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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Wed., August 9, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Heatwave sets records in Florida From the Panhandle to the Keys, temperature records were either matched or set yesterday afternoon. We’ll chase records again today across the state.   Federal employees feel disgraced On a...
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School districts grapple with Florida’s AP course confusion

School districts around Florida are taking a patchwork of approaches to a college-credit psychology course, amid a dustup between Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the College Board.
migrants at the U.S. border, American flag, barbed wire

Injunction sought against Florida’s new immigration law

Attorneys for migrants and advocates asked a federal judge for a preliminary injunction against a new Florida law that makes it a felony to transport into the state people who enter the country without the...
Labor unions

Firefighters join PBA in its fight against a new law restricting Florida unions

A statewide firefighters union has joined a Police union to challenge a new Florida law placing restrictions on public-employee unions.
Florida springs and fresh water

Foes say new Florida law limiting comp plan lawsuits won’t stop their fight to save springs

Opponents of a proposed gas station near Wakulla Springs say they’re unfazed by a new state law designed to limit lawsuits over comprehensive plan changes.
books

Florida and Lake County school district seek to end their fight over the “And Tango Makes Three” library book removal

Florida education officials & a school district want a lawsuit tossed out over removal from school libraries of book “And Tango Makes Three.”
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., August 7, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Hurricane Ian recovery funding Hurricane Ian made landfall last September and devastated parts of Florida. FloridaCommerce held a public meeting Friday at the University of South Florida about federal recovery funding.   Florida AP Psychology...
Florida driver license

Hawaii is dropped from the list of Driver Licenses that Florida won’t honor

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced a crackdown on driver’s licenses that would not be honored in Florida. Now the list is down to certain types of licenses from two states.
New College

Unions and a New College professor challenge a Florida law that got rid of arbitration

Faculty unions and a New College of Florida professor who was denied tenure have challenged the constitutionality of a new state law.
Labor unions

The state fires back against teachers’ unions attempt to block a new Florida law on dues deductions

Florida urged a federal judge to reject teachers' unions' request to block a law preventing union dues from being deducted from paychecks.
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College Board says Florida has “effectively banned” its AP psychology course

Florida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation & gender identity have “effectively banned” an AP psychology course.
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Backroom Briefing: Eyeing Florida’s immigration law

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson says a new Florida immigration law could bring “unintended consequences” to construction & tourism.
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