Sean Kinane

3 weeks ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

It was Florida’s fifth execution this year. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping agricultural bill that also prohibits businesses from labeling vegetarian or vegan alternative products as eggs, milk or meat. Phoenix Ikner allegedly carried out a mass shooting that left 2 people dead and six others wounded. Hurricane season officially begins next month, and older Americans are especially vulnerable. U.S. Senator Rick Scott says nearly 60% of the deaths from 2022’s Hurricane Ian were seniors.

3 weeks ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

A three-judge panel of the 5th District Court of Appeal – backing arguments by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier – said the law violates parents’ due-process rights. In addition, last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another death warrant for Anthony Wainwright for a kidnapping, rape and murder. LULAC and the League of Women Voters of Florida say the law is an attack on voters’ rights. Morgan says a new Florida law will help.

3 weeks ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

“When we think of families who are struggling, it’s not just whoever is most likely to appear in your mind, but its cashiers, it’s bookkeepers and accounting employees, it’s 1 in 5 elementary and middle school teachers, it’s nurses,” Doug Griesenauer told WMNF. On Tuesday a federal appeals court upheld a lower court’s temporary injunction.

3 weeks ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

WMNF’s Mission focus in May is on mental health. On Tuesday Café we bring you a special program called The Aging Mind, which explores the unique mental health challenges of older adults and improved treatment systems. It’s part of a series on mental health by APM’s Call to Mind team and hosted by Kimberly Adams, a host and senior correspondent for APM’s Marketplace. Tuesday Café hosted by WMNF news director Seán Kinane airs live weekly on WMNF beginning at 10:06 a.m. ET.

3 weeks ago | wmnf.org | Sean Kinane

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