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Economy Thursday, April 25th 2024

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

infrastructure Thursday, April 25th 2024

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...

Blog Thursday, April 25th 2024

Exploring the culinary delights of Ybor City: A foodie’s weekend itinerary for Tropical Heatwave

We’re just a few days away from the spectacular musical extravaganza! Tropical Heatwave in the Cuban Club at Ybor City! Get ready to experience an...

Education Tuesday, August 1st 2023

Richard Corcoran makes the shortlist for president of New College of Florida

New College of Florida has 3 finalists for a new president and the Sarasota school’s Interim President Richard Corcoran is one.

Kamala Harris. Official portrait via whitehouse.gov vice president

African American Tuesday, August 1st 2023

VP Kamala Harris rejects an invitation from Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss Florida history standards claiming “slaves developed skills … for their personal benefit”

Vice President Kamala Harris rejected an invitation by Gov. Ron DeSantis to “discuss” Florida's African American history standards.

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, August 1st 2023

Florida seeks a halt of court’s drag show ruling

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking an appeals court to put on hold a ruling blocking a law preventing children from attending drag shows.

Housing Tuesday, August 1st 2023

Congress member Maxwell Frost introduces bill targeting ‘junk fees’ for renters

Orlando Congress member Maxwell Alejandro Frost joined to unveil a bill aimed at putting an end to fees he calls excessive for renters.

Climate Tuesday, August 1st 2023

Florida utility regulators object to a proposed federal rule aimed at reducing power plant emissions

Florida utility regulators object to a federal proposal aimed at reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants.

Criminal Justice Tuesday, August 1st 2023

The Scoop: Tues., August 1, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Dash ride-hailing service coming to Tampa The Tampa Downtown Partnership announced a new ride service funded by existing revenue sources beginning in October. This announcement comes a couple of years after the Downtowner service was...

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, August 1st 2023

ACLU celebrates the July decision by a federal judge blocking parts of a new Florida elections law

A judge recently blocked parts of a new Florida law that made it more difficult for community-based organizations to register people to vote.

News and Public Affairs Monday, July 31st 2023

Practical Tips for Beating the Heat and Staying Healthy: Insights from Dr. Fred Harvey

This podcast episode dives into the importance of teen mental health and how to support healthy lifestyle choices. It also explores how sweating and testosterone can affect the body and its associated diseases, such as...

News and Public Affairs Monday, July 31st 2023

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) will be challenged by Lisette Bonano

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, has drawn a re-election challenger in 2024: Lisette Bonano.

News and Public Affairs Monday, July 31st 2023

With DASH, Tampa tries again with low-cost downtown ride service

Listen: The Tampa Downtown Partnership announced a new ride service coming to downtown Tampa. This announcement comes a couple of years after their former one was shuttered due to funding issues. The service is...

Civil Liberties Monday, July 31st 2023

Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society

Enya Silva and Joseph Charry, members of the Tampa Bay chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), to discuss student protest and solidarity for the “Tampa 5”. Five students were arrested last March protesting...

Environment Monday, July 31st 2023

The Scoop: Mon., July 31, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Murder of transgender man draws national publicity The murder of a transgender man in Winter Haven marks what some are considering the 15th violent killing of a gender non-conforming or transgender individual this year and...

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