The Scoop for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Pregnant agricultural workers face extreme heat dangers

As global temperatures rise, advocates say more protections are needed to ensure the health and well-being of pregnant agricultural workers and their babies. No federal heat protections exist, although the Trump administration appears to be moving forward with a proposed rule. 

Tampa City Council considers $4.1 million South Howard Flood Relief Project 

The Tampa City Council discussed 4.1 million dollars in funding towards the South Howard Flood Relief Project. WMNF’s Chris Young reports the project would dig up 100-year-old infrastructure near South Howard Avenue.

Prescription drug drop-off tomorrow 

Do you have old prescriptions that are no longer needed? WMNF’s Leah Burdick reports, this Saturday you can find drop-off locations that are participating in drug take-back drives.

Black student enrollment is dropping at elite colleges

The number of Black students enrolling at many elite colleges has dropped in the two years since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in admissions. An Associated Press analysis finds mounting evidence of a backslide in Black enrollment at 20 selective colleges.

Tropical Storm Melissa update

Tropical Storm Melissa is nearly stationary in the central Caribbean. Forecasters warn that it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane.

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