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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.
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Nikki Fried says GOP is misrepresenting voter numbers

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried spoke to nearly 500 people in a virtual town hall on Wednesday.  Fried didn’t even let a lightning strike setting fire to her home’s attic stop her from participating...
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Petition gathering in the crosshairs in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis contends additional steps could be needed on top of stringent requirements for gathering petition signatures,

Talk Back Town Hall with Billy Townsend

Shelley and guest commenter Lakeland's civic journalist, Billy Townsend opened the phone lines and held a Talk Back Town Hall, letting our listeners guide our discussion on State Politics, DeSantis' cronyism and grifting, Richard Corcoran's...

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...
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A court grapples with the Florida Legislature’s claim of ‘legislative privilege’

In lawsuit about a congressional redistricting plan the Florida House and Senate wants to shield lawmakers from testifying in lawsuits.

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...

Young Republicans face pressure from endorsing pot referendum

The Florida Young Republicans is a conservative leadership organization that serves members ages 18-40. They are facing pressure after going against the DeSantis administration by throwing their support behind Amendment Three – which would legalize...

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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Abortion advocates are trying to engage young voters before general election

This November’s ballot gives voters the chance to decide on Amendment Four – which enshrines abortion rights in the Florida Constitution up to fetal viability, or 24 weeks. Floridians Protecting Freedom and People Power for...

The Scoop: Thurs. Aug. 22nd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida schools are dealing with new guidelines on controversial laws. Florida state parks are going to be turned into golf courses.
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