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Ron DeSantis

Florida has begun to repeal its renewable energy goals

Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewable-energy goals.

Hillsborough state attorney candidates Suzy Lopez, Andrew Warren and Elizabeth Martinez Strauss square off

Suspended Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren, current state attorney, Suzy Lopez, and Elizabeth Martinez Strauss met.
Bridget Ziegler

Sex, barflies, and videotape: Report details how Florida GOP power couple prowled pubs for threesome partners 

A recently released police report on Bridget and Christian Ziegler provides startling details about the disgraced couple’s sexual practices.
Scales of Justice Law

DeSantis OKs a plan to add judges, including two county judges in Hillsborough

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 11 bills, including a measure that will increase the number of circuit court and county judges in Florida.
banned books, First Amendment

Another Florida school district is sued over its removal of the children’s book “And Tango Makes Three”

A federal lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of Nassau County schools to remove or restrict access to library books.

The Scoop: Wed. May 15th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Maryland woman conspiring with neo-Nazi A Maryland woman has pleaded guilty to conspiring with Neo-Nazi leader Brandon Russell, from Tampa. Russell co-founded a neo-Nazi group called Atomwaffen Division. He is charged with conspiracy to damage...
Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists

WMNF earns double finalist recognition at FABJ awards in Orlando

WMNF has earned two prestigious finalist spots at the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists (FABJ) awards.
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.
public records

DeSantis is dismissed from a Washington Post case seeking his travel records

A circuit judge has dismissed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office from a lawsuit filed by the Washington Post over access to DeSantis’ travel records.
child care or preschool babysitting

No. 1 with a grudge

Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to take exception to a U.S. News story outlining why Florida remained tops in the nation for education.

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.

Police state? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered a heightened police presence on university campuses during graduations

Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered a heightened police presence on state university campuses during graduation ceremonies last week.
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