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Ron DeSantis signs five bills that LGBTQ Floridians call a “slate of hate”
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a suite of bills targeting LGBTQ+ Floridians. LGBTQ advocates decry it as a “slate of hate.”
State will consider expansion of the Florida Wildlife Corridor
State officials could direct $100 million to protect 35,500 acres of ranchland for the growing Florida Wildlife Corridor.
University of South Florida protestors face court date, felony charges
Listen: Three of the demonstrators arrested after a protest at the University of South Florida faced their first court date today. Before their arraignment, they rallied with supporters outside the courthouse. About 20 demonstrators demanded...
League of United Latin American Citizens issues Florida travel advisory
The League of United Latin American Citizens issued a travel advisory for anyone going to Florida because of the state’s new immigration law.
MidPoint: Florida’s New Immigration Laws
Local Immigration lawyers Chelsea Nowel and Ananis Makar joined Shelley for an overview of the new punitive and disruptive Florida immigration laws that threaten the Florida economy and treat undocumented people with a complete lack...
Florida will send troops, officers and other resources to Texas
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will send Florida National Guard troops and law-enforcement officers to Texas to help with border control.
Doctor says new DeSantis medical laws are ‘freedom for me not thee’
Dr. David Berger, a board-certified pediatrician and USF nursing professor, was a guest on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom where he discussed the politicization of healthcare decisions in Florida, from reproductive rights to medical...
Ron DeSantis is sending troops and officers from Florida to Texas
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida “stands ready” and will send Florida National Guard troops and law-enforcement officers to Texas to help with border control.
School Board member speaks against rejection of new social studies materials
Listen: Florida education officials have rejected dozens of social studies textbooks regarding US History, the Holocaust, and more. One Hillsborough County school board member fears what this means for the future of K-12 education. According...
Warm Mineral Springs in Sarasota County, Florida is archaeologically important. The City of North Port is considering adding development.
Environmental groups push DeSantis to veto portion of new budget
A portion of the new state budget is dedicated to re-evaluating fertilizer restrictions, and local environmental groups are concerned
Nonprofit brings beach access mat to Clearwater beach
A local nonprofit is making the beach more accessible for people with disabilities. According to a press release from Help Us Gather (HUG), a 372-foot-long mobility mat will open at Sand Key Park this Friday....
