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Capital Report: December 27, 2024 | WFSU News
2 days ago · On tonight’s program: After the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene, President Biden paid a supportive visit to storm-tossed Taylor County; We speak with some recognized experts when it comes to such things as climate change. And we’ll celebrate the golden victory of a young Florida athlete; A Florida climate expert explains why hurricanes are getting stronger; Florida says goodbye to ...
Several Florida state laws set to take effect in the new year
1 day ago · A smattering of new state laws will arrive with the new year, but the highest-profile change — restricting access to social media for children — will not be immediately enforced. Ten laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect Wednesday. They were among 299 bills approved by ...
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Dec 19, 2024 · Local area news from the North Florida and South Georgia broadcast footprints of WFSU-FM, Tallahassee and WFSW-FM, Panama City. The WFSU news team produces unbiased news you can trust. WFSU is an NPR member station.
Opinion: Prayers are messages for our own hearts | WFSU News
13 hours ago · Holidays ran into each other for our multi-faith family this week. The first night of Hanukkah fell on Wednesday — Christmas Day. Our Hanukkah candles shimmer in the light of our Christmas tree. We know that they are different holidays. But in a way, each reminds us of the power of light in a ...
Syria's U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition faces an uncertain future after ...
1 day ago · ISTANBUL – In the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's ouster, Syria remains territorially fractured as the rebels who defeated Assad work to consolidate power. The country's uncertain future has raised questions about the fate of the U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition known as the Syrian Democratic Forces ...
Florida now has an AI-generated emergency messaging system
Dec 19, 2024 · Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said this cuts down on the time and manpower needed to provide life-saving information during an emergency.. He said it also breaks down language barriers as the information is available in both Spanish and English, and can provide hyperlocal information in rural communities.
Speaking Of (Full Program) - WFSU News
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A Florida program will send free books to struggling young readers
Dec 4, 2024 · New Worlds Reading Interim Assistant Director Robin Gregory said it only takes a few minutes to apply and find out if your child is eligible online.. If accepted into the program, students will receive nine free books a year, through fifth grade. Books are available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and braille.
WFSU News' top stories of 2022: A year in review | WFSU News
Dec 31, 2022 · This year Gov. Ron DeSantis raised his national profile amid increasingly pitched culture war battles. Meanwhile, city and county governance, violent crime, drug abuse, and LGBTQ issues dominated the local conversation. Here is …