The Scoop: Wed. Sep. 16, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
DeSantis announces cash bonuses to increase police recruitment Following a police recruitment deficit of 2020, Gov. DeSantis announced…
Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium will host Ken Chesney, an artist who won’t get all political on us
Kenny Chesney Credit: Brian Friedman/Shutterstock After a long summer packed with political controversy for the Tampa Sports Authority,…
Macklemore removed from Tampa show with Ed Sheeran following ‘Free Palestine’ statements
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Sat., Nov. 23, USF Sun Dome, Tampa. Credit: Tracy May Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium…
Winners and losers emerging from the Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal
I have been following St. Petersburg’s Stadium Saga for more than 40 years. Depending on how you count,…
Kanye West’s Shows Lead To Massive Profits For The Tampa Sports Authority
When Kanye West announced two shows in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium, politicians and community members were quick…
‘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…
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 6.21.26
Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the World Cup for giving visiting fans from other countries a chance to see…
Florida Holocaust Museum open for free during Kanye West’s stop in Tampa
Related coverage: Sen. Rick Scott demands Tampa Sports Authority cancel Kanye West shows TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The…
‘One person’s hero is another person’s enemy’: Tampa Sports Authority won’t block Ye concert
With Ye’s two Tampa concerts just days away, Tampa Sports Authority Chair Patrick Manteiga says the shows will…
‘Despicable’: Florida Senator says Ye not welcome at taxpayer-funded venue
(NewsNation) — Florida Senator Rick Scott told NewsNation on Monday that a controversial artist should not be allowed…
Hillsborough Commissioners put Tampa Sports Authority on hot seat, tee up possible complaint to Gov. DeSantis
Hillsborough County Commissioners are not done with the Tampa Sports Authority (TSA) just yet, voting unanimously to take…
Charlie Crist joins calls to cancel Ye concert in Tampa over antisemitic remarks
Charlie Crist is joining calls to cancel Ye’s upcoming concerts at Raymond James Stadium, adding a prominent local…