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A developer and Cortez residents are fighting over control of the Cortez canal which residents argue is public property. The post Litigation over the Cortez Canal has been ongoing for four years appeared first on WMNF...

The project will take place at the Shore Acres neighborhood and it is a part of the St Pete Agile Resilience initiative to prevent flooding. The post St Petersburg receives two million dollars for storm damage project...

Mantee County's Comprehensive Plan will set the county's developmental priorities by pushing and prioritizing environmental policies. The post Manatee County updated its Comprehensive Plan, which sets the county’s...

The ICE officer who killed a man in Maine had a history of violence and mental health concerns The post The Scoop: Fri. July 17, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

State wildlife officials hope the updated rules will improve conservation efforts while helping anglers avoid unintentionally harming protected marine life. The post The Scoop: Thurs. July 16, 2026, Tampa Bay and...

A man was fatally hit by a truck as he fled from an ICE encounter in St. Augustine. He is the third person to die following an ICE encounter this week. The post The Scoop: Wed. July 15, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida...

A new financial disclosure offers a closer look at the growing personal wealth of Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez. The post The Scoop: Tues. July 14, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on...

A small aircraft made a controlled landing into the Gulf of Mexico near Honeymoon Island The post The Scoop: Mon. July 13, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Dennis Michael Sochor is set to die next Tuesday for the death of a woman in Broward County 44 years ago. Separately, James Arden Duckett is also set to be executed for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in...

Florida board of governors reviews proposal to bar undocumented students from public universities and GED programs The post The Scoop: Fri. June 26, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF...

Residents in Hillsborough County can now take a closer look into the quality of their water. WMNF's Chris Young has more. The post Hillsborough County water quality reports for 2025 are out appeared first on WMNF 88.5...

People's Pride Coalition calls on St. Pete Pride to stop receiving donations from weapon manufacturers. The People's Pride Coalition is calling on St. Pete Pride to return to its historical roots grounded in liberation...

The recent drought has taken a toll on groundwater levels and water quality across Florida. The post Drought continues to impact water quality and river levels across Florida appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM .

Drought conditions in Florida have helped spur 1,500 wildfires so far in 2026, Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said. The post Florida’s drought leads to a surge in wildfires but the peak season lies ahead...

Unless your city or county has stricter hours in effect, watering hours are limited to 12:01 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. The post Modified phase III “extreme” water shortage: restrictions are...