The Scoop: Fri. Aug. 7, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Two Pasco deputies shoot and kill an armed person The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says two of its deputies…
Early primary voting begins this weekend in Pinellas County
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s almost time to get ready to head to the polls. Early voting for this…
PIE expansion scaled back due to cost
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The original expansion concept St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport leaders began exploring two years ago greatly…
SERI USA launches lease-to-own affordable housing pilot
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A south St. Petersburg public-private partnership is launching a new affordable housing initiative that…
St. Pete police issue statement on Flock camera usage
ST. PETE, Fla. — St. Pete police Chief Holloway issued a statement on Flock cameras after comments online…
Ken Welch expands support from outside Pinellas in St. Pete mayoral race
As the race heads into its final weeks, four current and former county officials from other regions in…
St. Pete leaders recommend six new affordable housing projects
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The City of St. Pete is pushing for six new affordable housing projects that…
Primary Election Day in Tampa Bay: Here’s what to know
Primary Election Day is fast approaching in Florida. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 18. Welcome to our…
Incumbent Welch seeks to rise above challengers in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As Ken Welch seeks his second term as mayor of St. Petersburg, he does…
Forward Pinellas pushes for major safety improvements along East Bay Drive
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A dangerous 7-mile stretch of road in Largo could soon see major safety improvements.…
Things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend (Aug. 7-9), there’s plenty of action happening around…
St. Pete looks to move from tents at Pier Marketplace
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The city of St. Petersburg is considering changes to the Pier Marketplace that could…