Chris Nocco announced he will be running for the State Senate District 21 seat, hours after State Sen. Ed Hooper said he would not seek reelection.
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Public sector unions in Florida say they are under threat by a new law requiring at least 50% participation in certification and recertification votes. Two teachers union leaders give us reaction.
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In her final State of the City last week, Mayor Jane Castor highlighted investments made on her watch. “Florida Matters Live & Local” takes a closer look at what was said (infrastructure) and what was left out (stadiums).
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An immigration detention center in the Everglades stirred up a decades-old environmental battle. Hear from people who helped in the fight.
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From a post-grunge rock band hitting the Jannus Live stage to some classic soul blues, here's a roundup of music events you can go to this weekend.
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Jason Mraz brings "Grandma’s Gospel Favorites," along with two decades of well-thumbed original music, to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater on Saturday.
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The revised rules stop short of a total prohibition on marine animal capture for exhibition purposes, but commissioners described the changes as a significant tightening of the system.
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It will all be about the shift in winds. Temperatures will warm into the weekend with more sunshine.
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Cruise operators must communicate clearly with passengers and follow protocols to limit the spread. A UF Health epidemiologist and a maritime attorney explain on "Florida Matters Live & Local."
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