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Half of Florida households struggle to afford basics, United Way report reveals

Listen: A report from the United Way shows that almost half of Floridians are struggling to afford the basics. That’s one of the surprising findings...
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Countdown Improv Festival on Art in Your Ear

Improv invades Ybor City in August. The Countdown Improv Fest has grown into the country’s biggest improv festival. Spanning five days – Wednesday August 7 –...
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Kelly Butterworth and Kevin Miklaski pose in WMNF's studio 1

Pinellas Sheriff’s Office implements new way to bolster pedestrian and bicyclist safety

Pinellas County initiative for pedestrian and bicyclist safety has been renewed.
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Bikes on Cross Bay Ferry. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News

Activists rally after USF students face suspension, expulsion for pro-Palestine protests

Listen: Students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at the University of South Florida in April are now facing punishments from administration like suspension and expulsion.  People gathered outside the school Wednesday to object. A few...

The Scoop: Thurs. July 11th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

USF students are suspended after pro-Palestine protests. Meanwhile, two UF students pled guilty to protests on campus as well.

Gaza healthcare crisis: Dr. Huraibi on urgent need for support

In this week’s episode of True Talk, host Samar Jarrah discusses Gaza's healthcare crisis with Dr. Hussein A. Huraibi. Dr. Huraibi, who recently completed a medical mission there
banned books, First Amendment

A judge rejects shielding for Florida school officials in the fight over a banned book

“And Tango Makes Three” tells the story of two male penguins who raised a penguin chick at New York’s Central Park Zoo.
Cybersecurity IT computer mobile

Two state agencies in Florida grapple with cyberattacks

Florida was hit with a second cyberattack that resulted in outages of the Florida Department of Health’s Vital Statistics System.

Florida Supreme Court prepares for its summer break

The Florida Supreme Court is scheduled Thursday to release final weekly opinions before an annual summer break.

Trulieve adds $1 million to the campaign to legalize recreational cannabis via a Florida constitutional amendment

In all, Trulieve has provided $55.39 million in cash and in-kind contributions to the Smart & Safe Florida political committee.

MidPoint’s Talk Back Town Hall

Today, our MidPoint talk-back Town Hall invited the listeners to chime in with their thoughts on the news and public affairs.

A local animal shelter provides pet owners in need with resources for their animals

SPCA Tampa Bay recently launched a community impact initiative to provide pet owners with new resources to help care for their animals.
public records

A judge rejects a request to hold Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration in contempt

The governor's office did not provide cell phone records of his Chief of Staff relating to a 2022 decision to fly migrants from Texas.
A painted picture of two flamingos wearing red santa hats surrounded by a beach landscape with water and palm trees.

Christmas is coming early this year for an event in Hudson

An event aimed at bringing holiday cheer to the summer heat is a one-day event that provides free, fun activities for children. The nonprofit The Positive Difference is organizing it. The event unites small businesses...

The Scoop: Weds. July 10th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

After Beryl, the projections for hurricanes have increased. Meanwhile, textbooks in Florida have to change "climate change" references.

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