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“Taking Care Of Your Mental Health” on Morning Energy

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  It has been observed in May in the United States since 1949.  According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) millions...
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Behind the curtain: DJ Cen Flo’s exclusive interview with Vanessa Williams

If you enjoy classic groove music, you likely know that DJ Cen-Flo is the perfect person to turn to when you want to keep your...
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St. Petersburg city officials question proposed Historic Gas Plant deal

Listen: St Petersburg City officials met Thursday to discuss the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District surrounding the Rays stadium. Developers and planners faced...
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teacher in class

A court says a charter school is a state agency

An appeals court ruled that a charter school is a “state” agency and upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit stemming from a playground accident.

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.
migrants / immigration

Florida tangles with the feds over an immigration case

Florida and the federal government disagree on if the state can challenge Biden administration on migrants being released from detention.

The Scoop: Wed., May 8, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The St. Pete City Council begins talks tomorrow about a possible new development including a new $1.3 billion stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Florida wetlands

Environmental groups fight a Florida request in the case of wetlands regulating authority

They want a court court to reject Florida’s request for a stay in a battle about permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands.
Florida Capitol

Lakewood Ranch Democrat Lesa Miller is running for the Florida House seat being vacated by Tommy Gregory

Lakewood Ranch Democrat Lesa Miller opened a campaign account to run in November in Manatee County’s Florida House District 72.
Scales of Justice Law

DeSantis receives a bill that would add more judges than recommended by the Florida Supreme Court

A proposal to add nine new judicial positions was among 20 bills that the Legislature formally sent Tuesday to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
medical worker

Florida challenges the feds on a new health care rule

Florida has sued over a new federal health care rule on treatments like hormone therapy & puberty blockers for transgender people.

Governor DeSantis on university protests: “The inmates do not get to run the asylum”

Listen: On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Cape Canaveral to sign a bill providing sales tax holidays. The governor also addressed rumors of a special session and protests at Florida universities....

Aptera Solar Electric Vehicles with David Randle

Join Tanja, Anni and their guest Dave Randle as they discuss the world's first commercially produced solar vehicle.
Free Palestine flag

A discussion with USF students about why they’re protesting

These students oppose the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and the financial connection to the University of South Florida.
Joe Redner

Joe Redner supports Florida recreational weed amendment despite its shortcomings

Joe Redner is best known for fighting the government over his world-famous Mons Venus strip club, but he garnered headlines a few years ago fighting for the right to grow his own medical marijuana. He...

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