The Scoop for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

St. Pete delays vote on special flags

St. Petersburg was considering the approval of two flags recognizing LGBTQ+ rights and its racially segregated past.  The resolution’s sponsor, council member Gina Driscoll, said the goal is to assure residents and visitors that the city remains committed to diversity and inclusion.

Anna Maria approves a bid to rebuild its City Pier

Commissioners in the City of Anna Maria have approved a bid to rebuild the City Pier after it was decimated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton last year.

Independent music venues contribute much, but are hurting

WMNF’s Chris Young reports, slim profits and rising costs for independent venue owners have some worried about their future. 

The Trump administration’s policy of targeting undocumented academics is unconstitutional

 A U.S. District Court judge in Massachusetts ruled that a Trump administration policy violates the First Amendment. WMNF’s Zoe Sax tells us more.

The Scoop: Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

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