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Could Florida allow bear hunting every year?

Opponents have argued that hunting doesn’t reduce human-bear interactions and non-lethal options are better to address bear populations.

The Scoop: Thurs. May 15, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A Florida appeals court rules that a law allowing minors to have abortions without a parent's consent is unconstitutional.

Summer-like heat: Florida’s temperatures soar into the weekend

The warmest days across Florida will be Friday and Saturday. Temperatures across southern locations will range between the low and mid-90s.
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A court strikes down a law that can allow minors to have abortions without parental consent

The ruling came as the appeals court rejected a request by a 17-year-old girl to have an abortion without parental consent.

Two more groups join in federal lawsuit challenging Florida’s ballot initiative law

Listen: On Tuesday, two more advocacy groups joined in on a federal lawsuit against Florida’s new law targeting citizen-led ballot initiatives.  The organizations say the law is an attack on voters’ rights.  The League of...

The Scoop: Wed. May 14, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The cost of living tops $100,000 for many Pinellas and Sarasota families in Tampa Bay.
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Cost of living tops $100,000 for many Pinellas and Sarasota families, new report shows

Listen: The annual cost to make ends meet for certain families in Pinellas and Sarasota counties has surged past $100,000 – that’s according to a newly released report from United Way and United for ALICE...

The Aging Mind examines mental health as America ages

The Aging Mind explores the unique mental health challenges of older adults and improved treatment systems.
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Florida’s weather is dry again; here are the recent rainfall totals

Rainfall across Central Florida ranged between 1 and 3 inches, but some very isolated spots reached close to 4 inches.

The Scoop: Tues. May 13, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Desantis touts immigration enforcement, Desantis rejects budget mediation, Hurricane fund, burn ban rescinded, gas prices drop

Governor DeSantis touts state immigration enforcement at Tampa press conference

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis is touting the state’s partnership with the federal government to crack down on undocumented immigrants at the governor’s press conference at a Florida Highway Patrol station in Tampa on Monday.  DeSantis...

The Scoop: Mon. May 12, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

St. Petersburg celebrating three bills passed by Florida senate, Starbucks workers say barista was fired for leading charge on labor union, meat and dairy industry’s misinformation tactics
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