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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.
Appeals court will weigh Florida redistricting fight
An appeals court said it will take up a fight about a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through.
USF, New College of Florida, UF and FSU drop in college rankings; FAMU moves into top 100
The University of Florida, Florida State University & University of South Florida dropped in U.S News and World Report’s ranking.
Miami Representative Daniel Perez designated as next Florida House Speaker
Republican Representative Daniel Perez of Miami was designated as the next Florida House speaker for the 2024-2026 legislative term.
The U.S. Census reports on measures of poverty long and short term while workers are utilizing their voices and power to strike in a crucial economic time. https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2023/demo/p60-280.pdf Political inequality is being tested in redistricting...
In this episode of the Healthy Steps Radio Show, host Dr. Fred Harvey takes a critical look at the pharmaceutical industry, accusing it of prioritizing profits over patient well-being and the effectiveness of medications. Drawing...
The Scoop: Mon., September 18, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
New College forum New College Interim President Richard Corcoran addressed a crowd during a public forum in West Tampa last Friday regarding his previous experience, the school’s trajectory, and controversies surrounding discrimination accusations at the...
The Cabinet supported three land purchases under the Florida Forever program. They also approved buying three conservation easements.
Florida defends its new immigration law in court
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody urged a federal judge to reject an attempt to block part of a new state law targeting people who transport undocumented immigrants into the state.
Education, Civic Engagement in the Sunshine State
Kimbery Brown-Blunt visits the Forum to announce an important Legislative Education Forum to discuss empowering communities through education, justice and civic engagement. Panelist will include elected Democratic State Senator Darryl Rouson, Representative Fentrice Driskell, Hillsborough...
2 weeks later, cleanup underway in Levy County after Idalia
A little over two weeks after Hurricane Idalia moved through Florida’s Big Bend region, extensive clean-up efforts are ongoing.
New College interim president Richard Corcoran addresses controversies, presidential bid in Tampa
New College Interim President Richard Corcoran faces controversy at a political forum in West Tampa.
