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Education
Here comes the Sun: Talking pro women’s soccer in Tampa Bay
The new professional women’s soccer team has a name - Tampa Bay Sun FC-will kick off its inaugural season in August 2024.
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The Scoop: Tues., November 7, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Police seek witnesses Tampa Police released a video that shows several people they say may have been involved in the mass shooting in Ybor City. Police have charged one suspect. You can submit tips at...
Florida lawmakers back lifting a cap on private school vouchers for students with disabilities
Florida lawmakers moved toward temporarily nixing a cap on the number of students who can participate in a private school voucher program.
School voucher expansion bills set for Florida special session
The Florida House and Senate released proposals that could lead to more students receiving school vouchers.
The State of Our State’s Public Education Today
What is the state of public education in Florida today, with Norin Dollard, Senior Policy Analyst / Florida KIDS COUNT Director, Florida Policy Institute, and Damaris Allen, Executive Director of Families for Strong Public...
Florida lawmakers will consider more funding for school vouchers in special session
Florida lawmakers are gearing up to provide additional funding to a part of the state's school voucher program.
Controversial Florida university presidents are slated for inauguration and confirmation
University of Florida President Ben Sasse and president of New College of Florida Richard Corcoran will be inaugurated and confirmed.
Amy Gajda Seek And Hide: The Tangled History Of The Right To Privacy Amy Gajda, a former journalist, and one of the country’s top experts on privacy and the media shares information about her own...
New initiative sends free banned books to Floridians
Florida is one of the top states in the nation for book bans in schools. One organization is sending banned books to Floridians for free.
The Scoop: Wed., October 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Police violence causes frustration Last night the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee failed to persuade the Citizen’s Review Board to investigate injuries Tampa Police officers caused a woman 4 years ago. Kelsey Storemski found herself...
A judge weighs restrictions Florida has placed on higher education courses
A new Florida law prohibits instruction on certain topics in “general education core courses” at state colleges and universities.
New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran is set to earn up to $1.3 million per year in salary and benefits in a five-year contract.
Interview with Mr. Miles Alexander, 3rd, owner and operator of AlexanderGoshen - Entrepreneur in construction
Mr. Alexander, 3rd, CEO of AlexanderGoshen a construction business received an award for emerging excellence in the construction industry. AlexanderGoshen...
