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On Monday, the Florida House of Representatives’ House Commerce Committee supported House Bill 955, which would require all private businesses to use an E-Verify system to check a new employee’s legal status. The bill was...

Listen: Dave Easby has been coming to Dunedin from New Brunswick, Canada for the last 15 years.  He likes to watch the Toronto Blue Jays spring training.   But this year, he opted for Mexico.  “This...

The Florida bill would ban oil and gas drilling within 10 miles of the state’s three National Estuarine Research Reserves.

Round up of WMNF news headlines including elections at Plant City and Pasco County, affordable housing, and immigration notifications from DHS.

Pacifica compiled reports from community radio reporters across the country, including WMNF and WSLR, of Hands Off demonstrations

The bill would repeal a law that shields information about candidates to become Florida college and university presidents.

The bill would create an exemption to Florida’s voter-approved minimum wage for workers classified as trainees.

After President Donald Trump took office his administration reversed course on issues involving gender identity and transgender treatment.

Listen: Faith leaders and advocates in Hillsborough County are calling on local leaders to commit to affordable housing, mental health, and environmental reforms.  They are hosting an event Tuesday evening hoping for a commitment from...

The bill would require Florida small businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to check the immigration status of newly-hired workers.

The EASE program provides $3,500 annual grants to undergraduates at Florida private schools.

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: HANDS OFF Rally, Weather Modification, Florida Legislature, Immigration