The Scoop: Tues. Aug. 25, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A local theater gives up a grant rather than caving to Sarasota County anti-DEI requirements The small Urbanite…
Florida Board of Governors approves Stuart Bell as UF President
In a 15-1 vote, the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) approved Stuart Bell to be the new President…
Brandi Gabbard, Ken Welch spar for LGBTQ+ support in St. Petersburg mayoral race
City Council Member Brandi Gabbard and St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch are battling for LGBTQ+ support in the…
‘I would have fought it’: Florida’s DEI crackdown exposes split in St. Pete mayoral race
After nearly two hours of debate in St. Petersburg on Tuesday night, one issue had not come up:…
Leon County to discuss variety of issues at Tuesday’s Commission meeting
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, FL — Leon County Commissioners will meet Tuesday for their meeting to discuss a variety of…
Leon Co. Charter Review Committee advances historical harms amendment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A Leon County Charter Review Committee voted to advance a Historical Harms Amendment at…
Roger Goodell says NFL will cooperate with Florida AG probe into Rooney Rule and DEI hiring programs
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was trying to play offense on Tuesday when he spoke with reporters about civil…
Leon County, Tallahassee commissioners consider suing state anti-DEI measure
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Both of Florida’s capital city local governments have instructed their staff to bring back…
City, County to explore possible ways to challenge new Florida anti-DEI law
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, Fl — The City of Tallahassee will review its policies that could conflict with a new…
NFL’s ‘Rooney Rule’ Targeted In Florida DEI Crackdown
Topline Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena to the National Football League on Wednesday targeting the…
Leon County Commission sends historical harms amendment back to review committee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Leon County commissioners voted 4-2 to revive a historical harm charter amendment on Tuesday.…
Local governments reviewing programs after DeSantis signs DEI crackdown
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, FL — Programs benefiting minority communities could be on the chopping block after Governor Ron DeSantis…