Teamsters secure new deal for UPS drivers; strike avoided Post
...please just introduce yourself, say your name and your role with your organizations. Jeff Testa 0:07 My name is Jeff Testa. I’m a trustee with Teamsters Local 79. I work...
Immigration Reform remains a priority for Democrats in Sarasota and Manatee Counties Post
...grandparents of many current US citizens came to the US prior to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, when following certain procedures to obtain legal documentation became the norm....
No bear hunt in sight in Florida Post
...drew animal rights advocates to the commission’s meeting at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront on Thursday. But a spokeswoman for the commission said the agency hasn’t scheduled a discussion about...
Appeals court weighs subpoenas of lawmakers over Florida’s “Stop WOKE” law Post
...racially discriminatory purpose, according to court documents. Daniel Bell, an attorney for the lawmakers, argued that much of the requested information could be obtained from sources such as legislative committee...
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Monday, July 17th, 2023 Post
...come out against a 16 million dollar increase in the City of St. Petersburg budget for police and public safety while other community needs have not been prioritized. Over a...
Activists speak out against $16 million increase in St. Pete’s proposed police budget Post
Activists have come out against a 16 million dollar increase in the City of St. Petersburg budget for police and public safety while other community needs have not been prioritized....
The Florida State Guard militarized Post
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,...
Episode 17: Pro Se Experience in Federal Courts by Andrea Debose Post
...in the federal court system, representing herself and winning the judgment. However, the power of the opposing party blocked the settlement by invoking summary judgment, which added another complicated layer....
Disney CEO disputes Ron DeSantis’ suggestion that the company is “sexualizing children” Post
...allies in the Legislature. “The last thing that I want for the company is for the company to be drawn into any culture wars,” Iger said. “We’ve operated for almost...
Doctor emphasizes screening and safety measures as Floridians face higher risk of skin cancer Post
...people with fair skin or who burn easily, Sondak says skin cancer can affect all skin tones in different ways. “It does look very different in darker-skinned people. In particular,...
New College search committee approves new salary range for president Post
...“The job is going to be incredibly complex,” he said. “It’s not complex in terms of size, but it’s complex in terms of goals.” The consulting company Mercer analyzed 13...
Case alleging that Jack Latvala sexually harassed a former Florida Senate aide returns to the state ethics commission Post
A case about alleged misconduct by former state Sen. Jack Latvala is headed back to the Florida Commission on Ethics, after a lawyer for the commission said she could not...
