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DeSantis Declares War On Arts & Culture

Gov. Ron DeSantis stripped $32M in statewide arts & culture funding from the budget over his hatred of popular Fringe Festivals in Tampa & Orlando that he accused of being "sexual."

The Scoop: Tues. July 2nd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida Democrats unhappy about new immunity for presidents. And the Florida panel meets again for abortion ballot July 8.

Ron DeSantis’ net worth is up more than 50 percent to $1.77 million

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ net worth increased as he embarked on a presidential run and boosted his bank account with book sales.
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Florida governor signs a bill for higher interest rates on consumer loans

©2024 The News Service of Florida After vetoing a similar measure last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that could lead to borrowers paying higher interest rates on consumer-finance loans. The bill...
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Jimmy Buffett will be remembered on Florida roads through a license plate and a highway name

Florida honors Jimmy Buffett, designating Florida A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” and a “Margaritaville” specialty license plate.

The Scoop: Thurs. June 27th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

DeSantis appoints Christine Miller to Hillsborough Commission Ron DeSantis appointed Christine Miller to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to replace Michael Owen who recently resigned to run for State House. Suzy Lopez expands...

Sustainability in Education with Eric Fiske, Ph. D

Dr. Eric Fiske Ph. D joins Tanja and Anni to discuss sustainability in education on today's Sustainable Living Show.

The Scoop: Weds. June 26th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Poll finds many Americans are opposed to pro-Palestine encampments on college campuses Recent polls found many Americans strongly disagree with the encampments and protests happening on campuses nationwide. 13 hundred people were asked 10 questions...

The Scoop: Tues. June 25th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The state of abortion two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned Monique Shaw is the senior program officer of the Rober Wood Johnson Foundation and she is speaking up about how she feels on...
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Ron DeSantis signs a bill creating a public records exemption for info about Florida gambling regulators

Personal information of members of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is shielded from public records requests.
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Here are 22 new Florida laws: from Dozier compensation to exotic dancer restrictions

Florida’s 2024-2025 fiscal year will arrive next week with a fresh $116.5 billion budget and nearly 200 new laws.
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DeSantis signs a controversial bear bill and vetoes a crackdown on left-lane drivers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure that will bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property.
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