The Scoop: Thurs. Mar. 19, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base lifts its shelter-in-place order On Tuesday, MacDill began operating under a higher security…
‘Not a disability:’ Florida’s pregnancy parking placard law stays in effect as backlash grows
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Florida lawmakers fail to pass ban on marrying cousins
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With the end of the latest Legislative session, some noteworthy bills have now perished —…
Florida Democrats call for state leaders to tap into rainy-day fund and suspend gas tax
Florida Democrats call for state leaders to tap into rainy-day fund and suspend gas tax The average price…
Jacksonville Bold for 3.18.26: 60 Days done
Much of this week’s edition examines how various legislators view the just-concluded Regular Legislative Session. However, work remains…
Lawmakers can rename Orlando International Airport if DeSantis signs new bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new bill that has passed the Florida Legislature could give the state the power…
Florida farmers face rising climate risks from extreme weather
By Issabella M. Gutierrez In the last decade, extreme weather has become a greater economic liability for Florida…
The Scoop: Wed. Mar. 18, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The Supreme Court will hear arguments about possibly ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians Haitian leaders gathered at…
A lawsuit targets Florida’s elections bill
Voting signs on election day in Gulfport, Florida. By Seán Kinane/WMNF (Mar. 2026). ©2026 The News Service of…
A roundup of Florida transportation bills that made it to the finish line
A highway interchange in Sunrise, Florida. 595/I-75 flyover. By felixmizioznikov via iStock for WMNF News. Jim Turner ©2026…
Florida Legislature Tweaks Live Local Act To Boost Construction Lending
Among the final acts of its 2026 regular session, the Florida Legislature passed a key update to the Live Local Act designed to…
The Scoop: Tues. Mar. 17, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
U.S. Senator moves to strip FDA approval from the abortion pill mifepristone Both Florida and Texas sued the…