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The Scoop: Tues., October 3, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Social services reinstated In a controversial move last month, the Sarasota County Commission cut funding for various social service programs, including childcare and homeless services. However, the commission has now reversed the cuts. Congressional...
Despite controversy, the NAIA accepts New College of Florida into a conference
New College of Florida’s new sports teams will compete in the Sun Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
UF business faculty: A business plan outlining sweeping changes at New College of Florida is “not financially viable” in its current state.
The Scoop: Fri., September 29, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Naples Capitol breacher caught A member of the ‘Proud Boys’ extremist group, who disappeared days before his sentencing in the U.S. Capitol riot case in August, is now in FBI custody. Christopher John Worrell was...
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...
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...
The Scoop: Fri., September 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Educational support raises School nurses, classroom aides, and other educational support professionals in Hillsborough County will likely receive raises. This comes after Wednesday night’s negotiation session between the school district and the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers...
New College of Florida Interim President Richard Corcoran made his case for the permanent job to students and employees.
Hillsborough education support professionals to receive pay increases
School nurses, classroom aides, and other educational support professionals in Hillsborough County will likely receive raises.
The Scoop: Wed., September 20, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Rays stadium The Tampa Bay Rays announced that they are staying in St. Petersburg. Yesterday the team laid out plans for a new stadium at the site of Tropicana Field. However, taxpayers are wondering...
Plaintiffs contend Escambia County violated First Amendment and equal-protection rights in removing 10 books from school library shelves.
