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Environment
Political Violence, Cultural Brawl
The Forum responds to various issues including the undemocratic suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrel of Orlando, FL as well as new rules on the disposal of coal combustion residuals. There was some analysis of...
Small west-coast Florida island to be added to conservation program
Dan May Island is a 72-acre island on Florida’s west coast, north of Cedar Key, accessible only by boat or seaplane.
The Scoop: Thurs., August 10, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Orange County prosecutor suspended Orange County State Attorney Monique Worrell railed against Gov. Ron DeSantis in a press conference yesterday. DeSantis accused Worrell of “neglect of duty and incompetence”. U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, whose district...
Lawsuit seeks gopher tortoise protections
Conservation groups are challenging a federal decision to reject listing gopher tortoises as endangered or threatened species,
Pinellas weighs expanded recycling while Polk retreats
While Polk County will abandon its curbside recycling program next year, the Pinellas County Commission on Thursday will discuss ways to expand to universal curbside collection in unincorporated areas.
Dangers in Politics, Economy and Environment
The Host calls in with updates on environmental dangers including coal ash fallout and the use of phosphogypsum, the radioactive waste from processing phosphate ore into phosphoric acid which is predominantly used in fertilizer. EPA...
Locals, environmentalists prepare to defend Wakulla Springs ahead of upcoming meeting
Environmental advocates and Wakulla County residents are protesting proposed changes that may threaten a state attraction.
The Scoop: Thurs., August 3, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Donald Trump to surrender to federal authorities Donald Trump is scheduled to surrender to federal authorities in Washington this afternoon. He will be booked and fingerprinted before being escorted to his arraignment, which has been...
Scorching ocean temperatures have caused most Florida corals to bleach; and scientists expect a mass coral die-off this summer. WMNF’s Josh Holton asked Congressmember Kathy Castor about what can be done to avert a marine...
New St. Petersburg grants means lower utility rate increase for customers
St Petersburg will be awarded over 20 million dollars from the state towards infrastructure, meaning lower-than-expected rates in the future.
The Scoop: Wed., August 2, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
V.P. Harris declines Gov. DeSantis’ invite Vice President Kamala Harris forcefully declined Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ official invitation to meet and discuss the state’s African American History standards during a speech in Orlando yesterday. ...
The Scoop: Mon., July 31, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Murder of transgender man draws national publicity The murder of a transgender man in Winter Haven marks what some are considering the 15th violent killing of a gender non-conforming or transgender individual this year and...
