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Miami, Tampa top home price increases

The Miami area had a 10.8 percent year-over-year home price increase, while the Tampa area was second-highest at 7.7 percent.

Free Speech Where Freedom Comes To Die

Free Speech is under threat in the U.S. and especially Florida where fascist rulers manufacture punitive law. A Free Speech event is on April 29, 2023 at Tampa Prep School on Cass street in Tampa,...

The Easter Sunday Forum

Host Walter L. Smith II lead a discussion regarding the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) economic union. More discussion on renewable energy development. Talk on representative politics in Florida with an update...

Florida For All presents “People’s Budget” ahead of legislative session

A progressive coalition of organizations called Florida For All held a “People’s Press Conference” today, bringing forth concerns about unions, education, and the upcoming state legislative session starting tomorrow. Ruth Moreno is the Deputy Director...

MidPoint with Florida House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell

Rep, Driskell joined us to discuss the parade of horrible legislation that the Florida Republican-controlled legislature is planning now that they have a super-majority. Brian Connolly, Vice President of the USF Faculty Senate also joins...
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Gas prices in Florida could face a roller coaster ride and reach up to $4.45 by summer 2023

A tech company that monitors the fuel industry foresees gasoline prices in Florida above $4 a gallon in 2023.
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Port Tampa Bay says 29 cruise ships will sail this month

In 5 days, 7 ships will sail from Port Tampa Bay. The port says these ships will bring hundreds of thousands of dollars in economic impact.
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Higher electric bills set for January in Florida

Florida regulators approved utility costs that means higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses.

Central Florida food service workers could strike next month, amid ongoing contract negotiations

As the possibility of a nationwide rail strike looms over the holidays, and ongoing strikes by workers in multiple industries across the country continue, there is another impending strike threat closer to home in Central...

MidPoint: Sen. Jeff Brandes On Florida Politics & Policies

Libertarian Sen. Jeff Brandes, the most interesting Republican in Florida politics, is leaving the Florida Senate due to term limits. He joined us to discuss his passion for policy over politics, and his post-office plans...

MidPoint: DeSantis’ “Anti-Woke” Investments of State Funds

Gov. DeSantis announced a new "Stop Woke" policy to bar investments of State funds in companies or funds that adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Florida will no longer consider using issues like climate...

“A Life of Struggles” on Morning Energy

According to a CNN news report (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObFzQ-FUC5g) , in 2022 inflation is the number one economic crisis that plagues Americans. Inflation is also the highest that it has been in over 40 years and has driven up...

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