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Education Friday, September 29th 2023

The Scoop: Fri., September 29, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Naples Capitol breacher caught A member of the ‘Proud Boys’ extremist group, who disappeared days before his sentencing in the U.S. Capitol riot case in...

Education Tuesday, September 26th 2023

The Scoop: Tues., September 26, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

FL congressional map trial A federal trial over the constitutionality of Florida’s congressional map gets underway this morning in Tallahassee. Civil rights groups and voters...

Education Monday, September 25th 2023

Florida Department of Education will review Asian-American and Pacific-Islander history standards

The Florida Department of Education is preparing to review academic standards related to Asian-American and Pacific-Islander history.

Education Monday, September 25th 2023

The Scoop: Mon., September 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Rays Stadium cost Last week the Tampa Bay Rays announced plans to build a new $1.3 billion dollar stadium in St. Petersburg if the team...

Education Friday, September 22nd 2023

The Scoop: Fri., September 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

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...

Education Thursday, September 21st 2023

Richard Corcoran makes a pitch to remove ‘interim’ from his title as president of New College of Florida

New College of Florida Interim President Richard Corcoran made his case for the permanent job to students and employees.

Education Friday, February 25th 2022

MidPoint: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and other oppressive legislation

Dangerous amendments to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill is the latest trend among the 'censorship and surveillance' legislation that's been passing through the Florida government this session. Nadine Smith of Equality Florida and Florida State...

Abortion Rights Tuesday, February 22nd 2022

New poll: bills to ban abortion after 15 weeks and “Don’t Say Gay” are unpopular among Florida voters

Two bills in the Legislature that seem on track to become law are unpopular with Florida voters: a 15-week abortion ban & "Don't Say Gay."

WMNF Interview with Lois Lowry and Colette Bancroft

African American Wednesday, February 09th 2022

MidPoint: The Age of Censorship with Lois Lowry and Colette Bancroft

The banning of books and the prohibition against teaching real, accurate history used to be the plot of dystopian novels and Nazi policy in Germany in 1933, but now it's part of our reality. WMNF...

University of South Florida Tampa development Biology

Development Monday, February 07th 2022

University advisory committee recommends management for USF Forest Preserve; is it enough protection?

A university committee has written its recommendations for the USF Forest Preserve and an adjacent golf course north of the Tampa campus.

Abortion Rights Wednesday, February 02nd 2022

MidPoint: What does Florida House Bill 5 mean going forward?

On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, Florida's restrictive abortion bill, HB-5, passed 10-5 by the Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee. Earlier that day, WMNF MidPoint host Shelley Reback spoke with OB-GYN Dr. Robyn, an OB/GYN an abortion...

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Drugs Monday, January 31st 2022

Medicating Normal: a new film asks whether patients get enough information when prescribed psychiatric drugs

Medicating Normal: a new documentary film asks whether patients get enough information when prescribed psychiatric drugs.

Education Thursday, January 27th 2022

MidPoint: Florida Legislature and the War on Teachers

The Florida Constitution provides that all children are guaranteed a quality public education, but the Florida legislature is undermining that guarantee with education policies that drive more children to private and charter schools for profit...

COVID19 Tuesday, January 25th 2022

Interview with Tampa Mayor Jane Castor: Conference of Mayors, affordable housing and omicron response

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor speaks to WMNF about affordable housing and efforts to combat the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Health Friday, January 21st 2022

Here’s how Floridians can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease affects many of us; Some are caregivers or have a loved one with Alzheimer’s. According to the website of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Alzheimer’s is a “progressive brain disorder that impacts memory,...

Health care Thursday, January 20th 2022

MidPoint: Spotlighting Florida’s foster care system with Kelly Parris and Robin Rosenberg

The Tampa Bay area’s children’s services and foster care system is in jeopardy, raising concerns about the future. Kelly Parris, executive director of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, and Robin Rosenberg, the deputy director...

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, January 18th 2022

Florida Legislature update with Rep. Ben Diamond

Representative Ben Diamond spoke about the Florida Legislature. He is also running for the seat in Congress currently held by Charlie Crist.

Health care Monday, January 10th 2022

Obamacare open enrollment ends Saturday; an ACA navigator answers your questions

The deadline for Obamacare open enrollment is Saturday. WMNF talks with an ACA navigator from Family Healthcare Foundation.

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