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Florida fines an Orlando abortion clinic $193,000 for violating a waiting period requirement

Florida health regulators ordered an Orlando abortion clinic to pay a fine for violating a law that requires a 24-hour waiting period.
Donald Trump by WMNF

UPDATE: Former President Trump has been indicted a fourth time. Here’s WMNF’s conversation with a law professor

We get a law professor’s take on several Florida stories including updates on the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump.
New College of Florida

Lawsuit alleges that a new law will censor and prohibit courses and topics at New College of Florida

A group opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to remake New College filed a lawsuit alleging that a new law prohibits several courses & topics.
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to Trump Rally attendees.

Florida Cabinet and clemency board meetings are called off again

Meetings of the Florida Cabinet and Board of Executive Clemency planned for next week have been scrapped.
social media

Biden administration supports blocking parts of Florida’s social media law

The Biden administration urged the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a challenge to a 2021 Florida law restricting social media companies.
Monorail Orlando Florida

Ron DeSantis says Florida has ‘moved on’ so Disney should drop its lawsuit

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Walt Disney should drop a lawsuit that claims retaliation by Florida and accept changes to a special district.

Navigating Medical Gaslighting for Better Healthcare with Dr. Fred Harvey

Dr. Fred Harvey explores the issue of medical gaslighting and the need for effective communication between patients and doctors in this podcast episode. Highlighting the prevalence of medical gaslighting among LGBTQIA+ individuals, he emphasizes the...
Tampa

Tampa Convention Center sees busiest summer yet despite controversial Florida laws driving event cancellations

Listen: Recent laws in Florida that some call hostile towards minorities have caused many organizations to cancel conventions in the state. However, the Tampa Convention Center has seen its busiest summer yet. In nearby Orlando,...

The State of Education and Politics

THE FIRST FULL WEEK OF K-12 SCHOOLS IS UNDERWAY. TODAY WE FOCUS ON THE STATE OF EDUCATION INCLUDING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. FROM FREEDOM SCHOOLS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IT IS ALL ON TOPIC TODAY. ALSO, A...

UPDATE: Tampa extends its cooling centers through Wednesday

The City of Tampa's website, says three cooling centers will be open during the day through Sunday due to a Heat Advisory.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., August 14, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Dan May Island receives conservation funds Dan May Island is a 72-acre island on Florida’s west coast, north of Cedar Key, accessible only by boat or seaplane. Friday, the Department of Environmental Protection Acquisition and...
Florida redistricting

Fight over Constitutional and race issues in Florida’s Congressional redistricting

Voting rights groups have argued in a circuit court lawsuit that Florida's new congressional map violates a state constitutional amendment.

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