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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Tues., October 17, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

From crime to care A new wellness hub opened yesterday on the site of a former nightclub associated with crime issues in East Tampa. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and a service...
Hillsborough County's suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren

Andrew Warren calls judicial consolidation “a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership”

Andrew Warren calls a plan to merge court circuits "a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership" in Florida.
Lindsay Cross at LGBTQ Pride Florida

Lindsay Cross draws a challenger for Florida House: Republican Ed Montanari

Rep. Lindsay Cross, D-St. Petersburg, has drawn a Republican challenger as she seeks a 2nd term in the Florida House: Ed Montanari.

Pro-Palestine demonstration takes to the streets in Tampa

In Downtown Tampa on Friday nearly 500 protestors gathered at Tampa City Hall to demand a stop to Israeli airstrikes. The war between Israel and Hamas has left more than 4,000 dead. “Netanyahu you can’t...
Hurricane Idalia

Duke wants customers to pay $91.9 million in costs for Hurricane Idalia

Duke filed a proposal at the Florida Public Service Commission seeking approval to pass along Idalia costs to customers in 2024.

East Tampa doctor transforms former nightclub into wellness center

On Monday, a new wellness hub opened in the site of a former nightclub. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and more.

Public Defense, Global Cyber-war

Rocky Brancato, Chief Operations Officer in the Public Defender’s office, talks about the probation panel planned for the criminal justice summit. Ms. Shelti Jeanty calls in to discuss workforce development for people re-adjusting after incarceration....
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...

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