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…
Tomato Festival sparks conversation about the future of farming in North Florida
NORTHEAST TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Tomato Festival is a chance to celebrate a local crop, but for farmers,…
In Florida, an Agricultural Town in Need of an Economic Boost Eyes Hyperscale Data Centers
INDIANTOWN, Fla.—Carroll McAllister frets over the prospect of a hyperscale data center opening next to the grassy expanse…
Bond Elementary students have special lunch with vegetables they grew themselves
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Students at Bond Elementary had a special lunch on Tuesday, eating the vegetables they…
Florida’s new farm bill aims to protect agriculture and support farmers
INLAND SPOTS. WHEN I COME BACK, WE’LL TAKE A LOOK AT THE TIMING OF WHEN WE COULD SEE…
DeSantis signs farm bill protecting agricultural land from development
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s farm bill into law Monday, joined…
‘Damaging’ winter freeze leaves Florida’s citrus growers with over $3 billion in losses
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With farmers caught shorthanded and with crops not ready for harvesting, a pair of winter…
Florida Senate passes Rural Renaissance plan for economic development
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – The Florida Senate passed sweeping reforms Wednesday afternoon aimed at providing…
City of Orlando recovers 50,000 pounds of fresh produce through a food rescue partnership – WFTV
ORLANDO, Fla. — The City of Orlando has partnered with the Society of Saint Andrew to provide families…