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Former Sen. Jeff Brandes blames lack of leadership in Tallahassee for insurance crisis

Former state senator Jeff Brandes says a lack of legislative leadership is making it impossible to solve Florida’s ongoing property insurance crisis. Brandes, speaking on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom, said term limits mean...
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An appeals court weighs a Florida gun law

A federal appeals court is considering the constitutionality of a Florida law that bars people under age 21 from buying long guns and rifles.

The Scoop: Tues. Oct. 22nd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Governor Ron Desantis challenges amendment four at rally and discusses recent minimum wage increase. Find out more.
USF researchers measured Treasure Island's Sunset Beach post-Hurricane Helene. The red line represents where the sand was before the storm. Photo provided by Ping Wang for WMNF News.

How back-to-back hurricanes impacted Florida’s Gulf Coast

Sand dunes provide a first line of defense for beach communities. But following back-to-back hurricanes, the dunes along the coastlines experienced significant damage, where its line of defense washed away. Cheryl Hapke is a researcher...

Florida minimum wages climb to $13 an hour

Florida’s minimum wage is now at 13 dollars an hour. State law will increase it to 15 dollars over the next two years.

Talking Animals: local organization rescues and rehabilitates birds of prey, preparing for its wonders of wildlife festival

Nancy Murrah--President of RCTB, describes the preparations required before Hurricane Milton, and how the facility fared through the storm.
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Donald Trump ahead by double digits in Florida, UNF poll shows

Listen: A new voter poll from the University of North Florida shows former President Donald Trump ahead by double digits in the state.   The phone poll sampled almost 1,000 likely Voters in Florida on their...

All about bats with Shannon Carnevale and Tom West

It's all about bats this week on the Sustainable Living Show when Tanja and Anni are joined by experts Shannon Carnevale and Tom West.

The Scoop: Mon. Oct. 21, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Early voting begins today across Tampa Bay If you want to vote by mail and haven’t requested a ballot, the last day to request one is October 24th. Hillsborough County offering tax relief to residents...

Organization distributes thousands of hurricane relief kits to community

Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to rebuild homes, hosted a drive-thru event distributing thousands of free hurricane clean-up kits on Friday. The kits included: cleaning supplies, tarps, ready-to-eat meals, hygiene kits, snack...
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Volunteers give back to community by cleaning up local farm

Bay area residents would usually be able to attend the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm every other Sunday. But since Hurricane Milton, the farm put visitations on hold.  With Milton’s storm surge and heavy winds on...

Double check your mail-in ballot this November

The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot is approaching. Learn how to get a ballot and where it goes once its sent.

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