The Scoop: Fri. Feb. 27, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
In a city council workshop on Thursday night, some Gulfport residents expressed concern about the cooperation agreement Gulfport…
The Scoop: Thurs. Feb. 26, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A wildfire is burning the western Everglades At 9:30 last night, troops began shutting down I-75 due to…
Florida DEI bill threatens local governments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the unveiling ceremony of a statue of former President Ronald Reagan at…
Lynn Hurtak files to run for Tampa mayor
Tampa City Council member Lynn Hurtak has filed to run for mayor in the March 2, 2027 municipal…
Florida CFO, Fort Pierce City Commissioner spar on city’s spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia visited Fort Pierce on Wednesday to address what he considers excessive and…
Tampa City Council denies Magnolia Hotel land use change in Hyde Park
By the time the Magnolia Hotel vote came up, Tampa City Council had already been listening for more…
Tampa board weighs MOSI land use change
A long-standing land-use split at the Museum of Science and Industry site could move closer to being erased…
Senate passes bill requiring local governments to allow accessory dwelling units
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – The Senate unanimously passed a bill that requires local governments to…
Gulfport residents hear from candidates running for City Council
Composite of Gulfport City Council candidates answering residents questions before election day. Photos by Leah Burdick. There are…
Tampa International Airport opens nearly $6M call for artists
Tampa International Airport will invest nearly $6M in new public art as part of its ongoing terminal expansion,…
St. Petersburg looks to improve its public records procedures
A comprehensive report on St. Petersburg’s public records procedures provided insight into an esoteric process and the sheer…
House Committee supports bill making it easier for people to fight local government decisions
A House Subcommittee unanimously OKed a bill that creates a new way for disgruntled people or businesses to…