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deer

Florida will step up testing for deer disease

Some deer killed in Florida during two popular hunting days in December must be tested for a contagious disease fatal to the animals.
Monique Worrell

Lawmakers and ex-justices back suspended Central Florida prosecutor Monique Worrell

Current & former Democratic lawmakers and former Florida Supreme Court justices have signed onto legal briefs backing Monique Worrell.
medicaid not tax cuts

Medicaid enrollment continues declining in Florida

Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program dropped again in August -- this time by more than 105,000 people.

Tampa Bay Rays announce plans for new St. Pete stadium, redevelopment of surrounding district

The Tampa Bay Rays are staying in St. Petersburg. The team announced plans for a new stadium at Tropicana Field on Tuesday.
banned books, First Amendment

First Amendment advocates urge a judge to reject dismissal of their lawsuit against Escambia County for removing books from school libraries

Plaintiffs contend Escambia County violated First Amendment and equal-protection rights in removing 10 books from school library shelves.
Photographer Chip Weiner

Chip Weiner on preserving Tampa’s past through photographs

Photographer Chip Weiner discusses his two-volume book of historic photographs of Tampa juxtaposed with photos from today that he made in the exact same spots. With more than 900 pages, "Burgert Brothers: Look Again Rephotographing...

A guide to understanding your FEMA determination letter after a Florida disaster

After a natural disaster, a variety of resources become available to aid in the cleanup process, including FEMA financial assistance.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Tues., September 19, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Rays stadium The Rays are going to make a major announcement today regarding a deal to build a new stadium in downtown St. Petersburg with contributions from the team, the city of St. Petersburg, and...
UF higher education university

Feds push back against Florida in higher education fight

The Biden administration asked a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by Florida that challenges the constitutionality of accreditation.
Richard Corcoran

Richard Corcoran duels with Tampa Tiger Bay Club members over New College of Florida’s conservative makeover

New College's Richard Corcoran was challenged by members of the Tampa Tiger Bay Club on Friday; there were some heated exchanges.
Labor unions

St. Pete Beach Republican Rep. Linda Chaney files a bill lifting limits on how long teens can work in Florida

The bill would delete part of Florida law saying 16- or 17-year-olds can’t work before 6:30 am or after 11 pm.
FPREN

A tropical weather system may impact Florida this weekend

Parts of Florida will likely see an increase in the rain and wind this weekend as disturbed weather may turn into a tropical system.
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