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Coronavirus UK variant will likely lead to another Florida surge in Spring: epidemiologist

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources An epidemiologist is warning that he expects another coronavirus surge in Florida in the spring because of a combination of factors. WMNF interviewed Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, an...
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New information about coronavirus vaccination availability in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The University Mall mass coronavirus vaccination site will be relocating to near Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. #COVID19 Vaccine Update:The @FLSERT vaccine site at University Mall will...
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Florida’s broken unemployment compensation system update

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On WMNF’s MidPoint Monday for Feb. 1, 2021 we looked at problems with Florida’s broken unemployment compensation program. Joining us live by Zoom were Lisa Perry and...
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Callers weigh in on Trump acquittal, McConnell’s speech

On Saturday, the U.S. Senate voted to acquit former President Trump after a short impeachment trial. Both Florida Senators, Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, voted to acquit Trump. On MidPoint (15 Feb. 2021), we heard...
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Hillsborough County coronavirus and vaccination update

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On Wednesday, Hillsborough County Commissioners heard an update on the coronavirus pandemic and vaccinations from the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County’s director. The full release...
University of South Florida

Five protesters arrested by USF University Police Department

Police say five people were arrested by the USF University Police Department during a protest Tuesday. WMNF interviewed Jordana Yampolsky. She isn’t a student, but she was detained during today’s protest. “I was made aware...
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Florida legislators file bill to stop rural toll highways

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources In 2019 the Florida Legislature provided funding to study three toll highways through rural west Florida. But critics say the highway projects (also called M-CORES) are unnecessary,...
Florida springs and fresh water

Will judge’s ruling allow Nestlé and Seven Springs to bottle nearly a million gallons of water a day from Florida springs?

Opponents of the plan to allow a giant corporation to draw more water from Florida’s pristine springs and aquifer suffered a setback last month. The food giant Nestlé is collaborating with a company called Seven...
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Hillsborough COVID-19 testing location reopens at USF

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center announced Monday that it is reopening a COVID-19 testing location at USF in Tampa. The full press release is below.  ...
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Groups will oppose Florida anti-protest bill on Saturday in Tampa

On Saturday social justice groups will demonstrate in Tampa against bills in the Florida Legislature that would crackdown on some protests. The bill was proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis and has been moving through legislative...
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Allendale UMC wants an exception from St. Pete for its garden

Allendale United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg wants to create a garden to feed people who are hungry. However, there have been some complaints by neighbors. That has led the city of St. Petersburg to...
COVID-19 vaccine

Pinellas has new shipment of coronavirus vaccines; registration begins Saturday

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County announced Friday that it has gotten a new shipment of coronavirus vaccines. Registration for new appointments begins Saturday morning....

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