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Urbanist Peter Kageyama on what makes great cities—and his first novel

Peter Kageyama has been making waves in cities across the country for 20 years. He's best known as the author of For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places. He...

Senate bill clarifies presidential eligibility for serving public officials

Listen: A bill heard in the Senate will ensure that Governor DeSantis will be legally allowed to run for president if he chooses to. The bill ensures that a public official can run for President...

Second Greenway, Trails, and Blueways Master Plan Public Meeting

There is a second Greenways, Trails, and Blueways Master Plan Public meeting hosted by Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources.

MidPoint: The 2023 Tampa Municipal Election and New Proposed Vote Reform Legislation

The results of the Tampa municipal elections are in and there is more new, pending voting legislation coming from Tallahassee that may make it harder to register and vote.

A mosquito-transmitted illness has killed two horses in Polk County

Eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-transmitted illness, has killed two horses in Polk County’s Green Swamp area.

Free tree giveaway for Clearwater residents

On Saturday, Clearwater will be giving out free trees to residents to celebrate Arbor Day. It will be happening at the Public Works Complex.
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Tampa election The results are in… Tampa voters decided to elect a city council that could act as more of a check on the current mayor. Newcomer Alan Clendenin won over voters with 64% of...
DeSantis defeats Charlie Crist Election 2022

Resign to Run change in Florida law could aid Ron DeSantis if he runs for president

The Florida Senate on Wednesday is slated to take up a proposal that could help Gov. Ron DeSantis if he runs for president.
lgbtq

Florida legislators support a “Bathroom Bill” as Drag Queens march to the Capitol

A Senate committee approved a proposal to require transgender men and women to use restrooms that line up with their sex assigned at birth, as protesters marched to the Florida Capitol to speak out against...
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Lawmakers agree to fund and arm the new Florida State Guard

The Senate on Tuesday agreed to a House proposal that will bulk up the Florida State Guard, which Gov. Ron DeSantis revived last year.
Florida House of Representatives

Susan Valdes draws Republican challenger

Rep. Susan Valdes, D-Tampa, has drawn a Republican challenger, Tampa Republican Michael William Saul.

Florida House is set to approve requirement for public school districts to share tax revenue with charter schools

The Florida House could pass a measure that would require school districts to share local property-tax revenue with charter schools.

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