Margie Menzel - WFSU
Margie Menzel covers local and state government for WFSU News. She has also worked at the News Service of Florida and Gannett News Service. She earned her bachelor's degree in history at Vanderbilt University and her master's degree in journalism at Florida A&M University.
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April 2, 2024

Florida voting advocates fight to keep voting rolls accurate

Florida left the Electronic Voter Registration System last year. Now an election watch group says ERIC was the best way…

By Margie Menzel - WFSU

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March 18, 2024

Florida Legislature continues to reduce local authority

The 2024 Florida Legislature passed a number of “preemption bills” on issues ranging from local wages to vacation rentals and…

By Margie Menzel - WFSU

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February 19, 2024

Florida House passes bill to allow bear killings

Supporters say the bill is needed because more bears are venturing into residential areas in North Florida.…

By Margie Menzel - WFSU and News Service of Florida