Educational support raises School nurses, classroom aides, and other educational support professionals in Hillsborough County will likely receive raises. This comes after Wednesday night’s negotiation session between the school district and the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association. SunRunner fare to begin WMNF investigated comments made by Pinellas County Sherriff Bob Gualtieri about houseless people infiltrating… Read more »
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Possible merger of transportation organizations sparks debate in Hillsborough County
The Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization board met to discuss a merger with transportation agencies of neighbor counties.
Delivery drivers in danger: attorney calls for increased safety measures following recent attacks
Last month, a Door Dash delivery driver was raped at gunpoint in Tampa. WMNF spoke with an attorney on protecting drivers.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor launches newest “Crosswalks to Classrooms” project
A colorful crosswalk at a South Tampa school could enhance pedestrian safety in an otherwise dangerous place for walkers.
Tampa City Council chair: Use redevelopment money to extend streetcar
In a wide-ranging conversation, the Tampa City Council Chairman Joseph Citro touched on his plan for Tampa’s streetcar; the search for a way to reuse 50 million gallons of waster water that’s dumped into the Bay every day; the recent forced resignation of the Tampa police chief; former Sen. Janet Cruz’s run against City Council member Lynn Hurtak; and his days as a DJ at WMNF.
HART board will investigate agency’s CEO over allegations of mismanagement, hostile work environment
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority’s board voted on Tuesday to investigate toxic workplace allegations against HART’s CEO.
Cities consider removing highways to revitalize and reconnect urban areas
Urban designer Josh Frank, who’s working on highway removal projects in Syracuse and New Orleans, talks about his proposal to remove I-275 north of downtown Tampa and turn into a boulevard.
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MidPoint: FL House Rep. Michele Rayner Discusses the Election
Michele Rayner is going to be re-elected to the Florida House, but she’s still worried about this election. Rayner has been gerrymandered into a new Democratic District 62.
MidPoint: All For Transportation is on the ballot … again
The All 4 Transportation ballot initiative team discussed the new referendum that will appear on the Nov. 2022 ballot seeking approval for a 1% sales tax for 30 years to fund transportation improvements in Hillsborough County. They are urging citizens to pass this referendum and to make this investment in improved roads, safer roads, more and better bus service, bicycle infrastructure, and more transportation options throughout the county.
WaveMakers: Transportation advocates Christina Barker and Tyler Hudson
Transportation advocates Christina Barker and Tyler Hudson talk about the re-do of Hillsborough County’s sales tax referendum for transportation.
