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Seán Kinane

House Reps propose bill sidestepping DeSantis’s $350 million federal funds veto

In June, Governor Ron DeSantis rejected around $350 million in energy efficiency incentives. WMNF's Chris Young reports.
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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...
Rene Flowers

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.”...
Armadillo

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...
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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...

Activists jailed for protesting Palm Beach County fossil fuel plant

In West Palm Beach yesterday, two environmentalists were jailed and five others received probation for protesting the construction of a planned new natural gas fired power plant last February. The protest had involved the activists...

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