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Israel-Hamas War
USF hunger strike ends after 17 days
Leaders of the hunger strike at the University of South Florida Tampa campus told members to abandon the hunger strike after 17 days (April 3, 2024). Students pushed divestment from companies that support the Israeli...
Florida buys $50 million more Israel bonds
Florida, which also purchased Israeli bonds in October, increased its holdings of Israel bonds to $250 million.
A judge rules against pro-Palestine student groups in Florida
Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida filed lawsuits alleging that efforts by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state university leaders to disband the groups violated their...
A judge heard arguments in a challenge to Florida officials’ efforts to disband the pro-Palestine student group SJP at two universities.
The Scoop: Tues., January 2, 2024 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Ziegler investigation deepens Sarasota police have obtained a third warrant in their investigation of Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler, who is accused of rape. There’s probable cause to believe Ziegler also committed video voyeurism. The...
NPR’s Aya Batrawy on what she saw and heard in the first month of the 2023 Israel-Hamas war
NPR international correspondent Aya Batrawy reported from Israel on the aftermath of the Hamas attacks and on Israel's deadly response.
Florida attorneys said Ray Rodrigues’ memorandum is “not enforceable, and the Board (of Governors) cannot deactivate student groups.”
The Scoop: Fri., December 29, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Firework safety New Year’s Eve means celebrations, drinking, and fireworks. Tampa Fire Rescue is urging the importance of celebrating with fireworks responsibly and safely. Considering shortening firearm wait period A Senate Republican yesterday proposed...
Hearing set in the Students for Justice in Palestine lawsuit against Florida
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing Jan. 26 in a lawsuit filed by Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida.
The Scoop: Wed., November 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Ceasefire approved Overnight, the Israeli Cabinet approved a cease-fire agreement with Hamas. Calls to defund U.N. After the United Nations called for a ceasefire in Gaza, Governor Ron DeSantis called for the nation to defund the...
Listen: After the United Nations called for a ceasefire amid the Israel-Hamas war, Governor Ron DeSantis wants the nation to defund the UN. “Defund the UN, I mean are you kidding me? What a farce.”...
SJP at UF is suing over an order issued by university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues that targeted such organizations on Florida campuses.
