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DeSantis ratchets up fight with College Board over AP courses

Governor Ron DeSantis said that Florida will "look to re-evaluate" its relationship with the College Board over its AP courses.

Unlock The Secrets Of Aging with Dr. Nichola Conlon

Dr. Nichola Conlon, a molecular biologist, invites us on a journey to discover how lifestyle changes and supplementation can reverse cellular aging and reduce the effect of menopause, revealing the compelling central conflict of fighting...

A conversation with Tampa’s District 1 city council candidates

Tampa City Council candidates Alan Clendenin, Sonja Brookins and Chase Harrison joined WaveMakers to talk about why they're challenging Joe Citro for his District 1 City Council seat. 

Fascist Dictatorship in Florida

Kim Jackson joins the discussion to explore the question of growing dictatorship in Florida as the Governor moves against the Advance Placement African American History course. A fast and furious assault on voting rights and...

Grad student discusses how her research inadvertently yielded results with significant implications for invasive Burmese pythons in south Florida

Kelly Crandall--a graduate student at Southern Illinois University (SIU)--discusses on “Talking Animals” how her research focusing on raccoons and opossums inadvertently yielded results with significant implications about the Burmese python, a rampant invasive species in...
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Gender-affirming treatment ban backed for trans youth in Florida

Two Florida medical boards refused to scrap new rules prohibiting doctors from using gender-affirming care for trans youth.

Legendary activist Captain Paul Watson discusses being ousted from his own organization, launching a new one

Captain Paul Watson--a major figure for decades in the realm of animal rights, founding the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society 1977, from which he was recently ousted—discusses the new organization he’s launched.
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Stay sought in scheduled Florida execution

Attorneys for convicted murderer Donald David Dillbeck requested that the Florida Supreme Court issue a stay of execution.

Florida House unanimously passes changes to pay for athletes

The Florida House passed a proposal that would allow colleges and universities to help connect student-athletes with endorsements.

Florida nursing homes are seeing a major rise in severe violations

Florida nursing homes are seeing a rise in severe violations. These incidents have practically doubled since 2019.
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St Pete is proceeding with a proposal to have stronger protections for renters

St Petersburg city council committee is proceeding with a proposal to have stronger protections for renters.
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Florida Senate follows the House in proposing permitless carry of firearms

A Florida Senate Republican on Thursday filed a bill that would allow people to carry concealed firearms without licenses.

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