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Clearwater teen arrested after Sunday shooting

After a “teen takeover” at Clearwater beach ended in a shooting, the police department arrested a 16-year-old. WMNF’s Megan Fair reports they believe he fired seven times before injuring a 17-year-old.

Florida advocacy group sounds the alarm over the impacts of possible NOAA cuts

As hurricane season starts, one organization is preparing to travel statewide, sounding the alarm on proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA.

Hundreds of Clearwater residents gathered to learn about downtown’s redevelopment; officials didn’t say much

Council member Mike Mannino called for a meeting at the Main Library to address resident concerns about who owns key properties on Cleveland Street, and what businesses might move in.

Florida legislature puts property tax cuts on the November ballot

The Florida Legislature approved a new property tax cut plan in a special session yesterday. The proposal will be on the November ballot, and would need to be approved by 60% of voters.

The Scoop, produced by Maeleigh Fricke

WMNF anchors Chris Young, Juanita Hurtado Huérfano, Seán Kinane, Lisa Marzilli.
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WMNF reporters Chris Young, Juanita Hurtado Huérfano, Lisa Marzilli, Seán Kinane, Sofia Caballero, Daria Mironova, Megan Fair, Luiza Medeiros de Campos, Hanna Lau, Joeniyah Carter, Jaelin Diehl.
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