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The Scoop: Fri. Jan. 17, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

‘Park preservation’ bill emerges in the Florida House A Florida House Republican filed a proposal yesterday that would prevent the development of such things as golf courses, pickleball courts, and lodges in state parks.  Professors...
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Professors challenge DEI restrictions on Florida universities

The professors say Florida's restrictions are “punishing educators and students for expressing differing and disfavored viewpoints.”
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The Scoop: Fri., March 15, 2024 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

A new study shows Tampa’s streetcar system is one of the most efficient in the nation with high ridership & low cost to taxpayers.
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The Scoop: Thurs., March 14, 2024 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

A new study shows Tampa’s streetcar system is one of the most efficient in the nation with high ridership & low cost to taxpayers.
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Florida Legislature passes controversial limits on teacher prep, sending the bill to Ron DeSantis

The Florida Senate gave final approval to a measure designed to keep “identity politics” out of teacher preparation programs.
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A court rejects Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ restrictions on workplace diversity training

A federal appeals court rejected restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training

Felony charges dropped against USF protestors ‘The Tampa Five’

Five demonstrators, known as the “Tampa 5”, will avoid jail time after a long legal process stemming from a clash with police at USF.
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The Scoop: Friday., October 20, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

CAIR demands safety for Americans The Israel-Hamas war has left many dead or missing, including American citizens. One Tampa non-profit is demanding the government do more to ensure the safety of all American citizens in...
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Lawsuit alleges that a new law will censor and prohibit courses and topics at New College of Florida

A group opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to remake New College filed a lawsuit alleging that a new law prohibits several courses & topics.
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DeSantis: Florida goes ‘even further’ after SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action

Gov. Ron DeSantis told a Moms for Liberty convention that Florida goes “even further” than the Supreme Court ruling stopping affirmative action in college admissions.
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Court arguments set on Florida law that restricts race-related workplace training

A court will hear arguments Aug. 24 about a Florida law restricting how race-related issues can be addressed in workplace training.
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These new Florida laws will take effect on Saturday: from vouchers to guns

More than 200 laws passed during the 2023 legislative session, including a record $116.5 billion budget, will take effect Saturday.
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