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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., August 14, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Dan May Island receives conservation funds Dan May Island is a 72-acre island on Florida’s west coast, north of Cedar Key, accessible only by boat or seaplane. Friday, the Department of Environmental Protection Acquisition and...
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Fight over Constitutional and race issues in Florida’s Congressional redistricting

Voting rights groups have argued in a circuit court lawsuit that Florida's new congressional map violates a state constitutional amendment.

Heat exhaustion vs heat stroke: Know the difference

A dangerous heat wave will keep smothering Florida the next several weeks. Know the key differences between heat-related illnesses.
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Political Violence, Cultural Brawl

The Forum responds to various issues including the undemocratic suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrel of Orlando, FL as well as new rules on the disposal of coal combustion residuals. There was some analysis of...

Small west-coast Florida island to be added to conservation program

Dan May Island is a 72-acre island on Florida’s west coast, north of Cedar Key, accessible only by boat or seaplane.
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A Florida lawsuit challenging the federal prohibition on medical cannabis patients owning guns gets a boost

A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Second Amendment was violated when a medical cannabis patient was barred from having guns.

Amid record temperatures and Heat Advisories, the City of Tampa is opening cooling centers

The City of Tampa's website, says three cooling centers will be open during the day through Sunday due to a Heat Advisory.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Fri., August 11, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Gender studies at New College of Florida Gender studies could be phased out at New College of Florida beginning in 2024. A motion to start that process passed at a New College Board of Trustees...
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Richard Corcoran is one of three finalists for New College of Florida’s permanent president

New College of Florida officials interviewed 3 candidates vying to become president, including current Interim President Richard Corcoran.
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After heated dialogue, New College Board of Trustees vote to begin termination of gender studies

Gender studies will be terminated at New College in Sarasota beginning in 2024. The motion passed at a Board of Trustees meeting Thursday.

Tampa Bay Young Republicans’ Jake Hoffman will be on WMNF this Friday

Tampa Bay Young Republicans’ Jake Hoffman joined The Skinny in-studio to discuss his party, plus the Bay area’s role in local and national politics. He talked about sometimes disagreeing with the DeSantis campaign strategy, why...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Thurs., August 10, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Orange County prosecutor suspended Orange County State Attorney Monique Worrell railed against Gov. Ron DeSantis in a press conference yesterday. DeSantis accused Worrell of “neglect of duty and incompetence”. U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, whose district...
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