The Scoop: Fri. July 24, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Tampa City Council blocks a land-use change for a new Rays stadium Rays CEO Ken Babby told the…
‘It’s beyond frustrating’: Jane Castor scoffs at Tampa City Council for blocking Rays land-use review
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor sharply criticized the City Council after members blocked a land-use amendment needed to advance…
‘A waste of time’: Tampa City Council blocks state review of Rays district plan
The Tampa City Council has voted 4-3 against transmitting a sweeping land-use amendment for Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry…
Tampa CRA drops August Tampa Bay Rays discussion as board awaits direct negotiations
The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency voted to remove discussion of a proposed $100 million contribution to a Tampa…
‘Too big to fail:’ Rays negotiators weigh alternatives if Tampa Council votes fall short
Negotiators working on a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium and surrounding redevelopment in Tampa are nearing completion of…
In Tampa City Council race, Candice Cowen already has endorsements from state reps and school board members
Candace Cowen Credit: Campaign handout Since announcing her run for Tampa City Council last month, Candice Cowen is…
Tampa City Council faces off in friendly karaoke competition
The Brief Tampa City Council members traded their usual suits and city business for a friendly karaoke competition…
Will Tampa school zone speed cameras share data with ICE? City says no
Speed cameras are coming to school zones across Tampa, stirring questions about surveillance. Months afterapproving a contract with…
Hillsborough advances school zone speed camera expansion
Hillsborough County Commissioners voted unanimously to begin drafting an ordinance that would expand the county’s school zone speed…
Proposed development near Tampa cemetery sparks concerns
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Concerns are being raised about a proposed development on land owned by a Hillsborough…
Joe Citro launches comeback bid for Tampa City Council
This will be Citro’s fourth bid for City Council. Former Tampa City Council member Joe Citro is running…
Waymo expansion: Driverless robotaxi rollout in Tampa sparks safety debate
The Brief Waymo is preparing to launch fully driverless robotaxis on Tampa streets, beginning with employee-only rides before…