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“NOT TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED” on Morning Energy

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and JuJu Watkins were ranked amongst the Top 10 Women’s College Basketball Players for the 2024 WNBA Draft Prospects. Caitlin Clark,...
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Navigating Florida’s Home Insurance Challenges: Insights from a Clearwater Roundtable

The Hillsborough County School Board has approved putting the question before voters about a tax increase
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Gateway Expressway in Pinellas County to open Friday afternoon

Listen: A long awaited road project in Pinellas County is on track to finally open. Drivers will be able to ride on the Gateway Expressway...
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Ethics

After a conflict of interest, Glen Gilzean leaves Florida Ethics Commission

Glen Gilzean stepped down from a commission, while maintaining his $400,0000-a-year job with a Disney special district.
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Bill by a Democratic state representative seeks a minimum $65K teacher pay in Florida

A House Democrat on Tuesday filed a bill for the 2024 legislative session that seeks to raise teachers’ minimum base salaries to $65,000.
Fall 2023 temperature outlook via NOAA.

Florida should expect above-average temperatures for the next three months

The Southeast Regional Climate Center is predicting that more heat records may be broken again this month in Florida.
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Florida is considering a rule that would force state colleges to require restroom use “based on biological sex at birth”

State education officials will weigh approval of a rule that deals with the designation of bathrooms at Florida colleges.
Parenting with Pride

Parenting With Pride: a new group fighting “right-wing extremism” in Florida

Parenting With Pride is Florida partnership involving groups like the Human Rights Campaign, PFLAG and Equality Florida.
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Some New College of Florida students have to live in a hotel four miles from campus

New College is sending students to live in a third hotel off campus while many new students are given on-campus housing.
books

Escambia School Board seeks to end a lawsuit over its book removals

The Escambia County School Board urged a judge to toss out a lawsuit challenging the removal or restriction of books in school libraries.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Tues., August 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Veteran housing The Manatee County Commission is delaying moving forward with a project for veteran housing. Earlier this month, they heard the proposal to use county-owned property for affordable housing.   Prescribed burning Two prescribed...
Florida Poly

Florida Poly in Lakeland takes an early step in its presidential search

The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees took a first step in the search for a successor to outgoing President Randy Avent.

Party Politics, Russia, Space and Courage

A celebration of NBA hall-of-famer, Dwayne Wade, in his public comments to his daughter who transitioned from male.  The Wade family moved away from Florida due to anti-trans policies. Tampa City Council to take public...

Manatee County delays plans for affordable housing for veterans

Listen: The Manatee County Commission is delaying moving forward with a project to house veterans. Earlier this month, they heard the proposal to use county-owned property for affordable housing. The plan would have created a...

Exploring the Immune System’s Role in Various Health Disorders

The American healthcare system is in a state of crisis, plagued by systemic issues that result in poor health outcomes and limited access to quality care. Dr. Fred Harvey, a seasoned medical professional, offers a...

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