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Seán Kinane
Tampa’s Curtis Hixon park closing for repairs
Tampa’s popular downtown park, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, will be closing for repairs for about two months. Thursday morning at a meeting of the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency, Tampa’s administrator of economic opportunity, Bob McDonough,...
Residents keep pressure on Tampa CRA to stop “Lexus Lanes”
Residents of the Tampa Heights neighborhood and others who will be affected by the planned Tampa Bay Express interstate highway expansion are keeping the pressure on elected officials. Thursday morning during public comment, four opponents...
Pinellas School Board member reacts to Times report
This week the Tampa Bay Times began publishing results of an investigation into several low-performing elementary schools called “Why Pinellas County is the worst place in Florida to be black and go to public school.”...
To avoid leprosy, doctor warns against contact with armadillos
The Florida Department of Health is noting an uptick in the cases of leprosy this year and contact with armadillos might be one reason why. In the first half of 2015 there have already been...
Southwest Florida’s rate of sea level rise speeding up
The southwest coast of Florida, especially its beaches and mangroves, are being increasingly impacted by rising seas caused by global warming; on WMNF News’ MidPoint we spoke with Mike Barry — an environmental contractor with...
Hillsborough Sheriff to stop ICE holds of undocumented immigrants
Hillsborough Sheriff to stop ICE holds of undocumented immigrants
Jobs, economy at top of list of concerns for Floridians
Jobs, economy at top of list of concerns for Floridians
Endangered Species Act will protect 20 coral species
Endangered Species Act will protect 20 species of coral
League of Women Voters upset judge accepts redrawn Florida Congressional districts
League of Women Voters upset judge accepts redrawn Florida Congressional districts
Florida scientists say Governor Scott should engage more on climate solutions
Scientists react to meeting with Florida Governor Scott
Three Florida springs could be getting additional protections
Three Florida springs could be getting additional protections
Lake Worth Commissioner arrested for protesting shooting
A Lake Worth city commissioner was arrested on Monday during a protest outside the Israeli Consulate in Miami. Commissioner Cara Jennings and 35 others were protesting the actions of the Israeli Defense Forces, who shot...
