Advocates call for affordable energy reform a year after record heat
Protest in front of TECO offices on July 25, 2026. Photo Courtesy of Food and Water Watch. Advocates…
Duke Energy franchise agreement with city of St. Pete expires
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The city of St. Pete’s franchise agreement with Duke Energy expires on Friday, but…
St. Petersburg’s 30-year Duke Energy agreement expires Friday: What it means for customers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – One of St. Petersburg’s longest-running agreements is set to expire Friday, but residents shouldn’t…
Tampa Bay Times splits St. Pete Mayor endorsement, but snubs Ken Welch twice
Split endorsements often suggest a newspaper is hedging its bets. However, the Tampa Bay Times still delivered a…
How amber lights are saving baby sea turtles in Tampa Bay
The Brief Amber coastal lighting is helping lower sea turtle disorientations across Tampa Bay beaches as thousands of…
Clearwater said no to dumping Duke, now St. Pete is just wasting $590K
The St. Petersburg City Council, prompted by City Council members Ritchie Floyd and Brandi Gabbard, last month approved…
The Scoop: Mon. July 20, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Governor Ron DeSantis signs another death warrant The death warrant for William Frances Silva is the 13th that…
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 7.12.26
This weekend closes the book on arguably the biggest World Cup ever staged — and fittingly, the final…
The Scoop: Thurs. July 16, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
DeSantis schedules two executions to take place on the same day. Meanwhile, Governor Ron DeSantis has scheduled two…
Duke Energy Foundation grants $773,000 to support Florida STEM education
The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $773,000 to 22 nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions in Florida to…
Charlie Crist pitches renewed Rays push during St. Pete mayoral forum
Former Gov. Charlie Crist opened the St. Petersburg mayoral forum Wednesday evening by making his pitch to keep the…
Clearwater considers replacing Duke Energy with city-owned electric utility
Duke Energy takeover proposal A debate over who should provide electricity in Clearwater is taking shape as city…