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The Scoop: Fri. March 21, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, immigration policies, and U.S. Postal Service rally.
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A judge narrows the block on a Florida immigration law

An injunction prohibits Florida from enforcing part of a 2023 law to crack down on immigration should be limited to the plaintiffs.
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Florida agencies gear up for immigration enforcement

More Florida agencies have reached agreements for officers to be trained in immigration-enforcement efforts with the federal government.

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...

What About Refugee Resettlement Now?

Gulf Coast JFCS refugee resettlement department discussed the effect of the Trump Stop Order on refugees admissions and funding.
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Florida Lawmakers tee up an immigration plan

Florida lawmakers launched a third special session to increase enforcement of illegal immigration, putting aside a clash with Ron DeSantis.

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.

The Scoop: Mon. Feb. 3, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio. Stories include topics on ICE raids and Medicaid cuts.

Tampa youth unite to oppose to Trump’s executive order

President Donald Trump started his second term with a deluge of controversial executive orders – sparking local outrage among some Tampa youth.  About 100 people gathered at Tampa City Hall Wednesday to protest mass deportations...
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DeSantis will take his fight with legislative leaders to GOP primaries

Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to channel “huge sums” of money to candidates in next year’s GOP gubernatorial and legislative primary elections.
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The Florida Legislature passes an immigration bill amid objections from Ron DeSantis

Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature passed a plan that includes boosting criminal penalties for undocumented immigrants.
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Florida GOP leaders clash on immigration plans

Florida's “Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy (TRUMP) Act,” would kill in-state tuition breaks for undocumented migrants.
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