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Florida appeals a judge’s ruling blocking the state’s restrictions on medical treatment for transgender individuals

Florida has appealed a federal judge’s ruling that blocked state restrictions on treatment for people with gender dysphoria.
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Citizens Property Insurance supports rate hikes for its customers

Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors backed a proposal for customers to see double-digit rate increases in 2025.

Tampa’s Fearless Four Fought Discrimination in City Employment

MidPoint learns the history of The Fearless Four: four Black Tampa policemen who, in the face of heavy backlash, filed a racial discrimination complaint against the Tampa Police Dept. in the 1970's, which helped spark...

Tropical Storm Alberto brings flood risk to Texas; Florida monitors another disturbance

Two weather systems to watch: Tropical Storm Alberto in the western Gulf of Mexico and an area that could impact Florida.
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Fight gears up over a Florida oil drilling permit

A legal battle is moving forward over a plan to drill for oil and gas in part of rural Northwest Florida in the Apalachicola River floodplain

This Juneteenth, the Tampa Theatre is celebrating local Black filmmakers

Listen: This Juneteenth, the Tampa Bay Theatre is shining the spotlight on Black filmmakers.  The theatre is hosting a one-day film festival that promises a night of networking, in-depth conversations, and screenings by Black directors....
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Dangerous heat in cars can be lethal to people and pets

This year, 18 children have died after being found in a hot car. And hundreds of pets die each year from heat stroke when left in a car.

Tampa leaders announce new Black history museum

Listen: The Tampa Bay History Center and Tampa Housing Authority announced plans for a new Black history museum in the city. It’ll be located in a formerly thriving Black business district. City leaders including Tampa...

The Scoop: Tues. June 18th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

One recent veto by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was for a proposed amphitheater in Tampa’s historic Perry Harvey Senior Park.
Rendering of new baseball stadium with crown and palm trees surrounding it.

No Home Run breaks down the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium and redevelopment deal

St. Pete City Council took its first votes last week advancing a major redevelopment project that includes a stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Understanding Alcohol’s Impact, Alternatives for Addison’s Disease, and Prostate Health

In this episode of the Healthy Steps Radio Show, Dr. Fred Harvey delves into the impact of alcohol on health, explores alternative treatments for Addison's disease, and discusses options for prostate health. Dr. Harvey also...
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The state of LGBTQ issues with Equality Florida’s director of transgender equality, Angelique Godwin

During LGBTQ Pride month, WMNF's Tuesday Cafe spoke with Equality Florida's Director of Transgender Equality, Angelique Godwin.

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