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Explore the rising cases of dengue and the local initiatives to combat the mosquito-borne illness affecting communities. The post The Scoop: Tue. Sep. 29, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on...

Nearly 90% of TECO’s electricity generation comes from fossil fuels, mostly natural gas. The post Sierra Club gives TECO, Duke failing grades on clean energy appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is asking for public comment on a plan that would allow fishers to drag heavy nets across Florida’s ocean floor in the habitat of the world’s last ivory tree coral...

A proposed development near the Blue Heron Bridge snorkel trail is drawing backlash from nature lovers who use Phil Foster Park. The post Snorkelers and divers fight back against a proposed development in Palm Beach...

Environmental advocates are asking the City of Clearwater to prioritize its water treatment infrastructure after a sewage spill contaminated a manatee protection zone last week. The post Thousands of gallons of sewage...

To address flooding, USF Professor Barnali Dixon began developing static cameras that monitor water levels. The post USF researchers developed flood monitoring cameras; now their funding is running out appeared first on...

The University Area is one of the lowest lying parts of the Tampa Bay region, which leads to the formation of stormwater ponds. The post Trump administration cancels $15 million University Area grant appeared first on...

Tampa City Council votes 4-3 in favor of a proposed Tampa Bay Rays' stadium deal; Hillsborough will vote Friday. The post The Scoop: Fri. Sep. 4, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5...

St. Petersburg household hazardous waste collection The post St. Petersburg to host household hazardous waste drop-off on Sept. 5 appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

PFAS are a large group of synthetic chemicals that do not degrade easily in the environment and increase the risk of cancer and childhood obesity. The post Temple Terrace’s plans to renovate the Whiteway plant may...

Data from these field cameras has led to the construction of the first overpass dedicated entirely to wildlife in the state. The post Over 160 field cameras have been monitoring Florida wildlife for three years appeared...

St. Petersburg City Council will vote on Flock camera policy that may change the future of warrantless tracking in the city. The post The Scoop: Thurs. Aug. 27, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared...

The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its approval of phosphogypsum as a road paving material. The post Appeals court approves the use of radioactive waste in a road paving...

Advocates gathered outside Tampa Electric’s offices on July 26th to mark the one-year anniversary of record 100-degree heat in Tampa. The post Advocates call for affordable energy reform a year after record heat...

The World Heritage designation acknowledges the swamp's rich diversity. But it doesn't provide any conservation regulations or protections. The post UNESCO recognizes the Okefenokee swamp as World Heritage appeared...