The Scoop: Mon. Jan. 26, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
An appeals court rejects a challenge to invalidate recreational marijuana signatures The Smart & Safe Florida political committee…
United Way Suncoast, IRS offer free tax filing
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Florida lawmakers OK plan to axe property taxes. Here are the details
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – One of several new property tax amendments making its way through the Legislature may have…
Pinellas tourism hits $10B impact, funds $153M projects
Tourism continues to anchor Pinellas County’s economy, generating more than $10 billion in economic impact in 2025 while…
The Scoop: Wed. Jan. 21, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Sarasota County Schools pass contentious resolution reaffirming its cooperation with ICE Proposed by board chair Bridget Ziegler, the…
Florida governor candidate promises mandatory uniforms in public schools
ORLANDO, Fla. – After calling for a 50% OnlyFans Sin Tax last week, a candidate gunning for Florida…
Hillsborough County to vote on $358.5M Lightning arena renovation
Hillsborough County commissioners are scheduled to vote Wednesday on a revised agreement that would significantly expand public funding…
The Scoop: Tues. Jan. 20, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida voters consider property insurance reductions a high priority In a recent poll, most Florida voters consider property…
Proposed Florida property tax cuts could impact city services in Cape Coral
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Florida governor candidate promises 50% ‘Sin Tax.’ Here’s what to know
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ term ends this year, and several candidates are already busy with…
Fact-checking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ final State of the State speech
Gov. Ron DeSantis told Floridians that under his leadership the state’s economy soared as he cracked down on…
Google billionaire Larry Page copies the Jeff Bezos playbook, buying a $173 million Miami compound
Google cofounder Larry Page has quietly—or loudly—joined the billionaire exodus from California, shifting businesses east and dropping about…