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“LETTING YOUR LIGHT SHINE” on Morning Energy

The late Dr. Martin King Jr. once said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”  We live in a world full of darkness, whether we...

Episode 17: Pro Se Experience in Federal Courts by Andrea Debose

In the federal court system, over three hundred thousand Pro Se represent themselves. A look into the Pro Se world was defending self in Federal Courts and winning. Today the interview will be with Ms. Andrea...
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Florida education board tees up new rules before its meeting

Florida's State Board of Education will weigh new rules, including prohibiting TikTok and bar teachers from asking students about preferred pronouns.
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Disney CEO disputes Ron DeSantis’ suggestion that the company is “sexualizing children”

CEO Bob Iger dismissed arguments by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that Disney is “sexualizing children” or experiencing a drop in attendance.

Audubon Florida says the Wilson’s Plover shorebird is ‘threatened’

Audubon Florida wants the state to designate the Wilson’s Plover, a type of coastal wading bird, as a threatened species.

UPS Teamsters rev up for possible strike next month

More than 340,000 UPS workers are gearing up for a potential strike - labor organizers practiced picketing in Tampa and in other cities in Florida.

MidPoint: SB 540 The Sprawl Bill of 2023

SB 540, is the worst environmental law of the 2023 legislative session. It will have a serious negative impact on the quality of life of Florida residents according to representatives of the 1000 Friends of...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, July 13th, 2023

USF community members arrested during protests receive more time to prepare for trial Members of the University of South Florida community who were arrested on campus in March, known as the Tampa 5, were in...
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A court rejects antitrust arguments in a U.S. Sugar consolidation deal

An appeals court rejected an attempt by federal antitrust officials to block U.S. Sugar Corp. from buying another sugar company.
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Eastern indigo snake pushed out of habitat by overdevelopment

The  Eastern Indigo Snake is a threatened species, and the overdevelopment of the snake’s natural habitat may be the cause.

“Tampa 5” celebrate getting extension on their court cases

Members of the University of South Florida community who were arrested on campus in March were in court today. Defendants say they now have more time to build their case. The defendants were arrested in...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Record heat is devastating marine habitats as scientists grapple with solutions The first week of July has been the hottest week in recorded history. But it’s not just air temperature records that are being broken....

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