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Criminal Justice Sunday, October 01st 2023

The Incarceration Nation

Alexandra Bailey calls in to the Forum to discuss efforts to end mass incarceration in federal prison. She talks about the bipartisan First Step Act...

News and Public Affairs Saturday, September 30th 2023

Judge upholds a Florida law turning over the Gainesville utility to a state-appointed board

A circuit judge rejected a challenge by the city of Gainesville to a new Florida law overhauling control of the Gainesville municipal utility.

Music Saturday, September 30th 2023

Florida lawmaker proposes designating State Road A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway”

A Florida legislator proposes designating State Road A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” to honor the musician who died Sept. 1 at age 76.

Hurricane Friday, September 29th 2023

Hurricane Ian, one year later: A story of resiliency and hope

Hurricane Ian was the 3rd-costliest natural disaster to hit the U.S.: $115.2 billion in damages and 156 fatalities in Florida and elsewhere.

LGBT Friday, September 29th 2023

Transgender and nonbinary people sue Florida over its “discriminatory” bathroom law

A federal lawsuit challenges a new Florida law requiring people to use public restrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth.

Education Friday, September 29th 2023

The Scoop: Fri., September 29, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Naples Capitol breacher caught A member of the ‘Proud Boys’ extremist group, who disappeared days before his sentencing in the U.S. Capitol riot case in...

News and Public Affairs Monday, September 18th 2023

Miami Representative Daniel Perez designated as next Florida House Speaker

Republican Representative Daniel Perez of Miami was designated as the next Florida House speaker for the 2024-2026 legislative term.

Civil Rights Monday, September 18th 2023

Quality of Life in the U.S.

The U.S. Census reports on measures of poverty long and short term while workers are utilizing their voices and power to strike in a crucial economic time. https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2023/demo/p60-280.pdf Political inequality is being tested in redistricting...

News and Public Affairs Monday, September 18th 2023

Pharmaceutical Industry Unveiled: Exploitative Marketing, Controversial Medications, and Healthcare Priorities

In this episode of the Healthy Steps Radio Show, host Dr. Fred Harvey takes a critical look at the pharmaceutical industry, accusing it of prioritizing profits over patient well-being and the effectiveness of medications. Drawing...

Criminal Justice Monday, September 18th 2023

The Scoop: Mon., September 18, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

New College forum New College Interim President Richard Corcoran addressed a crowd during a public forum in West Tampa last Friday regarding his previous experience, the school’s trajectory, and controversies surrounding discrimination accusations at the...

Environment Monday, September 18th 2023

Cabinet backs $141 million in land conservation deals including a Florida Forever project in Hendry County

The Cabinet supported three land purchases under the Florida Forever program. They also approved buying three conservation easements.

migrants at the U.S. border, American flag, barbed wire

Immigration Monday, September 18th 2023

Florida defends its new immigration law in court

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody urged a federal judge to reject an attempt to block part of a new state law targeting people who transport undocumented immigrants into the state.

Development Sunday, September 17th 2023

Education, Civic Engagement in the Sunshine State

Kimbery Brown-Blunt visits the Forum to announce an important Legislative Education Forum to discuss empowering communities through education, justice and civic engagement. Panelist will include elected Democratic State Senator Darryl Rouson, Representative Fentrice Driskell, Hillsborough...

Hurricane Friday, September 15th 2023

2 weeks later, cleanup underway in Levy County after Idalia

A little over two weeks after Hurricane Idalia moved through Florida’s Big Bend region, extensive clean-up efforts are ongoing.

Education Friday, September 15th 2023

New College interim president Richard Corcoran addresses controversies, presidential bid in Tampa

New College Interim President Richard Corcoran faces controversy at a political forum in West Tampa.

Health care Friday, September 15th 2023

‘We can’t sit and do nothing’: Despite challenges Floridians are are still fighting for access to health care

Allison Holmes says there are more than 22,000 on a waitlist for Florida’s home-and community-based Medicaid waiver program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She and her son JJ were at a legislative meeting...

Climate Friday, September 15th 2023

The Scoop: Fri., September 15, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

COVID-19 on the rise Florida has the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate in the nation. This comes as hospitalization rates rise across the country. Nonprofit’s lease to expire A nonprofit that provides services to migrant...

Abortion Rights Friday, September 15th 2023

Bill seeks to prevent abortion charges in Florida

Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book filed a bill aimed at preventing women from being charged with crimes after obtaining abortions.

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