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Here are the 2025-26 Florida Senate committee leaders

Senate President, Republican Ben Albritton, named lawmakers who will lead numerous Florida Senate committees.

Daniel Perez eyes spending cuts and says there will be no condo special session

House Speaker Daniel Perez says there will not be a special legislative session to address soaring condominium costs in Florida.

The Scoop for Tuesday, November 19, 2024- WMNF’s Daily digest of news headlines

Get the latest updates on the funding and design of the new Rays Stadium in Tampa. Stay informed about the Florida government's decisions.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Remarks by Florida Senate President Ben Albritton as prepared for delivery

Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, became Senate president Tuesday during a post-election organization session.

Will The World Come To An End?

Moments after Steve Kornacki paused slightly then continued reeling off percentages in whatever county in whichever swing state had just committed to Trump my iPhone and media feeds started going berserk. “We are doomed!” screamed...
Dianne Hart on Primary Election Day, 2018

Despite major Republican wins, one Democratic Tampa representative remains optimistic

Listen: Republicans had soaring success in Tuesday’s election. They will remain the supermajority in the state House.  One Democratic state representative says despite the election results, she’s hopeful for what’s to come. Democratic Representative Dianne...

Legalize it: amendment 3 implications

Unpacking Florida Amendment 3 and possible political challenges if passed.

A Chat With Florida Minority Leader, Democrat Fentrice Driskell

FL House Democratic Leader Representative Fentrice Driskell joined us on MidPoint. We discussed the insurance crisis, affordable housing, climate change, busting the GOP super-majority, DeSantis vs. Amendments 3 & 4, and her political future.

The Scoop: Wed. Oct. 23rd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

DeSantis rails against Amendment Four; says it will strip parental rights WMNF’s Meghan Bowman reports, “If it were to pass, that would actually take away people’s rights, because this eliminates the right for parents to...
Jeff Brandes

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...

The Scoop: Wed. Oct. 16th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Damages and recovery efforts are still present in the community. Climate Change groups attack DeSantis to do more about the issue.

The Scoop: Weds. Oct. 2nd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

FEMA on the ground across Florida to help  The Big Bend coast has been struck for the 3rd time in 13 months by a hurricane. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now on the...

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