Battery-induced fires increase in Hillsborough County
Public Safety Operations Complex Sign, courtesy of Hillsborough County’s media kit. Feb. 2026 Listen: Hillsborough County announced in…
The Scoop: Fri. Feb. 13, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Increase of lithium batteries in Hillsborough County Hillsborough County is encouraging residents to properly dispose of lithium batteries…
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office honor fallen K-9 officers at annual memorial
The headstone of fallen K-9 Officer Hector at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Pet Cemetery. Photo by Leah Burdick…
The Scoop: Thurs. Feb. 12, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
St. Pete takes first steps toward cutting ties with Duke Energy The city is starting to explore options…
The Scoop: Wed. Feb. 11, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The Florida Senate is moving forward with a bill targeting cryptocurrency scams Chris Young reports the bill would…
The Scoop: Tues. Feb. 10, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Due to the worsening drought, water restrictions will increase Tampa Bay Water announced a Stage 2 Drought and…
Increased watering restrictions as drought worsens
The C.W. Bill Young Reservoir. Photo by Juanita Hurtado Huérfano/WMNF News (Feb. 2026). Listen: Tampa Bay Water announced…
Local advocacy groups host an “Emergency Barrio Walk” after reports of ICE activity
Local Advocacy held an “Emergency Barrio Walk” starting on N. 15 St. Photo by Leah Burdick. Community members…
The Scoop: Mon. Feb. 9, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A new report tells of the impacts of AI data centers in Florida Chris Young reports on an…
Florida nonprofit offers heart screenings for youth ahead of new state law
Photo by Who We Play For. A life-threatening heart condition looms unseen in 1 out of every 300…
The Scoop: Fri. Feb. 6, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Delay on St. Pete City Council for redevelopment of Historic Gas Plant District St. Petersburg City Council voted…
The Scoop: Thurs. Feb. 5, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
DeSantis reacts to no charges for HOPE Florida scandal Governor Ron DeSantis and state Attorney General James Uthmeier…