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The voter registration deadline in Florida is Monday
Florida residents face a Monday deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 20 primary elections or to change party affiliations.
The Scoop: Tues. July 16th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
An investigation is still underway after Trump was shot in the ear. Last night he made an appearance at the Republican National Convention.
Jennifer Webb talks about the Sunshine State Unity Network and protecting democracy
The Sunshine State Unity Network aims to "reduce violence, bolster the republic and restore faith in our democratic institutions in Florida."
Greg Olear discusses ‘Rough Beast’ and the fight for democracy
In this episode of Wide Awake America, host Nadine Smith welcomes Greg Olear, the Los Angeles Times bestselling author of Dirty Rubles: An Introduction to Trump Russia. His latest book, Rough Beast: Who Donald Trump...
Facing the odds: Jessica Piper on rural activism and public schools
In this episode of Wide Awake America, host Nadine Smith interviews Jessica Piper, a passionate advocate for rural communities and public schools in America. Jessica, a former American literature teacher for 16 years, ran for...
Unraveling polarization: A conversation with Zachary Elwood
In this episode of Wide Awake America, guest host Rich Logis sits down with Zachary Elwood, a political polarization expert and author of the new book How Contempt Destroys Democracy. Zach is also known for...
A Polk County judge faces suspension and reprimand
Judge John Flynn and an investigative panel of the state Judicial Qualifications Commission reached an agreement on the proposed discipline.
The Scoop: ,Mon. April 1, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
St. Pete Police A police officer shot 28-year-old Germane Small after reports of gunfire. Small fled but fired at Officer Andre Sousa, who returned fire, injuring Small. Sickest children are losing Medicaid Florida’s Department of...
The 2024 Gulfport race for city council between April Thanos and Tom Bixler is on the day of Florida's presidential preference primary.
The Gabber says a candidate’s campaign manager mentioned a payment for positive coverage
Tom Bixler's campaign manager did not technically attempt to bribe The Gabber reporter, but that an ethical line was crossed.
A judge rejects part of Florida’s new elections law
A federal judge struck down part of a 2023 Florida elections law that placed restrictions on “third party” voter-registration organizations.
Florida lawmakers passed a measure to require disclaimers on political advertisements that are created using artificial intelligence.
