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Animal Rights
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Advocates concerned about lack of enforcement of pelican protections on Sunshine Skyway Pier
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Massive gopher tortoise die-off at St. Petersburg preserve raises questions
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DeSantis to get bill on shooting bears
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The Florida Senate OKs shooting bears in self-defense
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The Scoop: Mon., January 22, 2024 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
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“Stand your ground” law against bears advances in State House
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Endangered Rice’s Whale faces threat after 1.1 million gallon oil spill
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The Scoop: Tues., December 12, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
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Special gator hunting permits put on hold in Florida
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A surprising statistic sparks concern for the endangered Florida panther
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NOAA Fisheries denies petition for endangered whale protection near ports, sparking concern
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Episode 19: Earnest Coney Chief Executive of CDC of Tampa