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The Scoop: Mon. Oct. 28, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The Florida Constitutional amendment that would legalize the recreational use of cannabis & raising taxes to supplement Hillsborough Schools.
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Tighter restrictions on emotional support animals considered at Hillsborough school board workshop

Listen: Getting an emotional support animal on a Hillsborough County Public School’s campus may become more difficult.  A proposed policy at a School Board workshop would tighten restrictions and require a committee to make a...

Hillsborough adds bus stop sign cameras to curb illegal passing

Listen: In a few weeks, school will be starting for students around the Tampa Bay area, and that means you’ll see the big yellow school bus more often.   Hillsborough County will use new technology this...

The Scoop: Mon. July 8th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

First Lady Jill Biden comes to Tampa, and Governor DeSantis Vetoes a bill that provides in-state tuition for incarcerated people.
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Next school year Hillsborough public schools are offering free meals

Hillsborough Public Schools are offering students free meals for the upcoming school year because of the Community Eligibility Provision.

The Scoop: Tues. June 4th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Burn Ban in effect in Manatee County. Hillsborough County will receive funding for electric school buses

Hillsborough County Public Schools receives $2 million

Listen: US Congress member Kathy Castor announced $2 million of grant money for Hillsborough County Public Schools at the Bowers/Whitley Building Construction Academy. The money comes from two grants: federal funds from this year and...
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15 new schools in Hillsborough qualify for the After-School Meals Program

In Hillsborough County, 15 new school sites will qualify for the Florida Department of Health After-School Meals Program starting April 1st.
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Hillsborough School Board candidates talk book bans, funding, and more

Listen:   Candidates for the Hillsborough County School Board race spoke in Ybor City Friday during a political forum. Julie Magill is challenging incumbent Nadia Combs for District 1. Angela Pimento Fullwood is challenging incumbent...
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The Scoop: Wed., November 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Ceasefire approved Overnight, the Israeli Cabinet approved a cease-fire agreement with Hamas.   Calls to defund U.N. After the United Nations called for a ceasefire in Gaza, Governor Ron DeSantis called for the nation to defund the...

Hillsborough County teachers warn teacher shortage could grow worse as a pay dispute continues

As Hillsborough County public schools report hundreds of instructional vacancies, teachers are appealing the school board, amid a staffing shortage they warn could grow worse in the months to come if concerns about pay and...
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Hillsborough County teachers union reaches tentative deal with the district, says it’s time to fully fund education

The Hillsborough County teachers union calls on the state legislature to refund education, after reaching a tentative deal with the district.
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