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The Scoop: Tues., September 26, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
FL congressional map trial A federal trial over the constitutionality of Florida’s congressional map gets underway this morning in Tallahassee. Civil rights groups and voters argue that the map was intentionally drawn to discriminate based on race. Georgia’s World Heritage site U.S. agencies announced that they will nominate Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as a… Read more »

Are climate and energy policies under Governor Ron DeSantis helping or hurting Florida?
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pledging to promote fossil fuel development instead of renewable energy as Florida faces many climate threats.

Okefenokee Swamp nominated for UNESCO World Heritage site designation
On Friday, U.S. agencies announced that they will nominate Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Criminal Justice and Human Trafficking
The community will have two opportunities to have a public discussion on two very important subjects affecting humanity. First, Michelle Walker, Executive Director of Miracles Outreach, talks about a panel discussion planned for October 12 “How To Stop Human Trafficking”. https://woodsonmuseum.org/how-to-stop-human-trafficking-discussion/ Secondly, Micheal Jalazo from Pinellas Ex-offender Re-entry Coalition and Kiara Rucker who is the… Read more »

Florida Department of Education will review Asian-American and Pacific-Islander history standards
The Florida Department of Education is preparing to review academic standards related to Asian-American and Pacific-Islander history.

The Scoop: Mon., September 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Rays Stadium cost Last week the Tampa Bay Rays announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion dollar stadium in St. Petersburg if the team can convince the St. Petersburg City Council and the Pinellas County Commission to pay for about half of it. St. Pete City Council member Richie Floyd spoke with Mitch Perry… Read more »

Judge refuses to block the dues deduction ban, dealing a blow to Florida teachers’ unions
A federal judge has refused to block part of a new Florida law that prevents union dues from being deducted from workers’ paychecks.

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Preserving History and Community
The Jackson House gets a historical marker and $1 million dollars for renovation. The boarding house which housed Black travelers to Tampa, FL during segregation has been neglected to a dangerous point. Over the past few years, the University of South Florida has mapped the inside of the house. Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik… Read more »

Low-income SunRunner bus riders call fare increase “heartless” and “narcissistic”
The SunRunner bus has been providing a free service for nearly a year, connecting passengers in downtown St. Petersburg to St. Pete Beach.