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Health & Fitness Resolutions for the New Year

We’re talking about our personal health and fitness goals for the New Year with Wendy Wesley, a St. Petersburg-based nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, and food educator, and Shanequa Clarke, a Tampa-based fitness trainer with a Master’s...
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Florida lawmakers look to curb public school student absenteeism

20.9 percent of students in Florida public schools missed 21 or more school days during the 2021-2022 academic year.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Wed., December 27, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Rent caps and grants State lawmakers will discuss bills related to housing in Florida in the upcoming legislative session. Two bills could help Florida renters and homeowners amid record-high housing costs.   Homes for the...
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Get answers about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace

Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that’s best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

A Peculiarly British Christmas

Christmas Pudding. Christmas Crackers. Pantomimes. Mince Pies. Boxing Day. Ah, yes, Boxing Day, if some of the other peculiarities of a British Christmas are explainable, Boxing Day remains a splendid conundrum. Christmas without Boxing Day...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Fri., December 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Tampa curfew plan advances The city of Tampa is one step closer to adopting a curfew for teens after having held the first reading of a new ordinance. The curfew would be directed at anyone...
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Florida and other states fight a Biden administration rule to reduce carbon pollution

Florida is challenging a Biden administration rule aimed at reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
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Feds and City of Tampa settle a lawsuit alleging a city parental leave policy discriminated against male employees

The Justice Department alleged that the City of Tampa violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Police have recovered a sex video with Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler, sources say

A sex video involving Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler and an unidentified woman has been recovered.
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A judge will rule “as quick as I can” on healthcare restrictions for transgender Floridians

The law, in part, barred doctors from approving puberty blockers and hormone therapy for the treatment of minors with gender dysphoria.
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Ron DeSantis gets a win in a lawsuit over Gainesville’s utility

A federal judge dismissed claims against Ron DeSantis in a challenge to a new state law that overhauled the Gainesville municipal utility.

Duke Energy completes its first floating solar project in Florida

Duke Energy has completed a new floating solar panel project. The unique technology only makes up 2% of all solar installations in the U.S.

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