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Nicole Payne, Hillsborough District 4 Candidate
Nicole Payne, Hillsborough Black Chamber of Commerce President, talks the historic nature of election participation and quality-of-life issues in Florida and the county. News updates and analysis. Listen in archives.
The Scoop: Mon. June 17th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The Governor of Maryland pardons more than 100,000 people. Meanwhile, DeSantis comments on Florida's energy.
Social media and gun laws await high court rulings
U.S. Supreme Court justices will rule in cases about social-media platforms and guns that could have major implications for Florida.
Tropical disturbance forming near Bahamas could Impact Florida and the Southeast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area just northeast of the Bahamas where a tropical depression may develop later this week.
Florida Democrats lock up 11 legislative seats
Eleven Democratic candidates, mostly incumbents, won Florida legislative races as they did not draw opponents before a qualifying deadline.
Talking elections and reproductive healthcare with Ashley Brundage and Tampa Bay Abortion Fund
On Aug. 20, voters in Hillsborough County will participate in a primary ahead of the general election in November. One of those races on the August ballot involves Democrats hoping to represent their party in...
The Scoop: Fri. June 14th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Today is Flag Day. Some TECO customers protest a rate increase. Meanwhile, St. Pete council members voice concerns over the new stadium.
Disney ends legal fight with state and district
By: Jim Saunders with News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After reaching a development deal, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday ended a legal fight about whether Florida unconstitutionally retaliated against the company because...
Wildlife activists say kill the bear bill, not the bears
Debate over HB 87 continues. The Sierra Club of Florida and others want Gov. DeSantis to veto the bill
TECO customers criticize proposed rate increase
Listen: The Florida Public Service Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rate hike for Tampa Electric customers. A rally before the meeting drew advocates fighting to stop the increase. Demonstrators waved signs and...
St. Petersburg city leaders discuss proposed new Rays Stadium
St. Petersburg City Council met for a workshop session Wednesday to discuss plans for the new proposed Tampa Bay Rays Stadium. New renderings of a state-of-the-art ballpark were shared, and Rays president Brian Auld said...
Florida Farmworkers Need More Legal Protections
A tragic bus accident killed 8 legal migrant farmworkers and injured dozens more who are now caught in a legal, immigration and medical limbo because their visas have expired before their treatments are complete.
