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Israel-Hamas War

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Ron DeSantis seeks more money for Florida’s emergency fund after using funds for non-emergencies

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, said a negative cash balance “looks like a blemish on our financial planning.”
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Florida Senate passes bills to expand Iran sanctions and school security

The Florida Senate passed measures to expand sanctions against Iran and money to bolster security at Jewish day schools and preschools.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Wed., November 8, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Cops called on librarians Books are being challenged in schools across Florida. Members of the right-wing group Moms for Liberty have even called the police on librarians in Florida’s panhandle.   Cease-fire resolution rejected The...

Florida House backs funds for security at Jewish schools

The Florida House passed a bill that would provide $45 million to Jewish schools and other types of facilities to bolster security.
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Florida House passes expansion to restrictions on state investments on businesses with ties to Iran

The Florida House overwhelmingly passed a bill that would expand restrictions on state investments in businesses with ties to Iran.
Aya Batrawy reports during Israel-Hamas war

NPR’s Aya Batrawy on what she has seen and heard in the Israel-Hamas war

NPR international correspondent Aya Batrawy reported from Israel on the aftermath of the Hamas attacks and on Israel's deadly response.
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Florida lawmakers start special session

The Florida Senate and House on Monday began a special legislative session to address a series of issues.
U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, in a white suit, with a microphone in her right hand.

Anna Paulina Luna talks Israel, impeachment and Pinellas beach restoration

St. Pete’s representative in the U.S. House, Anna Paulina Luna, was a last-minute guest on this week’s episode of WMNF's The Skinny.

Florida special session will consider bills to bolster security amid a rise in anti-Semitism

Florida lawmakers plan to steer $25 million to Jewish day schools and preschools and another $10 million to nonprofit organizations.
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New survey reveals most Americans support military aid to Israel, humanitarian aid to Palestinians

Most Americans support providing military aid to Israel but oppose committing American troops to fight directly against Hamas.
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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.
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Florida helps send weapons and ammo to Israel for its war against Gaza

Drones, body armor, weapons and ammunition are among supplies sent to Israel with assistance from Florida.

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