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A unanimous vote will bring a hyperscale data center to rural Polk County This vote was passed despite…

Country music festival relocated to protect wildlife The permit for a country music festival in St. Pete Beach…

Ybor City celebrates 140th anniversary Hundreds came out to celebrate the historic neighborhood’s . Detainees were assaulted and…

Florida Immigrant Coalition calls for ICE investigation Florida Immigrant Coalition calls for ICE investigation after use of force…

Uthmeier won’t say if he wants the Hope Florida grand jury report kept secret Uthmeier won’t say if…

A measure requiring immigration verification from nonprofits in Manatee County was withdrawn A proposed measure in Manatee County…

Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County chooses new CEO The decision came amidst concerns of political pressure interfering…

Tampa City Council approves land swap for Zion Cemetery Land containing unmarked graves of African Americans dating back…

Trump administration sued after Gulf drilling Trump administration exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf’s from requirements…

Bay Area residents face tighter water restrictions As drought conditions continue, residents will face tighter water restrictions due…

Opioid overdoses cut down 46% in Tampa Bay The Live Tampa Bay initiative has been partnering with grassroots…

Justice Department sues owner of Sea World and Busch Gardens The Justice Department is suing over violations of…

The Scoop: Thurs. Apr. 16, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF