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…
St. Pete Artists Turn Slow Summer Season Into Quirky Mini Mart Market
“We thought we’d invite a couple people we know and it’d be fun,” Green said. “Then word got…
Fan Guide To The 2026 American Kickoff
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The 2026 American Kickoff begins Thursday, July 23, and continues through Friday,…
Man left disfigured after violent attack at St. Pete park; suspect arrested
Video above: See the week’s top headlines in Tampa Bay ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Police arrested a…
9 Hidden Gem Hotels in Clearwater Beach with Great Pools
Clearwater Beach maintains its reputation as one of the top beach towns in Florida thanks to one reason:…
Pinellas County celebrates 727 Day with deals and events all next week
Credit: Visit St Pete-Clearwater Pinellas County residents don’t have to wait for July 27 to start celebrating 727…
St. Petersburg man charged with attempted murder, robbery after Bartlett Park attack
Police said surveillance video captured the attack, and a witness later positively identified Thurman as the suspect. ST.…
‘We had no choice’ is not leadership. St. Pete must end its partnership with ICE
At a recent mayoral debate hosted by the St. Petersburg NAACP, Mayor Ken Welch was asked whether he…
A pending federal hemp ban is already hurting Florida businesses
Credit: wikimedia commons On Saturday, St. Petersburg retailer Herban Flow hosted its third High and Dry Festival, which…
Nancy Velardi wins backing from the union she once led in Pinellas School Board race
For most candidates, a teachers union endorsement is a nice feather in the cap. For Nancy Velardi, it’s…
Summer (and fall) is for sewing classes with Sew Pinellas, the local analog star
After a successful July of sold out classes, and with August filling up quickly, Sew Pinellas is already…
Lincoln County pursuit ends with arrest
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – The Nebraska State Patrol arrested one person after a pursuit in Lincoln County…