The Scoop: Thurs. July 23, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Lakeland city commissioners are considering a temporary moratorium on large data centers. Meanwhile, officials say the pause would…
‘Trap Boys’ street gang tied to massive Florida conspiracy
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – On Wednesday, investigators revealed that 19 Florida residents have now pleaded guilty in a…
Washing machine full of evidence: 19 plead guilty in Florida gang-affiliated defrauding scheme
The Brief A Winter Haven check fraud mastermind and 18 accomplices pleaded guilty to a massive multi-state bank…
Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox on MOR
🔥 FIRST PLACE IS ON THE LINE. FENWAY IS ROCKING. LET’S PLAY BALL! 🔥The first-place Tampa Bay Rays…
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE NAMES MICHAEL BROSSART EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
LAKELAND, Fla., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Florida Southern College has appointed Michael Brossart as its next Executive…
These Florida supermarkets have now become Winn-Dixie stores
ORLANDO, Fla. – After months of work, company officials revealed that eight supermarkets have now been converted into…
Florida’s new data center law takes effect next week. Here’s what it changes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill impacting data centers across the…
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to open in south Lakeland in July
New hospital opens in Lakeland A new 550,000-square-foot hospital will open in Lakeland on July 8, marking the…
How a Tampa restaurant is helping Venezuela earthquake victims
The Brief At least 188 people were killed after back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela Wednesday. A Lakeland native survived…
The Scoop: Mon. June 22, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
It is the latest city in Tampa Bay to consider a one-year moratorium on any type of data…
Rabid cat attacks 5 people, puppy in Central Florida
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Polk County said a stray cat that attacked five people and a…
The Scoop: Tues. June 16, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Tampa Sports Authority denies allegations of conflict of interest over stadium deal Tampa Sports Authority leaders are pushing…