The Scoop: Wed. July 8, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
An appeals court has ruled that Florida’s Stop WOKE Act violates the First Amendment The 11th U.S. Circuit…
Bipartisan former lawmakers sue over Florida property tax overhaul
A bipartisan pair of former Florida lawmakers is challenging a proposed constitutional amendment on property taxes, arguing voters…
The Scoop: Tues. July 7, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida hospitality organizations want more time for TPS workers from Haiti and Syria Florida hospitality leaders are urging…
The Scoop: Mon. July 6, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Manatee County enacts a burn ban Manatee County enacts a countywide burn ban on account of continuing drought…
The Scoop: Thurs. July 2, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Gov. Ron DeSantis officially designates several groups as terrorist organizations Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated several organizations as…
These new Florida laws take effect July 1, addressing schools, public safety, data centers
More than 100 new Florida laws are now in effect, bringing changes to schools, public safety, housing, health…
The Scoop: Wed. July 1, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
ACLU of Florida sues DeSantis over a court vacancy The complaint was filed to compel DeSantis to name…
Richard Williams: Rural Florida can’t afford to sit this one out
Races aren’t won from the sidelines. Yet some rural communities are sidelining themselves as the nation competes for…
The Scoop: Mon. June 29, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
City motions to potentially buy the last privately-owned parcel on the Marti/Colon cemetery after public backlash Advocates at…
Gov. DeSantis vetoes Florida E-Bike regulation bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bill that would have added new regulations for e-bike riders across…
Florida DOGE reviews Cape Coral city spending
Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team is reviewing the city of Cape Coral’s fiscal spending. In a…
The Scoop: Fri. June 26, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida board of governors reviews proposal to bar undocumented students from public universities and GED programs Also, the…