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Environment Tuesday, May 7th 2024

Environmental groups fight a Florida request in the case of wetlands regulating authority

They want a court court to reject Florida’s request for a stay in a battle about permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands.

Elections Tuesday, May 7th 2024

Lakewood Ranch Democrat Lesa Miller is running for the Florida House seat being vacated by Tommy Gregory

Lakewood Ranch Democrat Lesa Miller opened a campaign account to run in November in Manatee County’s Florida House District 72.

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, May 7th 2024

Governor DeSantis on university protests: “The inmates do not get to run the asylum”

Listen: On Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Cape Canaveral to sign a bill providing sales tax holidays. The governor also addressed...

Death Penalty Wednesday, October 4th 2023

Pinellas County residents protest Florida’s sixth execution this year

More than 27 years after he sexually assaulted and murdered a woman he met at an Escambia County bar, Michael Zack III was put to death by lethal injection last night at Florida State Prison....

Education Wednesday, October 4th 2023

“Students Against Fascism in Education” protest New College of Florida’s new presidential pick

Former Republican House Speaker Richard Corcoran was chosen yesterday as New College of Florida’s permanent president after serving less than a year as interim president. The move further solidifies a veritable conservative grip on the...

Education Tuesday, October 3rd 2023

New College picks Richard Corcoran as new president

Listen: Interim president of New College, Richard Corcoran, was voted to fill the permanent president position at the school Tuesday. This comes amidst Governor DeSantis’ conservative transformation of the small honors college. The Board of...

Elections Tuesday, October 3rd 2023

GOP voter registration edge in Florida nears 600,000

As of Aug. 31, 2023, Florida had 5,206,774 registered Republicans, 4,617,844 registered Democrats and 3,785,907 NPA.

Education Tuesday, October 3rd 2023

The Scoop: Tues., October 3, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Social services reinstated In a controversial move last month, the Sarasota County Commission cut funding for various social service programs, including childcare and homeless services. However, the commission has now reversed the cuts. Congressional...

Blog Tuesday, October 3rd 2023

October 2023 WMNF News & Notes

Ah, Autumn– my favorite! The season of transformation is upon us. The crisp air and gentle breezes inspire me to take longer strolls, free from the constraints of a ticking clock. WMNF is also settling...

infrastructure Tuesday, October 3rd 2023

Lauren Book files “Jimmy Buffett Highway” bill to rename the Overseas Highway entering Key West, Florida

Book's proposal would designate about a two-mile stretch of Florida Keys highway to honor Jimmy Buffett, who died Sept. 1.

cannabis Tuesday, October 3rd 2023

Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments about a recreational marijuana constitutional amendment

The allows “adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories” for non-medical consumption.

LGBT Tuesday, October 3rd 2023

Judge backs a teacher who misgendered a transgender student in Florida

An administrative law judge backed a Miami-Dade County teacher who reportedly told a transgender student that, “I’m a Christian, and my God made no mistakes” while refusing to call the student by preferred pronouns.

Health care Monday, October 2nd 2023

Panel looks at Medicaid enrollment in Florida after half a million people lose coverage

A Florida Senate committee will receive information about Medicaid “redeterminations” after enrollment dropped by more than 500,000 people.

Insurance Monday, October 2nd 2023

Florida legislative committee will hear an update on property insurance issues

A Florida Senate committee will receive presentations about the insurance market from the Insurance Commissioner and the Citizens President.

Education Monday, October 2nd 2023

Despite controversy, the NAIA accepts New College of Florida into a conference

New College of Florida’s new sports teams will compete in the Sun Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

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