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Radioactivity Friday: Florida House takes up controversial bill that would criminalize protest

March 19, 2021 Good Morning, welcome to Radioactivity.  I’m Rob Lorei. The Florida House will consider a controversial bill next week that would increase penalties on protests. Democrats and others argue the measure would violate First...
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How I got fully vaccinated in Florida before my age was eligible (and you can if you’re 18+)

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Important update: Matrix appears to have changed its criteria between Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21. At Sunday’s event, organizers turned away anyone who was not...

Radioactivity Wednesday: Pentagon “Boondoggle” Flying Over Tampa Bay for the Next Two Weeks

March 17, 2021 Good Morning, welcome to Radioactivity.  I’m Rob Lorei. The Tampa Bay Times is reporting: “The Tampa Bay skies will be louder than usual this month as MacDill Air Force Base hosts F-35B...
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Legislature takes on local governments

By Javan Frinks The Florida legislature’s trend of pushing bills superseding local regulation continues this year with proposed laws touching everything from renewable energy to impact fees, apprenticeship programs, campaign finance and ports. Tampa’s sustainability...

Radioactivity Friday: Tampa activist Askia Mohammed Aquil

March 5, 2021 Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. In recent weeks there’s been renewed interest about FBI surveillance of leading black activists in the late 60’s and early 70’s. The new film JUDAS...
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Here is the form your doctor needs to fill out for you to get medical vulnerability access to the coronavirus vaccine

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Florida Department of Health has (finally) released the form required for doctors to fill out for a patient to get access to the coronavirus vaccine based...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2021 State of the State address

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gave the annual State of the State address Tuesday on the first day of the Florida Legislative session. Here are his remarks, as provided by his office: Opening Mr. Speaker, Mr....
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New information about coronavirus vaccination availability in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The University Mall mass coronavirus vaccination site will be relocating to near Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. #COVID19 Vaccine Update:The @FLSERT vaccine site at University Mall will...
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Callers weigh in on Trump acquittal, McConnell’s speech

On Saturday, the U.S. Senate voted to acquit former President Trump after a short impeachment trial. Both Florida Senators, Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, voted to acquit Trump. On MidPoint (15 Feb. 2021), we heard...
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Radioactivity Thursday: GOP controlled Senate moves to limit Florida’s mail-in voting

February 18, 2021 Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity.  I’m Rob Lorei. There is a bill in Tallahassee (SB 90) that would make it harder to vote by mail – if it passes. As the Tampa...
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Hillsborough County coronavirus and vaccination update

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On Wednesday, Hillsborough County Commissioners heard an update on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccinations from the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County’s director. The full release...

Radioactivity Wednesday: Sarasota artist challenges white supremacy symbols

February 17, 2021 Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up we’ll talk with a local artist who is using his art to confront symbols of racism and turning some of those symbols...

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