The Scoop: Fri. July 17, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The ICE officer who killed a man in Maine had a history of violence and mental health concerns…
Florida man arrested for financial scam targeting 75-year-old Connecticut resident
A Florida man was arrested following a North Branford police investigation into a financial scam that targeted a 75-year-old…
Tampa contractor sentenced to 5 years in Hurricane Michael theft case
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – A Tampa-area contractor has been sentenced to five years in prison for stealing…
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…
Cape Coral police, Lee County deputies return for second day off Kismet Parkway
Cape Coral police, Lee County deputies return for second day of digging off Kismet Parkway CAPE CORAL, Fla.…
Florida Water Park Temporarily Shuts Down After Anonymous Caller Threatens ‘There’s a Bomb on the Property’
NEED TO KNOW Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach, Fla., was evacuated after an anonymous bomb threat was…
The Scoop: Wed. July 15, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A man dies after an ICE encounter in Florida A man was fatally hit by a truck as…
St. Lucie County man charged with uncle’s murder; mother accused of false reports
St. Lucie County man charged with uncle’s murder; mother accused of false reports COMING YOUR WAY IN JUST…
The Scoop: Tues. July 14, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez’ net worth grows to more than $3.5 million Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez…
The Dangers of Florida’s New “Terrorist” Designations
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on July 1 his intent to designate certain Muslim and anti-fascist groups—including U.S.…
North Central Florida law enforcement participates in 9th Operation Southern Slowdown
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Law enforcement officers across North Central Florida are participating in a multi-state, multi-agency crackdown…
Operation Southern Slow Down targets speed on Florida roads
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Law enforcement agencies across the Southeast kicked off Operation Southern Slow Down Monday at…