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Anna Paulina Luna talks Israel, impeachment and Pinellas beach restoration

St. Pete’s representative in the U.S. House, Anna Paulina Luna, was a last-minute guest on this week’s episode of WMNF's The Skinny.
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U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, in a white suit, with a microphone in her right hand.

A surprising statistic sparks concern for the endangered Florida panther

The Florida Panther is our state’s official animal and one of the most endangered mammals in the country. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
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What we know about the latest possible tear in a Mosaic gypstack liner at its New Wales plant in Florida

There’s a possible leak of water at a Polk County phosphogypsum stack owned by the giant fertilizer company Mosaic.
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Pinellas County emergency beach restoration projected to cost over $20 million

The county’s new emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of $20 million dollars. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
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A law professor & scientist ask for a halt to a dredging project that could harm Puerto Rico coral reefs

Coral reefs in Puerto Rico may be threatened by a proposed dredging project. On Tuesday Cafe a scientist and a law professor say why.
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Myakka Ranch in Manatee County one step closer to state protection

Myakka Ranch in Manatee County is one step closer to getting state protection. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
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Florida farmers paid by state to store water: conversation with Craig Pittman

Florida farmers paid by state to store water: conversation with Craig Pittman

Center for Biological Diversity warns of climate crisis effects on Florida wildlife

Center for Biological Diversity warns of climate crisis effects on Florida wildlife

Bills could gut funding for Floridians with disabilities

Senators and Representatives are seeking to inspect and evaluate the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and eventually repeal it if it doesn’t show solvency.
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Radioactivity callers discuss Florida Environmental Protection’s ban on Climate Change

Radioactivity callers discuss Florida's ban on Climate Change

Orange is the New Black author, Piper Kerman, wants prison reform

Orange is the New Black author, Piper Kerman, is asking Floridians to put Governor Scott’s close ties to the prison industry under the microscope.

The economics of weed in Florida

The concept of making money in the cannabis industry in Florida without marketing the plant brought entrepreneurs and business experts together.

Audit of Florida’s unemployment insurance system finds problems

Audit of Florida's unemployment insurance system finds problems

Colleague remembers Mote’s “Shark Lady,” Eugenie Clark

Colleague remembers Mote's "Shark Lady," Eugenie Clark

Report exposes link between dirty money and Florida’s dirty waterways

The advocacy group, Environment Florida, exposes top water polluters and the influence of dark money flowing into Florida in a report released today.

ACLU of Florida criticizes Range-R radar use by police and other surveillance methods

ACLU of Florida criticizes Range-R radar use by police and other surveillance methods

Last Call with Daniel Ruth, award-winning columnist for the Tampa Bay Times

Last Call with Daniel Ruth, award-winning columnist for the Tampa Bay Times

Political science Professor Matthew discusses how Jeb Bush changed the role of Florida Governor

Political science Professor Matthew discusses how Jeb Bush changed the role of Florida Governor

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