Saharan dust is on the way to Florida bringing some weather changes
FPREN | By Irene Sans The eastern and central Caribbean are hot and dry! This is due to millions…
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…
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…
In St. Pete, activists speak out for science
St. Petersburg rally to support science. By Seán Kinane / WMNF News (29 June 2026). Scientists and their…
St. Petersburg mayoral candidates on taxes and city priorities
St. Pete Mayoral forum. From left: candidates Kevin Batdorf, Jim Large, Maria Scruggs, Charlie Crist, Brandi Gabbard, and…
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…
What to expect in tropical weather in July across Florida
FPREN | By Andrew Wulfeck As the calendar rolls into July, the Atlantic hurricane season enters its second month,…
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…
Tampa administrator retires after a discrimination lawsuit cost the city $650,000
Listen: A former Tampa city administrator officially retired after accusations of discrimination and retaliation reached a $650,000 lawsuit.…
The Scoop: Thurs. June 25, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida will vote on limiting undocumented students at some public universities Florida voters could decide whether to allow…
The Scoop: Wed. June 24, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Plans for a possible Citrus County data center are on hold Citrus County enacted a one-year moratorium last…