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The Scoop: Wed., August 9, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Heatwave sets records in Florida From the Panhandle to the Keys, temperature records were either matched or set yesterday afternoon. We’ll chase records again today across the state. Federal employees feel disgraced On a...
The Scoop: Thurs., July 27, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Former senator wants veto accountability A former state senator is calling for more accountability in the veto process after Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that got rare bipartisan support. Firefighters struggle to live in...
Former Tampa Bay senator calls for accountability from DeSantis, state government
A former senator is calling for accountability in the veto process. This comes after DeSantis vetoed a bill that got bipartisan support.
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
Deadly daytime shootout According to a press release, yesterday Tampa Police killed a man in a shootout as officers responded to the 2800 block of N. 35th Street. According to police, the suspect fired on...
The Florida State Guard militarized
Veterans quit as training, mission for DeSantis’ State Guard turn militaristic When the first recruiting class of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new Florida State Guard showed up for training last month, they had varied experiences and...
Episode 17: Pro Se Experience in Federal Courts by Andrea Debose
In the federal court system, over three hundred thousand Pro Se represent themselves.
A look into the Pro Se world was defending self in Federal Courts and winning. Today the interview will be with Ms. Andrea...
MidPoint: SB 540 The Sprawl Bill of 2023
SB 540, is the worst environmental law of the 2023 legislative session. It will have a serious negative impact on the quality of life of Florida residents according to representatives of the 1000 Friends of...
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, July 7th, 2023
Calls for stronger supply chains before shortages reach medicine cabinets Prescription drug shortages reached a five-year peak at the end of last year. A Tampa congress member joined medical professionals at a local hospital...
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez’s net worth dips to $1.58 million
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez’s net worth dipped to $1.58 million as of Dec. 31, down from $1.64 million a year earlier,
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson reports a $20.6 million net worth
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson had a net worth of $20,618,000 as of Dec. 31, 2022.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that could have made it easier for officials to choose electric cars for government fleets.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to create an authority to replace the longstanding Gainesville Regional Utilities agency.
