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Bridget Ziegler

Bridget Ziegler asked to resign Sarasota School Board; refuses to leave

All other members of the Sarasota County School Board voted to ask fellow board member Bridgette Ziegler to resign. She refused.
Florida black bear

A Florida House subcommittee supports a bill to let people kill bears on their property

The bill lets Floridians kill bears on their property without permits if they feel threatened or think it is necessary for protection.
Disney

A judge weighs whether to dismiss the Disney First Amendment lawsuit against Ron DeSantis

A U.S. District Judge is considering motions by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to dismiss the lawsuit by Disney.
March 2023 Doak Campbell Stadium, home of Florida State University Football - FSU

Ashley Moody wants an antitrust probe of Florida State University’s snub by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee

Moody's antitrust civil investigative demand would gather information ahead of a possible lawsuit over FSU getting snubbed by the playoffs.
Michelle Detweiler, President and CEO of Parc Center for Disabilities

Parc Center for Disabilities marks 70 years serving Pinellas County, plans expansion

The president and CEO of the Parc Center for Disabilities joined WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom to discuss the non-profit’s 70th anniversary and its ambitious expansion plans. She was joined by Peter Mondorf, who...
school classroom

Florida Senate committee backs bills deregulating education and testing standards

Listen: A Florida Senate committee supported three bills Tuesday that would deregulate certain aspects of public education. One bill would reduce the impact of tests needed for high schoolers to graduate and third graders to...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Tues., December 12, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Controversial Miami Wilds project A federal judge ruled that the National Park Service violated two federal laws when it decided to release land to Miami-Dade County for the controversial Miami Wilds project.   Driskell raises...
Florida springs

Florida Right to Clean Water amendment will have to wait until 2026; plus environmentalists oppose the Bellmar development in Florida panther habitat

Organizers plan to get the Right to Clean Water amendment on Florida's 2026 ballot instead. Plus: opposition to Bellmar development.
Florida springs and fresh water

Water management district approves Seven Springs’ permit to pump 984,000 gallons of water a day from Ginnie Springs to bottle

The water will be bottled at the facility owned by BlueTriton Brands -- previously known as Nestlé Waters North America.

Late artist lays bare US foreign policy at Art Basel 2023

Continuing our look at social justice in art, out of the thousands of modern and contemporary artists on display from 277 galleries at the nearly weeklong art festival at the 21st annual Art Basel Miami...
Fentrice Driskell

Florida House Minority Leader outlines goals prior to next year’s legislative session

Listen:   This is the last committee week before the legislation session, and House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell laid out some goals of the Democrats in the upcoming session. “Here we are in the last...

The Right To Protest

The Tampa 5, female protesters arrested at USF, will not face trial but have agreed to community service as part of a year-long diversion program. Why did the police escalate the physical contact if there...

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