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Activists refuse to pay federal taxes over US funding of Israel

Listen: The United States is receiving increasing scrutiny for giving billions of dollars in financial support to Israel. One activist group is protesting the aid by refusing to pay federal taxes. Lincoln Rice has been...
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DeSantis OKs tougher theft laws

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that seeks to prevent “smash and grab” thefts and “porch piracy.”

Hot tunes and ghostly tales: Tropical Heatwave at the Cuban Club

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Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade

A lawsuit seeks an updated financial statement on Florida’s abortion rights amendment

Backers of Florida's ballot question to ensure abortion rights have filed a lawsuit over a “financial impact statement” presented to voters.
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The Scoop: Tues. April 9th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Discussion by college leaders about fostering diversity on campuses, and, join the awareness campaign during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
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Arguments are set for May 7 on whether Ron DeSantis has executive privilege and is shielded from releasing records

Media organizations & open-government groups have said such use of executive privilege would undermine Florida’s public records law.
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5 questions for the president and CEO of the Florida Ports Council after the Baltimore bridge collapse

The News Service has five questions for Michael Rubin, president and CEO of the Florida Ports Council.

Recycling glass into “trashcrete” with TH Culhane

TH Culhane joins the Sustainable Living Show to discuss his new recycling adventure.
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The political committee for incoming Florida Senate President Ben Albritton collects $195,000

A political committee led by Wauchula Republican Ben Albritton raised $195,000 during the first three months of 2024.
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A federal appeals court approves Disney’s request for a delay in its legal battles with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Disney on Friday asked for a 60-day extension in submitting an opening brief to “facilitate” negotiations.

Students at Rampello Magnet School Embrace Solar Eclipse Learning Experience

The Hillsborough County School Board has approved putting the question before voters about a tax increase
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DeSantis gets five criminal justice bills from the Florida Legislature

The Florida Legislature formally sent five bills focused on criminal-justice issues to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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