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June 1st, 2023 || Local Government, News and Public Affairs, State Politics.

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, June 1st, 2023

LISTEN HERE: Scrub Jay faces extinction – one group is fighting to save it Property owners could soon have one additional tool to help save a native Florida bird that’s at risk for extinction. City Council member wants St. Pete to own mixed-income housing A local city council member thinks one answer to the housing… Read more »

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