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The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Thurs., October 5, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Challenge to violent protest law Yesterday, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to 2021 law that enhanced penalties and created new crimes during protests that turn violent.   Recreational marijuana hearing The...
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Florida abortion rights initiative tops 400,000 signatures

A proposed constitutional amendment ensuring abortion rights has topped 400,000 valid petition signatures submitted to the state.
Florida redistricting

Updated: Florida takes aim at judge’s ruling that its redistricting is unconstitutional

Attorneys for Florida argued that its redistricting plan eliminating a Black-majority district abolished a “race-based electoral monopoly.”
New College

Florida pushes back against UF report critical of New College business plan

State higher-education officials responded to analyses by University of Florida professors of a New College of Florida business plan.
Labor unions

Judge dismisses a constitutional challenge to Florida’s anti-union law

The Florida law places additional restrictions on public employee unions; plaintiffs might file a revised lawsuit.
Florida redistricting

Arguments set in Florida’s redistricting appeal

A court will hear arguments Oct. 31 in Florida's appeal that a congressional redistricting plan violated the Florida Constitution.
Alex Harris

How the Arts Conservatory for Teens is using the arts as a catalyst to learning

Alex Harris seems to have figured out a winning formula for education success with the Arts Conservatory for Teens. The non-profit group he co-founded 11 years ago in a small storefront in South St. Pete...

Florida Supreme Court hears arguments on protest law amid allegations of targeting Black activists

The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to a law that enhanced penalties during protests that turn violent.
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Florida targets abandoned, damaged “nuisance boats”

Florida wildlife officials want to speed up the process of removing abandoned and storm-damaged "nuisance boats" from state waters.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Wed., October 4, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

New College’s new president Interim president of New College, Richard Corcoran, was chosen as the school’s permanent president yesterday. This comes amidst Governor Ron DeSantis’ conservative transformation of the small honors college.   Protests at...

A Holistic Approach to Breast Cancer Awareness with Dr. Fred Harvey

In this episode, we delve into various health topics, ranging from disease awareness and prevention to treatment strategies. Our host, Dr. Fred Harvey, brings a unique perspective to these topics, advocating for a more holistic...

Pinellas County residents protest Florida’s sixth execution this year

More than 27 years after he sexually assaulted and murdered a woman he met at an Escambia County bar, Michael Zack III was put to death by lethal injection last night at Florida State Prison....

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