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It’s the HEAT and the Humidity!

Meteorologist Andy Johnson formerly of WTVT TV Channel 13, and occupational health expert Tom Bernard of USF College of Public Health, joined MidPoint to talk about the weather, extreme heat, and heat stress in Florida.
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Trans people want to leave Florida because of anti-LGBTQ+ laws, survey shows

A new study shows that Florida's bans on gender-affirming care are making some members of the LGBTQ community want to leave the state.
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Judge weighs arguments in a challenge to Florida Congressional redistricting

A Leon County circuit judge Thursday heard arguments in a battle about Florida's congressional redistricting plan.
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At 78, Sarasota author Bob Plunkett finally gets the recognition his fans always thought he deserved

After 40 years of obscurity, comic novelist Bob Plunkett is finally getting the attention his devoted fans thought he deserved. His novel “My Search for Warren Harding” was recently republished after 40 years to acclaim...
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Constitutional amendment proposed on term limits for Florida county commissioners

A Florida House Republican proposed a constitutional amendment that would impose eight-year term limits on county commissioners.
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The Scoop: Thurs., August 24, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Bathrooms at Florida colleges Florida education officials voted to approve a new rule requiring students and employees to use the bathroom corresponding to their sex assigned at birth. The rules apply to schools in the...
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Sunrunner stops free service a month early to deter local riders without a home

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority voted today to charge a full fare of $2.25 for the SunRunner bus route. Their board met Wednseday to hear from residents and consider whether to charge for a bus...
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By the numbers: July home prices by region in Florida

Florida Realtors released a report that said the statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in July 2023 was $415,000.
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“Right to Rock Act” putting limitations on entertainment venues is filed in the Florida Legislature

Entertainment venues that accept Florida funding would not be able to break contracts with performers based on social media use or political affiliations.
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There’s a court hearing Thursday on a challenge to Florida’s new Congressional district maps

A judge will hear a lawsuit challenging new congressional districts approved last year by the Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Arguments set in State Supreme Court fight over Florida’s law targeting protesters

The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments in a challenge to the constitutionality of a 2021 state law.
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Florida officials pass new rule requiring restroom use based on biological sex in state colleges

Florida education officials voted to approve rule requiring students and employees to use bathrooms corresponding to sex assigned at birth.
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