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University of South Florida, Tampa

Florida universities required to send grant, hiring data to DeSantis under state’s DOGE efforts

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis is asking for years of detailed records from Florida’s public universities and colleges, and giving them a tight deadline to respond. The audit is part of Florida’s DOGE efforts, launched in...

Thousands of protesters in Tampa part of nationwide Hands Off rally

Marches and rallies spanning from coast to coast across the United States ignited last Saturday against President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their policies that have led to the gutting of government, plummeting stock values,...

The Scoop: Thurs. April 3, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: DOGE audit, black bear hunt, term limits, and K-12 book removal bill.

Musk supporter attempts to disrupt anti-Tesla protest with fireworks

Tensions flared at a protest against Elon Musk’s actions with the Department of Government Efficiency outside a Tesla showroom in Tampa on Saturday. There were some pro-MAGA disruptors whose actions erupted into physical confrontations. Many...

Postal workers union rallies against Trump’s moves to privatize USPS

About 70 postal workers and labor organizers rallied in Tampa today (Thursday) amid threats to privatize the United States Postal Service. It was part of The American Postal Workers Union’s national “Day of Action”  Last...

The Scoop: Tues. March 18, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including private data request probe, term limit proposal, DEI policies, DOGE, and parks reopening.

The Scoop: Fri. March 7, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including Florida vaccines mandate, DOGE cuts, exonerees compensation proposal, and public school fundings.

DOGE Destroying USAID

DOGE is destroying USAID, firing its employees, and leaving the US vulnerable throughout the world.

The Scoop: Tues. Feb. 25, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including ICE program, DOGE, and Apple shareholders in the attempt to save DEI initiatives.

Tampa Activists United join national day of action in President’s Day protest

About 300 demonstrators representing a coalition of a dozen local activist groups held a protest yesterday in front of Tampa City Hall. According to a press release, their goal was, quote “to denounce Trump’s directives...

The Scoop: Mon. Feb. 17, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of WMNF news headlines including DOGE, FEMA, butterflies and presidents' descendants

The Scoop: Tues. Feb. 11, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of WMNF news headlines including DOGE, immigration bills, and regional protests.
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