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There’s a crackdown on artificial food dyes across the nation.  The Food and Drug Administration announced on April 22 that it will phase out synthetic dyes in foods by the end of 2026. The decision...

The Trump administration made cuts at the Institute of Museum and Library Service. WMNF reports on how local libraries may feel it.

There are more book bans in Florida than any other state.  House Bill 1539 could make that number increase. A bill that would make it easier to remove books from schools is making its way...

The bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection to evaluate how oil spills could impact coastal industries. 

The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-led House of Representatives continues.  The latest jab came Wednesday when he was speaking at a National Home Rental Council event in Orlando.  DeSantis touted Florida’s...

This past February, Republican House Representative Rachel Saunders Plakon filed HB 1505. This bill, known as the Parental Rights Bill, seeks to amend parental rights regarding parental consent. The bill would also remove exceptions that...

Florida’s Congressional Delegation held a bipartisan hearing about hurricane recovery efforts and preparing for future storms.

April is one of the driest months in Florida, according to the National Weather Service.  It’s also the peak demand season for public water suppliers.  The Southwest Florida Water Management District declared April as Water...

Last year, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposed plans to build golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels in nine Florida state parks. It was called ParkGate by some environmental advocates and became a...

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Anti-Tesla Protests, Florida Ballot Initiatives, Child Abuse Awareness

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to facilitate closing the U.S. Education Department. And before that, the Trump administration announced that nearly half of the U.S. Department of Education would be laid...

Round up of WMNF news headlines including private data request probe, term limit proposal, DEI policies, DOGE, and parks reopening.