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Environment Tuesday, November 28th 2023

Tampa Bay shorebirds dealt with record heat this summer

Summer this year was one of the hottest on record in the Tampa Bay Area, and shorebirds in Tampa Bay dealt with the heat.

Criminal Justice Thursday, November 16th 2023

Here comes the Sun: Talking pro women’s soccer in Tampa Bay

The new professional women’s soccer team has a name - Tampa Bay Sun FC-will kick off its inaugural season in August 2024.

Health Wednesday, November 15th 2023

Responding to Food Insecurity in Florida with Gulf Coast JFCS

It’s Thanksgiving time and our thoughts turn to food and those who may not have it. Our friends from Gulf Coast JFCS joined us to...

Health care Monday, November 13th 2023

Get answers about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace

Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that’s best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

Abortion Rights Monday, November 13th 2023

Backers say the Florida Supreme Court should OK an abortion rights initiative

Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment fired back at Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody who wants the measure blocked from the 2024 ballot.

Labor Thursday, November 09th 2023

Riverview call center workers stage picket, demanding $25/hour, better healthcare, and more

Listen: On Thursday, call center workers at Maximus, the federal government’s largest call center contractor, picketed to demand higher wages. Call center workers want the...

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, November 28th 2023

Plaintiffs fire back in felons’ voting case in Florida

Plaintiffs want to continue a lawsuit challenging how Florida is carrying out a constitutional amendment to restore felons’ voting rights.

International Tuesday, November 21st 2023

DeSantis calls to defund UN amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire plea, faces criticism as popularity hits historic low

Listen: After the United Nations called for a ceasefire amid the Israel-Hamas war, Governor Ron DeSantis wants the nation to defund the UN. “Defund the UN, I mean are you kidding me? What a farce.”...

News and Public Affairs Wednesday, November 15th 2023

Florida needs to spend at least $2.2 billion to fix a “perfect storm” of problems in its prisons

A new report says Florida prisons need $2.2 billion in repairs, retrofits and staffing to address “‘immediate” needs.

Health care Wednesday, November 15th 2023

Florida continues to drop residents off Medicaid

Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program has dropped by more than 670,000 people since April 2023.

Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

News and Public Affairs Wednesday, November 15th 2023

Florida legislators file bills to penalize any student who “promotes a foreign terrorist organization”

The bills could financially penalize state university and college students who voice support for “foreign terrorist” organizations.

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, November 14th 2023

Voting rights groups press on with their challenge to Florida’s voter registration handwritten signature requirement they say violates the Civil Rights Act

The appeal comes after a federal judge rejected a lawsuit challenging a Florida requirement for “wet” signatures on voter registration forms.

Education Tuesday, November 14th 2023

UF appeals a decision that it must pay attorney fees for violating professors’ First Amendment rights

The University of Florida on Tuesday appealed a judge’s ruling that would require it to pay more than $372,000 in legal fees.

Hurricane Tuesday, November 14th 2023

Ron DeSantis seeks more money for Florida’s emergency fund after using funds for non-emergencies

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, said a negative cash balance “looks like a blemish on our financial planning.”

Abortion Rights Monday, November 13th 2023

Backers say the Florida Supreme Court should OK an abortion rights initiative

Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment fired back at Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody who wants the measure blocked from the 2024 ballot.

Marijuana Friday, November 10th 2023

Florida defends higher fees for medical marijuana license renewals

Florida says the $1.33 million price tag for medical marijuana license renewals properly carries out state lawmakers’ policy choices.

Education Friday, November 10th 2023

Florida lawmakers suggest ways to remove some regulations on school

Florida lawmakers are looking at ways to remove some regulations for public schools in the state.

Education Thursday, November 09th 2023

Richard Corcoran clears the final confirmation to stay New College of Florida president

State higher-education officials confirmed Richard Corcoran as president of New College of Florida, a Sarasota liberal-arts college.

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