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Treating Tampa Bay’s “Forever Chemicals” in Our Drinking Water

The EPA has recently set limits on PFAS hazardous "forever chemicals" in our drinking water supply. Find out from our local water quality experts how...
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Despite progress, Tampa Bay still grapples with air quality challenges

Listen: A new report shows improvements in air quality nationwide. But, despite seeing improvements, the Tampa Bay area still faces air quality issues. The American...
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17 bands in 17 days – Day 11: Selwyn Birchwood and the fusion of tradition with innovation

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at The Tropical Heatwave
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‘Margaritaville’ license plate is okayed by the Florida Legislature

A specialty license plate to honor the late musician Jimmy Buffett is among a series of proposed plates heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Public Health, Unions Under Threat

Anti-vaccine Florida surgeon-general politically defies science and the Center for Disease Control. Florida reels from a new outbreak of measles while the surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, face calls to be fired. His anti vaccine stance...

Building Community through Farming: Joe Dalessio of Meacham Urban Farm

Small farming, education and community with Joe Dalessio of Meacham Urban Farm
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Florida borrowers could owe higher interest rates on consumer-finance loans under a bill passed by the House

The Florida House on Monday overwhelmingly passed a bill that could lead to borrowers paying higher interest rates on consumer-finance loans.
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The Scoop: Mon., March 04, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

All Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion staff at the University of Florida have been terminated.

Women’s History Month: Power of Fight

Women were instrumental in saving two schools headed for closure in Tampa. Women fight and win consequential battles with little notoriety. Women historically have had to battle against slavery and empowered the abolitionist movement, against...

26 Essays On Walking. Vote For Our Planet.

Ways Of Walking – Edited by Ann de Forest Ways of Walking brings together 26 writers who reflect on walks they have taken and what they have discovered along the way. Some walk across forbidden...
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Florida House passes regulations to prevent people from sleeping in public

Democrats contended the bill would increase local government costs and force homeless Floridians into wooded areas.
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A controversial teacher-prep bill passes in the Florida House

Supporters say it is designed to keep “identity politics” out of teacher preparation programs but opponents likened it to academic censorship.
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Florida House passes energy changes, eliminating some greenhouse gas regulations and preventing offshore wind energy

The bill would ban building or operating offshore wind turbines in Florida-controlled waters and on property within one mile of coastlines.
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The Florida Senate backs “duplicative” communism history lessons in grades as low as kindergarten

SB 1264 was approved in a 25-7 vote, and would need approval from the House before it could go to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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After Ron DeSantis vetoes a bill the legislature passed, a revamped bill emerges to keep kids off social media in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed an earlier bill, now Florida lawmakers will take up a revised plan that would try to keep children off social-media.

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