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Tropical Heatwave: The hottest ticket in Tampa Bay!

Kristopher James and WMNF’s program director Sam Hval recently visited Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend to share why everyone in Tampa Bay should attend Tropical Heatwave...
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Florida okays money for a Hardee County project

$6 million from Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund will help develop a 40,000-square-foot warehouse at an industrial site in Hardee County.
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17 Bands in 17 Days – Day 3: Amping up the Eddie 9 voltage

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands across 3 electrifying stages, plus a Hip Hop Lounge at Tropical Heatwave.
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A ‘cultivated’ meat ban is approved by the Florida Senate

The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a wide-ranging bill that would ban the sale of what Gov. Ron DeSantis has described as “fake meat”
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A controversial teacher training bill is ready for a vote in the full Florida House

The Florida House is on the cusp of passing a controversial bill that seeks to ban “identity politics” in teacher preparation programs.
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The Florida Senate approves a bill for state regulation of food delivery services

The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would give the state control of regulation of food delivery platforms.
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Dozier School victims could get compensation under a bill passed by the Florida House

The Florida House on unanimously passed a bill for $20 million to compensate victims of abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys.
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A new Florida law allows the release of grand jury testimony about Jeffrey Epstein

Ron DeSantis signed a law clearing the way for the release of grand jury testimony about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Groups urge justices to reject Florida’s redistricting plan

Voting-rights groups argued the Florida Supreme Court should overturn a decision that upheld a congressional redistricting plan.
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Promoting the pot industry in Florida

A handful of Florida's medical marijuana operators have formed a trade association designed to “foster a thriving medical marijuana industry.”

The Scoop: Thu., February 29, 2024 Tampa bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Campaign financing Florida voters may soon be able to decide whether to stop public financing for campaigns for statewide offices. WMNF’s Chris Young reports that a ballot question that passed in the Senate yesterday could...
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Ron DeSantis seems likely to veto the bill the Florida Legislature passed to keep kids off social media, so he and the House Speaker are discussing “alternatives”

House Speaker Paul Renner said that he and Gov. Ron DeSantis are trying to work out differences on a bill to keep kids off some social media platforms.
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The Florida House passes a bill requiring disclaimers on political ads with AI

Political advertisements in Florida created using artificial intelligence could soon require a disclaimer that makes clear AI was involved,
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A school “deregulation” bill passes the Florida House

The Florida House unanimously passed a bill for “deregulation” of public schools, with flexibility on certain reporting requirements.
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Florida budget negotiators inch closer on prisons and education

Negotiations on a new Florida budget shave sent unresolved issues to the House and Senate budget chiefs.

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