Meghan Bowman
@meghanbowman.bsky.social
Tap dancer turned statewide reporter for Your Florida at WUSF in Tampa. I help connect people to state government and make sense of what happens in Tallahassee.
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.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
Have a question? Let me know - leave a comment, email [email protected] or message me.
#sunshinelaw
@wusf.org
Here’s how you can make a public records request and what makes a meeting public.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
Have a question? Let me know - leave a comment, email [email protected] or message me.
#sunshinelaw
@wusf.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
Have a question? Let me know - leave a comment, email [email protected] or message me.
#sunshinelaw
@wusf.org
Here’s how you can make a public records request and what makes a meeting public.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
Have a question? Let me know - leave a comment, email [email protected] or message me.
#sunshinelaw
@wusf.org
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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Some wore regular clothes, others dressed in inflatable suits.
@wusf.org
October 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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.
@wusf.org
Some wore regular clothes, others dressed in inflatable suits.
@wusf.org
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.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
#yourflorida #wusf
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.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
#yourflorida #wusf
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
#yourflorida #wusf
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.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
#yourflorida #wusf
Some of my recent reporting on how Floridians may be impacted if enhanced tax credits expire
Florida leads the nation in ACA coverage with 4.7 MILLION enrolled.
That’s not just a number — that’s your family, your neighbors, YOU.
Democrats passed it and will never stop fighting to protect it.
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That’s not just a number — that’s your family, your neighbors, YOU.
Democrats passed it and will never stop fighting to protect it.
www.wusf.org/health-news-...
Here's how ACA tax credits expiring and Medicaid cuts could impact Floridians
From the looming Medicaid cuts to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act plans, big changes are on the horizon for health care in the Sunshine State.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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.
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.
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#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.
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.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
The state GOP chair Evan Power and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried weigh in on the sales.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
September 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
The state GOP chair Evan Power and Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried weigh in on the sales.
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
Paul Renner is running for governor in 2026 in Florida.
September 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
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
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
August 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
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
✍️|🎥: Meghan Bowman
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.
www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licen...
Not until July 25th did the state release information about how and where to take classes.
www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licen...
July 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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.
www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licen...
Not until July 25th did the state release information about how and where to take classes.
www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licen...
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 now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature (and vetoes).
The budget will go into effect July 1.
June 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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 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
#wusf #news
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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
#wusf #news
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June 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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
#wusf #news
www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
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
#wusf #news
www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
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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."
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."
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."
www.wusf.org
June 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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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."
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.
✍️/🎥: Meghan Bowman
@wusf.org
Doris Weatherford, a former administrator and trustee in Florida’s higher education system, said she was shocked.
✍️/🎥: Meghan Bowman
@wusf.org
June 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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.
www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
✍️: Meghan Bowman #wusf
#YourFlorida looked into its potential impacts.
How would this bill affect you? Let me know.
www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
✍️: Meghan Bowman #wusf
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...
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June 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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.
www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
✍️: Meghan Bowman #wusf
#YourFlorida looked into its potential impacts.
How would this bill affect you? Let me know.
www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
✍️: Meghan Bowman #wusf
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.
✍️: Douglas Soule
🎥: Meghan Bowman
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.
✍️: Douglas Soule
🎥: Meghan Bowman
June 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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.
✍️: Douglas Soule
🎥: Meghan Bowman
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.
✍️: Douglas Soule
🎥: Meghan Bowman
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.
🎥: Meghan Bowman
IG: yourfloridameghan
@wusf.org
UF College of Journalism Lecturer Ted Bridis breaks it down.
🎥: Meghan Bowman
IG: yourfloridameghan
@wusf.org
June 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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.
🎥: Meghan Bowman
IG: yourfloridameghan
@wusf.org
UF College of Journalism Lecturer Ted Bridis breaks it down.
🎥: Meghan Bowman
IG: yourfloridameghan
@wusf.org
Florida lawmakers voted to extend the session until June 18 to finish the budget. #yourflorida #florida @wusf.org
✍️: Douglas Soule
🎥: Meghan Bowman
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✍️: Douglas Soule
🎥: Meghan Bowman
www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
June 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Florida lawmakers voted to extend the session until June 18 to finish the budget. #yourflorida #florida @wusf.org
✍️: Douglas Soule
🎥: Meghan Bowman
www.wusf.org/politics-iss...
✍️: Douglas Soule
🎥: Meghan Bowman
www.wusf.org/politics-iss...