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The Scoop: Fri., February 23, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Legislature passes ban on kids using some social media A bill that originated in the Florida House has now passed through the State Senate. The bill bars children under 16 from using some social media...
PETA Challenges Florida Bills Proposing Preemptive Ban on Cell-Cultured Meat
Listen: In response to proposed bills by Florida lawmakers, PETA strongly criticizes the preemptive ban on cell-cultured meat. PETA, calls for renaming the bills to “Special Interests’ Dirty Habits Retention Act of 2024,” Campaign...
The Florida Aquarium withheld food from shark that died, says former trainer
An animal rights group is accusing The Florida Aquarium of animal cruelty violations after a former employee said sharks and rays were intentionally deprived of food. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation is...
Anti-tethering ordinance ready for a Hillsborough County vote
A new ordinance is coming before the Hillsborough County Commission that would make it illegal to chain up dogs outside for long periods of time. After more than a year of consideration, the Hillsborough Animal...
PETA activist bares skin to help stop snake skinning
Cold weather in Tampa has some people bundling up in fur and leather coats for warmth. But not animal rights activists like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA). In downtown Tampa a...
