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The Scoop: Wed. June 11, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF headlines including Pasco deputies, deputy shooting, Gwen Henderson death, Tampa City Hall protests, UF Board of Trustees.

The Scoop: Wed. June 4, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

WMNF headlines including UF president nominee, Hillsborough superintendent backlash, manatee protection, Florida budget conferencing.

The Scoop: Wed. May 7, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Condo evacuated, FEA calls out FL legislature, University Bill, UF president, REAL ID
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The U of Michigan leader Santa Ono is the sole pick for the president of the University of Florida

Santa Ono, who leads the University of Michigan, is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida.
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Bill to make university presidential searches public passes Florida House

Listen: A bill bringing more transparency to university presidential searches passed overwhelmingly in the Florida House Wednesday.  The bill’s sponsor says it’s meant to bring more transparency to a search process she says creates distrust. ...
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A judge says that a football recruit can continue his case against the University of Florida

A judge ruled that Jaden Rashada can pursue fraud and conspiracy allegations against defendants including UF football coach Billy Napier.
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Florida beats Texas Tech to advance to Final Four

Florida is on its way to its sixth Final Four in program history and its first since 2014.
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Florida Gators top Maryland, advance to Elite Eight with 87-71 win

The UF Gators will face the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday seeking the program’s first final four since 2014.
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UF denies appeals for students suspended in protests

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, or FIRE, is advocating for University of Florida students suspended after a pro-Palestinian protest in April. School administration tripled a disciplinary committee’s recommendations for one-year suspensions for the...
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Fuchs to return as interim UF president

University of Florida trustees brought back former President Kent Fuchs after the sudden resignation of President Ben Sasse.
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Lawsuit over UF student fees goes to the Supreme Court

A class-action lawsuit alleges the University of Florida charged fees to potential & admitted students that were higher than allowed in law.
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Ben Sasse will step down as the president of the University of Florida

University of Florida President Ben Sasse on Thursday announced he will step down July 31 because of his wife’s health.
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