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Flood insurance tab for Hurricane Ian tops $4 billion
The National Flood Insurance Program paid $4.38 billion for more than 47,000 claims filed after last year’s Hurricane Ian.
The Scoop: Thurs., October 26, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Mass shooting suspect at large At least 22 people are dead and dozens more wounded in a mass shooting overnight in Lewiston, Maine and the suspected gunman is still at large. Last night’s shooting was...
Connecticut elementary school students have raised money for sea turtles in Florida
Elementary school students in Connecticut have raised money for sea turtles. The turtles are being rehabilitated in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a challenge to his suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell.
Medicare Enrollment Period is Now Open. What to Do?
Learn what to consider in making your Medicare healthcare enrollment decision for 2023 with our experts from Florida SHINE.
Morningstar disputes Florida’s determination that it supports efforts to boycott or sanction Israel
The company said, “Morningstar does not support the anti-Israel BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) campaign.”
U.S. Supreme Court gives a boost to Florida’s sports betting plan
The Court lifted a hold on an appeals court ruling that could help lead to the Seminole Tribe of Florida offering online sports betting.
New initiative sends free banned books to Floridians
Florida is one of the top states in the nation for book bans in schools. One organization is sending banned books to Floridians for free.
Husband of Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Florida to discuss abortion rights
Douglas Emhoff will appear Friday in Miami for a discussion about abortion rights and to support Joe Biden's 2024 re-election campaign.
Gov. Ron DeSantis placed Morningstar, a Chicago-based investment research firm, on Florida’s list of “scrutinized companies.”
The Scoop: Wed., October 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Police violence causes frustration Last night the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee failed to persuade the Citizen’s Review Board to investigate injuries Tampa Police officers caused a woman 4 years ago. Kelsey Storemski found herself...
In the United States, about 27 million people have asthma or 8% of the population. Today is Lung Health Day.
