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“Nurturing Our Heart And Soul” on Morning Energy

Traditionally, women have been regarded as being “natural nurturers” while men have been regarded as being providers and protectors. But in reality, we are all nurturers even if we may not have kids.  And, the nurturing that we provide to others can be...
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Florida’s Republicans starting to embrace realities of climate change, survey shows

An increasing number of Floridians agree that human actions are causing climate change, including a record number of Florida Republicans.
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, May 11th, 2023

Teacher unions vs DeSantis Florida’s largest union for teachers said yesterday that they are filing a lawsuit in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing a bill one day earlier. They say the law will make...
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A judge’s ruling could allow the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury information

An appeals court ordered a circuit judge to consider releasing information from grand jury proceedings about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

MidPoint: Classic New College or New New College?

The DeSantis administration is remaking New College of Florida into a version of the Christian focused Hillsdale College and developing curriculum for a SAT alternative Christian and Western tradition-based test called the "Classic Learning Test."

Florida’s largest teachers union files lawsuit after union-busting bill signed into law

Florida's largest union for teachers said that they are filing a lawsuit in response to Governor Ron DeSantis' signing a bill Tuesday.

Possible merger of transportation organizations sparks debate in Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization board met to discuss a merger with transportation agencies of neighbor counties. 

Meteorologist Denis Phillips on Hurricane Ian, climate change and Rule No. 7

ABC Action News meteorologist Denis Phillips was a guest on WMNF WaveMakers on Tuesday, May 9, to discuss Hurricane Ian, the upcoming hurricane season, climate change and how he developed his famous Rule No. 7.
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

LISTEN: Immigrant neglect An investigation at the Baker County Detention Center in Northeast Florida found a dangerous pattern of medical neglect against immigrants. A letter from ACLU Florida is calling for change.  Bills on the...
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Immigration and Disney monorail bills go to DeSantis

Dozens of bills from the 2023 legislative session landed on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Tuesday, including controversial measures about immigration and state oversight of Walt Disney World’s monorail system.
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The ACLU of Florida warns of “egregious” patterns of neglect found at ICE Detention Center

Listen: An investigation at the Baker County Detention Center in Northeast Florida found a dangerous pattern of medical neglect against immigrants. A letter from ACLU Florida is calling for change. The ACLU of Florida’s Deputy...
Labor unions

DeSantis signs law placing restrictions on Florida unions (SB 256); teachers union says it will sue

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that places additional restrictions on public-employee unions, including preventing dues from being deducted from paychecks.

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