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Chris Spencer is selected by DeSantis to head Florida investments

The governor’s director of policy and budget since July 2019 will become executive director of the State Board of Administration.

St. Petersburg announces $3 million to help renters pay utility bills

Listen: A new program may bring relief for St. Petersburg residents struggling with utility bills. The city announced 3 million dollars of federal funds to provide renters relief. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced the...

Lime Cordiale: Harmonizing music and environmental consciousness

Lime Cordiale stands out not just for their catchy tunes, but also for their deep commitment to environmental sustainability.
St. Pete Pier, as seen from the Cross Bay Ferry. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

Video: Kiteboarder is in critical condition after striking the St. Pete Pier

A man is hospitalized in critical but stable condition after he struck the St. Pete Pier while kiteboarding Friday.
ALS

A new way to detect ALS in patients

ALS is a crippling disease that affects the nervous system. There is a new and easier way to detect ALS in patients.
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15 new schools in Hillsborough qualify for the After-School Meals Program

In Hillsborough County, 15 new school sites will qualify for the Florida Department of Health After-School Meals Program starting April 1st.
Tampa Pride 2021

Local leaders talk Tampa Pride, Dozier school payments, and more

While Tampa Pride’s roots go all the way back to the early-’80s when Pride was a 20-person picnic on a lawn at the University of South Florida, its parade—which runs down Seventh Avenue in Ybor...
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A malpractice case against Manatee Memorial Hospital gets a go-ahead

A court revived a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by a man who alleged he suffered hip fractures while unconscious after a drug overdose.

The Scoop: Fri., March 22, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Students were served a lunch completely sourced from Florida growers, producers, and manufacturers.
Narcan

College dorms in Florida could be required to have naloxone or other opioid antagonists

The proposed rule would require Florida’s public colleges to have emergency opioid antagonists in residence halls and dormitories.
Rainfall via FPREN and WMNF

Rain will be widespread in Florida Friday and Saturday; local flooding and severe storm cells are possible

Several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to impact Florida on Friday and Saturday.
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The Florida Legislature sends its bills to relax child labor laws and to keep kids off social media to the governor

Gov. Ron DeSantis has until April 5 to act on the bills to keep kids off some social media sites and to loosen child work regulations.

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