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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Wed., August 2, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

V.P. Harris declines Gov. DeSantis’ invite Vice President Kamala Harris forcefully declined Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ official invitation to meet and discuss the state’s African American History standards during a speech in Orlando yesterday.  ...

Congress member Maxwell Frost introduces bill targeting ‘junk fees’ for renters

Orlando Congress member Maxwell Alejandro Frost joined to unveil a bill aimed at putting an end to fees he calls excessive for renters.
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Renter, landlord bills head to DeSantis

The Florida Senate gave final approval to a bill to let landlords collect nonrefundable monthly fees instead of security deposits from renters.
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St Pete is proceeding with a proposal to have stronger protections for renters

St Petersburg city council committee is proceeding with a proposal to have stronger protections for renters.

St. Pete approves two rental housing ordinances

Last week, dozens of residents with the St. Pete Tenant’s Union urged St. Pete City Council to vote against two housing ordinances the union had formerly supported. The first ordinance originally extended notice to vacate...
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City of Tampa assists residents with rental and utilities relief

City of Tampa and Hillsborough County staff will help residents with past-due payments for rent and utilities.

CDC’s new eviction moratorium only covers US counties with high COVID transmission – that’s all of Florida

President Joe Biden said he’s buying struggling renters time with a new eviction moratorium that might not pass Constitutional muster. The new, more focused order only extends to areas of high COVID transmission. That includes...

Are you eligible for Irma disaster funds from FEMA?

More than a week after Hurricane Irma struck Florida, people are still cleaning up and trying to get a cleaning service near by for extra help. And many may be eligible for government assistance. To...
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