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The Florida governor signs laws, including changes to a USF cybersecurity center

Ron DeSantis signed 14 bills, including a measure that will make a series of changes to the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at USF.
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Weekly Roundup: Pronouns and Pedagogy. A recap and analysis of the week in Florida government and politics

A federal judge said a Florida law restricting teachers’ use of their preferred pronouns violates the First Amendment.

Join Belmont Heights Little League for an unforgettable opening ceremony!

Belmont Heights Little League is gearing up for an exciting event that promises fun, community spirit, and the joy of America's favorite pastime. On March 1st, at 6 PM, the Belmont Heights Little League Baseball...

WMNF is happy to announce our new Membership Coordinator, Robin Milcowitz

Robin is a community activist, wife, and mother of two. She has been a longtime supporter and volunteer of WMNF and has been doing graphic design work for the station for over 20 years. Her...
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Vacation rentals could face preemption with newly passed state Senate bill

Listen: Vacation rentals could soon be under statewide regulation. A bill passed in the Senate Thursday would give the state more power over regulating the properties. The bill requires property owners to pay certain fees,...
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Both the Senate President and House Speaker oppose expanding Medicaid in Florida

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner reiterated opposition to expanding eligibility for the Medicaid program.

St. Pete activists call for lawmakers “prioritize working people” ahead of 2024 legislative session

Listen: The Florida Legislative Session starts January 9th, and a coalition of Florida advocates and leaders spoke on the steps of St. Petersburg City Hall to demand lawmakers listen to the concerns of working Floridians....

Hernando County’s new rapid DNA technology sparks concerns of accuracy, possible injustice

Listen: Hernando County is the first of about a dozen Florida Sheriff’s offices to integrate Rapid DNA testing during the booking process. But, there are some red flags over the system’s reliability. The new technology...
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Ashley Moody urges Florida justices to reject an abortion rights measure, saying it would “hoodwink” voters

The Attorney General urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to ensure abortion rights.

New green hydrogen system coming to Duke Energy’s Volusia County plant

Listen: A new end-to-end green hydrogen system is coming to Florida. If all goes to plan, it’s set to be the first demonstration project in the nation to successfully create clean energy using a system...
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Hillsborough County demonstration sparks controversy as Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizes support for Palestine

Listen: On Sunday, hundreds gathered near Tampa to show support to the people of Palestine. However,  Governor DeSantis took to social media to call the demonstrations abhorrent. The demonstration came after Hamas fighters attacked Israel...

A Holistic Approach to Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Fred Harvey

In this episode, we delve into various health topics, ranging from disease awareness and prevention to treatment strategies. Our host, Dr. Fred Harvey, brings a unique perspective to these topics, advocating for a more holistic...

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