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A federal judge ends the legal challenges to Florida’s 2021 elections law even though the legislature changed laws to “target” Black voters

A federal judge Thursday closed the door on allegations that key parts of Florida's 2021 elections law were unconstitutional.
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Florida is fighting an attempt to speed up the legal battle over Congressional redistricting

Florida is objecting to an attempt to speed up the Florida Supreme Court ruling on congressional redistricting in time for 2024 elections.
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Florida Senators walk out after racist comments in support of monument bill

Public comment on a Florida bill to preserve monuments spiraled into racism and hate speech on Tuesday. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

The Tampa Police Department is partnering with UNCF for a Black History Walk for Education

This month, The Tampa Police Department Black History Committee is partnering with UNCF for the 2024 Black History Walk for Education.
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The Scoop: Fri., February 9, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Minors seeking abortions An appeals court has requested the Florida Supreme Court to take up an issue regarding minors who seek abortions without permission from a parent or guardian. The request comes after a three-judge...

MidPoint: “Don’t Count Florida Out!” says House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell

FL House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell & newly elected Democratic Rep. Tom Keen join MidPoint to discuss state politics and elections.

A record number of manatees are flocking to an Apollo Beach canal. Why?

Listen: Manatees have been flocking to a popular canal in Apollo Beach at record rates. The manatees gather in the clean, warm water discharge canal of a Tampa Electric Power Station. Above the canal is...

Why Muslim and Arab Americans are Refusing to Meet Biden a Conversation with Maha Hilal

This week on True Talk, Ahmed Bedier and Samar Jarrah delve into the deep-seated concerns of Muslim and Arab American communities regarding President Biden's one-sided policies on Gaza. Despite Biden's critique of Islamophobic media portrayals,...

The Scoop: Thu., February 8, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida Supreme Court hears abortion rights issue The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday on whether or not an abortion amendment will be on the November ballot. WMNF’s Chris Young reports this comes as Attorney...
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Florida State Senator Joe Gruters is the possible next chair of the Republican National Committee

Joe Gruters is being mentioned as a possible replacement for Ronna McDaniel as chair of the Republican National Committee.
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Florida lawmakers prepare for budget talks

The Florida House is slated to vote Thursday on its budget proposal (HB 5001). The Senate will then take up the House proposal.
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Supportive comments about how the bill would protect “white culture” and “white supremacy” could jeopardize a bill to protect monuments in Florida

Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo raised questions about the fate of a proposal to protect historic monuments and memorials.

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