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Free To Speak, Power To Dismiss
The Florida Legislature convenes a special session to support Israel but the governor has called for Florida’s universities to “disband” pro-Palestinian groups. The pattern of dismissals of elected officials the governor does not like and...
The Scoop: Thurs., November 2, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Palestinian refugee camp bombed again Fierce fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters is being reported as the bombardment of the occupied territory in northern Gaza and Gaza City intensifies. Israel’s bombing of the Jabalia...
Florida buys more Israel bonds during Israel’s bombing of the Gaza Strip
Florida is buying an additional $120 million in bonds to assist Israel during the growing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
The Forum deals with the violence and destruction in a world still threatened with mutually assured destruction. In the Middle-East, despite diplomatic and economic efforts to chart a non-violent future, has become a powder keg...
Morningstar disputes Florida’s determination that it supports efforts to boycott or sanction Israel
The company said, “Morningstar does not support the anti-Israel BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) campaign.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis placed Morningstar, a Chicago-based investment research firm, on Florida’s list of “scrutinized companies.”
Chancellor Ray Rodrigues asked schools to disband National Students for Justice in Palestine amid the war between Israel and Hamas.
Justice On Every Block, Help For Gaza
Florida Rising developed a community platform calling on Commissioners and City Councils to implement. A special mention of the air quality around Child’s Park Neighborhood in South St. Petersburg surrounding an oil refinery. In the...
The Scoop: Thurs., October 19, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Pinellas beach restoration Hurricane Idalia caused major destruction to Pinellas County beaches. The emergency beach restoration project is projected to cost upwards of 20 million dollars. Dredging in Puerto Rico A proposed dredging project...
Florida taxpayers paid $4 million for evacuation flights out of Israel
Florida paid a private company $4 million for its flights to transport about 270 Americans from Israel.
Pro-Palestine demonstration takes to the streets in Tampa
In Downtown Tampa on Friday nearly 500 protestors gathered at Tampa City Hall to demand a stop to Israeli airstrikes. The war between Israel and Hamas has left more than 4,000 dead. “Netanyahu you can’t...
The Scoop: Mon., October 16, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Floridians fly, not refugees Last Thursday Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an Executive Order to fly Floridians stranded in Israel back to the US. However, the Governor says the United States...
