The Scoop: Tues. June 9, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
NAACP calls for boycott of major public universities in eight Southern states, including Florida The NAACP is calling…
Jacksonville’s new civil rights markers honor Dr. King’s North Florida legacy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three new historical markers are now telling the story of Jacksonville’s role in the civil…
Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records being provided to prosecutors in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods‘ prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors following his March arrest in Florida on…
County pathologist back on the job after social media lapse
An associate Duval County medical examiner who was placed on administrative leave for comments on his personal social…
Jacksonville City Council renames Confederate Street
After near two years of trying, advocates in the Springfield community and on the Jacksonville City Council have…
Attorney Ben Crump protests 2 violent arrests in Jacksonville
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is demanding an investigation into a violent arrest by Jacksonville police in November.…
Tampa civil rights advocate shares memories of meeting Dr. Martin Luther King: ‘He was dynamic’
The Brief At 98 years old, Queen Miller still remembers when she met Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
Miami event to honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on anniversary of assassination – NBC 6 South Florida
April 4, 1968, remains one of the most solemn dates in American history—the day Dr. Martin Luther King…
DOJ sues SeaWorld’s parent company over ban on wheeled walkers
The Department of Justice on Thursday sued the parent company of the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks,…
Jacksonville unveils first U.S. Civil Rights Trail marker, reigniting memories of Dr. King’s visit
Jacksonville residents who witnessed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches shared powerful memories Wednesday as the city unveiled…
Jacksonville officially joins U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The soul-stirring notes of “A long time coming” filled the air at Mount Ararat Baptist Church on Wednesday,…
St. Johns Black Heritage Trail: Accord Civil Rights Museum
St. Augustine – The Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, Inc. (ACCORD) was envisioned in 2002 after…