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…
Inside Tampa Theatre’s historic restoration
The historic Duncan Auditorium at Tampa Theatre. Photo by Daria Mironova/WMNF News For nearly 100 years, the sounds…
St Petersburg receives two million dollars for storm damage project
Storm water pump stations drain out the water that accumulates on lower streets and discharge it into the…
What’s the future of the Woodson African American Museum?
Picture of the future development for the Woodson African American Museum of Florida. Courtesy of the Woodson. After…
The Scoop: Wed. July 22, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
In court, James Fishback says he has always lived in Florida Fishback was defending himself after Lieutenant Governor…
The Scoop: Tues. July 21, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Three rare South Florida reptiles are finally getting federal protection Environmental advocates say Endangered Species Act protections are…
Tampa Immigrant Rights Coalition protests downtown to oppose ICE
Tampa Immigrant Rights Coalition protest. By Sofia Caballero/WMNF News (July 19, 2026). Listen: On Sunday, the Tampa Immigrant…
St Petersburg launched its ” Yes in God’s Backyard ” Program
St. Petersburg, Florida. By Seán Kinane / WMNF News (29 June 2026). Last week, St Petersburg launched the…
The Scoop: Mon. July 20, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Governor Ron DeSantis signs another death warrant The death warrant for William Frances Silva is the 13th that…
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…
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…
There’s a low chance for tropical development near Florida. What you should know
FPREN | By Irene Sans The National Hurricane Center has highlighted an area extending from Florida’s Big Bend to…