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laborers working in the heat

Study details heat risks for workers even as Florida outlaws local heat protections

A new study cites “strong and robust evidence that excessive heat increases the frequency of injuries” to workers, particularly in the South.

The Scoop: Thurs., May 9, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A Sarasota woman’s stepson is one of many Israelis taken hostage during Hamas’ October 7 attack.
migrants / immigration

Florida tangles with the feds over an immigration case

Florida and the federal government disagree on if the state can challenge Biden administration on migrants being released from detention.

The Scoop: Wed., May 8, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The St. Pete City Council begins talks tomorrow about a possible new development including a new $1.3 billion stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Florida Capitol

Lakewood Ranch Democrat Lesa Miller is running for the Florida House seat being vacated by Tommy Gregory

Lakewood Ranch Democrat Lesa Miller opened a campaign account to run in November in Manatee County’s Florida House District 72.
Scales of Justice Law

DeSantis receives a bill that would add more judges than recommended by the Florida Supreme Court

A proposal to add nine new judicial positions was among 20 bills that the Legislature formally sent Tuesday to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
medical worker

Florida challenges the feds on a new health care rule

Florida has sued over a new federal health care rule on treatments like hormone therapy & puberty blockers for transgender people.
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The Scoop: Tues. May 7th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Discussion by college leaders about fostering diversity on campuses, and, join the awareness campaign during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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The Scoop: Mon. May 6th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Discussion by college leaders about fostering diversity on campuses, and, join the awareness campaign during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Florida Capitol

Democrat Luther Keith Wilkins will challenge state Rep. Mike Beltran, R-Riverview

As he runs for re-election in November, Florida Rep. Mike Beltran, R-Riverview, has drawn an opponent: Democrat Luther Keith Wilkins.

Florida okays money for a Hardee County project

$6 million from Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund will help develop a 40,000-square-foot warehouse at an industrial site in Hardee County.
SCOTUS protest

Florida issues abortion rules after six-week ban becomes law

Florida healthcare regulators released emergency rules related to treating medical conditions that pose dangers to a pregnant person or fetus.
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