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The Scoop: Fri., April 26, 2024 Tampa bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Gateway Expressway opens A long-awaited highway project in Pinellas County is on track to finally open this afternoon. WMNF’s Chris Young reports. that’s when drivers...
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Hurricane Ian insured losses exceed $21 billion in Florida

Estimated insured losses from 2022’s Hurricane Ian have neared $21.4 billion, with about 6 percent of claims remaining open,
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Black Nerds Matter: Jada Alexander

Jada Alexander, a marine ecologist from UCSB takes a deep dive into her life as a scientist, mental health in STEM fields and her experience...
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Tommy Gregory is selected as president of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Tommy Gregory, R-Lakewood Ranch, was chosen by the school’s Board of Trustees to succeed President Carol Probstfeld.
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Disney seeks a delay in its federal appeal

Disney asked a court for a delay in a legal battle against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
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Governor signs seven bills including those related to skin cancer screening and parking

Ron DeSantis signed seven bills, including measures related to the regulation of private parking facilities and skin cancer screening.
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With undocumented immigrants at 4% of state population, critics dispute $566 million cost to healthcare system

Listen: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration released new data showing the financial costs of undocumented immigrants on the state’s healthcare system. But with undocumented immigrants being only 4% of the state population, critics...

Interview: Tyler Riggs on ‘Blue Boy’

Blue Boy won the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the Gasparilla International Film Festival. The short is a proof-of-concept piece for a future feature.   Listen:   The film follows bodybuilder Joey Rossi...

Crazy As A Loon – Rebekah Pulley and the Reluctant Prophets

Check out this episode featuring Tampa songbird Rebekah Pulley. She and the Reluctant Prophets bring the twang, crooning their way through the airwaves and into our hearts.
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Former police homeless liaison officer discusses Florida’s controversial encampment law

Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis put his signature on HB 1365, a controversial new law that prohibits municipalities from allowing homeless individuals to camp or sleep on public property. Enforcement of the law is...

City of Tampa is doing a tree giveaway

The City of Tampa is giving away trees. City of Tampa residents with proof of residency can pick up trees next Saturday.
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The Pinellas Clerk’s Office is hosting an annual Passport Day event

The Pinellas Clerk’s Office is hosting an upcoming annual Passport Day Event Tomorrow from 8 AM to 1 PM at their branch offices.

The Scoop: Fri., April 5, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Beach water quality advisory The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough has issued a warning for Ben T Davis Beach, Picnic Island Beach, and Simmons Park Beach over their water quality. After tests that were...

“Justice For All” on Morning Energy

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Letter from Birmingham, Alabama jail, April...
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Englewood Democrat Tony Dunbar files to run for a State House seat in Charlotte and Sarasota counties

The Florida HD 75 seat is open because House Majority Leader Michael Grant, R-Port Charlotte, faces term limits.

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