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DeSantis after new State Attorney Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking aim at yet another democratic State Attorney – this time it’s Monique Worrell in Florida’s 9th Circuit Court. DeSantis has ordered an audit into the...

One Pinellas County community banded together to save a historic preserve from destruction by a private developer. Activists and community leaders came together in Dunedin to fight for its preservation. Gladys E Douglas Preserve spans...

Rep, Driskell joined us to discuss the parade of horrible legislation that the Florida Republican-controlled legislature is planning now that they have a super-majority. Brian Connolly, Vice President of the USF Faculty Senate also joins...

Abortion rights Pointing to “long-established fundamental rights,” attorneys for abortion clinics and a physician argued in a brief Monday that the Florida Supreme Court should block a law that prevents abortions after 15 weeks of...

Florida lawmakers next week will start the annual 60-day legislative session. These are 10 big issues to watch.

College Board’s Advanced Placement, or AP program, dates back to the 1950’s. However,  in a press conference Monday, DeSantis again expressed thoughts on introducing other college preparatory choices in Florida schools. More than a third...

A Florida Senate Republican on Tuesday proposed a series of changes targeting public-employee unions.

Citrus County Insurrectionist Charged A Citrus County man has been arrested on felony charges for his involvement during the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Jesse James Rumson, of Lecanto faces charges for multiple felonies, including assault,...

Red Tide is currently back in several Tampa Bay area coastal counties. But it’s outside of the typical season.

When Sarah Winer, a functional nutrition health coach, joins Dr. Fred Harvey on The Healthy Steps Show to discuss the importance of exercise, nutrition, and sleep for achieving good health and longevity, they uncover the...

Listen: NEWS AgricultureVP0223 WMNF’s Camilla Carrero reports on a panel discussion hosted by the St. Petersburg College Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions about the $9 billion dollar agriculture industry. Urban agriculture is increasing in popularity, as...

Tampa elections The last day to vote in the City of Tampa elections is next Tuesday, March 7th. Early in-person voting started today. The two candidates running for City Council District 4 – Bill Carlson...