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Environment Friday, September 08th 2023

Equity for Florida’s Black marijuana farmers, and the state of the USF Forest Preserve, today on WMNF

This morning on WMNF-Tampa 88.5-FM, public affairs program The Skinny welcomes Tampa Bay Times reporter Shauna Muckle, who published a story about equity for Florida’s...

Marijuana Wednesday, August 16th 2023

Heirs and partners of a Black farmer challenge Florida’s denial of a medical marijuana license

Florida health officials scrapped the medical marijuana application of a Black farmer who died before the licensing process was complete.

Marijuana Friday, August 11th 2023

A Florida lawsuit challenging the federal prohibition on medical cannabis patients owning guns gets a boost

A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Second Amendment was violated when a medical cannabis patient was barred from having guns.

Marijuana. By Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, May 2011.

Environment Tuesday, June 13th 2023

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Tuesday, June 13th, 2023

Donald Trump will be in Miami Court Donald Trump is making his first court appearance in a historical criminal case charging the former president with...

Marijuana Monday, June 12th 2023

Pros and cons of pot legalization considered in Tallahassee

Listen: The initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida could appear on next year’s ballot. A conference was held Monday in Tallahassee to discuss the...

Marijuana Friday, February 03rd 2023

Florida recreational pot proposal clears initial signature hurdle

A proposed Florida constitutional amendment to allow the recreational use of marijuana has passed a hurdle to get on the 2024 ballot.

Marijuana Friday, August 11th 2023

A Florida lawsuit challenging the federal prohibition on medical cannabis patients owning guns gets a boost

A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Second Amendment was violated when a medical cannabis patient was barred from having guns.

Gun Violence Wednesday, July 05th 2023

Seven-year-old killed by gunfire at a Tampa beach on Fourth of July

A seven-year-old was killed by gunfire at Ben T. Davis Beach along the Courtney Campbell Causeway on the Fourth of July.

News and Public Affairs Monday, June 26th 2023

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.

Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

News and Public Affairs Monday, May 08th 2023

The 2023 Florida legislative session summarized: Here are 10 big issues that passed

In the 2023 Florida Legislative session, the Republican-controlled House & Senate passed bills that were priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Gun Violence Monday, April 03rd 2023

Ron DeSantis signs a law that allows Floridians to carry concealed guns without a license or training

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a permitless carry measure that will allow Floridians to carry guns without concealed-weapons licenses.

Gun Violence Thursday, March 30th 2023

Florida’s permitless carry gun law change is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Florida Senate passed a bill to allow people to carry guns without concealed-weapons licenses, sending the issue to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Gun Control Friday, March 24th 2023

Florida House passes bill to allow permitless carry for concealed weapons and firearms

Floridians would be able to carry guns without concealed weapons licenses under a bill the House passed on Friday.

Gun Control Friday, March 24th 2023

Bill to lower the age to purchase a rifle advances in the Florida House

The Florida House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill that would lower the legal age to purchase a rifle or long gun from 21 to 18.

Gun Control Friday, March 24th 2023

Florida House set to pass permitless carry of concealed weapons

A proposal to allow people to carry guns in Florida without state concealed-weapons licenses is poised to pass the House on Friday.

Education Sunday, March 12th 2023

Blink on Gun Violence, USF Protest Arrest

Protestors at the University of South Florida were arrested protesting the attacks on diversity and other attacks on education. The right-wing attempt to roll back the clock on progress in many areas of society is...

Gun Control Friday, March 10th 2023

Federal appeals court upholds a Florida gun age law passed after the Parkland massacre

A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a 2018 Florida law that prevents sales of rifles and other long guns to people under age 21.

Gun Violence Tuesday, February 21st 2023

Credit card companies targeted on gun sales

Credit-card companies could face fines up to $10,000 for tracking firearm and ammunition sales in Florida.

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