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Florida In Focus: New Laws, Development and Health Issues
Nicole Payne, Rep. Dianne Hart in the Sunday Forum After-show with Walter L. Smith II at WMNF Community Radio. FL State Reps, Dianne Hart, Fentrice Driskell and Susan Valdes join the Forum. Hillsborough Black Chamber...
Maureen Sun – The Sisters K In her original, masterful, debut novel, Maureen Sun dissects the unfolding tragedy about sisters and family and the hostile undercurrents of love and hate keeping them together. After years...
State Rep. Fentrice Driskell’s political committee raises $132,000 in first quarter
The Fentrice for Florida committee sent $125,000 to the Florida House Democratic Campaign Committee.
Tommy Gregory is selected as president of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Tommy Gregory, R-Lakewood Ranch, was chosen by the school’s Board of Trustees to succeed President Carol Probstfeld.
Disney seeks a delay in its federal appeal
Disney asked a court for a delay in a legal battle against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
Governor signs seven bills including those related to skin cancer screening and parking
Ron DeSantis signed seven bills, including measures related to the regulation of private parking facilities and skin cancer screening.
Listen: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration released new data showing the financial costs of undocumented immigrants on the state’s healthcare system. But with undocumented immigrants being only 4% of the state population, critics...
Interview: Tyler Riggs on ‘Blue Boy’
Blue Boy won the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the Gasparilla International Film Festival. The short is a proof-of-concept piece for a future feature. Listen: The film follows bodybuilder Joey Rossi...
Former police homeless liaison officer discusses Florida’s controversial encampment law
Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis put his signature on HB 1365, a controversial new law that prohibits municipalities from allowing homeless individuals to camp or sleep on public property. Enforcement of the law is...
City of Tampa is doing a tree giveaway
The City of Tampa is giving away trees. City of Tampa residents with proof of residency can pick up trees next Saturday.
The Pinellas Clerk’s Office is hosting an annual Passport Day event
The Pinellas Clerk’s Office is hosting an upcoming annual Passport Day Event Tomorrow from 8 AM to 1 PM at their branch offices.
The Scoop: Fri., April 5, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Beach water quality advisory The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough has issued a warning for Ben T Davis Beach, Picnic Island Beach, and Simmons Park Beach over their water quality. After tests that were...
