowed to move forward with a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis to increase state sanctions against Iran.
The Scoop: Wed., October 18, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Blast kills hundreds Doctors in Gaza City are in a desperate bid to save badly wounded victims of a massive blast that killed civilians in a nearby hospital. U.S. President Joe Biden told Israel’s Prime...
Democrat Phil Ehr said he is leaving the 2024 race for a U.S. Senate seat and will run against U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-FL.
Attorneys for Medicaid beneficiaries allege that Florida has not provided adequate information before dropping people coverage.
Polk County Judge John Flynn could face suspension
A judge could face a 30-day suspension and a public reprimand after an investigation into comments he made during his 2022 election campaign.
Ben Albritton is formally tapped as next Florida Senate President
Sen. Ben Albritton says his priorities are Florida’s agriculture industry, water-quality issues and the foster-care system.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson wants to change a law to let repossession agents carry concealed guns.
Florida taxpayers paid $4 million for evacuation flights out of Israel
Florida paid a private company $4 million for its flights to transport about 270 Americans from Israel.
Forty-four percent of insured Florida residents dissatisfied with health coverage, new survey shows
Listen: A new survey shows that 44 percent of Florida residents are dissatisfied with their health insurance. This comes as Florida ranks 46 out of 50 states for lowest enrollment rates. Healthcare company Curative...
