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Closed primaries in Florida, 2024 via Florida Trident

Florida Trident analysis: Two million Florida voters are being disenfranchised by write-in and ghost candidates

Voters are shut out from at least one election this year because the Florida Constitution allows write-in candidates to close primaries. 

The Scoop: Thurs. August 8th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Gun rights, Votes on taxes, Protests, and more

The Scoop: Fri. July 12th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A Bradenton Man is sentenced to federal prison for his actions during January 6th, and Duke Energy makes plans for a new nuclear plant.
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University of Tampa recognized for its plan to increase student voting

The University of Tampa increased its student voting and is being recognized for it.
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Tennis champion Coco Gauff urges young Floridians to vote

Listen: Pro tennis star Coco Gauff is outspoken on social issues. She recently told the AP that it’s “a crazy time to be a Floridian, especially a Black one at that.” Gauff criticized book bans...
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Governor Ron DeSantis to Sign New Education Bill Focused on Enhancing Education and Preventing Political Interference

The Hillsborough County School Board has approved putting the question before voters about a tax increase
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Hillsborough County School Board votes to let voters decide on a tax increase for education

The Hillsborough County School Board has approved putting the question before voters about a tax increase
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The Scoop: Tues. February 27, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Sarasota Police The Sarasota Police Department is actively investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred yesterday morning near the Ringling Museum. Measles in Polk County Measles confirmed in Polk County, first adult case in Florida this...
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The Scoop: Mon., February 26, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

  AAUP sanctions New College of Florida The American Association of University Professors has voted to sanction New College of Florida, citing substantial noncompliance with widely accepted standards of academic governance. DeSantis sends Floridians to...
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The Scoop: Mon., February 12, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida election law A federal judge closed the door on claims that key aspects of Florida’s 2021 elections law were unconstitutional, despite acknowledging concerns about targeting Black voters. The judgment stated that the plaintiffs failed...
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A federal judge ends the legal challenges to Florida’s 2021 elections law even though the legislature changed laws to “target” Black voters

A federal judge Thursday closed the door on allegations that key parts of Florida's 2021 elections law were unconstitutional.
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The Florida Senate president opposes changes to mail voting

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo on Tuesday voiced opposition Tuesday to a proposal that would scale back voting by mail.
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