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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...
Teresa Potter, president of the Hillsborough/Pasco League of Women Voters

A look at the six constitutional amendments on the Florida general election ballot

If you’ve been watching television lately chances are good you’ve seen ads for and against a couple of constitutional amendments on the upcoming general election ballot. There’s Amendment 3, which would legalize the possession of...
abortion law

Florida investigates petition signatures; Floridians Protecting Freedom responds

An investigation into fraud signatures has ballot petitioners retaliating-such as lawsuits. The ballot was confirmed in Feb.

The Scoop: Weds. Sept. 18th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

School shooting threats in Tampa region continue Statewide, school districts have been inundated with false shooting threats. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s message to students and their parents is if a kid gets arrested for...

The Florida State Parks Whistleblower and the Public Outcry

James Gaddis, the FL State Parks whistleblower, foiled DeSantis's secret plan to pillage our state parks with golf and pickleball for his friends' profits. Tampa Bay Times journalist Max Chesnes who broke the story and...

The Scoop: Weds. Sept. 11th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Flags to fly half-mast in honor of September 11th attack From sunrise to sunset today, both the U.S. and Florida’s state flags will be flown at half-staff. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation honoring the...

Democratic State House candidate focuses on property insurance in race against incumbent

As Democratic legislative candidate Ashley Brundage campaigns door to door, one issue keeps coming up: the property insurance crisis. Property insurance is becoming unaffordable for many Florida homeowners, Brundage says, and most of the blame...

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