Meghan Bowman

As promised, Your Florida is following up on more Sunshine Law information.

Here’s how you can make a public records request and what makes a meeting public.

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Have a question? Let me know - leave a comment, email bowman4@wusf.org or message me.

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More than 2,600 cities nationwide were home to No Kings protests on Saturday, Oct. 18. Florida had close to 90 of them. Thousands of people showed up in cities across the state to protest President Donald Trump’s policies.

Some wore regular clothes, others dressed in inflatable suits.

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Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates elicits concerns about diagnosing polio Health experts worry the policy change could lower vaccination rates and lead to a rise in preventable diseases — like polio, which most U.S. doctors have little experience spotting or treating.

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Meet Kenneth Fuller, a father, minister, musician, and polio survivor.

He was contracted polio as a baby, and now, decades later, he has post-polio syndrome.

As Florida moves to lift vaccine mandates, he’s got concerns.

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Some of my recent reporting on how Floridians may be impacted if enhanced tax credits expire

#YourFlorida and #FloridaMatters come together!

You’ve been reaching out, and we are listening. And now is your chance to join the conversation.

How do you feel about property taxes? Want them to stay? Want them to go?

Listen Wed., Oct. 8, to Florida Matters Live and Local, noon - 1pm.

Since June, the Florida Republican Party has sold more than $125,000 worth of merchandise branded with “Alligator Alcatraz,” the immigrant detention facility in South Florida.

The state GOP chair Evan Power and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried weigh in on the sales.

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Paul Renner is running for governor in 2026 in Florida.

Rainbow-painted street art installations could be a thing of the past in Florida.

FDOT is banning any street art with political, social, or ideological messaging. If local govts don’t comply, the state can withhold funding.

What do you think about the new rules? #YourFlorida

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After a three month vacancy, meet Florida’s new CFO- Blaise Ingoglia.

#Yourflorida breaks down the position.

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#florida #cfo #cabinet #trending #reels

Starting August 1st, Florida is changing the rules for teens seeking a learners permit.

Not until July 25th did the state release information about how and where to take classes.

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Florida lawmakers approved a $115 billion budget and tax package late Monday.

It now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature (and vetoes).

The budget will go into effect July 1.

It can be hard to know what’s real and what’s not on social media.

With more than half of Americans getting their news from apps like YouTube and Facebook, it’s important to know how to spot fake or misleading info. #YourFlorida

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Florida officials warn against law-breaking ahead of planned protests against President Donald Trump Florida officials are issuing warnings in advance of weekend protests against President Trump, with Attorney General James Uthmeier saying, "We are not California."

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Your Florida reporter Douglas Soule reports that Florida officials are issuing warnings in advance of weekend protests against President Trump, with Attorney General James Uthmeier saying, "We are not California."

The #Florida Board of Governors rejected a presidential candidate for one of the state’s universities on June 3. It’s the first time in its history.

Doris Weatherford, a former administrator and trustee in Florida’s higher education system, said she was shocked.

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Thank you @marccunat.bsky.social !

Hey there. Thanks for your questions! The state budget should be released shortly and we’ll know a lot more then. Looking into how small business owners have managed is a great idea though.

Here's how Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill Act' could impact Medicaid for Floridians Supporters say the measure will root out waste, fraud, and abuse. Opponents say the effects could be devastating for Floridians. The Your Florida team looks into what to expect if the bill becomes law...

Supporters say #Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” will root out waste, fraud, and abuse. Opponents say the effects could be devastating for #Floridians.

#YourFlorida looked into its potential impacts.

How would this bill affect you? Let me know.

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It’s been pretty quiet at the Florida Capitol.

Lawmakers there continue to work out the details for next year’s budget - but its largely happening behind closed doors.

#WUSF and #YourFlorida reporter Douglas Soule take you there.

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Thanks for sharing your question. This is actually something I’m reporting on now! Stay tuned for more.

Susan in Jacksonville asked #yourflorida: “How many legislators are voting for bills they know will hurt Floridians, but fear party leadership?”

UF College of Journalism Lecturer Ted Bridis breaks it down.

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Florida lawmakers voted to extend the session until June 18 to finish the budget. #yourflorida #florida @wusf.org
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