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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., October 16, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Floridians fly, not refugees Last Thursday Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an Executive Order to fly Floridians stranded in Israel back to the US. However, the Governor says the United States...

Mold Detection, Stomach Issues, Vaccines and Disease Management, and more…

In this episode of the Healthy Steps Radio Show podcast, we delve into the insightful health advice of Dr. Fred Harvey, covering topics such as mold detection, diet, vaccines, and disease management. Dr. Harvey, with...
lgbtq

In a legal case over a law restricting treatment for transgender Floridians, GOP leaders and medical groups clash

Republican attorneys general and major medical organizations are trying to convince a federal appeals court as it considers Florida restrictions on treatments for transgender people.

Restoring Community and Justice

Walter Dunn joins the show along with Gretchen Casey of Restorative Justice after incarceration ahead of the Criminal Justice forum. More analysis of economic injustice in U.S. cities and in developing nations. A report regarding...

Beyond The Headlines – What Do You Know About The Israel-Hamas War?

Dr. Binoy Kampmark, the eminent senior lecturer at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia is widely recognized for his astute observations on many critical social-political issues. Dr. Kampmark uses thoroughly researched, peerless expertise for sumnations, yet he...
car accident

New Florida bill would require crash reports before auto repairs to crack down on hit-and-run

A new Florida bill requires auto repair shops to get written crash reports or fill out forms before fixing vehicles damaged in collisions.
coronavirus

Florida COVID-19 death toll climbs while new cases drop

The COVID-19 death toll continues to climb in Florida (to 91,590), while new COVID-19 cases have dropped in recent weeks.

Myakka Ranch in Manatee County one step closer to state protection

Myakka Ranch in Manatee County is one step closer to getting state protection. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

Talking Florida’s ‘Second Look’ prison sentence approach, and the push and pull of criminal justice

Alexandra Bailey is a senior campaign strategist with The Sentencing Project, and she’ll be in Tampa next weekend as part of the Tampa Bay Criminal Justice Summit happening at Tampa Prep on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 20-21....
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Fri., October 13, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Local connection to missing Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency yesterday in response to the war between Israel and Hamas, allowing the Florida Division of Emergency Management to “bring Floridians home and transport...
partial solar eclipse

What Floridians should know about Saturday’s solar eclipse

On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, Florida will get a partial view of a solar eclipse, ranging from 40 to 70 percent visibility.

Community panel discusses impact of human trafficking on undocumented Floridians

Human trafficking is a difficult topic for many Floridians, as modern-day slavery and forced sex work continue to cause concerns for both families and law enforcement throughout the state. A nonprofit called MiraclesOutreach.org gathered panelists...

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