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Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner wants $300 million for a conservation program
Florida's Agriculture Commissioner wants $300 million for a conservation program, triple the amount vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this year.
Coral reefs in Puerto Rico may be threatened by a proposed dredging project. On Tuesday Cafe a scientist and a law professor say why.
Dr. Sylvia Campbell reflects on a life of giving back
Dr. Sylvia Campbell is a Tampa surgeon who has spent decades helping the medically needy in the Tampa Bay region and around the world. Campbell discussed her work on Tuesday (Oct. 17) on WMNF WaveMakers...
A judge supports renewing a permit to allow piping hundreds of thousands of gallons of water a day to a North Florida bottling plant.
The Scoop: Tues., October 17, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
From crime to care A new wellness hub opened yesterday on the site of a former nightclub associated with crime issues in East Tampa. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and a service...
Andrew Warren calls a plan to merge court circuits "a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership" in Florida.
Lindsay Cross draws a challenger for Florida House: Republican Ed Montanari
Rep. Lindsay Cross, D-St. Petersburg, has drawn a Republican challenger as she seeks a 2nd term in the Florida House: Ed Montanari.
Pro-Palestine demonstration takes to the streets in Tampa
In Downtown Tampa on Friday nearly 500 protestors gathered at Tampa City Hall to demand a stop to Israeli airstrikes. The war between Israel and Hamas has left more than 4,000 dead. “Netanyahu you can’t...
Duke wants customers to pay $91.9 million in costs for Hurricane Idalia
Duke filed a proposal at the Florida Public Service Commission seeking approval to pass along Idalia costs to customers in 2024.
East Tampa doctor transforms former nightclub into wellness center
On Monday, a new wellness hub opened in the site of a former nightclub. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and more.
Public Defense, Global Cyber-war
Rocky Brancato, Chief Operations Officer in the Public Defender’s office, talks about the probation panel planned for the criminal justice summit. Ms. Shelti Jeanty calls in to discuss workforce development for people re-adjusting after incarceration....
The Scoop: Mon., October 16, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Floridians fly, not refugees Last Thursday Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an Executive Order to fly Floridians stranded in Israel back to the US. However, the Governor says the United States...
