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Florida Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Polk City, has drawn a Democratic challenger, Octavio Eduardo Hernandez, in 2024.
Florida ethics panel to take up Jack Latvala case
The Florida Commission on Ethics will consider a motion to dismiss a long-running ethics case against former Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater.
Tampa, Pinellas have big mobility plans but lack key ingredient: money
As Tampa Mayor Jane Castor released her long-awaited mobility plan Tuesday, WMNF WaveMakers discussed the ambitious goal in it and the long-range plans for improving transportation in Pinellas.
Both plans seek to ease traffic congestion and...
City of Tampa reveals $2 billion plan to address transportation
After being ranked one of the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrians and cyclists, Tampa city leaders unveiled a plan Tuesday to solve the problem. But it comes with a high price tag....
Florida’s new union law faces another challenge
A union has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Florida law placing additional restrictions on public employee unions.
We spoke with a student, Basil Pursley, who is fed up with changes at New College of Florida and is transferring out of state.
Appeals court weighs subpoenas of lawmakers over Florida’s “Stop WOKE” law
A federal appeals court sounded skeptical of arguments that Florida lawmakers should be required to turn over documents on "Stop WOKE."
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
Deadly daytime shootout According to a press release, yesterday Tampa Police killed a man in a shootout as officers responded to the 2800 block of N. 35th Street. According to police, the suspect fired on...
Heather McGhee, a distinguished Senior Fellow at the Public-Policy Center DEMOS deliver a speech which asks “Who is an American?” Has U.S. Democracy become as Unequal as our Economy? Perhaps the question to ask is:...
Tampa urges residents to keep fat, oil, grease, and wet wipes out of drains
Listen: This hurricane season, the City of Tampa is urging residents to keep leftover fat, oil, grease, and especially wet wipes out of the drain. At a wastewater plant in Tampa, a technician removes a...
Guarding Your Health: Mold Toxicity, Neurodegenerative Diseases, and More!
Mold toxicity can be a serious health concern, and it is important to take the necessary steps to identify, remove, and prevent mold growth. In this podcast, Dr. Fred Harvey provides advice on how to...
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Monday, July 17th, 2023
Tampa air quality decline Overall, air quality in the nation has improved in recent years. However, it’s actually gotten worse in Tampa. Housing advocates rally against police budget Activists have come out against a 16...
