The Scoop for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

DeSantis signs another death warrant

Richard Barry Randolph was convicted of rape and murder in 1988 and could be Florida’s 17th execution this year, continuing the pace of two executions a month.

Polk County challenges Tampa Bay Water

The Polk cooperative is fighting a July permit decision by the water management district to allow Tampa Bay Water to withdraw more water from the Alafia.

Living in Florida has become unaffordable for many, including Black Floridians. WMNF’s Chris Young reports on the project that shines a light on racism in homeownership by the Florida Policy Institute.

Palm Beach County and Boca Raton to pay for conversion therapy ban

A federal appeals court ruled this week Palm Beach County and Boca Raton must pay $885,000 in legal costs after a battle about conversion therapy practices, which both the county and city barred therapists from providing.

SunRunner loses dedicated lane in South Pinellas County

The Florida Department of Transportation took away the dedicated bus lane for the SunRunner on part of its route along Pasadena Avenue. Advocates are concerned cyclists will be less safe now that they have to share the lane with cars.

The Scoop: Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

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