The Scoop for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

The driver of a car hits and kills an e-bike rider in St. Pete

Another fatal crash has happened on the deadly roadways of the Tampa Bay area. St. Pete Police say Shannon White was riding an e-bike on 66th Street and 18th Avenue North just after 8 last night when he was struck by the driver of a car in the center lane.

Octocorals bleach off the coast of Florida

A rare coral bleaching event is going on now offshore of Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach, WMNF’s Chris Young reports.

The Florida House rolls out a series of proposed amendments to cut property taxes

The Florida House has rolled out a series of proposed constitutional amendments to cut property taxes, while looking to shield funding for schools and law enforcement.

Two Republicans and a Democrat file to succeed State Rep. Josie Tomkow

A second Republican has filed paperwork to try to succeed term-limited State Representative Josie Tomkow, a Republican from Polk City. 

A clinic in Clearwater provides free dental care

WMNF’s Leah Burdick reports on a nonprofit clinic that provides no-cost dental care to Pinellas residents who qualify. 

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