Florida DOGE; bear hunt application; DeSantis Cuban sandwich

We're Going On A Bear Hunt: Florida Approves First Black Bear Hunt In 10 Years

The last hunt in 2015 ended early after more than 300 bears were killed in a 48-hour period.

Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade OK'd

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade will take place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials despite strong opposition to the eventual use of dogs and targeting the…

Florida DOGE; bear hunt application; DeSantis Cuban sandwich

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The Scoop: Wed. Aug. 13, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Jay Collins appointed Florida lieutenant governor Gov. Ron DeSantis yesterday appointed a Tampa Republican and retired Army Green Beret State Senator Jay Collins, to the long-vacant position of lieutenant governor amid speculation that Collins could run for governor in 2026. The lieutenant governor position had been vacant since February when Jeanette Nuñez, DeSantis’ 2018 and 2022 running mate, was named interim president of Florida Internation…